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Manhunt

The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer

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Manhunt

By: James L. Swanson
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
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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 American Civil War Military True Crime Wars & Conflicts
Meticulous Descriptions • Remarkable Detail • Intriguing Ideas • Personalized Events • Suspenseful Narrative
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it read like it was a movie. made it seem like you were there. made me look up more information about that time

great narrative

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

absolutely riveting

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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.

Amazingly entertaining

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

Sad but so true

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




Great listen

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Excellent description of the entire 12-day hunt. I think it’s also pretty obvious that the conspiracies about Booth surviving the fire are exactly that… conspiracies.




Excellent!

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

Excellent

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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!

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

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I'm obsessed with this author!! I have a couple of his other books, and I adore them all. He tells history in story form, and knows how to keep your attention!!

The narrator was incredible!! He used differing voices to differentiate between the characters, which was so helpful. His voice was steady, and maintained my attention well. 10/10!!!

Perfection 👌

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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.

Totally fascinating

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