This is my 2nd Margaret Truman book. I didn't realize they were a series. It's interesting because there are recurring characters and they are central to the main plot but at the same time not really (I know that makes no sense). They are always involved somehow it seems but the story and new characters could really stand on their own if necessary. To be honest I was suprised when the recurring characters were introduced 1/3 of the way through the book.

I'm enjoying Margaret Truman. She's not as fast paced as say Harlan Coben or Patricia Cornwell but her mysteries are solid. I did unfortunately figure out "who done it" prior to the end of the book though.

yuck. old lady-ish.

Here’s the thing, the merits of this as a literary masterpiece are questionable. I rate this five stars because I bought this random book from the used book store by an author I never read before, to go on a cabin vacation and read in a jet bathtub with bath bombs. Its story was paperback mystery thriller enough to fulfill its role in the whole ordeal.

Good suspense with some history about Lincoln and the theater the night he was murdered.

Not great literature but kept you in it until the end. Interesting bits about Ford's and Lincoln. And lots of DC sites.

I enjoy this series and I've been to Ford's Theatre a long time ago. It brought back a lot of memories of that trip and how wonderful it was.

Another behind the scenes in Washington DC mystery from Ms. Truman.
I've read a lot of them and don't intend to miss any as they are released.
Read in 2006.

Meh. Nothing to write home about.

This was all right, not earth shattering or anything, but readable. The reason I only gave it 3 is because it was totally predictable. I knew who did it and why within about 3 chapters... and the end was a bit of a let down. I've started another one of hers, we'll see how it compares.

I kept waiting for some action and mystery... and then it did not come. The other Capital Crimes book (Murder at the Smithsonian; Library of Congress) had a lot more intrigue. I did like the many DC references, but those are in all of her books...

This was great! A friend suggested I try her work as I am turning into a real mystery lover. Ms. Truman shows you the underbelly of DC and yet you really want to see the places she has mentioned. I can't wait for a change to go to the Ford Theatre.

Not one of her best :-(