Was so impressed with this book I set it aside to read again before writing a review. Writing style is outstanding, story is creative in approach to historical facts woven into fictional mystery. Would give 10 stars if available. History buffs will be excited by authors creativity and obvious writing skills. Mystery lovers should get a copy for their permanent collection. Won as good reads participant which had absolutely no impact on my review. Purchased for friends since reading.

Patriots and Poisons: A Founding Fathers Mystery is not just another mystery: it is also a peek into the politics and passions of the founders of the nation. Set in 1797, just after John Adams was elected president in a highly contentious election, intrigue surrounds an attempt to murder Thomas Jefferson. Economics, international relations, religion, the media and social customs of the time all contribute to the plot. In addition, the author skillfully introduces the reader to the personalities, points of view, and political ideas of the founders of the nation that most of us know only by name or title. Well-researched detail brings to life the milieu of the residents of Philadelphia at the time.

I highly recommend this book as a very good read. And in our own highly charged political times, it is interesting to look back to see how politics have and haven't changed since the early days of the grand experiment of the United States of America.