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I read all three of Brad Meltzer's Culper Ring books. The Inner Circle sets the stage for the entire story although the reader never actually feels they know what is going on. As soon as Beecher White (a very intelligent guy) begins to trust someone, the rug is pulled out from his feet. That's pretty much how the entire series goes. The author's suspense set up is so overriding, I was never quite sure what was going on. Still, I read and enjoyed (at least the characterizations of) them all.


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The Inner Circle Brad Meltzer Books Reviews

I hated the first book I read by Mr. Meltzer. It was poorly written with an improbable story line, and I only read this one because I had purchased it along with the other book at the recommendation of my uncle. The story in this book moved with great speed. It was a real "page turner." The writing style improved over the first book, but still is not on a par with some of the other more notable "best selling" authors. Nonetheless, I would recommend this book just for the adventure, and a glimpse into the workings of the National Archives. Mr. Meltzer obviously did a lot of research into how the White House is set up as well as the National Archives. The "formula" in this book was very similar to this first book I read "The First Counsel." It was just carried out better in this book. The concept of the Culper Ring is interesting, and this story set the stage for books to follow. Whatever nits I have to pick with the author, in my mind he has redeemed himself and deserves another look.
Sometimes less is more and this novel proves that old adage.
The Author got to twisted in telling this story. Way to much roller coaster not enough chair lift.
I like the hook , liked the protagonist. Like the backdrop of the storyline. It was all here for a great novel. Were it went wrong was the sidekicks. Man did that go south in a hurry.
The girl that got away , Dallas, Tot , the President.
My god at the characters and the bodies that started adding up.
I gave the story a four star rating but really it’s a weak 3.5 but gave the author credit for putting out a solid effort.
Not the great novel it should have been but enjoyable nonetheless.
Good effort and worth the time and money spent on it.
Obviously Meltzer had follow-ups in mind. Either that or he wrote one very long book and decided to chop it into three. There is NO ENDING at all. Everything is up in the air. Wouldn’t call it a waste of time because now I know never to but another book by Meltzer.
This was a very intriguing plot and along the way, Mr. Meltzer discloses some very interesting historical factoids which the reader might find fascinating --- even if arcane facts is low on the reader's list of priorities. In fact, in one of Mr. Meltzer's earlier novels, he timed exactly how long it would take to run down the looong staircase at the Washington Memorial and exit through the back door. No lie, it HAD a secret back door; however, I am almost sure it no longer exists because of the security concerns and of the crack that the recent earthquake produced. Mr. Meltzer disclosed to me at the time several decades ago that he didn't want that to be public knowledge.

Overall, the novel started out very humdrum. I was thinking that this is going to be one very boring, ho hum, type of novel but I was very pleasantly surprised. It wasn't. It picked up speed and delivered a rather unexpected ending. The plot keeps the reader guessing and it certainly did. The characterization was well crafted and I could visualize each individual character as I read.

Good read. When you begin to read the novel, just have a bit of patience. Yes, there is a lull of sorts after the first character meets his demise but hang on, you are right where the author has you!!!
Working in the National Archives, surrounded by documents both anecdotal and critical to to the history of the United States, Beecher White was content to revel in his role as a guardian of history -- never a player. The past possesses a comforting finite quality, one Beecher has found himself increasingly retreating towards since the dissolution of his engagement and the future he'd thought was within his reach. Until one day, Clementine Kaye, the childhood crush he'd never been able to forget, comes whirling back into his life with the force of a hurricane. Eager to impress her and prove that he's more akin to the adventurous side of Indiana Jones than that famous fictional archaeologist's bookish and professorial "day job," he agrees to help her find her long-lost father. But a simple records request turns complicated when, on impulse, he agrees to let her in one of the top-secret vaults where high-profile guests -- in this case, the President -- can request and review documents.

But Beecher's rule-breaking impulse backfires when an accident in the vault uncovers something they were never meant to find -- a centuries-old, gutted dictionary that may have once belonged to George Washington. Washington, the founder of the legendary spy network the Culper Ring, known for hiding messages in plain sight, under the most innocuous of pretexts. But if the dictionary is a message, it raises the question of who would be trying to reach the president in one of his most secure, private locations...or, who could the president be trying to reach outside normal channels, and why? When the security guard who let him into the vault turns up dead, Beecher finds himself thrust into the fight of his life to discover the meaning behind the dictionary, uncovering a web of conspiracies and cover-ups reaching the highest levels of government. When everyone has something to lose, who can he trust...for one thing Beecher is sure of, no one can take on a sitting president and emerge unscathed...

Those who have been reading my reviews for a while may note that The Inner Circle is somewhat out of my reading norm. But having heard Brad Meltzer on the radio last week promoting the third installment of his Culper Ring series, I knew I had to check these books out. The concept sounded too irresistibly akin to the National Treasure movies, which I loved. This was a reading gamble that paid off. I cannot remember the last time I read a novel so quickly -- over the course of four days I could barely bring myself to put this book down.

The Inner Circle is a highly readable, thoroughly entertaining blend of history, mystery, and suspense. Sure, it's arguably unrealistic and convoluted, but I found myself enthralled by every twist and turn. (Though, seriously, a chapter is not two pages long. And most of these "chapters" are. But it does give you the sense that you're reading the book faster, I suppose...) If more political thrillers of this ilk were made into television shows or films I would be so there.

This is entertaining, escapist fiction that should drive anyone who finds themselves intrigued by what they find within its pages to their history books. And the best part, for me at any rate, is the sense one gets of excavating history's secrets right alongside Beecher in his adrenaline-fueled quest for the truth. Comparing this series to an Indiana Jones film feels on target, but rather than physical exploits in far-flung lands, Meltzer gives us a thirty-something, bookish hero whose most remarkable quality is arguably that he is so average. Beecher, for all his mistakes, embodies the idea that given the chance the most ordinary individual is capable of being a world-changer.

If this book has a fault, it's that it perhaps tries too hard to be clever. The puzzle Meltzer sets forth within these pages contains enough twists, turns, and red herrings to give one whiplash, and occasionally the ultra-short chapters -- including viewpoint changes and flashbacks -- make the narrative feel choppy and disconnected. That said, I still devoured every word...and any book that I literally can't put down deserves all credit for not just holding my attention but captivating it.

The Inner Circle is an incredibly fun, roller-coaster ride of an introduction to Meltzer's work, and I look forward to exploring his backlist -- especially catching up with Beecher's second and third adventures. Meltzer writes with a cinematic flair, the result a blend of NCIS-style suspense and The West Wing's political intrigue. If you're looking for a summer read blending history and cutthroat political intrigue, look no further...the only problem you may run into is finding time to sleep. )
I read all three of Brad Meltzer's Culper Ring books. The Inner Circle sets the stage for the entire story although the reader never actually feels they know what is going on. As soon as Beecher White (a very intelligent guy) begins to trust someone, the rug is pulled out from his feet. That's pretty much how the entire series goes. The author's suspense set up is so overriding, I was never quite sure what was going on. Still, I read and enjoyed (at least the characterizations of) them all.