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“Meltzer has earned the right to belly
up to the bar with John Grisham, Scott Turow, and David Baldacci.”
— People
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“Along with some standout character moments, Meltzer lays out a history for Beecher that’s just as interesting as the real-life details and the hunt for the assassin.”
— USA Today
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“When Meltzer got his hooks in me by the
end of page three and never stopped reeling me in, I have to say I was
impressed. I was also impressed that the hero of The Fifth Assassin (first introduced in The Inner Circle) isn’t a misanthrope cop or hard-drinking PI but a
brainy archivist at the National Archives. Beecher White is a glorified
librarian, for god’s sake. But with a dash of Sherlock Holmes and a hint of
Indiana Jones, White is a refreshingly quirky pursuer of justice, and his hunt
for a would-be assassin—which takes us through history and through the secret
spaces around Washington, DC—makes for a thrilling read, as well as a nice
reminder that a page-turner can be smart, deeply researched, and just plain
fun.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review
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“John Wilkes Booth; Charles Guiteau;
Leon Czolgosz; Lee Harvey Oswald; all four presidential assassins were cut down
soon after their heinous deed. But did all these ‘lone wolf’ assassins really
act alone, or were they part of a conspiracy that stretches into the present?
To answer that question and save another president’s life, Beecher White, the
hero of Brad Meltzer’s The Inner Circle,
must now place himself in grave danger.”
— Barnes&Noble.com, editorial review
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“History and suspense
collide in shocking ways—and the intensity never lets up. Beecher carries the
weight of the story. He’s a great character who will resonate with readers
since he’s like the fun next-door neighbor or your best friend in college.”
— Washington Post
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“In The Fifth Assassin, Meltzer skillfully makes
the narrative accessible to newcomers without alienating fans who are familiar
with The Inner Circle…History and suspense collide in shocking
way—and the intensity never lets up.”
— Associated Press
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“A fascinating story that blends
historical facts, secret codes, with an engrossing mystery...Meltzer is a
master at writing his mysteries as puzzles where the pieces are hints dropped throughout
the book.”
— Military Press
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“Not since the Fletcher Knebel seminal Seven Days in May or James Grady’s
scathing Days of the Condor has there
been a political thriller as relentlessly paced or blisteringly effective as The Fifth Assassin. An early contender
for the best thriller of 2013.”
— Providence Journal
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“When you sit down to start reading, make sure the chair has
a comfortable cushion because you’ll find yourself unable to put the book down
and get anything done. It’s that good a read…As always Meltzer’s character
development and believable plot is spot on. Clearly Mr. Meltzer has done his
homework. I think his attention to detail, using true facts combined with
fiction to tell his story is what makes him a standalone author in the thriller
genre and has his fans coming back for more.”
— Suspense
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“Full of surprises, action, twists, and
turns, it is a wild and entertaining (and yes, educational) romp, wonderful in
every way...Read The Fifth Assassin
and prepare to be entranced and enthralled.”
— BookReporter
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“Meltzer’s fans will enjoy the usual sprinkling of history factoids, fast-paced writing, and the double-whiplash bombshell conclusion.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“National archivist Beecher White
returns in another heart-pounding thriller set in Washington, DC. As if he were
spinning plates, Meltzer balances almost too many characters’ stories
simultaneously…setting a frantic pace that will leave readers breathless and
tense…This roller-coaster car should come with a seatbelt!”
— Booklist
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“Hold on tight as Scott Brick employs
his trademark serious tone to ratchet up the suspense. Such is his vocal power
that in the character of the president of the United States his control and
presence are felt unequivocally. And the voice he gives to the hesitant
institutionalized whack-job evil genius of the story makes us feel the confines
of his insanity and the high-security institution that holds him. Listeners of
Meltzer’s last book, The Inner Circle,
will love the continuation of the intrigue he set in motion.”
— AudioFile