The Shut Mouth Society

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Write a customer review. Read reviews that mention lincoln historical action mystery secret fiction war paced civil kept twists page james adventure intrigue thriller suspense societies ending romance. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Evans and Baldwin are in a fight and race for their lives. It seems that there are hidden messages in some of Lincoln's speeches that were only meant for a secret society, The Shut Mouth Society. The Shut Mouth Society will go to great lengths to keep their society and secrets a secret.

If Baldwin want to learn the real meaning of her parents death, she'll have to expose the secrets. That could be a big blow to US History. The problem is that The Shut Mouth Society is ready to kill anyone who stands in their way. That's all I really want to say about the plot, anything more would be a spoiler.

This book has to much potential, but it falls flat. This falls short on so many levels. First, the characters are flat. They also fall in love way, way to fast. Most of all, they're boring. They only have moments of enlightenment when it suits them, then they go back to being boring again. Another problem I had is that it's way to long. There are so many pointless and wasted scenes. They were in the book only to make it longer. Does it really take 5 or 6 pages to say that someone went into a bank?

Just a lot of wasted, useless, and pointless scenes.

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There's really not any twist and turns to keep the reader hooked. I kept on saying, "This has to get better" and it never does. The book needs an editor. There are hyphen marks in the middle of words for no reason. We're treated to "doc-uments" "mon-ey" and things like that. It was a distraction and there's no excuse for that. It's just someone not doing their job. I won't' even suggest this as a book you can get from the library.

It has the feel of the "DaVinci Code", never comes close to it. This novel reads almost like formula writing. The female looks down on the male lead initially, but before long she sees him as quite a hunk. He admires her for more than her body which is terrific. He is being framed by someone he works with.

Before long the two must flee the scene. The car chase is really exciting, and our heroes shake the bad guys. Before long there is another scary scene for the two of them to have to worry about being able to survive, and so it goes. While we know they had great sex, we were spared the gruesome details. It's an okay book for a plane ride, but it's really predictable.

I assume parts of this novel are historically correct, the problem is I don't know which parts. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Shut Mouth Society , please sign up. Be the first to ask a question about The Shut Mouth Society.

Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Dec 30, Scot rated it liked it. It was Abraham Lincoln and, by the way, Charles Darwin 's th birthday, and when I saw the whiskerless visage of the Railsplitter peering up at me, the Matthew Brady image slipping off the front cover of this book, I thought for a second about what a truly great president he was, and what a complex person he was as well.

I ruminated on the two new biographies on Lincoln I ought to read--the one by African American Studies professor Henry Louis Gates revisiting and critiquing the popular reduc It was Abraham Lincoln and, by the way, Charles Darwin 's th birthday, and when I saw the whiskerless visage of the Railsplitter peering up at me, the Matthew Brady image slipping off the front cover of this book, I thought for a second about what a truly great president he was, and what a complex person he was as well.

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I ruminated on the two new biographies on Lincoln I ought to read--the one by African American Studies professor Henry Louis Gates revisiting and critiquing the popular reduction of Lincoln to "the man who wanted to free the slaves" and the new biography by Ronald White that particularly focuses on him as a reader, a writer, and a public speaker. Recent reviews had suggested both these books were well written and thought provoking.

But this book was within reach right now, and the title intrigued me--apparently it was a historical novel about some clandestine society that secretly came to power in the nineteenth century. I opted for the immediate gratification directly in front of me. When I learned the story was set in the present, but a UCLA history professor female and a Santa Barbara detective male had to find a mysterious missing Lincoln document to confront the Forces of Evil that secretly control our lives, I had a moment's angst: It was all about making things go BOOM and holding the attention of violence addicts, it lacked subtlety and thought,and disregarded true history in favor of a perceived need to dumb things down to better market at the multiplex.

Anyway, I still was interested in the possibility of a GOOD story built around the premise of a Lincoln-related conspiracy. Would this new book by Best suffice? My response after reading the book is a mixed yes and no. As I read more and more, I got a sense this book was never sure what genre it wanted to fit into; the author seemed to adopt the tactic of trying to throw in something for everyone.

But in that calculated strategy of blending in so much, there is a danger of diluting the effectiveness in any one particular category, and another possible problem with shifting tone and mood so often. This book starts out as a historical document inquiry, shifts to a grisly murder mystery that becomes an exercise in unravel-the-multilayered-conspiracy with a group so dangerous and widely connected, by the way, that they could make the Illuminati tremble--their true Evil as it continues to be revealed as the novel goes on is one of the book's strengths.

After the hero and heroine's eyes meet we get quite a lot of romance in a modern vein, which means the heroine professor is not only liberated and brilliant, but they both can easily end up in bed for a few pages of described sex. Then have a misunderstanding, make-up, be separated, find each other--you know the routine.

The hero is the tough loner type who seems to lack or need some basic social skills, but her presence transforms him. The book shifts again to an on-the-run tale, then moves into a SWAT assault team battle type finish that was actually quite thrilling. Along the way we might spend considerable time learning the pair's workout routines at a gym, or getting detailed descriptions of the upscale lofts where they might hide or the fabulous cuisine they might sup on one of their many dinners out.

Then we get a shift to a Mission Impossible style use of technology to outsmart the enemy. In short, I came to the book for the history component, and there was enough of it there to keep me reading, but more than once I thought "this section is so obviously targeting women" then a few pages later "now this section is targeting men," or in another few pages I would think "this section is thrown in for the history buffs" then "here comes the part for the guys who like things to explode.

This is a fast-paced, fabulous story! I don't tend to like stories that meander through the plot--I like a good, focused plot--and Best did not disappoint. There were times when I couldn't put it down. There were other times when it was more like an action-film, and I did skim some of the "fight scenes"--hence the 4 stars. I would have given it 4. The story is well-conceived and well-executed; the writing is excellent. The tension in the story definitely emanated off the page This is a fast-paced, fabulous story! The tension in the story definitely emanated off the page, and there were times when I worried about which characters could be trusted, or I feared that the protagonists had made the wrong choice.

Speaking of the protagonists: But otherwise, so so SO glad I read this. It's my first Best book, and I'm speedily grabbing a copy of his next Tempest at Dawn. Apr 26, April rated it really liked it. If you enjoy history fact and fiction then I highly recommend this book. A small time cop and a history professor are thrown together unexpectedly and have to fight to not only survive but to unravel a mystery that dates back to Abraham Lincoln, corruption and secret societies.

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Although the ending was a bit of a disappointment, it wasn't bad. More details about how everything came to a close, that I was anticipating greatly, were left out for a more generalized finish. However, it wasn't enoug If you enjoy history fact and fiction then I highly recommend this book. However, it wasn't enough to ruin the rest of the book and I look forward to reading more of James D. A decent fun read. Not the most eloquent prose, but the story did surprise me some.

I thought I had it all figured out about a third of the way through but I was half wrong! Parts are very predictable but overall I did enjoy the ride. I think the Steve Dancy Tales are stronger and better suited to his writing style. Fascinating, kept me turning the pages A thriller based on historical events and documents. I had forgotten it in my library until 2 days ago. Drama, thrills, secrets, US history. Looking forward to more by this author! I read a review of this book before I started reading it that suggested that James Best makes syntactical and plot errors that "even Writing students don't make".

I couldn't disagree more! The story, centered around the discovery of Abraham Lincoln's political documents and the secret society determined to protect them, is extremely engaging to say the least. The relationship between the two main characters was a bit cheesy, but I could stomach it.

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I found myself turning the pages or,, more I read a review of this book before I started reading it that suggested that James Best makes syntactical and plot errors that "even Writing students don't make". I found myself turning the pages or,, more accurately, tapping my Kindle to find out what happened next. A good summer read!


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An excellent historical tale of suspense and intrigue This tale keeps a reader intised to read another page then another. The author has gone to great lengths with all the background of history from the famous early colonial data to the Abe Lincoln era to the present all tied up nicely to conclusive finale. It should make a great movie someday. Outstanding performance and plot I truly enjoyed all of this book. It was educational and entertaining. The primary two people were always surprising me with their actions. I didn't know what would happen until the end.

Jul 09, Carolyn rated it really liked it. Really like historical fiction because is learn a lot while enjoying a good story. Enjoyable Loved the mystery and intrigue. Don't know how much is fiction and how much is reality, but it makes for a great story! Mar 10, Kathy rated it really liked it. Grabs a hold of you, right from the get go. At times, it seemed like it was running around in circles, but, overall, a good book.

Where history and and mystery meet The Shut Mouth Society has something for both the history lover and the mystery lover, so it is perfect for anyone who is both. Set in modern day America, the mystery could come right out of the headlines: All of this is triggered by the discovery of secret societies dating back to the Civil War and Reconstruction. The basic premise of the story is the little known fact that our beloved 16th preside Where history and and mystery meet The Shut Mouth Society has something for both the history lover and the mystery lover, so it is perfect for anyone who is both.

The basic premise of the story is the little known fact that our beloved 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, was not the simple, down home country boy who wrote good speeches and did great things, but instead was a shrewd politician who used every trick in the political book to achieve his ends.

He rarely allowed his most private thought be known publicly, he answered questions with funny stories or observations instead of direct answers, and was quite willing to do whatever was expedient to achieve his goals. These facts about Lincoln, the conduct of the Civil War, and the events that took place during Reconstruction are presented as the reason for the 21st century crimes that set our protagonists on a trip across the country to save themselves and stop the mastermind behind it all. The plot involves two secret societies, both with tremendous wealth and influence, one good, one evil, with histories dating back to the country's founding father, Roger Sherman, singer of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

It is up to our protagonists to discover what these secret societies are, how they work, where they fit into the picture, and how to stay alive while solving the mysteries they find along the way. If you want a book full of action and intrigue, and would like to maybe learn something about the people in the history books along the way, this is the perfect book for you. Oct 03, Julie rated it really liked it. I checked this book out from the kindle lending library.

The cover pictured here is not the cover on the book I got. Mine is like an American flag. I think the cover featuring Abe Lincoln mislead a few people into thinking this book was specifically about Abe. Actually, I'm not really sure what category this book belongs in. There is a conspiracy involving Lincoln's never before seen documents.

A secret society that tries to protect these papers and one that wants to steal them. So, we get part I checked this book out from the kindle lending library. This book had a little of everything. Although we get some history lessons and theories about Lincoln, who is endlessly fascinating, the focus is more on the present day. A cop and a professor are given a code to crack that was attached to a Lincoln document. Before they even get started they find themselves on the run. Greg and Trish can't trust anyone, maybe not even each other.

I liked this book. I didn't have any preconceived notions about it. It was a nice change of pace. I really liked Greg, but I was not all that fond of Trish. Overall a B -. Jan 17, Dave rated it it was ok. We're straddling a fence between historical mystery and police thriller here, and the premise should work Lincoln is a dynamic figure to build a story of intrigue around, not much written material exists of his daily life or inner thoughts, and the many conspiracy theories built around the man should lend credence to yet one more.

As the story gains momentum I began to see the possibilities for something new that could be a course-changer for either the near future, our perception of the past We're straddling a fence between historical mystery and police thriller here, and the premise should work As the story gains momentum I began to see the possibilities for something new that could be a course-changer for either the near future, our perception of the past, or even something entirely astonishing. The book's fault is this very expectation. A hidden agenda by a secret organization to financially rape the south is hardly new, and a long-gestating plot to take-over Mexico simply makes one ask "why?

Is this the best conspiracy one can build around one of the most dynamic figures during the most troubled time in our history? The book utterly fails on this level. The action is good But, I want something unexpected and thought provoking at the end of the my part in this story reading the damn thing and didn't get it.

I'll be kind to the author and leave it at that. The historical details were very interesting and combined with a fictional conspiracy theory and the action of a modern thriller, it worked very well. A budding romance is great but the main character spend too much time wondering about where their relationship was going when they still hardly knew each other and you'd think they'd be a little busy running from the bad guys. I think the book is getting some negative feedback because it's been marketed as "historical fiction" but I wouldn't consider it such.

With the exception of one historical scene in the beginning, it's set in modern day times. It involves history but I feel if it's not set in historical times, it shouldn't be considered historical fiction and I think that's how a lot of people feel about it. So I think a lot of the wrong audience are picking this up and expecting it to be something it's not. Jun 10, Rebecca Graf rated it it was amazing. Mysterious directions about a secret society are dismissed until a heinous murder occurs. Then both the detective and the professor find themselves running for their lives.

This was a very enjoyable read that had me reading until I had absorbed the last word. Everything was kept in the dark and pulling me along wanting to know more. Well written and intense. I think the best part was the history woven in.