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Oklahoma defense attorney Ben Kincaid has found himself smack in the middle of more than a few controversies and deadly predicaments–and the unexpected leap from his modest Tulsa law offices to Washington, D.C.’s Senate chamber hasn’t taken the edge off Ben’s knack for stepping into the line of fire. Now the idealistic junior senator is plunged into the thick of lethal intrigue when a shocking campaign of terror against key government officials rocks the nation’s capital. The nightmare begins with the abduction and murder of the director of Homeland Security; escalates with the killing of the Senate minority leader; and comes to a shattering climax at the site of the Oklahoma City Memorial, where a fusillade of sniper fire meant for the president claims unintended victims. In all, twelve people perish in the melee. But the smoke has barely cleared when the stunned nation is sent reeling yet again by the president’s impassioned call to amend the U.S. Constitution with an antiterrorism law that would drastically curtail civil liberties. It’s a hot-button issue, and the chief executive has handpicked Ben to help harvest the support that will make the amendment a reality. Shaken by the carnage, Ben embraces the president’s radical cause and takes the battle for the controversial bill to the Senate floor. But he can’t ignore his growing suspicion that what’s haunting Capitol Hill isn’t the specter of foreign terrorism but something much closer to home. Now, with his support team backing his play, Ben squares off against what could be the most dangerous Goliath he’s ever challenged.
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"I thought this book was heads and shoulders above his last few books. I found it a 'can't put down' book and even though it wasn't equal to a Vince Flynn or Brian Haig thriller, it had a great plot. I would have given it 5 stars but a few of the occurrences fell a little flat."
— Kay (4 out of 5 stars)
Capitol Conspiracy Listener Reviews
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" I thought it was an unlikely story-unbelievable! "
— Vicki, 2/15/2014 -
" Hard to read and it pissed me off too many times "
— Duane, 2/13/2014 -
" Ben Kincaid is in the middle of another controversy as he sits in Senate for the state of Oklahoma. This one I found very interesting in that the plot was based on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution with an anti-terrorism law that would curtail civil liberties. Of course with any Bernhardt novel you also have a couple of murders that Ben must also solve. In this one not only does the President fall into an assassination attempt but it happens twice! I can't put this series down and look forward to the next adventure. "
— Bernie, 2/3/2014 -
" Nothing too special in this novel that may prove a worthwhile read for some 4 of 10 stars "
— Tim, 2/1/2014 -
" Not my favorite of his books... "
— Cindy, 1/20/2014 -
" A political thriller set after 9/11 in the U.S.A.The setting is Washington D.C. and involves Congress, the President, the F.B.I.& the Secret Service. An interesting book. "
— Gail, 1/8/2014 -
" Okay book by Bernhardt although I didn't think it was one of his best. His plot was mostly good until the end "
— Ricardo, 12/25/2013 -
" This is the first one of this series I have listened to. The plot was pretty engrossing and the book was pretty amusing. "
— Roberta, 12/8/2013 -
" Always enjoy a good political novel with a bomb/missile threat in it! "
— Momm, 10/30/2013 -
" The third (and hopefully not last) novel in the Capitol series involving Ben Kincaid. I enjoyed this much more than I did Capitol Threat and can only hope that they keep getting better and better. "
— Stephanie, 10/5/2013 -
" Got about 50 pages in. Corny and overblown dialog, unrealistic plotting. "
— Barak, 9/1/2013 -
" A good political thriller--two intwined stories a mini trial over the 25th Amendment and a search for terrorists loose in Washington DC "
— Amy, 6/16/2013 -
" Can't help it, I love political thrillers and this is a great one. Lessons about the importance of the Bill of Rights and how easily they can be eliminated. Twists and turns, and edge-of-your-seat,fast-paced and hard to put down. "
— Carolyn, 5/12/2013 -
" A real political action page turner. "
— Dad, 4/4/2013 -
" More recent book by Bernhardt.....less torture, less sex; a great story and fantastic ending that pulled all the aspects of the story together. "
— Deanna, 2/9/2013 -
" Quick read, light on action and details. Not much fleshing in of characters, assumes we already have met them. "
— Linda, 1/20/2013 -
" Just started reading his books and am loving them. Can't wait to go back and read all his past books. I do think it would have been better if I read them in order. "
— Michelle, 10/7/2012 -
" I read some of this author's earlier books and enjoyed him. I also liked this one too. it had a suspensful story, a decent hero, and although I don't agree with everything in it, it was well written. "
— Anne, 5/22/2011 -
" Got about 50 pages in. Corny and overblown dialog, unrealistic plotting. "
— Barak, 5/14/2011 -
" A real political action page turner. "
— Dad, 1/21/2011 -
" Always enjoy a good political novel with a bomb/missile threat in it! "
— Momm, 12/25/2010 -
" More recent book by Bernhardt.....less torture, less sex; a great story and fantastic ending that pulled all the aspects of the story together. "
— Deanna, 12/23/2010 -
" A bit too graphic for my taste (especially the torture); but he writes a good story. "
— Deanna, 12/13/2010 -
" I read some of this author's earlier books and enjoyed him. I also liked this one too. it had a suspensful story, a decent hero, and although I don't agree with everything in it, it was well written. "
— Anne, 9/12/2010 -
" Rob................... <br/> <br/>Look within for guilty parities "
— Rob, 7/13/2010 -
" Another favorite character----Ben Kincaid. These are well worth the time to read. He used to be in Oklahoma, but is now in Wash. D.C. One of my all time favorite authors! "
— Barbara, 7/12/2010 -
" I love William Bernhardt...his books are exciting and I can hardly put them down! "
— Patti, 7/7/2010 -
" A little far-fatched but still one of Bernhardt's better reads. "
— Mark, 6/30/2010 -
" I thought this was one of his best. Bernhardt is expanding his story telling abilities. "
— Carol, 6/25/2010
About William Bernhardt
William Bernhardt is the author of many novels and has twice won the Oklahoma Book Award for Best Fiction, and in 2000 he was presented the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award “in recognition of an outstanding body of work in which we understand ourselves and American society at large.” A former trial attorney, Bernhardt has received several awards for his public service. He lives in Tulsa with his three children.
About Stephen Hoye
Stephen Hoye has worked as a professional actor in London and Los Angeles for more than thirty years. Trained at Boston University and the Guildhall in London, he has acted in television series and six feature films and has appeared in London’s West End. His audiobook narration has won him fifteen AudioFile Earphones Awards.