Killing Lincoln

The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever

By: Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Narrated by: Bill O'Reilly

Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the first work of history from mega best-selling author Bill O'Reilly.

The iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor recounts one of the most dramatic stories in American history - how one gunshot changed the country forever. In the spring of 1865, the bloody saga of America's Civil War finally comes to an end after a series of increasingly harrowing battles. President Abraham Lincoln's generous terms for Robert E. Lee's surrender are devised to fulfill Lincoln's dream of healing a divided nation, with the former Confederates allowed to reintegrate into American society. But one man and his band of murderous accomplices, perhaps reaching into the highest ranks of the U.S. government, are not appeased.

In the midst of the patriotic celebrations in Washington, DC, John Wilkes Booth - charismatic ladies' man and impenitent racist - murders Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. A furious manhunt ensues and Booth immediately becomes the country's most wanted fugitive. Lafayette C. Baker, a smart but shifty New York detective and former Union spy, unravels the string of clues leading to Booth, while federal forces track his accomplices. The thrilling chase ends in a fiery shootout and a series of court-ordered executions - including that of the first woman ever executed by the U.S. government, Mary Surratt.

Featuring some of history's most remarkable figures, vivid detail, and pause-resisting action, Killing Lincoln is history that comes across like a thriller.

©2011 Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard (P)2011 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"As a history major, I wish my required reading had been as well written as this truly vivid and emotionally engaging account of Lincoln's assassination. And as a former combat infantry officer, I found myself running for cover at the Civil War battle scenes. This is the story of an American tragedy that changed the course of history. If you think you know this story, you don't until you’ve read Killing Lincoln. Add historian to Bill O’Reilly’s already impressive résumé." (Nelson DeMille, author of The Lion and The Gold Coast)

"[ Killing Lincoln] is nonfiction, albeit told in white-knuckled, John Grisham-like style." ( New York Post)

"If Grisham wrote a novel about April 1865…it might well read like Killing Lincoln." (Peter J. Boyer, Newsweek)

excellent listen!

gripping, fascinating and so much detail. I really enjoyed O'Reilly's exciting narration. I was sad when it ended.

Don't feeel as bad being a Yankee living in the S

Would you listen to Killing Lincoln again? Why?

Very informative. Booth was so young.
So much damage was done by the South. Not us "Yankees"
Looking forward to his next book on Kennedy.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Killing Lincoln?

That he lived so long after being shot in the head.

Which character – as performed by Bill O'Reilly – was your favorite?

Listened at double speed. So not sure .

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

What really happened!

Any additional comments?

Didn'y get any votes in mt Southern Book Club.

Very good reading

If you could sum up Killing Lincoln in three words, what would they be?

Very educational, a must read.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Killing Lincoln?

Dedication of of the South stong will to resist the North.

What does Bill O'Reilly bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Like being there.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, the curel assassination of Mr. Linclon.

Any additional comments?

Every person should read this book and feel the dreadful events of the civil war and too feel how the South suffered unfairly in the aftermath .

WELL DONE, BUT...

Enjoyed the book, but the constant mispronunciation of the word "cavalry" became irritating. Bill has the word cross wired with the word "Calvary" which is the hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified. The word cavalry is used quite often in the book, and thus the little glitch becomes a nettlesome irritant.

It reminds me of when former President Carter refers to his military experience aboard a "nuc u lar" submarine. He like many others can't seem to pronounce the word nuclear. It's as if they are unable to picture the correct spelling of the word.

The book is a worthy listen, but...I'm puzzled why someone didn't pick this error up prior to the distribution.

Good Listen! Narrative is somewhat annoying.

The narrative sounded somewhat rushed, less refined than it could have been. It seemed somewhat like each chapter was a 'headline' as we were breathlessly forced to get on with it, to get to the next one. I am sure Brick or Rudnicki would have been better choices for narrator. Overall one of the better albeit shorter narratives of the Civil War that deserves to be on the Best Seller list.

Killing LIncoln: Very Intriguing

Would you listen to Killing Lincoln again? Why?

Killing Lincoln was a compelling, entertaining and thought provoking audio book despite the narration by Bill O'Reilly, author of the book. I'm not a fan of him in general so I was hoping that he wouldn't narrate his book. But all in all, I would recommend it. Would I listen to it again - No. Too many other books on the list!!

Too Long Winded

If you could sum up Killing Lincoln in three words, what would they be?

Great story, but too long, we all know the story about the assassination of Lincoln. the unending descriptions of each item, after a while, would make me stop the story Mr. O' did a great job , but maybe next time make it in 40 chapters

Incredible

Bill O’Reilly did an outstanding job of being a story teller, as he narrates a fascinating adventure into our history. His details, facts and a ton of interesting information kept me constantly say “Are you kidding me, I didn’t know that”. He also ties everybody and everything together in the end. Excellent!

Amazing!

I was riveted from the start. The flow and narration are superb. On to the next title in the series

Very good story!

Almost as good as Killy Crazy Horse! Keep em coming Bill. You have the formula!