Standalone Novels
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| The Sherlockian | 2010 | Buy |
| The Last Days of Night | 2016 | Buy |
| The Holdout / Mortal Coil | 2020 | Buy |
| The Wealth of Shadows / The Numbers Man | 2024 | Buy |
Graham Moore writes historical fiction built around real people and events, told with a thriller’s sense of pacing. His debut, The Sherlockian (2010), alternates between a modern-day mystery involving Arthur Conan Doyle scholars and a historical narrative set in 1900 London. The Last Days of Night (2016) dramatizes the legal battle between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse over the electrification of America, following their young lawyer Paul Cravath.
Moore gained wider recognition for his screenplay for The Imitation Game, which earned him an Academy Award. His film work shares the same approach as his novels: taking historical episodes that might seem dry on the surface and finding the human drama within them. The Holdout (2020) and The Wealth of Shadows (2024) continue this pattern, with Moore moving between different historical periods while maintaining his focus on characters caught up in events larger than themselves.
His output is measured, with four novels across fourteen years, suggesting a writer who takes time with research and craft rather than rushing to market. Each book has found a readership among people who enjoy smart historical fiction that reads at the pace of a thriller.