Murder in the House

by Margaret Truman

Book Overview

Congressman Latham has maintained an impeccable record in Washington, and so he seems the logical choice when nominated by his friend, President Scott, to become the next secretary of state. His... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067943528X
• ISBN13: 9780679435280
• Release Date: July 1997
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Professional Killers in Washington, DC

This is the most interesting and exciting of the Margaret Truman mysteries that I have read. Congressman Paul Latham has been nominated by the President to be Secretary of State. Then, he is found lying dead beneath the Statue of Freedom, a pistol clutched in his hand. Rumors swirl about suicide because of impending disclosure of illegal activity with a billionaire supporter or sexual harrasment charges by a secretary. But the medical examiner finds that it is not suicide. It is murder. As suspects are eliminated, the FBI finds that hired killers, members of the Russian mafia, are loose in Washington. But for whom do they work? When suspicion turns to the man controlling the killers, the story becomes intense, as the suspect uses his hired killers to protect himself. All in all, it is a good story, and you get the usual, wonderful insight into Washington.

She satill know how to tell a story.

this book was read by me after it came out in paperback! I loved it so much. Great plotting and very well told. I had to make sure that I am going to read her next book. She is so great about plotting the murder scene. I won't tell you who did it but Do enjoy this one. Mrs. Truman is really great at putting a plot together. Great characters as well.

The presidents daughter does it again!

This is and could be her finest work as of yet. The characters and plot are so skillfully plotted that you might think that she invented this gener herself.

Murder In The House is terrific and well worth reading

Kira Albertini I felt that the novel, Murder in the House, by Margaret Truman was quite intriguing. If you find the scandals that engulf our government appealing, then this is the book for you. It deals with the daily life of a senator from California named Paul Latham. A plane goes down carrying the reputable Secretary of State, Jacob Baumann. The crash killed all who were on board. President Joe Scott feels Latham is the best man to fill the position. After Latham is appointed as Secretary of State, he is mysteriously found dead, a suspected suicide. This is a huge blow to our country. Why would this respectable presidential advisor kill himself? Is there more going on than what meets the eye? Something doesn't add up. This novel deals with uncovering what goes on behind closed doors in our nation's capital. There are always cover-ups and behind the scenes action that the general public never gets the privilege to know about. This book gives you, the reader, a chance to become apart of all the action that you otherwise would not even know about. I recommend this book because it is exciting and adventurous. This is a novel, which you will never be able to put down. It gets your heart racing with spine tingling suspense. The book, Murder In The House, by Margaret Truman is terrific and well worth reading.

Good mystery without obscenity

Easy reading mystery without obscenities or perverse sex, keeps your interest, predictable suspense.