The First Assassin - Couverture souple

Miller, John J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1449532438 ISBN 13 : 9781449532437

Editeur : Createspace Independent Pub, 2009

Synopsis

Book by Miller John J

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

“One of the most exciting thrillers I have read in a long, long time. This is historical fiction at its best.”—Brad Thor, author of The Apostle

Washington, D.C., 1861: As the United States teeters on the brink of civil war, Colonel Charles P. Rook organizes security in the nation’s capitol and monitors the death threats pouring in to the White House. He surrounds Abraham Lincoln with bodyguards, covers rooftops with sharpshooters, and investigates rumors of conspiracy fomented by secessionists. Yet amidst the chaos and confusion, a mysterious killer slips into the teeming city. Hired by a wealthy Southern planter to eliminate President Lincoln and destroy the Union once and for all, the assassin catches Rook’s attention by cutting down anyone who gets in his way.    

As the bodies begin to pile up, Rook realizes he is caught in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with a cold-blooded killer who will stop at nothing to complete his mission. Rook’s only hope is Portia, a runaway slave who holds the key to the assassin’s identity—if she can stay alive long enough to deliver it. Packed with dynamic characters, rich period detail, and a chillingly sinister villain, The First Assassin is a riveting thriller for fans of historical fiction.

“Utterly compelling, the novel sweeps the reader along multiple storylines which converge at one point, one moment, where history pivots on its axis. A skilled writer of nonfiction, Miller uses his knowledge and research to create a powerful thriller.”—Robert Ferrigno, author of Heart of the Assassin

Revue de presse

"The plot cascades along as if running on tracks, which thriller fans won’t mind at all. History buffs, the other half of the target audience, can still learn things, like the meaning of 'grave dust.' A great ride." --Booklist, starred review "An excellent book--it’s like The Day of the Jackal set in 1861 Washington." -Vince Flynn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pursuit of Honor "The First Assassin is one of the most exciting thrillers I have read in a long, long time. This is historical fiction at its best and John J. Miller is the hot new author everyone will be talking about." -Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Apostle "The story moves with swift suspense, but Miller's real achievement is to take us inside a mindset nearly lost to time." -Andrew Klavan, author of Empire of Lies "Utterly compelling, the novel sweeps the reader along multiple story lines which converge at one point, one moment, where history pivots on its axis. A skilled writer of non-fiction, Miller uses his knowledge and research to create a powerful thriller that is completely believable...There’s not a false note in the whole book." -Robert Ferrigno, author of Heart of the Assassin

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Createspace Independent Pub
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1449532438
• ISBN 13: 9781449532437
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible