Chasing Lincoln's Killer: THE SEARCH FOR JOHN WILKES BOOTH Audiobook

" This is a nonfiction book that reads like fiction; it is so intriguing. "

" I listened to the audiobook. This was a quick non fiction novel, but I really enjoyed the narrator of the audiobook. I think he really helped make the subject even more interesting. "

" It's very informing and is teaching me so many things I hadn't known! "

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" Fascinating book. Not for the queasy though. Very graphic details of injuries. "

" This book helps provide wonderful insights into the assassination of Lincoln. You also get to understand Booth's point and how he planned this horrific act out "

" An interesting nonfiction read for young (and old)adults. "

" Nicely done. Makes Lincoln a real person to me- not just a historical "legend." Never knew Booth's story... Great for boys in the classroom... "

" I blame Sondheim for my fascination with Assassins, so this book was right up my alley. Enthralling, informative, and fun. "

" I just read this with my son for his non-fiction book report. Wonderfully written. I knew a lot about the actual event but nothing about the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth. Great read. "

" What a great book! Swanson takes the events directly leading up to, during, and following President Lincoln's assassination and cuts them down to an action-packed, tense thriller. I couldn't put it down - even though I already knew the ending. "

" oooo this book was great!! I read it with my 5th grade reading group and we all thought it was fantastic. Great read - exciting, fascinating, historical...i loved it. I can't wait to read "Manhunt." "

" i think that the book really brings out the anger and passion that booth had for lincoln "

" So much stuff i had no idea about! not just about the killing but everyting involved before and after the event. "

" Wow, learned lots. Felt like you were reading a newspaper account and you were back in that time. "

" I loved this book.It was history made to seem like fiction.:) "

" This was an engaging read. I enjoyed the detailed journey from the days just before Lincoln was assassinated to the death of John Wilkes Booth. This is a book aimed at 14 to 17 year olds, but it had enough history to appeal to an adult. "

" writing wasn't up to 4 stars, but the content was. I learned quite a few things I hadn't known. "

" Another historical thriller about the government's pursuit of John Wilkes booth. Well-researched, reads very quickly. "

" The book is what it says it is--and Booth's story is pretty remarkable. Reads quickly. "

" An exciting read. Full of insights into the crazed period after Lincoln's assassination. "

" Good quick read. I liked it. "

" The tale of the chase for John Wilkes Booth, all backed by the historical undercurrent of the time. A strong narrative with context: It's everything non-fiction should be. "

" Great Book. This should be a movie, page tuner at its best. "

" Absolutely riveting. Could not put this one down. I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in civil war era history. "

" I liked the book a lot, especially because it can be used so well in the classroom! It is full of pictures of artifacts from the time period. All of the text is taken from letters, interviews, etc. Well worth the read! "

" This was a great read. It's history that anyone can read because Swanson just pulls you through and keeps the hunt moving and it never feels like a heavy history text. I learned a lot and left ready to learn more! "