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Capitol Threat: Book summary and reviews of Capitol Threat by William Bernhardt

Capitol Threat

A Novel

by William Bernhardt

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Capitol Threat by William Bernhardt
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  • Published Feb 2007
    400 pages
    Genre: Thrillers

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Ben Kincaid is now a U.S. senator, but he barely has time to settle into his office before he has another murder to solve.

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Unfortunately, the book lacks the credible insider information that might offset the unlikely plot developments, while too many supporting details (tokens in the D.C. Metro?) ring false." - PW.

"Bernhardt has his formula down pat by now, and those familiar with the series won't encounter many surprises. This one will feel either tired or comfortable, depending on whether readers think of Kincaid as an old friend" - Booklist.

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William Bernhardt Author Biography

William Berhardt had his first novel published (by Ballantine, a division of Random House) when he was thirty-one. That year his first son, Harry, was born in August, and his first book, Primary Justice, was born in December. The book, introducing lawyer Ben Kincaid, surprised everyone. The follow-up, Blind Justice, did even better. He has been writing ever since. Bernhardt has written more than twenty novels, edited two anthologies, done two books for children, and published numerous stories, essays, puzzles, and poems. He has three children now.

Bernhardt also enjoys teaching, which has led to the William Bernhardt Writing Programs and The Fundamentals of Fiction DVDs, as well as many speaking and teaching engagements throughout the years. His interest in mentoring aspiring writers led ...

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