Title: The President's ShadowAuthor: Brad Meltzer
Genre: Fiction
Synopsis: A young archivist for the National Archives in modern day Washington, Beecher White, is also a member of the secret spy network created by George Washington, the Culper Ring. He gets called in when something disturbing is found in the rose garden at the White House, much to the dismay of the president, who is not a fan of the Ring. Solving this mystery leads Beecher to learn more about the mysterious death of his father who died while at military training before Beecher was born.
My Thoughts
If you are into the t.v. show, Scandal, then you might just enjoy this novel. It has the office of the president, secret military operations, and a touch of romance. (I'm super into watching Scandal on Netflix right now)
I picked this book up because I loved the idea that the Culper Ring is still in existence in modern time. A secret spy ring started during the Revolutionary War and fighting to protect the presidency for over 200 years, that is pretty cool. I couldn't put it down because of the suspense of finding out what really happened to Beecher's father and the father's of his childhood friends.
There is also an escaped convict who tried to assassinate a president and a case of stolen identity.
I know it sounds like too much for one book, but it is done so well it keeps the reader wanting more. I found out that there is a sequel and I cannot wait to add it to my list of books to read!
Comment below if you have read this book or have suggestions for others like it!
To buy this book from amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from Brad Meltzer, visit his website linked above.
If you are into the t.v. show, Scandal, then you might just enjoy this novel. It has the office of the president, secret military operations, and a touch of romance. (I'm super into watching Scandal on Netflix right now)
I picked this book up because I loved the idea that the Culper Ring is still in existence in modern time. A secret spy ring started during the Revolutionary War and fighting to protect the presidency for over 200 years, that is pretty cool. I couldn't put it down because of the suspense of finding out what really happened to Beecher's father and the father's of his childhood friends.
There is also an escaped convict who tried to assassinate a president and a case of stolen identity.
I know it sounds like too much for one book, but it is done so well it keeps the reader wanting more. I found out that there is a sequel and I cannot wait to add it to my list of books to read!
Comment below if you have read this book or have suggestions for others like it!
To buy this book from amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from Brad Meltzer, visit his website linked above.
Dear Rachel,
ReplyDeleteI hope it's okay to request a book review this way! If not, please accept my apologies.
Here’s the blurb:
Even though she lives hundreds of miles away, when Langston, who dreams of being a chef, meets Cecile, a Juilliard-trained pianist, he is sure that his history of being a sidekick, instead of a love interest, is finally over. Their connection is real and full of potential for a deeper bond, but the obstacles between them turn out to be greater than distance. Can these busy, complicated people be ready for each other at the same time? Does it even matter? Before they can answer these questions, each must do battle with the ultimate demon—fear.
Told in a witty combination of standard prose, letters, emails, and diary entries, LETTING GO, in the tradition of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's AMERICANAH, is a long-distance love story that also examines race, religion, and the difficult choices we make following our passions. From the Great White North to the streets of New York City to the beaches of Bermuda, LETTING GO is a journey of longing, betrayal, self-discovery and hope you will never forget.
If you think you might be interested, I can send a pdf, mobi or epub file.
Links to Amazon, Goodreads, and Barnes and Noble are below. I have also included samples from the companion CD, which consists of my performances of pieces mentioned in the book, along with readings of passages that refer to them. My novel was published on Createspace, July 4, 2016.
Here's my bio:
Maria Thompson Corley is a Canadian pianist (MM, DMA, The Juilliard School) of Jamaican and Bermudian descent, with experience as a college professor, private piano instructor, composer, arranger and voice actor. She has contributed to Broad Street Review since 2008, and also blogs for Huffington Post. Her first novel, Choices, was published by Kensington. A poem about her son, "Malcolm," which she presented at the 2016 National Autism Conference, is featured periodically on the Scriggler All Stars Twitter page. "Drop Your Mask" was awarded second place in New York Literary Magazine's love poetry category and appeared in that publication's AWAKE anthology in December, 2016.
Here are my websites (the first is more pertinent to writing):
www.mariasworld.us
www.mariacorley.com
Thanks!
Maria
maria_corley@hotmail.com
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Chopin Fourth Ballade in F Minor, Op. 54
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Maria Thompson Corley, piano From the CD "Music from the Novel Letting Go" available on iTunes; Dec. 15, 2016 on Amazon and Createspace. "Letting Go: A Novel...
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An excerpt from the Novel "Letting Go"
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Read by the author. Letting Go by Maria Thompson Corley is available on Createspace, Smashwords, and Amazon. Music from Letting Go, featuring readings and piano ...
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http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/maria+corley+letting+go?_requestid=201988
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31081165-letting-go?ac=1&from_search=true
Hi Maria!
DeleteThanks for posting! This is not a novel I am interested in reviewing at this time.
Thanks,
Rachel
Hi Rachel!
ReplyDeleteI hope you’re doing well! I’m a publicist for Aurora Publicity, and represent Minnesota author Jenna Zark, of historical middle grade novel – The Beat on Ruby’s Street. I came across Belle's Library Book Reviews, and I would love to offer you an ecopy for review.
If interested, you can reach me at Pam.Labbe@aurorapublicity.com
Hi Pam!
DeleteThank you for the offer. I typically review paper copies of adult books, so if anything else comes your way please feel free to reach out again!
Thanks,
Rachel