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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“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.” —AudioFile

“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.” —Library Journal, starred review

“This short audiobook is like a crash course on one of the pivotal moments in our nation's history...Bill O'Reilly, of The O'Reilly Factor, is an animated reader, as you might expect.” —Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“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 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.” —Vince Flynn, author of American Assassin

“If Grisham wrote a novel about April 1865…it might well read like Killing Lincoln.” —Peter J. Boyer, Newsweek

“[Killing Lincoln] delivers a taut, action-packed narrative with cliff-hangers aplenty...” —The Christian Science Monitor

“[Killing Lincoln] is nonfiction, albeit told in white-knuckled, John Grisham-like style.” —New York Post

not the best narration--should have read it myself

What did you love best about Killing Lincoln?

The well-researched details that

How could the performance have been better?

Since Bill O'Reilly is one of the authors of this book, I expected his narration to be that of a story teller--especially since he claimed in the prologue that it would be presented as a

Greatest Historical Biography Ever!!

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

Yes, the audio edition is better than the print edition because you get the effective narration by Bill O'Reilly which basically brings you to the Civil War and next to President Lincoln and John Wilkes Boothe up until the minute of their deaths.

What other book might you compare Killing Lincoln to and why?

Being George Washington and Killing Lincoln are very similar and both great books to listen to because the narrations bring you to those historical points in time.

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

I have listened to two of Bill O'Reilly's books and although they are all very good, this is by far the best.

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

Yes, but I could not because it was over 7 hours long.

Any additional comments?

Purchase it for you, your kids and any family members because people need to read and comprehend history or they are doomed to repeat it. Right now at this time, things are happening to our country that could ruin it and hurt us, our future and our children's futures. The United States needs a leader that is similar to Lincoln because he looked out for the good of all Americans and not just a certain group that voted or liked him. That is the main problem with our President now. Lincoln could have hurt the South and made them pay for the war, but he didn't and opened up the country's arms back to the South even though many in the North and many in his party and cabinet wanted him to make them pay. Lincoln knew in his heart and through the guidance of his higher power, that was not the best thing for the future of the Republic and he lost his life for those beliefs.

After winning Independence and working on it for 6 years, each state sent a group of representatives to meet in Philadelphia and hammer out a new agreement. The deliberations of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 were held in strict secrecy. Consequently, anxious citizens gathered outside Independence Hall when the proceedings ended, eager to learn what had been produced behind those closed doors.

As the delegates left the building, a Mrs. Powel of Philadelphia asked Benjamin Franklin, “Well, Doctor, what have we got?”

With no hesitation, Franklin replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.”

Our current President is not helping the cause in keeping our Republic, I can only hope a man in Abe Lincoln's stature can take over and help our country to keep our Republic.

Best O'Reilly so far!!!

Would you listen to Killing Lincoln again? Why?

Yes, I debated getting this book for some time. I have listen to many Lincoln books and did not think that this would add anything new. I am a big O'Reilly fan, but was hesitant to get this one. Was I wrong, this is his best book so far.

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

The way that Bill O'Reilly makes the story almost like a novel, he brings it alive. I could not stop listening to it.

great book...should be read by every student in us

great book. enjoyed the story line. the facts were well researched and the epilogue was a nice touch

Informative

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

Well written and easy to understand

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

The battles leading up to the death of Lincoln

What about Bill O'Reilly’s performance did you like?

easy to understand

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

cry