I’ve read and enjoyed all of Jon Land’s books. When I heard he was taking over the Capital Crimes series, I was very interested. I haven’t read anything from that series for a very long time.
Murder on the Metro did not disappoint in any way.
I went in expecting a typical Jon Land hero. Tough, gun-toting and ready for anything. Robert Brixton was a change from that. He was still capable, but also damaged by things from his past.
Once I started the book, I didn’t want to put it down.
If this is the direction that the series is taking under Jon Land’s pen, then bring on more!

Just finished reading this book. It was the first i had ready by Margaret Truman, though she has written over 30 books. I believe this one was written posthumously by a ghost writer. Nevertheless I am tempted to go to the library to look up the previous books and begin to read them. This book was a real-nailbiter, lots of suspense, and kept me reading whenever I could to find out how it would end. In fact, the ending was a bit too anticlimactic for all it intrigue, but it was a captivating read nonetheless.

I have read several of Margaret Truman's Washington D.C. series over the years, prior to her death and after with Donald Bain. I always enjoyed the inside look to D.C. and the intrigue that comes along with it. Jon Land takes over after Donald Bain's death and continues the story of Robert Brixton with a small role for Mackenzie Smith of the earlier books.

I will be the first to admit I have struggled with Jon Land's Murder She Wrote novels (I'm a HUGE fan) when he first took over. However, he has really got into his stride in the latest MSW and it also shows in Murder on the Metro. Jon Land's take on Robert Brixton and how he has evolved over the last few books reaches a climax in this novel as he faces a similar situation that took his beloved daughter Janet five years earlier. This story was non-stop and I was riveted to see how it all came together with the various characters and storylines. I'm very much looking forward to his next entry in this series and more non-stop action!

Three major plots merged into one with domestic and foreign terrorism, as well as espionage, make this a very exciting book and impossible to put down. I’m enjoying Jon Land’s take on Margaret Truman’s capitol crimes series and how each book is progressing. Fast paced action with characters you care about make this a winner combination. Thank you Macmillan-Tor Forge and #netgalley for this ARC.

I have always loved the Capital Crime series and was saddened when Margaret Truman passed away. I knew I would miss this series but with the arrival of Jon Land, it is like the series never stopped. This is a classic Capital Crimes story with lots of domestic and foreign intrigue. Plenty of twists and turns and a highly satisfying ending. I am looking forward to many more books in this Jon Land/Margaret Truman collaboration. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced readers copy for review.

Back when Margaret Truman wrote these books I use to read them all the time. After she passed I stopped reading them although she always had a following at our library even after Don Bain took over the duties. Now, there is another writer and this one has gotten me back into the Capital Crime series.

Two older, semi-retired operatives join forces to save the United States from itself in this thrilling, turbulent, action packed narrative. A president with a debilitating disease, a government in crisis, and a manipulating First Lady all conspire to bring on an armageddon this country has never seen. Thank goodness for friends like Israel and their wiliness to aid in our salvation.

Highly recommended!

I was so glad to receive this book as I’ve been a fan of the capital crimes series for years. Mr. Land has taken up Ms. Truman’s mantle quite ably and created a tale that carries on the tradition. With a storyline that is woven around DC, it extends internationally in scope with well-developed characters fleshing out an excellent plot.