The First Assassin Audiobook

" Started out slow, but once the story was woven together, couldn't put it down. Very well written "

" The premise of the book was a good idea, but the storyline and character development did not meet my standards. 3 stars at best. "

" Fast-paced, interesting, and riveting as it races to its exciting conclusion. Satisfying both as a novel and as a glimpse into the beginnings of the American Civil War. "

" Historical Fiction, so far so good! Stopped reading felt like a history lesson. "

" maybe it's because I live in DC, but I loved the description of the city - and Charleston, which I had just recently visited. I hope there's a sequel. "

" This is not great literature. But, if your are a historical fiction enthusiast and like the civil war era you must read this. It starts a bit slowly, but the pace picks up and it is a very entertaining novel. "

" A fun read, but nothing great. It took a while to really get moving, but the final quarter of the book was a good ride. "

" Very fun read if you are interested in DC history and the building of the city. "

" It probably deserves 3.5 stars. It's an enjoyable novel that feels like a lighter shorter version of Day of the Jackal for some reason. The characters are alright, the story proceeds well, the history seems ok (though I'm no expert on this area). It's a good read for a few days. "

" I really liked it. The changing scenes were not difficult to follow at all. Plot was easy to follow, but gripping. "

" This probably isn't a fair assesment, but I started to read it, then put it down, then started up again. Not able to keep my interest in it. Perhaps further along might pick up again. "

" An entertaining read. Some interesting anecdotes about Lincoln and perspectives on Washington DC in this era. But in the end, the outcome is known and too many of the plot twists and characters were predictable. "

" Fairly predictable for Civil War buffs -- familiar settings and stereotyped characters -- but managed to stay with it 'til the end. No surprises -- good guys carry the day. "

" A very interesting fictional account of Lincoln,s first months in office. Many hated the new president and assassination plots were hatched by many. Though we know he survived these the story deals with one Yankee Colonel who is determined to protect him. "

" I bought this book by accident, but I actually enjoyed reading. It did have a slow start but soon got my attention and the last half of the book went quickly. I was interested in the era and enjoyed reading about the happenings of Washington at the time. "

" A relaxing page turner. Well defined charachters. Good description of Washington DC. Interesting tale. "

" Excellent story set at the time shortly before and after president Lincoln's inauguration. Secessionists send an assassin after him... "

" Fast-paced, with an interesting mix of fact and fiction. Moments of it shocked me, and I did breathe a sigh of relief at the resolution of one plot point. "

" This was fun! Imagine 24's Jack Bauer in the Civil War, and you have the idea. Its not my usual type of read, but my husband was raving about it so I gave it a try. And I'm glad I did. It was a fast read, despite its length. "

" I really liked the authenticity of the historical setting. "

" Not quite getting into this, and I'm not sure why (this kind of book is definitely in my wheelhouse - Civil War, Abe Lincoln). Anyway, it's fairly long and I'm not entirely invested in the characters, so I'm going to set it aside and leave it as a possibility later down the road. "

" I thought this was a fine historical thriller. Very well done, especially in the descriptions of Washington, DC in 1861. "