Killing Lincoln

The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever

De: Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Narrado por: Bill O'Reilly

A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the first work of history from mega-bestselling 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 D.C., 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 page-turning action, Killing Lincoln is history that reads like a thriller.

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<p>“Newsman O'Reilly...gives us a great dramatic reading. The book resonates like a novel, an adventure story...Pacing is everything; O'Reilly is good at it.” —<i>AudioFile</i><br><br>“In this fast-paced, enthralling narrative that unfolds more like a true-crime thriller than scholarly analysis, O'Reilly and Dugard offer an account of the events that led up to, surrounded, and unfolded in the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination...O'Reilly's sonorous tone and flair for the dramatic add tremendously to the work's theatrical value.” —<i>Library Journal, starred review</i><br><br>“This short audiobook is like a crash course on one of the pivotal moments in our nation's history...Bill O'Reilly, of <i>The O'Reilly Factor</i>, is an animated reader, as you might expect.” —<i>Fort Worth Star-Telegram</i><br><br>“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 <i>Killing Lincoln</i>. Add historian to Bill O'Reilly's already impressive résumé.” —<i>Nelson DeMille, author of The Lion and The Gold Coast</i><br><br>“<i>Killing Lincoln</i> is a must read historical thriller. Bill O'Reilly recounts the dramatic events of the spring of 1865 with such exhilarating immediacy that you will feel like you are walking the streets of Washington, DC, on the night that John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln. This is a hugely entertaining, heart-stopping read.” —<i>Vince Flynn, author of American Assassin</i><br><br>“If Grisham wrote a novel about April 1865…it might well read like <i>Killing Lincoln</i>.” —<i>Peter J. Boyer, Newsweek</i><br><br>“[Killing Lincoln] delivers a taut, action-packed narrative with cliff-hangers aplenty...” —<i>The Christian Science Monitor</i><br><br>“[Killing Lincoln] is nonfiction, albeit told in white-knuckled, John Grisham-like style.” —<i>New York Post</i></p>

Fascinating story of a man ahead of his time

What did you love best about Killing Lincoln?

Surprisingly Bill O'Reilly's enthusiasm for his text. One got a sense of tragedy for all the characters that were involved in this extremely brutal and messy affair. Difficult to envisage the brutality of the world at this time without such biographies or to understand the primitive nature of both politics and medicine. These conspiracies continue but one really hopes we have more consideration for mankind (which involves both the good and the bad in this a story). Then there was Kennedy. They did a better detective job with Lincoln's Assassination than his.

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

The moment of assassination and the wind up of what happened to everyone.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Nothing. Maybe a bit journalistic but despite this he kept me enthralled by the evolving story - as a BRIT (in NZ) - much of which I did not know.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

If only.... but it was one I could not wait to get back to.

Any additional comments?

No, a great read. Worth every cent (penny!).

History on the edge of your chair.

What made the experience of listening to Killing Lincoln the most enjoyable?

The presentation style.

What did you like best about this story?

The presentation was outstanding.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This made me very sad. The act of hate which Booth carried out caused so much suffering for the people of the south because those who replaced Lincoln were far less forgiving then he was.

Any additional comments?

If you or your children think history is dry and boring this is a great audio book to give them.

Great read/listen

I liked how bill set up the history and what was going on around that time in our history.

A good read, very interesting

What made the experience of listening to Killing Lincoln the most enjoyable?

The way it pulled me in and kept me engaged

What did you like best about this story?

The factual information things I never knew

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

Lincoln himself

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

Most of it did

Any additional comments?

No it was a very good read

A Gripping Tale.

Would you consider the audio edition of Killing Lincoln to be better than the print version?

Bill O'Reilly does an outstanding job reading. It is much better than the print version.

What did you like best about this story?

The hint that there might have been more people involved than were charged.

Have you listened to any of Bill O'Reilly’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. They all are good. I like the fact that this one is historical.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me think how time and chance play a big part in history.

Any additional comments?

Outstanding!!