Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inner Circle, The Book of Fate, and seven other bestselling thrillers. In addition to his fiction, Brad is one of the only authors to ever have books on the bestseller list for nonfiction (History Decoded), advice (Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter), children's books (I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln) and even graphic books (Justice League of America).
He is also the host of Brad Meltzer's Decoded on the History Channel, and Brad Meltzer's Lost History on H2. He currently lives in Florida. You can find much more about him at BradMeltzer.com. You can also see what he's doing right now at Facebook.com/BradMeltzer and on Twitter @bradmeltzer.
"A fascinating story that blends historical facts, secret codes,
with an engrossing mystery...Meltzer is a master at writing his
mysteries as puzzles where the pieces are hints dropped throughout
the book..."--Military Press
"All of Brad's books are a fascinating read. He is a great
storyteller who keeps all of us on the edge of our
seats."--President George H.W. Bush
"Because not since the Fletcher Knebel seminal Seven Days inMay or
James Grady's scathing Days of the Condor, has there been a
political thriller as relentlessly paced or blisteringly effective
as The Fifth Assassin. An early contender for the best thriller of
2013."--The Providence Journal
"Clearly a history buff of the highest order, Meltzer knows his
stuff, and he's included research from chats with none other than
President George H.W. Bush....Beecher's got the mental acumen of
Robert Langdon and the gumption of Indiana Jones, but unlike those
globe-trotting types, Meltzer's protagonist is thrown into
adventures made in the USA and acts as an awesome gateway into the
deadlier aspects of American history."--USA Today
"Full of surprises, action, twists and turns, it is a wild and
entertaining (and yes, educational) romp, wonderful in every
way...Read The Fifth Assassin and prepare to be entranced and
enthralled."--BookReporter
"History and suspense collide in shocking ways - and the intensity
never lets up. Beecher carries the weight of the story. He's a
great character who will resonate with readers since he's like the
fun next-door neighbor or your best friend in college....One of his
best books to date...The ending of The Fifth Assassin appears to
announce that Beecher White will return, and that cannot come fast
enough."--Washington Post
"Ratchets up the drama and human interest, and Meltzer's fans will
enjoy the usual sprinkling of history factoids, fast-paced writing
and the double-whiplash bombshell conclusion."--Kirkus Reviews
"When you sit down to start reading, make sure the chair has a
comfortable cushion because you'll find yourself unable to put the
book down and get anything done. It's that good a read...As always
Meltzer's character development and believable plot is spot on.
Clearly Mr. Meltzer has done his homework. I think his attention to
detail; using true facts combined with fiction to tell his story is
what makes him a standalone author in the thriller genre and his
fans coming back for more. "--Suspense Magazine
When pastors of Washington, DC, churches attended by presidents are murdered, archivist Beecher White discovers that the crimes parallel four presidential assassinations. Were those killings connected, and does the current string foreshadow a fifth assassination? This sequel to political thriller The Inner Circle picks up shortly after the end of the previous novel but stands alone. Well researched and filled with historical tidbits, Meltzer's latest work satisfies listeners who want a solid story to accompany the action. Frequent viewpoint changes and plot twists create a breakneck pace. With mellow tones and perfect pacing, Scott Brick delivers one of his best performances. VERDICT This thriller will appeal to fans of action fiction by authors such as David Baldacci, John Grisham, and James Rollins. [The Grand Central hc was a New York Times best seller.-Ed.]-Janet Martin, Southern Pines P.L., NC (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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