Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James L. Swanson audiobook

Chasing Lincoln's Killer: THE SEARCH FOR JOHN WILKES BOOTH

By James L. Swanson
Read by Will Patton

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3.95 Hours • Unabridged
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    ISBN: 9780545164528

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author James Swanson delivers a riveting account of the chase for Abraham Lincoln's assassin.FORMAT: 3 CDs, UnabridgedNARRATOR: Will Patton Based on rare archival material, obscure trial manuscripts, and interviews with relatives of the conspirators and the manhunters, CHASING LINCOLN'S KILLER is a fast-paced thriller about the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth: a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia.EXCLUSIVE BONUS MATERIAL: Features fascinating facts from this time in history!

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NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author James Swanson delivers a riveting account of the chase for Abraham Lincoln's assassin.FORMAT: 3 CDs, UnabridgedNARRATOR: Will Patton

Based on rare archival material, obscure trial manuscripts, and interviews with relatives of the conspirators and the manhunters, CHASING LINCOLN'S KILLER is a fast-paced thriller about the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth: a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia.EXCLUSIVE BONUS MATERIAL: Features fascinating facts from this time in history!

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“In focusing on Booth, the author reveals the depth of divisions in the nation just after the war, the disorder within the government and the challenges ahead. Abundant period photographs and documents enhance the book's immediacy.” —Publishers Weekly
“The subject matter remains intrinsically fascinating, however, and Swanson’s colorful account will hold readers’ interest throughout.”  —Booklist
“Readers will be engrossed by the almost hour-by-hour search and by the many people who encountered the killer as he tried to escape. It is a tale of intrigue and an engrossing mystery.”  —School Library Journal
“Patton's character voices are distinctive. While he injects characters with a good amount of personality to engage younger listeners, he does not over-inflate them in such a way as to alienate more mature listeners.” —AudioFile

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Author Bio: James L. Swanson

Author Bio: James L. Swanson

James L. Swanson is the Edgar Award-winning author of the New York Times bestseller Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer. His other books include the acclaimed photographic history Lincoln’s Assassins: Their Trial and Execution, as well as Chasing Lincoln’s Killer, and adaptations of Manhunt and Bloody Crimes for young readers. Swanson was born on Lincoln’s birthday.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Nonfiction
Runtime: 3.95
Audience: Young Adult (12–17)
Language: English

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