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Bullet for Lincoln, A

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A Bullet for Lincoln is a sequel to a Bullet for Stonewall. It is a fast paced tale of one of the most famous Presidential assassinations in American history. Set in the dying days of the Civil War, the author vividly describes a plot by wealthy industrialists to murder Lincoln. Why? Well, you will have to read the book to find out. And it is a right good riveting read, full of plot twists and suprises. You may well find yourself wondering how much of the book is true (like in Oliver Stone's JFK). The book does have a lot of thoroughly researched historical facts. Mr. King is a very knowledgeable military historian who works for the US Army in the Peninsula area of Virginia

I approached this book with some skepticism; I had recently read Balsiger and Sellier's "The Lincoln Conspiracy" and thought this might be a re-hash of what are some far-fetched and highly coincidental conspiracy theories. However, I was pleasantly surprised by Mr. King's work which I found to be both well-plotted and intriguing. The story itself moves along at a quick enough pace to keep the reader interested without skipping over any of the historical detail and background necessary to be credible. Mr. King's "conspiracy theory" is unique and much more plausible; and has the added benefit of providing a realistic scenario for how a chronic malcontent and incompetent like John Wilkes Booth (whose amateur kidnap plots failed as a result of the poor planning [inattention to detail] and Wilkes' own overwhelming ego) managed to pull off the crime of the century and actually make his (temporary) escape. My one disappointment was with the ending; I would rather have the central character walk across history again (or will he?). Reading "A Bullet for Lincoln" has motivated me to read "A Bullet for Stonewall", Anderson's earlier Civil War adventure.

Mr. King presents the next chapter in the exploits of the Assasin "Anderson," whom we met in "A Bullet for Stonewall." This is another extremely well researched book. Mr. King blends actual events and historic characters with his theory of the "real" reason behind President Lincoln's assasination. Incredibly, it makes more sense than the widely accepted version that was a product of the Assasination Conspiracy Trials. Mr. King spares no details in this book. His thorough research is evident in the inor details of the book, such as the pocket watch that "Anderson" looks at in a pawn shop. I was amazed to read about one of my own ancestors in the book. Mr. King's accounts of this man's actions were identical to docmented family research that I have on this individual. I found it incredible that Mr. King had gotten this information through public records of the conspiracy trial. For you history buffs who might view this book with scepticism, I think that you will be very satisfied with its quality. After reading it, you will begin to wonder if the widely accepted version of the assasination is actually true.