Margaret Truman
Margaret Truman was an American author and singer, born on February 17, 1924, in Independence, Missouri. She was the only child of President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman. Despite growing up in the political spotlight, she pursued her passion for music and became a successful concert singer.
In addition to her musical career, Truman found success as a writer. She wrote a series of bestselling mystery novels set in Washington, D.C., beginning with Murder in the White House in 1980. These novels combined her intimate knowledge of the political world with compelling plots and engaging characters.
Truman also authored biographies, including Harry S. Truman, a detailed account of her father's life. Her writing talent and unique perspective on American politics garnered her widespread recognition and a devoted readership. Margaret Truman passed away on January 29, 2008, leaving behind a legacy as a multifaceted artist and chronicler of Washington intrigue.
In addition to her musical career, Truman found success as a writer. She wrote a series of bestselling mystery novels set in Washington, D.C., beginning with Murder in the White House in 1980. These novels combined her intimate knowledge of the political world with compelling plots and engaging characters.
Truman also authored biographies, including Harry S. Truman, a detailed account of her father's life. Her writing talent and unique perspective on American politics garnered her widespread recognition and a devoted readership. Margaret Truman passed away on January 29, 2008, leaving behind a legacy as a multifaceted artist and chronicler of Washington intrigue.
Capital Crimes Series in Order of Publication:
1. Murder in the White House (1980)
2. Murder on Capitol Hill (1981)
3. Murder in the Supreme Court (1981)
4. Murder in the Smithsonian (1983)
5. Murder on Embassy Row (1984)
6. Murder at the FBI (1985)
7. Murder in Georgetown (1986)
8. Murder in the CIA (1987)
9. Murder at the Kennedy Center (1989)
10. Murder at the National Cathedral (1990)
11. Murder at the Pentagon (1992)
12. Murder on the Potomac (1994)
13. Murder at the National Gallery (1996)
14. Murder in the House (1997)
15. Murder at the Watergate (1998)
16. Murder at the Library of Congress (1999)
17. Murder in Foggy Bottom (2000)
18. Murder in Havana (2001)
19. Murder at Ford's Theater (2002)
20. Murder at Union Station (2004)
21. Murder at the Washington Tribune (2005)
22. Murder at the Opera (2006)
23. Murder on K Street (2007)
24. Murder Inside the Beltway (2008)
25. Monument to Murder (with Donald Bain)(2015)
26. Experiment in Murder (with Donald Bain)(2012)
27. Undiplomatic Murder (with Donald Bain)(2014)
28. Internship in Murder (with Donald Bain)(2015)
29. Deadly Medicine (with Donald Bain)(2016)
30. Allied in Danger (with Donald Bain)(2018)
31. Margaret Truman's Murder on the Metro (with Jon Land)(2021)
32. Margaret Truman's Murder at the CDC (with Jon Land)(2022)
1. Murder in the White House (1980)
2. Murder on Capitol Hill (1981)
3. Murder in the Supreme Court (1981)
4. Murder in the Smithsonian (1983)
5. Murder on Embassy Row (1984)
6. Murder at the FBI (1985)
7. Murder in Georgetown (1986)
8. Murder in the CIA (1987)
9. Murder at the Kennedy Center (1989)
10. Murder at the National Cathedral (1990)
11. Murder at the Pentagon (1992)
12. Murder on the Potomac (1994)
13. Murder at the National Gallery (1996)
14. Murder in the House (1997)
15. Murder at the Watergate (1998)
16. Murder at the Library of Congress (1999)
17. Murder in Foggy Bottom (2000)
18. Murder in Havana (2001)
19. Murder at Ford's Theater (2002)
20. Murder at Union Station (2004)
21. Murder at the Washington Tribune (2005)
22. Murder at the Opera (2006)
23. Murder on K Street (2007)
24. Murder Inside the Beltway (2008)
25. Monument to Murder (with Donald Bain)(2015)
26. Experiment in Murder (with Donald Bain)(2012)
27. Undiplomatic Murder (with Donald Bain)(2014)
28. Internship in Murder (with Donald Bain)(2015)
29. Deadly Medicine (with Donald Bain)(2016)
30. Allied in Danger (with Donald Bain)(2018)
31. Margaret Truman's Murder on the Metro (with Jon Land)(2021)
32. Margaret Truman's Murder at the CDC (with Jon Land)(2022)