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Capital Crimes #17
Murder in Foggy Bottom
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Once it was a swamp. Now Foggy Bottom is swimming with real-estate sharks. When a man is found stabbed to death in this trendy D.C. neighborhood, it is major news. But within forty-eight hours the nation is gripped by a fear that leaves this comparatively small crime in the dark.
Three passenger planes are shot out of the sky. Everywhere–in law enforcement, in the media, and in the most secret realms of government–men and women scramble to find out who shot hand-held missiles at the planes, and why. It is a search that reaches from Moscow to the Pacific Northwest, putting some people’s lives in jeopardy and turning others lives inside out. But no one can guess the that the epicenter of the terrorist outbreak is Washington D.C. . . . and a dead man behind a park bench in a place called Foggy Bottom.
Three passenger planes are shot out of the sky. Everywhere–in law enforcement, in the media, and in the most secret realms of government–men and women scramble to find out who shot hand-held missiles at the planes, and why. It is a search that reaches from Moscow to the Pacific Northwest, putting some people’s lives in jeopardy and turning others lives inside out. But no one can guess the that the epicenter of the terrorist outbreak is Washington D.C. . . . and a dead man behind a park bench in a place called Foggy Bottom.
368 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1,2000
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368 pages, Mass Market Paperback
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January 29, 2002 by Fawcett
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9780449001967
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0449001962
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English
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Joe Potamos
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Mackensie Smith
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Pete Languth
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Jessica Mumford
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Max Pauling
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About the author
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Mary Margaret Truman Daniel was an American classical soprano, actress, journalist, radio and television personality, writer, and New York socialite. She was the only child of President Harry Truman and First Lady Bess Truman. While her father was president during the years 1945 to 1953, Margaret regularly accompanied him on campaign trips, such as the 1948 countrywide whistle-stop campaign lasting several weeks. She also appeared at important White House and political events during those years, being a favorite with the media.
After graduating from George Washington University in 1946, she embarked on a career as a coloratura soprano, beginning with a concert appearance with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 1947. She appeared in concerts with orchestras throughout the United States and in recitals throughout the U.S. through 1956. She made recordings for RCA Victor, and made television appearances on programs like What's My Line? and The Bell Telephone Hour.
In 1957, one year after her marriage, Truman abandoned her singing career to pursue a career as a journalist and radio personality, when she became the co-host of the program Weekday with Mike Wallace. She also wrote articles as an independent journalist, for a variety of publications in the 1960s and 1970s. She later became the successful author of a series of murder mysteries, and a number of works on U.S. First Ladies and First Families, including well-received biographies of her father, President Harry S. Truman and mother Bess Truman.
She was married to journalist Clifton Daniel, managing editor of The New York Times. The couple had four sons, and were prominent New York socialites who often hosted events for the New York elite.
After graduating from George Washington University in 1946, she embarked on a career as a coloratura soprano, beginning with a concert appearance with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 1947. She appeared in concerts with orchestras throughout the United States and in recitals throughout the U.S. through 1956. She made recordings for RCA Victor, and made television appearances on programs like What's My Line? and The Bell Telephone Hour.
In 1957, one year after her marriage, Truman abandoned her singing career to pursue a career as a journalist and radio personality, when she became the co-host of the program Weekday with Mike Wallace. She also wrote articles as an independent journalist, for a variety of publications in the 1960s and 1970s. She later became the successful author of a series of murder mysteries, and a number of works on U.S. First Ladies and First Families, including well-received biographies of her father, President Harry S. Truman and mother Bess Truman.
She was married to journalist Clifton Daniel, managing editor of The New York Times. The couple had four sons, and were prominent New York socialites who often hosted events for the New York elite.
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liked this book, always enjoy this author, another good mystery...
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A minor Canadian diplomat is found stabbed to death in the Foggy Bottom section of Washington, DC.
Three small commuter planes are brought down by missiles in Idaho, California, and New York.
An FBI agent undercover in a Washington-state based hate group reports that they are behind the missile attacks.
Journalist Joe Potamos suspects there might be a connection between the three events. But what?
Written in 2000, this book nevertheless seems reminiscent of the 9/11 terrorist attacks of the following year. There is even an offhand mention of Osama bin Laden. Margaret Truman once again takes us "behind the scenes" in Washington, DC, turning out an excellent political and suspense thriller.
Three small commuter planes are brought down by missiles in Idaho, California, and New York.
An FBI agent undercover in a Washington-state based hate group reports that they are behind the missile attacks.
Journalist Joe Potamos suspects there might be a connection between the three events. But what?
Written in 2000, this book nevertheless seems reminiscent of the 9/11 terrorist attacks of the following year. There is even an offhand mention of Osama bin Laden. Margaret Truman once again takes us "behind the scenes" in Washington, DC, turning out an excellent political and suspense thriller.
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This is my third in reading Truman's detective series set in Washington DC and it better than those that I have already read. She seems to struggle to develop credible characters. Truman clearly has done some homework about the State Department. "Murder in Foggy Bottom" begins with the death of a Canadian diplomat in Foggy Bottom, the Washington neighborhood where the State Department is headquartered. The State Department does not have "divisions" as Truman writes, but rather bureaus. I do not think any president would stake his administration on whether an FBI agent provides better information than any other source. No, a real president would respond with caution, not hot-headed vanity to start another Waco.
Another fault -- Max gets the info he wants in a quick couple of days in Russia. How? Some guy hands it to him written out on a sheet of paper. Jessica takes some bird-watching photos in upstate New York and just happens to film her ex-husband in a hate-group. Really?
I am also tired of the good guy becoming the bad guy. I don't think I'll be reading any more in this series.
Another fault -- Max gets the info he wants in a quick couple of days in Russia. How? Some guy hands it to him written out on a sheet of paper. Jessica takes some bird-watching photos in upstate New York and just happens to film her ex-husband in a hate-group. Really?
I am also tired of the good guy becoming the bad guy. I don't think I'll be reading any more in this series.
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Not the best mystery I've ever read, but it was fair enough that I'm gonna read some of her other books. Low on swearing and nothing risque, so that's good! Just a few too many characters to keep track of. I was interested to see what Pres. Truman's daughter wrote like, since I read about her a little bit in Truman, by David McCullough.
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Once again, I am hooked with her style and insider information.
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It's a series I recently discovered and Margaret Truman has me hooked! Living outside of DC, I am shocked I never stumbled upon these tales. I really enjoy the writing and it's true to form -- I know the buildings, the streets, etc. Not a "Marvel" depiction of DC for sure.
This one got me -- didn't see the ending. Great storyline.
This one got me -- didn't see the ending. Great storyline.
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I'm not an avid reader of espionage books such as Grisham, Flynn etc. However, Margaret Truman with this book was just perfect! A perfect combination of intrigue, tension, believable characters and plausible circumstances. I would highly recommend it.
I'm not an avid reader of espionage books such as Grisham, Flynn etc. However, Margaret Truman with this book was just perfect! A perfect combination of intrigue, tension, believable characters and plausible circumstances. I would highly recommend it.
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