Stabbing in the Senate

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  • Title: Stabbing in the Senate
  • Author: ColleenJ. Shogan
  • ISBN: 9781603813310
  • Page: 133
  • Format: Paperback

[PDF] Stabbing in the Senate | by À ColleenJ. Shogan, Stabbing in the Senate, ColleenJ. Shogan, Stabbing in the Senate Life is good for Kit Marshall She s a staffer in D C for a popular senator and she lives with an adoring beagle and a brainy boyfriend with a trust fund Then one morning Kit arrives at the office early and finds her boss Senator Langsford impaled by a stainless steel replica of an Army attack helicopter Panicked she pulls the weapon out of his chest and instantlyLife i [PDF] Stabbing in the Senate | by À ColleenJ. Shogan - Stabbing in the Senate, Stabbing in the Senate Life is good for Kit Marshall She s a staffer in D C for a popular senator and she lives with an adoring beagle and a brainy boyfriend with a trust fund Then one morning Kit arrives at the office e
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Stabbing in the Senate

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  1. Colleen Shogan has been reading mysteries since the age of six She conceived of the plot of Stabbing in the Senate one morning while taking a walk in her suburban Washington, D.C neighborhood Her Washington Whodunit series is published by Camel Press, with Stabbing in the Senate making its debut in 2015 In April 2016, Stabbing in the Senate won first place in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards for the Mystery Category Her sequel was Homicide in the House followed by Calamity at the Continental Club A political scientist by training, Colleen has taught American politics at Yale, George Mason University, Georgetown, and Penn She previously worked on Capitol Hill as a legislative staffer in the United States Senate and as the Deputy Director of the Congressional Research Service She s now a senior executive at the Library of Congress, working on terrific programs such as the National Book Festival Colleen lives in Arlington, Virginia with her husband Rob and their beagle mutt Conan Photo credit Glen Fuhrmeister, GF Photography

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  1. Dollycas s ThoughtsThis is an excellent whodunit Kit Marshall s life is good She lives with her wealthy boyfriend and they share a lovable beagle named Clarence She works for Senator Lyndon Langsford and her boyfriend works mostly from home They have what I would call a very comfortable relationship.Kit was unable to present a memo to Senator Langsford yesterday so she goes in early to work to insure that he has it before a very important committee meeting She is surprised that her boss has beat [...]

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  2. Washington intrigue written in cozy mystery style, STABBING IN THE SENATE is a wonderful beginning to a promising new series When I first saw this book I wasn t sure if it would be like the cozies I read and review While it surely isn t a small town story, my worries were unfounded STABBING IN THE SENATE is an amazing mystery that fans of all mysteries, no matter the sub genre, can and will enjoy.I really enjoyed getting to know Protagonist Kit Marshall very much She felt very real to me I m loo [...]

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  3. An interesting snapshot into the world of Senate staffers from a Capitol Hill insider Political intrigue, mystery, and a rescue beagle named Clarence What could you ask for

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  4. I thought this book was excellent I couldn t believe it was the author s first book Everything about this book from the first chapter has you wanting and not wanting it to end.The main character in the book, Kit is an up and coming staffer on Capital Hill She is working her dream job with Senator Langsford, living with a wonderful man in a great condo with the cutest dog a beagle mix named Clarence She believes in everything that the Senator stands for and has been with him since the beginning [...]

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  5. Senate Staffer, Kit Marshall arrives at work early to make sure her boss receives a memo she wrote She s shocked when she finds her boss, Senator Langsford, murdered with his own model helicopter Trying to help him, she touches the murder weapon and naturally becomes the prime murder suspect In fact, according to the police, the only murder suspect All other possibilities have ironclad alibis.To make matters worse, Kit s photo is all over the internet which doesn t sit well with her boyfriend s [...]

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  6. I would give this 3 1 2 to 4 stars I liked that it was set in Washington DC and in the Congressional offices, that is a new location for me Kit does what all newbies to a crime scene do, touch the murder weapon and therefore make themselves a suspect Of course she then has to go about clearing her name.I thought the book was well written and I did not suspect who the killer ended up being I was on the right track but thought it was someone else The characters were realistic with a good mix of go [...]

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  7. I was given an advanced copy of Stabbing in the Senate in exchange for a review Colleen J Shogan s debut novel was excellent I did not know the killer before the end, which is rare for me The insight into the daily life of Senate staffers was detailed but fast paced enough to keep the pages turning.The main characters were ones I found myself thinking I could be friends with and have a great time Kit was very relatable, at least to me I hope this is not the last time I solve a mystery with Kit, [...]

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  8. I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.Here it is.I found it to be very interesting.I was hooked from the first page and didn t want to put it down I had no idea who the murderer was which is was a good thing.

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  9. I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review In Washington, DC, the political game can often get exceedingly cutthroat When it comes to pushing your own political agenda, one really doesn t want to be on the receiving end of some of those staffers and lobbyists, because the claws definitely come out While in the real world, it s been quite some time since someone occupying a seat in the House of Representatives or the US Senate has been deliberately targeted an [...]

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  10. openbooksociety article stStabbing in the SenateWashington Whodunit, Book 1By Colleen J ShoganISBN 9781603813310Author website colleenshogan Brought to you by OBS reviewer KaytSynopsis Life is good for Kit Marshall She s a staffer in D.C for a popular senator, and she lives with an adoring beagle and a brainy boyfriend with a trust fund Then, one morning, Kit arrives at the office early and finds her boss, Senator Langsford, impaled by a stainless steel replica of an Army attack helicopter Panic [...]

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  11. Kit Marshall, is a D.C staffer for the popular Senator Langsford One morning she comes to work early so that she can place a report on his desk that is very important.Unfortunately Kit finds that her boss will not be attending meetings, reading reports or anything else Senator Langsford is dead.The murder weapon is an army attack helicopter Before she thinks about what she is doing Kit pulls the helicopter out of the senator s chest Soon she is off the suspect list but that isn t good enough for [...]

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  12. I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review Kit Marshall had worked for Senator Langsford four years as his staff as legal assistant One day, she reported early to work hoping to sneak a memo on his desk that he would need later for his meeting She knew the protocol was never to enter unless he was there, but she felt this tiny breach could slide only to discover that some one had stabbed him and thinking he was she could save him she pulled out the murder weapon with the force setting [...]

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  13. I received an advanced copy of this book and as a lover of cozy mysteries, I enjoyed it very much This is the first in a series of books about Kit, a staffer who works in the Senate, and her friend and fellow sleuth, Meg When Kit is the first on the scene of a murder, she and her friend use their inside knowledge and contacts to try to solve the murder and clear her reputation The author s inside knowledge of Washington DC and the political system, makes this book much interesting and very info [...]

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  14. Colleen Shogan s first book in her Washington Whodunit series is definitely a page turner She had me guessing the identity of the killer right to the end, along with Kit and Meg Highly recommend this book for mystery readers as well as political junkies I look forward to reading the next books in the series.

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  16. A light hearted romp through the hallowed halls of Congress Senate staffer turned sleuth, Kit and her sidekick Meg, must find the murderer who stabbed their boss with a miniature helicopter If you like cozy mysteries with a small dash of politics, this could be a good series for you P

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  17. Great Washington Who Done ItI would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the combo of mystery and politics I thought the book was very skillfully put together,

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  18. Colleen J Shogan in her new book, Stabbing in the Senate Book One in the Washington Whodunit series published by Camel Press introduces us to Kit Marshall.From the back cover Life is good for Kit Marshall She s a staffer in D.C for a popular senator, and she lives with an adoring beagle and a brainy boyfriend with a trust fund Then, one morning, Kit arrives at the office early and finds her boss, Senator Langsford, impaled by a stainless steel replica of an Army attack helicopter Panicked, she p [...]

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  19. Review first appeared on Brooke Blogs I received a copy of the book for review purposes, but my honest opinion was not influenced in any way.Stabbing in the Senate by Colleen J Shogan is the first book in the Washington Whodunit series Kit is a Congressional staffer working for Senator Langsford When she arrives to work early and finds his body, she becomes a suspect With lots of motives and people you can t trust, Kit is trying to find out who the murderer is to get justice for Senator Langsfor [...]

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  20. This is a well written debut novel The author has been a part of the group of people she writes about, and her personal knowledge shows in her vivid descriptions of people and scenarios The main character has a seemingly nearly perfect life a job with a senator, a wonderful man with whom she shares a fabulous condo, and an adorable beagle named Clarence When she discovers her boss murdered in his office and becomes the prime suspect, life starts to fall apart little by little.The story is filled [...]

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  21. I loved this whodunit, by a first time mystery author, and not just because I m a political junkie It s fast paced, well written, fun to read, and has a well disguised murderer Anyone who has ever worked on Capitol Hill, or wants to, will especially appreciate the details of everyday life in Congress the food in the Senate cafeteria staffers favorite after hours bars clue they are different for the Senate and the House the roles and hierarchy in a Senate office descriptions of specific rooms and [...]

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  22. This book was a very good start to a new series I really enjoyed this author s writing style In fact I could not put this book down and read it in two days You can tell that the author has used her experience as a Senate staffer to write this book Her attention to detail was very good I really liked Kit but I have to say that sometimes her friend Meg annoyed me I can t wait to read about their adventures in the upcoming books in this series As well as I would like to see how Kit and Doug s rela [...]

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  23. Kit Marshall a staffer on the Hill is accused of killing a Senator Although she is exonerated, she still loses her job With the help of a friend,who also has lost her job, they begin to investigate the senators death Because of being a staffer, they still have access to many people and many places The reader has an inside look at the comings and goings of life on the inside of the Hill from a staffer s point of view.This was an excellent first book Colleen created a cast of likable characters wh [...]

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  24. I did not figure out who the killer was, however I thought this books was very back and forth It would have a strong story line and then often veer off with useless details or information At times I felt like the characters were behaving like teenagers I got a free copy in exchange for my honest review.

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  25. I received an ARC to write an honest review I really enjoyed this book Politics, a murder mystery, local Washington DC color It is well written and I absolutely loved my inability to solve the murder before the end of the story I m looking forward to the next book in Colleen s Washington Whodunit series

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  26. I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of murder and mystery in the inner workings of the Senate Seeing events from an insider s perspective was quite interesting to me I love reading a mystery and learning at the same time Thank you, Colleen Shogun.

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