Kindle
$9.99
Available instantly
Audible Logo Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Hardcover
$17.72
Paperback
$15.95
Kindle Price: $9.99

Save $6.00 (38%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $21.88

Save: $14.39 (66%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the authors

Colleen Gleason
Follow
C. M. Gleason
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Murder in the Lincoln White House (Lincoln's White House Mystery Book 1) Kindle Edition

by C. M. Gleason (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 181 ratings
See all formats and editions
March 4, 1861: On the day of Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration, the last thing anyone wants is any sort of hitch in the proceedings—let alone murder! Fortunately the president has young Adam Quinn by his side . . .
 
Lincoln’s trusted entourage is on their guard. Allan Pinkerton, head of the president’s security team, is wary of potential assassins. And Lincoln’s oldest friend, Joshua Speed, is by his side, along with Speed’s nephew, Adam Quinn—called back from the Kansas frontier to serve as the president’s assistant and jack-of-all-trades.
 
Despite the tight security, trouble comes nonetheless. A man is found stabbed to death in a nearby room, only yards from the president. Not wishing to cause alarm, Lincoln dispatches young Quinn to discreetly investigate. Though he is new to Washington, DC, he must navigate through high society, political personages, and a city preparing for war in order to solve the crime. He finds unexpected allies in a determined female journalist named Sophie Gates, and Dr. Hilton, a free man of color. Together they must make haste to apprehend a killer. Nothing less than the fate of the nation is at stake . . .
Previous page
  1. Book 1 of 3
    Lincoln's White House Mystery
  2. Print length
    315 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publisher
    Kensington Books
  6. Publication date
    November 28, 2017
  7. File size
    2720 KB
  8. Page Flip
    Enabled
  9. Word Wise
    Enabled
  10. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  11. See all details
Next page
All 3 for you in this series See full series
See included books
Total Price: $33.24
By clicking on above button, you agree to the Kindle Store Terms of Use
More like Murder in the Lincoln White House (Lincoln's White House Mystery Book 1)
Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  9. The Early Hester Lynton Mysteries
    Kindle Edition
    $0.99
Next page
Loading...

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for C.M. Gleason’s Murder in the Lincoln White House:
 
“History, mystery, and a little romance combine with a diverse cast of characters to start the new Lincoln’s White House Mystery series that’s difficult to put down! Right from the beginning, readers are seamlessly immersed into Lincoln’s inaugural ball and then peer over Adam Quinn’s shoulder at a shocking murder. This crisp look at our nation’s capital on the brink of pivotal history balances well with the mystery at hand and achieves the right blend of both. This broadens the novel’s appeal and shines a subtle spotlight on areas in which our current world still parallels the past. Well-known historical figures share the pages with the fictional ensemble, capturing an authentic portrait of the period and adding layers to both the plot and the setting. Perfect for mystery fans as well as Lincoln/Civil War aficionados.”- RT Book Reviews, Top Pick

“Gleason does a good job evoking the period with convincing detail.” - Publishers Weekly

“Gleason kicks off a new series with an adequate mystery and more than adequate descriptions of the nation's capital at a critical moment in history.”– Kirkus Reviews

Praise for C. M. Gleason's Murder in the Oval Library:

"An excellent mystery combined with brilliant historical detail." --Kirkus Reviews

Praise for the previous works of C. M. Gleason:
 
“Exhilarating . . . Sure to please.” —The New York Times Sunday Book Review
 
“Wonderfully witty . . . deliciously dark and delightfully entertaining.” —The Chicago Tribune

“Sophisticated, sexy, surprising . . . This book grabs you and holds you tight till the very last page!” —J. R. Ward, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Gleason’s novel is a well-oiled machine . . . the authentic historical framework . . . the compelling personalities.”—School Library Journal

“Witty, intriguing, and addictive.” —Publishers Weekly

“Phenomenal storytelling.” —RT Book Reviews

About the Author

C. M. Gleason is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She lives with her family and two dogs in the Midwest, where she is hard at work on the next Lincoln White House Mystery.

Barry Press has been an active professional actor, director, and teacher for over thirty-five years, during which time he has performed Off-Broadway and at numerous regional theaters. The winner of an Earphones Award, he narrates audiobooks in a variety of genres. He is also the founder and artistic director of Living Literature, a Rhode Island based literacy program.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XFFTC78
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Books; Reprint edition (November 28, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 28, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2720 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 315 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 181 ratings

About the authors

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Previous page
  1. Colleen Gleason

    Colleen Gleason

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    Colleen Gleason is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA Today bestselling author, and has written over fifty novels in a variety of genres. She's known for her Gardella Vampire Hunters, the Stoker and Holmes series, her Wicks Hollow ghost stories, and the Phyllida Bright Mysteries (written as Colleen Cambridge). She writes in so many different genres she says she's "got a read for every mood."

    Colleen lives in the Midwest with her family and two dogs, and is always working on her next novel. Find her online at the website with her name.

    See more on the author's page
  2. C. M. Gleason

    C. M. Gleason

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

    See more on the author's page
Next page

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
181 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Polly
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
Verified Purchase
Well written with historical detail. The author gives a good description of the tension and atmosphere of Lincoln’s early days as president.
Helpful
 Report
Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Deceit and Danger in Lincoln's White House
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020
Verified Purchase
When a man is stabbed during the President's ball, Adam is given the assignment to find his killer but without calling attention to it. Part of the appeal of this book is the stories about what Washington was like at that time.
Helpful
 Report
Dream Moments
5.0 out of 5 stars Many things to learn while enjoying a great mystery. Great book. Engaging, a mystery with history:
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
Verified Purchase
I so enjoyed reading this book. It brought Abraham Lincoln to life. He was a great man, an extraordinary President. An abolitionist. He was a fighter for freedom and made this great country greater. I loved how the author combined just enough history to wet my appetite for more. I was happy to see that there are sequels! Thank-you for writing this book.
Helpful
 Report
MI Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Good blend of history and mystery
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2019
Verified Purchase
I was introduced to this author through Book Bub. The short blurb given on my email intrigued me - I mean a murder at Lincoln's inaugural ball, a one armed tracker from Kentucky roped into service and a would be journalist that goes around disguised in men's clothing - what's not to intrigue? I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The descriptions of Washington at the time is very vivid. The writing is well done.
Helpful
 Report
William B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018
Verified Purchase
good read.
Helpful
 Report
ArborGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars An Engrossing Read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2017
Verified Purchase
I love a good mystery and, yes, this is a good mystery but it is also so much more. Gleason creates a Washington DC on the brink of civil war with stunning clarity. Interesting tidbits of information are served up smoothly, like the most delectable of bon bons and keep one turning the pages for more.
Adam Quinn, a young man from Kentucky, is well aware of the violence and strong emotions that swirl like an explosive mix in the country. He is a survivor, a man from the frontier whose decency and respect for others is a beacon of hope in this book. When the newly elected President Lincoln calls on him to help solve a crime, the murder of a man at the Inauguration Ball, Adam can’t refuse. From the first page, the pace moves quickly and Gleason introduces characters who feel real and who have a stake in the coming conflict.
This book is a lens into another time that reminds us that our country was forged through violence and a clash of ideals and continues to be forged and refined by those same elements. Gleason writes with heart, a touch of humor, and a sense of hope.
I’m very much looking forward to the next book in this series.
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
E. Hufford
3.0 out of 5 stars Lost me at the beginning
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2020
Verified Purchase
I gave up after 20 pages of historical and character setup. I didn't hate it, but I like a story to start at the beginning of the book. Come back to fill in IF necessary. I might get back to it, but no promises.
Helpful
 Report
Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Book 2 is in my reading queue and I am really looking forward to it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020
Verified Purchase
An engrossing, eye opening fiction story based in real history and events. I read late into the night and I enjoyed every minute of it while also learning some history.
Great story and characters. Book 2 is in my reading queue and I am really looking forward to it.
Helpful
 Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report