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Private investigator Dana Cutler and attorney Brad Miller have overcome more than a few daunting challenges and powerful enemies to see justice done. Against tremendous odds, they successfully unmasked an American president's involvement in a chain of murders. They also saved the life of a Supreme Court justice while foiling a conspiracy by rogue members of the CIA to fix a case headed for the court.
Now wicked threats old and new are about to bring them together once again. Convicted serial killer Clarence Little has escaped from death row in Oregon, and Brad receives threatening messages in D.C., where he is working for Senator Jack Carson, a high-ranking member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. A dead body, murdered according to Little's M.O., is found in the senator's Georgetown home, and Carson has disappeared. While Dana is in Oregon digging into Carson's shady background, a terrorist cell is poised to destroy a packed professional football stadium in one of the biggest attacks on American soil. As the senator's personal life begins to dovetail with the cell's evil plan, Brad and Dana will risk it all again to uncover the truth and save their country.
Phillip Margolin proves once more that he is a true master of suspense, delivering another high-octane thriller set in Washington's legendary corridors of power. Capitol Murder's breathtaking pace and electrifying twists will have old fans and newcomers racing to the final, stunning page.
Phillip Margolin has written sixteen New York Times bestsellers, including his latest novels, Capitol Murder and Supreme Justice. Each displays a unique, compelling insider's view of criminal behavior, which comes from his long career as a criminal defense attorney who has handled thirty murder cases. Winner of the Distinguished Northwest Writer Award, Margolin lives in Portland, Oregon.
In our interview, Margolin tells us more about himself: "I have a terrific marriage -- 34 years and going strong -- two terrific children who make me proud, and I am the president of Chess for Success, a nonprofit that uses chess to build self-esteem and to trick elementary and middle school children into learning study skills that will help them do well in school. We are currently in 35 Title I elementary schools and six middle schools."
GrantH39
Posted April 5, 2012
I have read seven of Mr. Margolin's novels and enjoyed them all including Capitol Murder. I have rated this below average because it read as if it were a "rush to market/publish" piece when compared to the other two in this series: Executive Privilege and Supreme Justice. The characters were not developed well. This book could not stand on its own if the narrative develop from these to previous books were unknown.
The misuse of adverbs is annoying, e.g. "She held it tight." Tight modifies how it was "held" and should be an adverb with the addition of -ly (tightly). This is an occurrence that happens 100-200 times in each book. Yes, I know. All the mystery and suspense writers butcher English. Also, all firearms mentioned have the ammunition in magazines, not clips. These are two entirely different pieces of hardware.
But back to the story, it began slowly, meandered somewhat with multiple threads, and concluded abruptly. Entertaining but not satisfying. I will continue to purchase and read all of Mr. Margolin's published works and trust this is a one-time aberration. GW Hiesterman
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Posted May 31, 2012
I READ ALL OF THE BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR AND THIS PARTICULAR ONE DID NOT DISAPPOINT ME. YOU CAN COUNT ON THIS AUTHOR TO INTRIGUE AND ENTERTAIN YOU IN EVERY BOOK HE WRITES. IF YOU ARE A MYSTERY READER BE SURE TO READ THIS ONE. ONCE YOU DO, YOU WILL BE HOOKED ON MARGOLIN.
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Posted May 4, 2012
One of his best books...a great read...
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Three stars means good, and this book is a good read for a lazy day or a crowded flight. The time will quickly pass. Capitol Murder will not challenge you much. You'll forget about it minutes after you are finished with it, but no harm will be done. No animals will be hurt, and, if you get the e-book, no trees will have suffered needlessly.
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Posted April 3, 2012
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Posted May 27, 2013
One of the best books I have read!! Great story.
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Posted March 8, 2013
This book is for mystery read fans like myself. The characters are well-developed, the plot is fantastic. I did not anticipate the ending, but it was quite a surprise. This is the second book by this author with familiar characters from Executive Privilege. I look forward to reading more by Phillip Margolin.
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Posted February 23, 2013
This author describes his characters so well, the pace is great, the plot is good too! Although many characters are continuing, this book stands alone too! You can get into the characters and what's happening without feeling you have to go back to the book before. Although I think you might find, as I did, that you want to! This was a Nook Free Friday as I recall and I liked the author's style so much, I've bought others. Recommended!
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Fans of Phillip Margolin will be thrilled with the return of two of their favorite characters: Brad and Dana Miller. However, they are not the only characters fans will recognize: serial killer Clarence Little is back along with Brad’s wife Ginny and Dana’s friend, Jake. The plot of "Capitol Murder" mimics life. Rarely do we concentrate solely on one thing. Usually we have many things happening at once as happens in the plot of this book. "Capitol Murder" offers three major plot lines at once. Phillip Margolin skillfully weaves the plots together to create a smooth yet fast paced read.
Plot 1. Clarence Little: In "Capitol Murder", Clarence Little is seeking new trials on two of the murders for which he was convicted and sentenced to prison. Although Brad helps with overturning one conviction he hopes Little is never released from prison.
Plot 2. Terrorist: Ginny begins working for the Department of Justice. She discovers a vital piece of information as she collates paperwork on a terrorism case. Terrorists are planning an attack on the US, this time during a sporting event.
Plot 3. Senator Jack Carson gives information to a lover who is blackmailing him. Brad is the Senator’s aid. Dana is investigating the Senator.
All three of the plots are intertwined to create a memorable tale. The prologue quickly grabbed my attention. The pace is fast and steady. The plot is interesting although at times a little unrefined. Some scenes are not for the faint of heart. There are twists and turns that will keep the reader eagerly turning the pages. Plan to stay up all night reading this one; you will find it impossible to lay it down.
bybs54
Posted February 1, 2013
This is the first one of his books I have read...all I need to say is I am hooked and have already ordered more of them! Love the character development...I no KNOW these people. :-)
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Posted January 24, 2013
I've read other books by Margolin that I liked more than "Capitol Murder". I figured out every plot line well before they were revealed. This book just didn't have any gripping drama. Ending was rather abrupt and dull at that.
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Posted October 1, 2012
No i wantrd one.....
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Posted October 8, 2012
Humz
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Posted October 2, 2012
Death? Where are you?
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Posted September 28, 2012
I just wanted to point it out. Can you take me prisoner? Im bored...
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Posted August 9, 2012
The fact that the author long served as a defense attorney in 30 murder trials permeates this tale of terrorism, murder and treason. It is the third novel featuring Brad Miller, an attorney, his wife, Ginny, also an attorney, and Dana Cutler, a dogged private investigator and sometime reporter for a sleazy Washington supermarket scandal sheet. In previous books their investigation revealed the role of a President in a series of murders and saved the life of a Supreme Court justice while preventing a CIA plot to fix a case before the Court.
Now Brad is serving as the legislative assistant to the U.S. Senator from Oregon and Ginny is working at the Department of Justice. Murders in Oregon and the District of Columbia seem to implicate an escaped serial murderer, one of whose previous convictions Brad helped to overturn. But, of course, nothing is what it appears to be. A terrorist plot surpassing the Twin Towers destruction completes the story, uniting all the elements.
The plot is pretty much humdrum, and the characterizations less than fully developed, but Mr. Margolin certainly knows how to spin a narrative. In the end, he makes sense out of the diverse elements in an interesting manner. It is, perhaps, a light read, but still one that is recommended.
Anonymous
Posted July 6, 2012
Read it several weeks ago and it was ok.
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Posted May 29, 2012
Do you need a family?
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Posted May 26, 2012
Follows
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Posted May 23, 2012
Here comes the time when a person commits suicide when they feel bad for themselves! *dramatic music plays.*
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Overview
Private investigator Dana Cutler and attorney Brad Miller have overcome more than a few daunting challenges and powerful enemies to see justice done. Against tremendous odds, they successfully unmasked an American president's involvement in a chain of murders. They also saved the life of a Supreme Court justice while foiling a conspiracy by rogue members of the CIA to fix a case headed for the court.
Now wicked threats old and new are about to bring them together once again. ...