A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in the first work of history by mega-bestselling author Bill OReilly In the spring of 1865 Americas Civil War finally comes to an end In the midst of the patriotic celebrations in Washington D.C. John Wilkes Booth - charismatic ladies man and impenitent racist - Murders Abraham at Fords Theatre. A furious manhunt ensues ending in a fiery shootout and several court-ordered executions. With an unforgettable cast of characters vivid historical detail and page-turning action this is history that reads like a thriller.