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Book Reviews of Murder in the White House (Capital Crimes, Bk 1)

Murder in the White House (Capital Crimes, Bk 1)
Murder in the White House - Capital Crimes, Bk 1
Author: Margaret Truman
ISBN-13: 9780446310703
ISBN-10: 0446310700
Publication Date: 3/1984
Pages: 252
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Ballentine Publishing Group
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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12 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

shorty04 avatar reviewed Murder in the White House (Capital Crimes, Bk 1) on
This was a fun read.
sewingnancyl avatar reviewed Murder in the White House (Capital Crimes, Bk 1) on + 78 more book reviews
Great crime drama in the Oval Office
reviewed Murder in the White House (Capital Crimes, Bk 1) on + 17 more book reviews
A good read. Truman's first Capital Crimes book...she got even better as they went along.
reviewed Murder in the White House (Capital Crimes, Bk 1) on
Was intrested in what margaret Truman was like as an author.
reviewed Murder in the White House (Capital Crimes, Bk 1) on + 20 more book reviews
INTENSE THRILLER! COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN AFTER THE FIRST PAGE.
reviewed Murder in the White House (Capital Crimes, Bk 1) on + 66 more book reviews
The strangling of the Secretary of State in the Lincoln Bedroom is a first. White House counsel Ron Fairbanks is ordered to investigate. The investigation takes many interesting turns and the solution is a surprise. Margaret Truman uses her knowledge of Washington, D.C. to write a wonderful mystery.
reviewed Murder in the White House (Capital Crimes, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
Book is older, but in good condition
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I liked this first book in the "Capital Crimes Series". I enjoyed meeting the characters as well as trying to figure out who killed Blaine. I look forward to reading the next book, Murder on Capitol Hill.
sealady avatar reviewed Murder in the White House (Capital Crimes, Bk 1) on + 657 more book reviews
First in the series, 1980. The Secretary of State is killed in the White House; the President appoints his inexperienced Junior Counsel to head up the investigation.
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In my opinion, one of the better ones in the series. The killer was not a surprise, but rather an interesting twist. I recommend this book.
pattatee7 avatar reviewed Murder in the White House (Capital Crimes, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
Well written. Keeps you reading.
KimberlyN avatar reviewed Murder in the White House (Capital Crimes, Bk 1) on + 91 more book reviews
Well ... I was hoping for something much more fun than this book! I felt like I plodded through it. The book was well-written, but staid. It was written in 1980, so perhaps "funny" cozy mysteries weren't being written then. I almost didn't finish it, but felt obligated, since the author is Former President Truman's granddaughter.

Interesting plot. Character development wasn't strong enough for me. Good plot twist, but if you want something fun to read or something that will grab you, this book is NOT it!