Manhunt (Abridged): The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer Audiobook

" An enthralling read about Lincoln's assassination and the search for John Wilkes Booth. If you are interested in this period of history, it is a must read. "

" As the title suggests, this history portrays the days and weeks following Lincoln's assassination. Not being a big history buff, I was entirely unaware of some of the plotting that surrounded Lincoln in the later days of the Civil War, nor how little plotting surrounded the actual assassination. Interesting history that reads like a novel. "

" I'm always amazed how little I know (or remember) about US history. The story of John Wilkes Booth's escape and manhunt was a fascinating read, and I learned so much about the details surrounding the assassination of Lincoln that I never knew. Swanson included an amazing level of detail taken from journals, telegrams, letters, and first-hand accounts. His writing style was a bit dramatic at times, and I didn't always care for his speculations. But both of those details were easy to overlook. I visited Ford Theater and the Peterson House last fall and wish I would have read this book first! "

" I found this book extremely interesting, but I love books that are historically accurate. The author does a fantastic job of taking the reader on this journey without making it a list of facts and historical locations. "

" This book is really interesting, giving the reader a close-up view of all that John Wilkes Booth did and went through during the 12 days he evaded the law. There's a lot of detail in the book, and I could tell that Swanson definitely did the research. First-hand sources and accounts add richness and depth to the narrative. My main complaint is that Swanson is perhaps a bit too sympathetic to Booth - during Booth's death, for example, Swanson makes a couple of comparisons between Booth and Jesus. He seems to view Booth with at least a little admiration, while on the other hand disdaining some of his co-conspirators. That said, if you want an in-depth look at how the most wanted man in America managed to escape his certain doom for 12 days, this is the book for you. "

" A must read for history buffs. Could not put it down. "

" This book was really interesting. Although I knew about the subject, it was a great play-by-play of the days following the Lincoln assisination. Plus it helped me continue celebrating the year of Lincoln! "

" I really liked this book. I thought it would be a drag, but it is quite exciting to read. It takes you back in time, hard to imagine these places used to be the way they were. Highly recommended. "

" Loved this book. Highly recommend. Tend to read mostly fiction but this was so well written, you'll never know you're reading nonfiction. This book has gotten me on a history kick! "

" I loved the detail of this excited non-fiction thriller. After reading the book I watched several videos on the assassination and was disappointed by their lack of detail. Good Read! "

" As much as I love history and true crime, I wasn't sure I was going to like or even finish this book when I got it. I ended up thoroughly enjoying it. It moves quickly and was quite informative. "

" Fascinating history. Swanson gives a great feel for the period, and I learned a lot of social details about the era, but I was a bit disappointed by the quality of the writing. "

" This was the best history book I've ever read!(And I am definitely not a history person.) I couldn't wait to find out how John Wilkes Booth gets caught, and I even found myself rooting for him to get away. "

" If you enjoy American History this reads like a mystery. Terrific "

" I enjoyed this book. I learned things that I just never knew before. Some misconceptions I learned at school. "

" This is a must-read. Do it! "

" Several years ago I read three books about President Lincoln in quick succession and this was one of them. It was a good read... and very interesting and captivating despite the fact that we all know how it's going to end. "

" This is another book that helped get me more interested in the history of the US. it was an engaging read, and - even though you knew the eventual outcome - kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. "

" Almost done reading this one for my book club. Love it, love it, love it!! The book takes the reader through the 12 days following Lincoln's assassination. As the author's note states this story "is far too incredible to have ever been made up." "

" There were so many things I didn't know about the Lincoln assassination before I read this book. Swanson did a great job of laying out the story of Booth and his conspirators. The story gets a little bogged down in a few places with too much detail, but overall it was great. "

" A detailed description of Booth's escape. Sometimes it over estimates what people might have been thinking "

" 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! "

" Exciting book, although I did not retain many of the copious details. Books where you are reminded that history is fascinating are the bomb! "

" Reads like a mystery novel rather than a non-fiction account of a terrible period of our history. We know the basic story, this takes you inside of the actual events with insight into the players and their actions, "