Murder on Capitol Hill (Capital Crimes Book 2)

Name: Murder on Capitol Hill (Capital Crimes Book 2)
Price: 9.49 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (1619 reviews)
Author: Margaret Truman

by Margaret Truman

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.2 (1,619)

4.2 stars from 1,619 reviews. Top 84% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

255 pages~4.3 hr readPublished by Not AvailPublished 1981-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy procedural mysteries with insider political detail and aren't put off by a slower, character-driven pace.
You appreciate older mysteries that feel grounded in actual institutions rather than forensic spectacle.
You're drawn to stories where the setting (Washington DC society) is as much a character as the murder itself.

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You want fast-paced thrillers with constant twists and cliffhangers every chapter.
You prefer contemporary mysteries with modern investigative techniques and technology.
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About this book

A senator's death creates turmoil in Washington, DC. Sen. Cale Caldwell and his wife held significant influence over Capitol Hill society, but their power could not protect him from murder. The influential senator is killed brutally at a glamorous reception in his honor. The death occurs just two years after the unsolved murder of his niece. When attorney Lydia James proposes a connection between the two cases, she faces swift resistance. The investigation raises questions about who benefits from the Caldwells' tragedies and James's silence—whether the senator's political rivals, the media, or members of the family's inner circle.

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Currently 4.2★ from 1,619 reviews

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