The Inner Circle (Culper Ring Series #1)
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| ISBN-13: | 9781455561391 |
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| Publisher: | Grand Central Publishing |
| Publication date: | 04/28/2015 |
| Series: | Brad Meltzer's Culper Ring Series , #1 |
| Pages: | 640 |
| Sales rank: | 80,011 |
| Product dimensions: | 4.20(w) x 6.70(h) x 1.50(d) |
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Beecher White, an archivist for the US government gets caught up in a life and death situation when he finds a book that may or may not belong in the archives. When a friend and security officer dies, he is determined to find the answers. It all begins with the reacquainted with a childhood friend he had a crush on. When he gives her a tour of the archives, they find the book; soon afterward his friend dies. Was it a heart attack or murder? Is Beecher the murderer or an innocent bystander? And why is everyone trying to locate this book he has found? Beecher gets caught up in a conspiracy that could rock the nation. Brad Meltzer's novel is a thrilling mystery filled with surprises up until the very end. You won't want to put this book down.
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This is the first novel that I've read by Brad Meltzer, just finished it and I'm hooked! I've never really been interested in mystery novels and chose this one on a whim and what a ride. The story moves quickly, has very interesting characters and doesn't slow down from one page to the last. I've already selected two more books that he's written and can't wait to start. I especially like the continuity from one chapter to the next. There's nothing worse than starting a chapter, either years past or way ahead or a character you've never heard of and trying to link that with what you've read to that point. I honestly don't have one negative comment about this book. I think this book will appeal to everyone. While the characters and their roles are complex, the story is easy to follow and you won't know until the last page who's who! There is a great plot behind the obvious that focuses on integrity and character and challenges all the characters with the choices of doing the right thing or what will benefit them at the moment. Would we all have the backbone to make the choices offered in this story? Read it and see....
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i have enjoyed other titles by the same author, but this book is horrible. it ended so abruptly i thought my nook was acting up. the characters are not likeable and the plot is sub-par. don't waste you time or money with this one
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love this author but the book leaves you hanging...great historical references, the beginning of great character development and story line and then....nothing...book over??? Actually thought there was a problem with my Nook....
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If you are looking for an engaging novel populated with Washingtonian intellectuals with a noble purpose, stick to the Camel Club. While there are some well defined, admirable characters in this effort, it contains far too much dialogue, some of it unnecessary to either plot advancement or character development, and while the first chapter has a great hook, and while I enjoyed how Beecher gets himself drawn into intrigues of great importance, the true life drama of relatives, close friends and advisers to presidents who have altered the political balance in order to protect someone close to the president, or the president himself, from crimes committed in youth have made better reading than this contrived fictionalization. And when it comes to museums and libraries as centers for intrigue, Preston and Child do it better. As for conspiracy in government, Balducci does it best.
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potential for a great twist, but then the story ends. i felt cheated.
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fast paced but bad ending
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On the lame side. The free novel that came with it was much better, and mad it worth the price.
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Slow start, unbelievable and unlikeable characters....couldn't wait to finish it and even the end was ho-hum!
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Unless you are archivist do not bother to read this book. I made it through 2/3's of it and had to quit. It is terrible!
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I was disappointed with this book.
Reflecting on why, I think it is because the hero of the book is such an unlikely hero. He is painted as something of a wimp. We like our heroes to be strong, not reluctant.
The plot got a little unbelievable as the book progressed. The only thing that kept me until the end was guessing who were the good guys and who were the bad guys. There were a lot of surprises and then greater surprises. The last few chapters tying up loose ends were anti-climatic.
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This was a really well thought out conspiracy thriller. I read it in one day and I'll be looking into more Brad Meltzer books.
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Strong characters and the plot keeps you guessing. If you like history you will enjoy this book. You may even learn something you didn't know about our history !
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Brad always hits the mark and the Inner Circle is just what the doctor order for the doldrums of summer's end. Looking forward to reading the next adventure with my new favorite character!
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Will definitely read more by this author!
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This was the first book I have read by Meltzer, and I would consider reading another one. The story got started off a little slow, but it was enough to keep me interested and reading. The action seemed to take a while to kick in and then when it did the book was almost over. The ending was a total disappointment, didn't see it coming because it was so lame.
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Nicely paced story with strong character development. A puzzle inside many other puzzles. Enough history to keep the story grounded. Very enjoyable.
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This is the first Brad Meltzer book I have read. I plan to read more. The book was exciting and the ending sets up for more books. I found the characters believable. No one character is perfect! I loved that. I hope there are more books soon!
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This book started out stronger than it finished. Lumbered a little towards the end and didn't realize I was being set up for a series.
What was surprising was the extra novel that was included with the Nook book version of this. The name alludes me currently but was much more enjoyable than the Inner Circle. That bonus material would rate four stars.
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Many plot flaws. Slow moving. Too much inner dialogue, over hyped drama of main character's conflicts. The "conspiracy" makes no sense, the essential plot device looses force. None of the characters have any depth.Ending is a clear signal that the author just wants to do a sequel, but I will never read it. Very disappointing! Don't waste your time reading it or listening to it.
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This book is confusing and leaves too many loose ends. Nothing ties together. We read it for book club and nobody liked it. His other stores are better
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This is my first Brad Meltzer book and probably my last. It did not grab me but kept me just curious enough to plod through just to see how the choppy plot / sub plot would come together. Oh, I get it, it doesn't! Waste of precious reading time . . .
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Not the usual Meltzer. Halfway through, I quit. Glad I read the reviews, so that I can avoid the sequel.
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I wished I had read the actual reviews about this book by other readers before purchasing based on the number of stars it was given. Confusing story line, undeveloped characters and an ending that taunted the reader with "Just wait until you can buy another book to find out what actually happens!" The "bonus" book wasn't much better, but at least it had an ending of sorts. I won't be duped again.
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Meltzer had a good plot & characters & then all of a sudden he just ended the book. Like others, I thought there was something wrong with my Nook. It appears as if he got tired of writing & just stopped. I would prefer that he completed his plot instead of getting bonus material. What a dissapointment. Shame on his publisher for letting him do this.
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