Capital Offense [Mass Market Paperback]

Kathleen Antrim (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 25, 2004

Is the First Lady plotting to overthrow the President? This question seems inconceivable to journalist Jack Rudly, but so did the murder of his own father, Senator William Rudly. Now his father is dead and all roads lead to the White House.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'24' meets 'The West Wing' . . . pulse-pounding thriller has it all, riveting characters, spellbinding plot, and a shocking conclusion. Plan to stay up late.  Highly recommended."

--VINCE FLYNN, New York Times Bestselling Author

"Frighteningly real.  High-octane suspense, deceit, murder escalate to an unforgettable conclusion.  You'll think about this book long after you've read the last page.  Impossible to put down."

--LEE CHILD, New York Times Bestselling Author

"Fast-paced, spellbinding and complex with a heavy dose of reality.  proves Antrim has the heart of an investigative journalist with the adroit touch of a master novelist."

--Scott McKibben, The San Francisco Examiner

"A political thriller with a razor's edge...You won't put it down!"

From the Inside Flap

IS THE FIRST LADY PLOTTING TO OVERTHROW THE PRESIDENT?
This questions seems inconceivable to journalist Jack Rudley, but so did the murder of his own father, Senator William Rudley. Now his father is dead and all roads lead to the White House.  Roads Jack must take if he's ever to know the truth. Roads twisted by deceit, revenge, power and murder.  Roads First Lady Carolyn Alden Lane navigates with great skill.
 
When she learns she's a pawn in a deadly bid for the White House, her world comes crashing down. Driven by desperation, she refuses to take the fall alone. But how far will she go to even the score? Against all odds, Jack searches for the truth, a truth that may cost him his life, while Carolyn struggles to survive in a web of savage political corruption.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: I Books; 1st ptg. edition (May 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743486943
• ISBN-13: 978-0743486941
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,790,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Photos above (left to right) : Kathleen Antrim; Brad Meltzer, Kathleen Antrim, Andrew Gross; Kathleen Antrim, Ken Follett; Kathleen Antrim, Harlan Coben; Lisa Scottolini,Kathleen Antrim; RL Stine, Kathleen Antrim; Douglas Preston, Kathleen Antrim; MJ Rose, Kathleen Antrim

Antrim is an award-winning novelist. CAPITAL OFFENSE received high praise from such authors as Vince Flynn and Lee Child.

As a national correspondent and columnist, she wrote for the San Francisco and Washington, DC Examiner newspapers, NewsMax Magazine, and was featured as a political commentator on KSFO radio and BattleLine. Antrim has appeared on such television shows as Hannity and Colmes.

She worked on Capitol Hill behind the scenes in the United States Senate, while working on the biography of a former Governor and Senator who was running for President.

Her short story "Through a Veil Darkly" is included in the anthology, THRILLER 2, edited by Clive Cussler.

She is at work on her next novel, which is shaping up to to be a big action, adventure, historical thriller. Why the change from Washington DC politics?

"The more I researched history, the more I realized that we're still dealing with the same issues today, that we were dealing with hundreds of years ago. Other than Viagra and Wireless, not much has changed. So, I left political commentary to focus on my career as a thriller writer."

She currently serves on the Board of Directors for International Thriller Writers as the Vice President of National Events, and is President-Elect.

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Takes you into the backrooms of political power brokers, December 22, 2002

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Frank Luther "Grandfather" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Capital Offense (Paperback)

Kathleen Antrim's debut novel depicts a frightening tale of conspiracy in American politics. As an ambitious, but policy-driven prosecutor supports her husband's bid for the presidency, the reader is provided an engrossing tour through the bedrooms and back alleys that lie along the road to the White House. Carolyn Alden Lane endures abuse and infidelity in her effort to achieve a position from which to launch her political agenda. While at the same time, journalist Jack Rudly, faced with deceit, betrayal and multiple murders, is gripped by a mounting paranoia which propels him and the reader to a surprising climax. If you found the suspense and political intrigue of "Evil, Be Gone" titillating, continue the excitement with Antrim's "Capital Offense." - Robert John Estko, author of "Evil, Be Gone"

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Capital Offense, November 29, 2002

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C Kostalnick (Concord, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Capital Offense (Paperback)

Since my time is limited, when I do sit down long enough, I tend to favor business books. I have found many of the popular "top selling" books to be entertaining though the story and characters are gone from my mind as soon as I turn the final page.

Capital Offense has changed that thinking. For the first time in many years, I sat down to read a thrilling book that kept me intrigued and awake late into the night, It was a great page-turner that will still be in my memory years from now. Carolyn Lane is fabulous - her style and methodology are the envy of every strategic thinker. It is nice to read a book with STRONG female characters that work well with STRONG male characters.

Great job on a first book, Ms. Antrim. I cannot wait for the next one. I wish you the best of luck. Your talent is evident.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I AM SO JEALOUS!!!, December 1, 2002

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"Party Girl!" (Newport Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Capital Offense (Paperback)

I am an aspiring writer; and, if I achieve HALF the TALENT and SKILL that Kathleen Antrim demonstrates, my own career will be a success!!! I was captivated by the book--it has wonderfully interwoven story-lines (in fact, they are seemless) and sub-text.

I can only imagine that those with deep-seeded personality deficits may find this book unsettling--as the characters are so realistically portrayed in their human flaws and frailty. And, of course, it makes me wonder if I'll ever get to be this accomplished in my own career and life! I guess, in the meanwhile, I'll live vicariously through the wonderful success of Ms. Antrim!!! Kudos from one aspiring writer to one that's demonstrated she has already MADE IT!! (Isn't the taste of success SWEET!!)