Capitol Murder
Written by Phillip Margolin
Narrated by Jonathan Davis
4/5
()
About this audiobook
Deadly intrigue, breathtaking twists, and exhilarating suspense await in the third book of Phillip Margolin’s New York Times bestselling Washington Trilogy. Hot on the heels of Supreme Justice, Margolin delivers another heart-pounding thriller featuring private investigator Dana Cutler and lawyer Brad Miller, who are forced by a terrorist attack on a football stadium—and by the escape of Executive Privilege’s convicted serial killer Clarence Little—to follow a sinister trail of lies, treachery, and betrayal into an unexpected new arena: the U.S. Congress.
“Phillip Margolin knows how to pack in the thrills.” —Tess Gerritsen
Phillip Margolin
Phillip Margolin has written nineteen novels, many of them New York Times bestsellers, including his latest novels Woman with a Gun, Worthy Brown’s Daughter, Sleight of Hand, and the Washington trilogy. Each displays a unique, compelling insider’s view of criminal behavior, which comes from his long background as a criminal defense attorney who has handled thirty murder cases. Winner of the Distinguished Northwest Writer Award, he lives in Portland, Oregon.
More audiobooks from Phillip Margolin
The Associate Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Heartstone Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Woman With a Gun: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5After Dark Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Last Innocent Man Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Undertaker's Widow Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Gone, But Not Forgotten Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Jailhouse Lawyer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Burning Man Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Girl in the Yellow Bikini Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Angie's Delight Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Related to Capitol Murder
Titles in the series (4)
Executive Privilege: with Capitol Murder teaser Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Supreme Justice: A Novel of Suspense Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Capitol Murder Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sleight of Hand: A Novel of Suspense Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related audiobooks
Supreme Justice: A Novel of Suspense Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sleight of Hand: A Novel of Suspense Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Executive Privilege: with Capitol Murder teaser Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Burning Man Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Undertaker's Widow Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Gone, But Not Forgotten Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fugitive Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lost Lake Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Wild Justice Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Proof Positive Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sunburn Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Gone Again: A Jack Swyteck Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Blood Money Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Last to Die Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Poison: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Justice Lost Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5When Darkness Falls Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Jailhouse Lawyer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Beyond Suspicion Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Damage Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Jury Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Girl in the Glass Box: A Jack Swyteck Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Twenty: A Jack Swyteck Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sleeping Beauty Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Ophelia Cut: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Trader of Secrets: A Paul Madriani Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Rule of Law: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Keeper: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Last Call Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dead Irish Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Action & Adventure Fiction For You
The Hobbit Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Red Rising Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bow Before the Elf Queen: The Elf Queen Book 1 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Count of Monte Cristo Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Collector: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Happiness for Beginners: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5What Have We Done: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5V for Vendetta Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Untraceable Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Closed and Common Orbit Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Water Keeper Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Neverwhere Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Golden Son Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dragon Teeth: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5SILO (Book 1) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Around the World in 80 Days: Classic Tales Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Strain Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Hide Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Grace of Kings Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Godblind: The Godblind Trilogy, Book One Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5River Wild: A Thriller Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Swamp Story: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5T. H. Elkman: A Western Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Forbidden Door Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Record of a Spaceborn Few Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for Capitol Murder
64 ratings4 reviews
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Brad Miller and Dana Cutler are back in the newest thriller from Phillip Margolin and all they want is to relax after having to deal a corrupt President and a serial killer. The serial killer, Clarence Little from the previous book makes a visit in this one. This time the body of a murdered woman is found in Senator Jack Carson home, and a terrorist group is planning to attack on US soil. No relaxation for Brad, his wife Ginny or Dana. With all three things intertwined into a story of murder, greed and corruption, this reader felt he was on one hell of a rollercoaster ride by one of the better suspense writers he has read. I was always wondering what Clarence was planning once he escaped prison.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Considerably more orderly than many of Margolin's works. The tale is one of frustration in that the good guys didn't lose but they didn't win much either, and the dark side of government tumbles on.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Private investigator Dana Cutler and attorney Brad Miller have been partners on several challenging and high-profile cases together. They have had to overcome countless difficulties and have made a variety of extremely powerful enemies over the course of their careers. Against such tremendous odds, Dana and Brad have always done their best to see that justice prevails. Now a series of wicked threats old and new are about to reunite them once again.Brad Miller is distressed to learn that the death penalty sentences of a convicted serial killer have recently been reversed. As a result, it seems that Brad's former client Clarence Little may be able to appeal his multiple murder convictions. However, Brad is absolutely certain that any judge who hears the trials could not possibly overturn any of his convictions; that just would never happen.Brad is currently living in D. C., working as the legislative assistant to Senator Jack Carson, a high-ranking member of the Senate's Select Committee on Intelligence. When several hand-addressed letters are delivered to Brad's office as well as to his apartment, he is horrified to discover that Clarence Little has begun writing to him. Although none of his letters are overtly threatening, they still contain just enough personal information about Brad and his family to be genuinely disturbing. It seems that even from an Oregon jail cell, Clarence Little has somehow found a new way to torment people.Brad becomes utterly terrified for himself and his new wife when a dead body is found in Senator Carson's upscale Georgetown home. The body exhibits all the hallmarks of someone who is a victim of Clarence Little, and the senator himself has disappeared. If this isn't actually the gruesome handiwork of Clarence Little, who could possibly be doing all this?Meanwhile back in Oregon, where Dana Cutler is investigating the senator's shady background, a terrorist cell is poised to destroy a packed professional football stadium in one of the largest attacks on American soil. As the senator's personal life begins to dovetail with the terrorist cell's evil plan, Brad and Dana find themselves in danger once again. They must risk everything to uncover the truth and save their country.I must say that although I may have read some of Phillip Margolin's novels in the past, I know that I haven't read books from any of his series. That being said, I still found this book to be surprisingly well-written. I enjoyed it very much, even though this isn't necessarily the typical genre that I would choose to read for myself. The story was still intriguing and fast-paced; I would definitely give this book an A!
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The story of "Capitol Murder" is separated into three segments.First there is Clarence Little who is a serial killer. He's been convicted of killing young women and mutilating their bodies. However one of the murders he was found guilty for is found to be based on faulty evidence and that case is thrown out. Then his other cases must be reexamined.Brad Miller is an attorney who found some of the info that caused the case to be overthrown. He gets some notes from Little where Little brags about the souveniers he took from his victims. Then Miller lears that Little has escaped.There is also a terrorist plot to blow up a football stadium during a Monday night football game.Finally, Brad now works for Oregon Senator Jack Carson. Carson has some bizzare sexual habits and will do anything to keep them secret.The action comes together nicely with some good plot twists.The ending was a bit too convenient and the football stadium as a target has been done before. Nevertheless, the story kept my attention right up to the action packed conclusion.