Murder on Capitol Hill [Paperback]

Margaret Truman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1990

Between them, Senator Cale Caldwell and his blue-blooded wife controlled as much power on Capitol Hill as the law would allow. Sadly, it wasn’t sufficient to protect him from a killer, even surrounded by his friends at a champagne reception in his honor.

The senator’s murder wasn’t the family’s first brush with violence. Only two years ago, a niece had been murdered, her killer never found. But when attorney Lydia James, counsel to a senate committee investigating the tragedy, suggests there might be a connection between the two deaths, she’s voted down fast. Yet strange rumors persist. The senator’s death could benefit many people, among them a bitter political adversary, an ambitious talk show host, and a master of spin who makes even murder look
good. . . .

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

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“BRIGHT, WITTY, [AND] FULL OF WASHINGTON INSIDER INSIGHT.”
–Houston Chronicle

“SHE’S UP TO THE MINUTE. AND SHE’S GOOD.”
–Associated Press
--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Between them, Senator Cale Caldwell and his blue-blooded wife controlled as much power on Capitol Hill as the law would allow. Sadly, it wasn?t sufficient to protect him from a killer, even surrounded by his friends at a champagne reception in his honor.

The senator?s murder wasn?t the family?s first brush with violence. Only two years ago, a niece had been murdered, her killer never found. But when attorney Lydia James, counsel to a senate committee investigating the tragedy, suggests there might be a connection between the two deaths, she?s voted down fast. Yet strange rumors persist. The senator?s death could benefit many people, among them a bitter political adversary, an ambitious talk show host, and a master of spin who makes even murder look
good. . . .

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 285 pages
• Publisher: Warner Books (July 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446315184
• ISBN-13: 978-0446315180
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,290,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Predictable, June 13, 2000

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richard_t "richard_t" (Overseas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Murder on Capitol Hill (Paperback)

The second in Margaret Truman's "Murder in Washington" series is better than the first. In "Murder on Capitol Hill" Truman has a surer grasp of character and plot than in "Murder in the White House", but her research is still done from memory and the story is predictable. Senator Cale Caldwell is murdered at a party, leaving readers a finite number of suspects as heroine lawyer Lydia James leads the investigation. Truman gives us an interesting and well-drawn array of suspects, but most readers will have worked out the plot halfway through.

As in "White House", Truman relies heavily on her Washington memories rather than researching new ones. So instead of interesting and detailed insights into the Senate's back rooms, we get a lot of chats in restaurants and bars. Despite its title, there is very little description of Capitol Hill. Readers interested in juicy insider insights will be disappointed. With a few pen strokes, the book could be set in any city. A quick read, not bad, but lots of room for improvement.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great by Truman!, October 9, 2011

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This review is from: Murder on Capitol Hill (Capital Crimes) (Mass Market Paperback)

While these books are all similar by title and even general plot, they are all very interesting and still a great read. She really does the political thriller/murder mystery well as her depiction of Washington politics and the peoople involved is very accurate and believable. I am interested to find the twist in each one.

3.0 out of 5 stars Political mystery, June 30, 2011

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Rachel T Nys - See all my reviews

This review is from: Murder on Capitol Hill (Capital Crimes) (Mass Market Paperback)

Senator Caldwell is murdered at a party in his honor. Lydia Grant is picked to head a special Senate committee investigating h is death. She comes to believe his death may be connected to that of his foster daughter Jimmye. A decent mystery with some good political flavor.