I went through 'The Patient' by Michael Palmer in about 5 days. So, I'm now reading Margaret Truman's 'Murder In The House'. If you find her surname familiar, well, she is the daughter of former US President Harry S. Truman.
Synopsis
Congressman Paul Latham is about to be named secretary of state but dies beneath the Statue of Freedom before he can accept the honor. When his body is found, a 9-mm pistol clutched in his hand (is it suicide or murder?), rumors begin to fly, targeting Latham as no better than Warren Brazier's lackey and threatening the credibility of the administration's foreign policy. Brazier, a wealthy industrialist and potent political force (à la Ross Perot), is conducting questionable business with the Russian government (à la George Soros's evil twin), and nothing will stop him in his quest to snap up formerly state-owned industries at bargain prices--certainly not a trivial consideration such as trade legislation pending in the House Foreign Relations Committee.
When Mac Smith is asked to bring his legal expertise to a research mission in Moscow, he finds himself attempting to clear Latham's name--and getting closer and closer to some very dangerous individuals.
Hmmm, I never knew that Margaret Truman is Harry Truman's daughter. Looks like a good book. I like this book review thingy that you do, hope to see more :)
ReplyDeleteNick - Well, now you know:) It's all about politics and stuff, but interesting though. I've only read through a quarter of the story. I liked the congressman's character, too bad he was murdered...
ReplyDeleteThanks, glad you like these books' reviews:)