Items related to Murder At Union Station: A Capital Crimes Novel

Murder At Union Station: A Capital Crimes Novel - Softcover

  • 3.61 out of 5 stars
    812 ratings by Goodreads
 
9781594130991: Murder At Union Station: A Capital Crimes Novel

Synopsis

A New York Times Bestseller

There's no place like the nation's capital and Margaret Truman always gets it right. Murder at Union Station is a luxury express, nonstop delight.

When Washington's splendid Union Station opened its doors in 1908, the glorious structure epitomized capital stylishness. Today, restored and refurbished, the station is again a hub of activity where the world's famous and infamous meet - and often collide. Now the landmark locale becomes the scene of a sensational shooting whose consequences ricochet from seedy bars to the halls of Congress. Louis Russo, former mob hit man and government informer, is speeding south on the last lap of what will turn out to be a one-way journey. Two men are at the station to meet him. One is Richard Marienthal, a young writer whose forthcoming book is based on Russo's life. The other is the man who will kill him.

  • Margaret Truman lives in Manhattan
  • Truman has won faithful readers with her works of biography and fiction, particularly her ongoing series of Capital Crimes mysteries, set at historic locations in Washington, D.C.
  • She is the daughter of President Harry S. Truman
  • She substituted for Edward R. Murrow on "Person to Person," and later had her own radio shows ("Weekday" in the 1950s and "Authors in the News" in the 1960s)

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

From the Inside Flap

When Washington’s splendid Union Station opened its doors in 1908, the glorious structure epitomized capital stylishness. Today, restored and refurbished, the station is again a hub of activity where the world’s most famous and infamous people meet–and often collide. Now, in Margaret Truman’s new Capital Crime novel, this landmark locale becomes the scene of a sensational shooting whose consequences ricochet from seedy bars to the halls of Congress.

Historic Union Station means nothing to the elderly man speeding south on the last lap of what turns out to be a one-way journey from Tel Aviv to D.C.–on a train that will soon land him at Gate A-8 and, moments later, at St. Peter’s Gate. This weary traveler, whose terminal destination is probably hell, is Louis Russo, former mob hit man and government informer. Two men are at the station to meet him. One is Richard Marienthal, a young writer whose forthcoming book is based on Russo’s life. The other is the man who kills him.

Russo has returned to help promote Marienthal’s book, which, although no one has been allowed to read it, already has some people shaking in their Gucci boots. The powerful fear the contents will not only expose organized crime’s nefarious business, but also a top-secret assignment abroad that Russo once masterminded for a very-high-profile Capitol Hill client. As news of Russo’s murder rockets from the MPD to the FBI and the CIA, from Congress to the West Wing, the final chapter of the story begins its rapid-fire unfolding.

In addition to the bewildered Marienthal and his worried girlfriend, there is an array of memorable characters: rock-ribbed right-wing Senator Karl Widmer; ruthless New York publisher Pamela Warren; boozy MPD Detective Bret Mullin; shoe-shine virtuoso Joe Jenks; dedicated presidential political adviser Chet Fletcher; and President Adam Parmele himself–not to mention freelance snoops, blow-dried climbers, and a killer or two. There’s no place like the nation’s capital, and as her myriad fans know, Margaret Truman always gets it right. Murder at Union Station is a luxury express, nonstop delight.

About the Author

MARGARET TRUMAN (1924-2008) won faithful readers with her works of biography and fiction, particularly her ongoing series of Capital Crimes mysteries. She was the author of many nonfiction books, including The President’s House, in which she shared some of the secrets and history of the White House, where she once resided. She passed away on January 29, 2008.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherLarge Print Press
  • Publication date2005
  • ISBN 10 159413099X
  • ISBN 13 9781594130991
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages509
  • Rating
    • 3.61 out of 5 stars
      812 ratings by Goodreads

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Seller Image

Margaret Truman
Published by Large Print Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 159413099X ISBN 13: 9781594130991
Used Softcover

Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: very_good. Book may contain some writing, highlighting, and or cover damage. Shipped fast and reliably!. Seller Inventory # OTV.159413099X.VG

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 4.98
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Truman, Margaret
Published by Large Print Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 159413099X ISBN 13: 9781594130991
Used Paperback

Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.35. Seller Inventory # G159413099XI3N00

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 5.99
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Truman, Margaret
Published by Large Print Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 159413099X ISBN 13: 9781594130991
Used Paperback

Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.35. Seller Inventory # G159413099XI3N00

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 5.99
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Truman, Margaret
Published by Large Print Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 159413099X ISBN 13: 9781594130991
Used Paperback

Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.35. Seller Inventory # G159413099XI5N10

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 5.99
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Truman, Margaret
Published by Large Print Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 159413099X ISBN 13: 9781594130991
Used Paperback

Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.35. Seller Inventory # G159413099XI4N00

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 5.99
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Margaret Truman
Published by Large Print Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 159413099X ISBN 13: 9781594130991
New Paperback

Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!. Seller Inventory # Q-159413099X

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 97.63
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 6.95
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket