New Year's Eve, 1945. The assassin steps out of the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of a raging nor'easter. Cool and efficient, she's a weapon of war superbly trained in the ancient arts of subterfuge and murder. And even though she's outnumbered, she's got one major advantage: No one knows she's coming. Professor Mikhal Lammeck's specialty is the history and weaponry of assassins. But even Lammeck is caught off guard when the Secret Service urgently requests his help: A gruesome double murder and suicide in Massachusetts has set off alarm bells. It's only a hunch, but all too soon Lammeck suspects the unthinkable. In the waning days of the war, someone wants one last shot to alter history. An assassin is headed to Washington, D.C., to kill the most important soldier of them all: the U.S. commander in chief. As Lammeck and a killer at the top of her profession circle the streets of the capital in the hunt for FDR, one of them will attempt to kill the world's most powerful man; the other, to save him. And between them, for an instant, history will hang in the balance.
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"This was a book club read and was a little slow in the beginning, but quickly grabbed my attention and held it. It's a great historical fiction/suspense novel, and seemingly includes many actual events from the time. It's not the best mystery i've ever read, but worth a look if you like the WW2 era." — Jackie (4 out of 5 stars)
"This was a book club read and was a little slow in the beginning, but quickly grabbed my attention and held it. It's a great historical fiction/suspense novel, and seemingly includes many actual events from the time. It's not the best mystery i've ever read, but worth a look if you like the WW2 era."
" I liked the story, characters, etc. "
" Loved the history in this book, set in the time of World War II. A woman assassin sets out to kill FDR. The language gets pretty strong in a few spots, but otherwise and interesting book. "
" Before I read this book I had never heard of David Robbins. This is a great read, it moves effortlessly and no dull spots. "
" Not at all what I expected. Love it when that happens. "
" This was one of my favorite books of 2008. It was definitely in the "couldn't put it down" category. "
" A good thriller set during WWII on the east coast of the U.S. "
" I'm a Lee Child fan, and I'm happy to say Robbins is just as good. His assassins have characater, his plots are intricate, and I'm a happy reader. "
" David L. Robbins is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. His books are fun, exciting, historical and just plain well written. "
" This book was quite a yarn. It's about an assassin sent to kill FDR in 1945 and a historian (who is an expert on political assassinations) who is called in to try to stop her. Super entertaining. "
" Great blend of history and fiction. What if? "
" Quite interesting novel about the death of FDR. "
" lots of 'thoughtful' stuff. Almost too much for the plot to support. Heavy especially at the end. "
" A Nazi assassin swims ashore in Massachusetts in 1945. The target; FDR. Good story but I couldn't buy the ending. "
David L. Robbins currently teaches advanced creative writing at VCU Honors College. An award-winning essayist and screenwriter, Robbins founded the James River Writers, an organization dedicated to supporting professional and aspiring writers. He also cofounded the Podium Foundation, which encourages artistic expression in Richmond’s high schools. When he’s not writing, he’s often found sailing, shooting, weightlifting, and traveling the world. He lives in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia.
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.
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