The Murder of Andrew Johnson (The John Hay Mysteries #3) (Hardcover)
The next John Hay historical thriller from award-winning political journalist Burt Solomon, this time focused on one of America's most controversial presidents: Andrew Johnson.
Andrew Johnson was called The Great Commoner, appealing to the masses and loathing the establishment and all others he deemed elitists. Once Johnson made an enemy, you became his enemy for life. He saw insults where none was intended and personal loyalty meant everything…and his devoted fans would follow him into the depths of Hell. And he was the first U.S. president to be impeached.
Sound familiar?
When a man has as many enemies as the Devil, what death could really be a natural one?
Praise for The Attempted Murder of Theodore Roosevelt:
“[Solomon has] a gift for mining fascinating nuggets from my city's past.”—George F. Will, columnist at The Washington Post
“Historian Solomon’s meticulous details and the real-life figures woven into the narrative make it both informative and entertaining.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Hay is a fallible, engaging character with interests in boxing and poetry as well as sleuthing, and his narration brings to life a time and place as it unravels a crime.”—Booklist
“Historical mystery fans who relish rich period details will be eager to see Hay again.”—Library Journal
Praise for The Murder of Willie Lincoln
“An original plot, plausible characterizations of historical figures, and solid prose combine to make this historical fiction debut a winner.”—Publishers Weekly
“The puzzle is plausibly immersive, the solution heartrendingly surprising…Solomon portrays Hay as an effective, likable sleuth and compelling political player.”—Booklist
“An engaging roman a clef…here’s hoping that Mr. Solomon finds something else for John Hay to apply his fertile mind.”—The Washington Times