American Quartet is a dive in the recent past when there were no rules demanding a politically correct writing style. The story is written showing the reality of prejudice against women, gender, race and is strong handed on stereotypes and remains up-to-date. People are being killed in resemblance with assassinations that happened in the past and the killer wants to make a final statement killing the President of the USA. Fiona will go against everything and everyone to find the truth. Very entertaining!

Excellent story! It was a definite page turner. I finished it in one sitting. Excellently written. The plot was very well written, and the characters were very relatable.

When I got this book, I knew it was a police procedural/political thriller, but I didn’t realize it had been published in 1982, a full forty (gasp!) years ago. So I had a “hmmm” moment before I started to read. I wasn’t sure a story about a female police officer in Washington, D.C. in the 80s would be worth the time, or whether I would care about any of the people/events.

Bottom line is that while I didn’t care as much about Fiona Fitzgerald as I had hoped, I found the story entertaining and the political intrigue not totally dated. I received a copy from Stonehouse Press and NetGalley in exchange for this honest review. I particularly enjoyed the contrast between Fiona’s work in a male-dominated police setting and her “other life” as a Senator’s daughter who had been raised in an elite environment. Four stars.

Fiona Fitzgerald, as a main character in American Quartet, did not interest me. I tried several times to read further, but ultimately gave up half-way. The novel came out in 1982, not 2016 as the NetGalley blurb says. So it's a bit dated as well.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

Murder and political intrigue. Warren Adler delivers another top draw novel with unforgettable characters, plot and pacing spot on.
I received this book from Stonehouse press via Netgalley for a review.

American Quartet

Detective Fiona Fitzgerald of the Washington, D.C. Police Department is hunting a killer in the political swampland of Washington, D.C. A series of seemingly unconnected murders – until she starts researching history. Then the real pursuit begins with a gut clenching climax. I just reviewed American Quartet by Warren Adler and the opinions expressed are my own. #AmericanQuartet #NetGalley

I knew who Warren Adler is but never read one of his books. This one was excellent, a mix of politics and thriller.
It's fast paced but I thoroughly enjoyed the descriptions, the atmosphere, and the remarks.
Excellent character and plot development.
Even if it's set in the 80s the plot and the characters aged well.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine