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3.0 out of 5 stars It seems all too possible, September 26, 1998

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This review is from: Murder at the Watergate: A Novel (Hardcover)

Margaret Truman's Capital Crimes mysteries are always fun to read. With this one it is amazing how many current issues she squeezes into the plot: campaign spending, relations with Mexico, corrupt police and politicians, drug traffic and other crime, and even a vice-president friend who does not have firm footing. Mac and Annabel Smith do their stuff again. A good read. You care about the characters and are kept guessing until almost the end. Not her best, but very good.

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3.0 out of 5 stars LOVE The Capital Crime Series!, October 12, 1999

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This review is from: Murder at the Watergate (Capital Crime Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

But this one wasn't as great as most of the others. I enjoyed the action and even found the opinionated descriptions of corruption in Mexico somewhat interesting and thought-provoking. But wish that this book didn't feel so rushed and that it had more heart. I was getting a "Lawrence Sanders" kind of feeling (whose books I also enjoy, but in a different way).

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3.0 out of 5 stars Too many bodys, July 24, 2011

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This review is from: Murder at the Watergate (Capital Crime Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

Margaret Truman is a very talented writter. She describes things down to the smallest detail. She does employ too many characters however and sometimes one gets lost in the plot trying to remember which character she is writing about. I do however like the fact that she keeps some characters constant, like the Smiths. In this book,however, she casually glosses over the killing off of a large number of characters that she has gone into detail to describe. In one instance, she doesn't even describe the murder. It was just referred to as, Oh yes, he is dead too. Still love the whole series, and will continue to read them.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
I've read a few of the Margaret Truman mystery series, and was disappointed in this book. Too many characters; almost wishing to continue to add characters to throw the reader... Read more

Published 19 months ago by Library Lady

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read in the Capital Crimes series
This was another one of Margaret Truman's gems in the Capital Crime series. I had set out to read all 24 books in the series in order and was able to accomplish the journey. Read more

Published on November 6, 2009 by C. Fagan

3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read
I love mysteries. I love suspense as well. And this book didn't fail in that respect. However, I am spoiled, I like really good writing when I am reading a mystery ~~ this book... Read more

Published on September 22, 2003 by Busy Mom

2.0 out of 5 stars A good yawn?
No fan of her writings, I still buy them all, when they become available in paperbacks, because I like the "inside" insights she always has to offer on Washington. Read more

Published on July 22, 2001 by Bryant M. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars the best murder mystery by Truman by far
Truman has outdoone herself with this one! its the best mystery ever by the queen of political mystery. Who did it? ask Margaret and she will tell you who!

Published on January 17, 2000 by Daniel R, Bills

3.0 out of 5 stars Makes U.S. Mexican Policy first priority
All of M. Truman's books are entertaining. However this one doesn't live up to expectations. The main theme seems to editorialize about her opinions concerning U.S. Read more

Published on August 15, 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Truman still in form, and still fun to read
While Murder at the Watergate will not be listed at the top of Margaret Truman's Capitol Crimes mysteries, it won't be anywhere near the bottom. Since Ms. Read more

Published on September 6, 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Like this series
I really like her series. But I find it tough reading as she tells the story from too many points of view. Read more

Published on July 31, 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Good summer reading--Truman weaves more intrigue
Delightfully fun to read. Anabel and Mac are once again at their best. Do we know people like Chris, Straight Arrow and Elfie? Maybe we do! Keep the mysteries coming...

Published on July 11, 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars very simplistic writing ,too long a wait for the murder
Some of the descriptions such as"she formed her lips to make a kiss and made a smacking sound! were very child-like". Read more

Published on July 11, 1998

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Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Margaret Truman, San Miguel, Mexico City, Joe Aprile, Chris Hedras, White House, Elfie Dorrance, The Mexico Initiative, Secret Service, Jose Chapas, Mac Smith, Laura Flores, United States, Carlos Unzaga, Senor Smith, Latin American, Morin Garza, Joseph Aprile, New York, Stevie Wonder, Mackensie Smith, Casa de Sierra Nevada, Mexican American Trade Alliance, Kennedy Center, Martin Leff

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