The Lincoln Letter

Peter Fallon, Book 5

De: William Martin

Narrado por: John Pruden

Treasure hunters Peter Fallon and Evangeline Carrington are heading for adventure in Washington, D.C., the sleek, modern, power-hungry capital of America...and the crowded, muddy, intrigue-filled nexus of the Civil War. Their prize? A document of incredible historical importance and incalculable value: Abraham Lincoln’s diary.

What if Lincoln recorded his innermost thoughts as he moved toward the realization that he must free the slaves? And what if that diary slipped from his fingers in 1862? A recently discovered letter written by Lincoln suggests that the diary exists and is waiting to be found. Some want the diary for its enormous symbolic value to a nation that reveres Lincoln. Others believe it carries a dark truth about Lincoln’s famous proclamation - a truth that could profoundly impact the fast-approaching elections and change the course of the nation. Peter and Evangeline must beat these villains to the prize or risk a future that corrupts the vision for which Lincoln fought.

From William Martin, the New York Times best-selling author of The Lost Constitution, The Lincoln Letter is a breathless chase across the Washington of today as well as a political thriller set in our besieged Civil War capital. It is a story of old animosities that still smolder, old philosophies that still contend, and a portrait of our greatest president as he passes from lawyer to leader in the fight for the birth of a new freedom.

©2012 William Martin (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

very good and an antidote to zombie silliness

A good historical twist, a bit disburbing on the slavery issue if you want your lincoln unflawed, but a good listen. 'Nuff said

Somewhat interesting.

Narration: Clear enough, slightly strained effort to be engaging.

Story: interesting plot but dialogue is uninspiring and inadequate character development.

Overall: not a waste of time, but more interesting audios available.

Recommendation: Undecided.

My favorite book performance

Prudent was excellent. I immensely enjoyed his narration, especially the way he changed voices for each character. And his accents were fantastic!

"National Treasure" without a secret map.

History, mystery, good writing, all things needed to keep me captivated. Excellent author who gives enough details of life in the past to give the reader empathy to the characters and the lives they lead.
William Martin never disappoints. The author weaves historical fact into a very believable storyline in this current tale and flashback story. I like how the characters set in the modern timeline found historical evidence of the past timelines characters - no treasure map but National Treasure enjoyment.

Sometimes less is more

I enjoy this series...this is my third
I wish the author would do more with fewer primary & secondary characters instead of introducing new lesser characters who offer little. I will keep reading/listening