Killing Lincoln Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Bill O'Reilly & Martin Dugard
SCORE
4
TOTAL RATINGS
5,430

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly & Martin Dugard Book Summary

A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the first work of history from mega-bestselling author Bill O'Reilly

The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor recounts one of the most dramatic stories in American history—how one gunshot changed the country forever. In the spring of 1865, the bloody saga of America's Civil War finally comes to an end after a series of increasingly harrowing battles. President Abraham Lincoln's generous terms for Robert E. Lee's surrender are devised to fulfill Lincoln's dream of healing a divided nation, with the former Confederates allowed to reintegrate into American society. But one man and his band of murderous accomplices, perhaps reaching into the highest ranks of the U.S. government, are not appeased.

In the midst of the patriotic celebrations in Washington D.C., John Wilkes Booth—charismatic ladies' man and impenitent racist—murders Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. A furious manhunt ensues and Booth immediately becomes the country's most wanted fugitive. Lafayette C. Baker, a smart but shifty New York detective and former Union spy, unravels the string of clues leading to Booth, while federal forces track his accomplices. The thrilling chase ends in a fiery shootout and a series of court-ordered executions—including that of the first woman ever executed by the U.S. government, Mary Surratt. Featuring some of history's most remarkable figures, vivid detail, and page-turning action, Killing Lincoln is history that reads like a thriller.

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Book Name Killing Lincoln
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Language English
E-Book Size 41.18 MB

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Killing O’Reilly. When is this book coming out?

Excellent. Amazing piece of work!!!!

Killing Lincoln. Written in an entertaining way, but with less depth than an eighth grade term paper.

Killing Lincoln. This was one of the best books I have read recently. As a former history teacher, I appreciated the historical research that the author did. I have recommended it to several people.

Great. This is a great book that goes into extraordinary detail. This is a good book for people who don't even like to read.

Perfect. As soon as you read the first page your hooked

Great read. Really was Amazed how many people were involved in Lincoln’s assassination

To VerbalQuips.... It was not my intention to upset O'Reilly fans or those who enjoyed the book. I would just like to add that Doris Kearns Goodwin is discredited in my opinion and I was a huge fan of hers. Even paid good money to attend a lecture of hers, pre-plagiarism. As I stated, my beef is not with the authors: it's with the characterization of the book as history. I have since read the book, because--as you so eloquently pointed out--I shouldn't review a book I haven't read. It's quite foolish to do so. It is certainly well-written, informative and, to my surprise, engrossing. Still, the limited notes and appendix do not qualify this book as history. It is a WONDERFUL work of historical fiction in the vein of Caleb Carr (The Alienist). I don't agree with Mr. O'Reilly politically or feel his show displays his intellectual ability. I think he could--if he so desired--be a true intellectual force for the conservative point of view. But who would turn down $20m a year to do what he does at Fox?!? I just feel that the Right needs a reasonable, rational standard bearer (as does the Left!) and feel he has the intellectual capacity and persona to be that standard bearer. I saw you wrote your response to my review on Christmas Day and I apologize for upsetting you to the point of taking time out of your holiday to write that response. I hope you had a great Christmas nevertheless. No hard feelings?

Fascinating history of the end of the civil war and Lincoln. Excellent history, filled with facts I’d not heard before, and I’ve studied a lot of the civil war through out my different education years. I was a bit of a history buff. Definitely recommend it

Good Lord!. This is like reading a Fox News Broadcast…………full or errors and assumption that have little to do with facts.

Just excellent!. The photos, sketches, how this book reads like some novel, I couldn't put it down. This was the history lesson that I never got in school. Thanks Bill.

Read it. Great book.

Amazing!. Even though some of the facts in this story weren't accurate, I thought this was great. Props to Mr. O'Reilly!

Killing Lincoln. Excellent Kids need to read to understand our history Makes history interesting

More errors than a FOX news report. I wrote my masters thesis in college on the Lincoln assassination and so when I saw this book on the topic I was excited (and feeling nostalgic for my college days.) This book is a shame to the memory of Lincoln, and you shouldn't bother wasting your time with such rubbish. I would recommend reading a book written by a real historian and pray that journalist keep to what they know best, screwing up the current news.

Detailed but too extensive. Great account of the civil war and Lincoln's last days but too long and drawn out. Like a history lesson.

Great storytelling. A great telling of events we all seem to know. History should always be this interesting.

Killing Lincoln. Great for almost all ages. Perhaps should be a middle vor high school reading requirement.

Excellent!. The way history should read! History isn't static, dull or dry;real people and events, conveyed in a descriptive,emotional way are far better to know than fiction! Very well done!buying killing Kennedy now!

.... This book is getting arrested

Excellent account of history. Enjoyably history lesson. Several interesting facts.

Outstanding!. I wasn't sure what to expect at first. I haven't read much nonfiction in the past and was worried that this book would be too analytical and boring. It is far from that! Killing Lincoln tells the story in exciting fashion of the events surrounding Lincoln's death. I felt as though I was there as Booth snuck his way into the state box at Ford's to assassinate Lincoln. Anyone looking for a history book type of read, this is not for you. If you want to be thoroughly entertained by a book you can't put down then BUY THIS BOOK!

Captivating Historical Treasure. Wow, Mr. O'Reilly's gift for writing and his vast intellect is more than present in this novel. You will never want to put it down. Everyone should read this, you will learn SO MUCH. Truly amazing.

historical book. i really like this book because it really helped me with my edgication and it also helped me learn some things about my family history.

Fantastic read!. This is very well written. As someone who doesn't read "history" oriented novels, I found this book gripping! The factual details are included in a way that keeps your interest and triggers emotion. The photos and maps that are included help those of us who are visual and help with understanding and tying it all together. This book includes all sides of the killing and the point of view from everyone involved.

Killing Lincoln. Great book loved it

Boring. I wish there was a way to put no stars... This book is boring me to death !!

VERY disappointing. Way too long...more like a fictional story than a historical documentary account, which is what I was hoping for...I hate when authors try to re-create things that happened way in the past with stories as if they were there in person, crossing over the line between fact and fiction, describing dialogue as if they knew how it happened...I couldn’t get through the entire thing, basically read through the first line of each paragraph after the first few chapters...the only interesting parts were right before and right after the assassination...will not read any more books from this series, a big waste of time and money.

Complete let down. I was expecting a book that got into the psyche of Boothe and be more analytical. This book just spurts a bunch of facts at you that sometimes it gets confusing. I guess I shouldn't have expected much from O'Reilly. Absolutely horrendous author.

Good but not perfect. In 1865, Abraham Lincoln was a loved and hated man in America. At this time, Abraham Lincoln was the president of the United States of America. He along with his general in chief, Ulysses S. Grant, ran the union. The Union and the Confederates fought against each other in the Civil War. The Confederates were run by Robert E. Lee, whom Lincoln despised. He may have been Lincon's enemy, however, Robert E. Lee wasn't his only enemy. Throughout the course of this novel the Civil War is currently taking place. Abraham Lincoln needs to win this war for his presedency's sake. However, one wrong move by Lincoln and his guard on April 14, 1865 changed America forever. On this date, at about 10:15 P.M. President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in Ford's Theatre by John Wilkes Booth. That day John Wilkes Booth becomes the most wanted man in America along with Lewis Powell and David Herold, his assistants. John Wilkes Booth was eventually killed by a rookie marksman. This novel was a very well written, captivating book. It put me on my toes at times and was very discripticve and detailed in its explanations. For example, "Booth squeezes the trigger. Unlike the crazed Richard Lawrence, whose pistol misfired when he attempted to assassinate Andrew Jackson, Booth feels his gun kick. The ball launches down the barrel as the audience guffaws at the play." (207, Reilly). Bill O' Reilly and Martin Dugard wrote this novel based on facts and conspiracy. They don't know what actually happened but no one really does. Only John Wilkes Booth knows what truly happened while and after he shot and killed Abraham Lincoln. Overall this was a great book that is really exciting and fun to read even if you are not a big fan of non-fiction history novels.

Killing Lincoln. Bill did it again, wrote a book that you don't want to put down. It's a easy read for most students from 5th grade up. Kids should read it to learn more about the past history of this great country. It would be nice to see Bill write small books on each and every U.S. President. Keep up the great work Bill, I loved it and did learn a few things from the read. J.Adams, Caro, MI.

Marvelous. A wonderful read!

Excellent Book. Killing Lincoln is an excellent work! I've found new interest in a War and a time that shaped our great nation! I've listened to the audio book twice and will assuredly listen to it again.

Killing Lincoln. A page turner from the beginning! I could not put this book down. It was like hearing a story for the first time and wondering the outcome with great anticipation. A must read. Your faith in mankind will be rekindled and your hope for an even better America will be reborn.

Easy reading. I enjoyed this book from start to finish. I would definitely recommend reading it.

Poor showing. Little to no research, just placating to idiots.

Details uncovered in a fascinating way. Great book

Killing Lincoln. I thought the book had incredible detail. I was quite impressed with the amount of information that I have gained from this book.

Good. This book is not his finest, but it is very good. I would've like to read more about Lincoln's life.

Realtorretired. An interesting and thought provoking synnopsis of the last days of Lincoln’s presidency and subsequent events leading to the capture and prosecution of the perpetrators of the assassination. In addition, this was an excellent description of the terminal events leading up the the victory of Union over the Confederacy, Overall and enjoyable read.

Awesome Book. This is a great book and a great history lesson. Interesting the other things that happened beyond the assassination of President Lincoln. Worth a read!

Pargolongago. This was good reading, however, a little fact checking would have been good. 30 million people did not view the train carrying Lincoln's body. The entire population of the US both North and South was only 31 million at that time. 87 soldiers did not drown searching for Booth.

Killing Lincoln. A non factual, here say account of Lee and Grant war exercises.

Killing Lincoln. Fantastic! Bill O'Reilly knocks it out of the park. An in depth look at the assassination of our 16th President and his assassin.

Outstanding. Very enjoyable and easy to read.

Good. Hard to put down.

Know no limit. Very good & easy read; I'll read it a second time, just case I missed something.

Great read. I have read all of the Killing books. My opinion this is one of the best. Left one wondering about inter circle conspiracy . I don’t believe that Booth was sneaked out to the south to live out his life. The book lead me to believe that Booth was an arrogant loud mouth wanting attention and recognition. Don’t think he could spend a lifetime not bragging about what he did.

Great read. Great book by Bill. I felt as if I was actually in Fords theatre, when the assassination took place. This book is historically accurate and well worth the money. Great job, Mr.O'Reilly!

Long live. Lincoln needs to be taught to everyone.

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The Killing Lincoln book written by Bill O'Reilly & Martin Dugard was published on 27 September 2011, Tuesday in the United States category. A total of 5,430 readers of the book gave the book 4 points out of 5.

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