Another spicy plot in Washington D.C - really enjoying this series.

I've read several from this Capital Crimes series and they have all been good, rating 4 or 5 stars. This one only rates 3 stars from me. It wasn't bad, just not as interesting or challenging to figure out. I did like the two cop characters that are introduced...they carry most of the first half of the book before the recurring lawyer/law professor and his wife enter the story. It's still a good read, just not as exciting as her others.

Pleasant surprise, did not realize what I had been missing. Very good writer, in addition to history.

Proof positive that she can produce a perfectly adequate Beltway mystery when toning down on the marital fuzzies and unsolicited politics.

Didn't like the choppy action.

With the setting of the famed Ford's Theatre in Washington, this book draws on some of the seedy characters of the back streets and night people of the city. In it we have a mixture of murder, sex, drugs, American history, politicians, and scandal. A delightful mixture that you never know will pop up next.

Another good Capital Crimes mystery.
As you follow the story, there are several people who could be the murderer.
The story keeps you guessing who it is until the surprise ending.

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this was one of Ms Truman's better efforts, I thought. I chose this large print hardcover to give to my husband's aunt, but read it before adding it to the pile to take to her. The characters are good, and there is just one question I have at the end.

Interesting read. Very informed about the details of history and DC. Her victim as a slut is a little convenient and cheap.

4.5 Mac Smith comes to the aid of an old friend when her son is jailed for the murder of an intern that worked for her ex-husband. Nadia's body was found outside in the back alley behind Ford's Theatre. Mo Johnson & Rick Klayman are the detectives on the case. Jeremiah is suspected and arrested because he dated Nadia (as did most everyone else) and his shoe print was found at the murder scene. There are many suspects in this story - any one of whom could have killed her with good reason. I fingered the murderer quickly, but enjoyed reading the story and the twists and turns. I do like Mac & Annabel Smith.

I think this is my speed of murder mystery. Not a lot of graphic detail - some history thrown in for good measure and if you know Washington DC area, even better. I will read more from this author.