I have read many of Margaret Truman's books--always a good mystery plot with insider's view of D.C. included--nothing spectacular but good solid mystery.

Sometimes the CIA doesn't know who the FBI's investigating. So they often create additional problems for each other.

I don't usually write reviews but wanted to share why I liked this book. In short, the characters are real. There isn't an all knowing detective with unlimited resources, nor is there an ex-Navy SEAL who kicks butt all the time. In addition the plot is real, there isn't a cataclysmic earth shaking tragedy in the balance. It's politics in the nation's capitol with a lot of characters...a fun read.

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Reading 2nd time - lost interest.
DD@Phila


Are they all great? No, of course not. Are they all fun? Yes. And brilliant Margaret also offers up a lesson in the DC area that is also a character in her books. THAT is great.


DD@Phila

Loved the international back and forth.

Not as good as some others in her series

Enjoyed the read especially learning some little known info about government and politics. Sensed some bitterness on author’s part concerning Washington DC and the functions of government and especially politics.
Too many characters. Needed to keep a list and the character’s part in the story

This was an excellent book by Truman. The story of a murdered ex mobster with all the political undertones puts this book above her usual mysteries.

Very predictable. Didn't like the narrator. On the plus side it was only 3 cds--perfect for the car.

I have never been disappointed in any of the Capital Crime Series novels that I have read.
I enjoyed this one but the ending was not what I imagined it would be as I read it.

This was...okay. It's one of those books that just never quite grabs you but it's not necessarily bad either so you keep reading it hoping that the good part is just a few pages away. Like other readers, I kept waiting for the climax to happen but it just never did. It was a straight easy read through to the end but it never had the excitement that I craved. It wasn't really a waste of my time but I wouldn't read it again. 2.5 stars.