Manhunt

The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer

De: James L. Swanson

Narrado por: Jonathan Davis

The murder of Abraham Lincoln set off the greatest manhunt in American history. From April 14 to April 26, 1865, the assassin, John Wilkes Booth, led Union cavalry and detectives on a wild 12-day chase through the streets of Washington, DC, across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia while the nation, still reeling from the just-ended Civil War, watched in horror and sadness.

James L. Swanson's Manhunt is a fascinating tale of murder, intrigue, and betrayal. A gripping hour-by-hour account told through the eyes of the hunted and the hunters, this is history as you've never listened to it before.

©2006 James L. Swanson (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC

Great listen

This book personalized the events of Lincoln’s Assassination. Great narrator and easy to listen to. Helped a long drive pass faster.

Excellent

Interesting and detailed discussion of the Lincoln assassination which gives a nuanced explanation of events and the participants.

Incredible story and narration, incorrect chapters and broken WhisperSync make Audible version frustrating!

The narrator did an amazing job of making this story come to life and I was impressed by the pacing and production quality. The absolute worst parts are when long chapters are split and thus improperly labeled and WhisperSync is totally broken. No matter where I am in the Kindle version, I listen here and then my Kindle shows bookmarks for Chapter 1 13minutes in, page 194 twice, and the Publisher’s Notes at the very end. It never synced properly and having to skim around between both to stay on track was horrible. At least the story was worth the effort!

great narrative

it read like it was a movie. made it seem like you were there. made me look up more information about that time

absolutely riveting

detailed, engaging, and thoroughly suspenseful. the author presents the various perspectives on Booth's crime. couldn't stop listening. highly recommend.

Amazingly entertaining

what an amazingly concise, yet entertaining account. I truly did not like when I had to turn off the book. Well written with a great mix of dramatic flair and accurate history.

Sad but so true

i've studied lincoln for years and this even brought up information I've never heard before...

Amazing!

Absolutely loved it! The narrator tells the story wonderfully. James L. Swanson does a remarkable job transporting the reader (or listener) inside the President's box at Ford's Theatre, and along for the fateful events that followed with remarkable detail. Highly recommend to history buffs and lovers of suspense alike.

Comprehensive of how catch Lincoln’s assassin.

Narration perfect:
appropriate voice quality for this material…female teeny weeny voice clearly not…adult woman’s voice would be fine;~
Precise pronunciation and enunciation flawless…prime example of how get articulation right;
Cadence, rhythm, varied pauses spot on;
Speech rate perfectly calibrated…slightly longer pauses at critical moments combined with in other instances are enhances drama, junctures greatly help emphasizing shifts in
Overall, just marvelous

Content:
Meticulous descriptions of settings, mood of the communities, interesting character development, intriguing ideas about how the principals felt and thought.Of course, the bulk of content is focused actions taken to track Booth down, attempt to take booth alive. Booth would not cooperate. Cavalry threatened to burn Booth still refused to surrender. Calvary lit the barn on fire. The flames shined on him. Someone, not sure who, dealt him a mortal wound. The bullet went through his spinal cord. Booth died shortly thereafter.

Totally fascinating

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I cannot imagine anyone not enjoying this exciting account.

Who was your favorite character and why?

All the characters are vivid and so interesting.

Which character – as performed by Jonathan Davis – was your favorite?

Booth, of course.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Relive history!

Any additional comments?

Even with knowing the outcome, we were riveted.