In 1945, with the war winding down, Professor Mikhal Lammeck becomes involved in uncovering a plot to assassinate FDR. The assassin, a beautiful foreign killer, comes to Washington armed with the skills of murder from 12th Century Persia.

"Robbins has an uncanny ability to provide just the right amount of historical detail without overwhelming the plot. This talent, coupled with superior characterization and a masterful, direct writing style will provide thriller lovers with one of their best reads of the year. The powerful climax deserves the term "heart-stopping." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"...a superb and compelling speculative history that asks, What if FDR had been assassinated instead of dying of natural causes? This thriller evokes pleasant memories of Frederick Forsyth's classic Day of the Jackal and also hints of a Middle East crisis to come. Assassins is a fine premise written exceedingly well. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal (starred review)

"Robbins again concocts an ingenious suspense thriller around the momentous events of World War II....a novel unafraid to tackle some big ideas. A solid, satisfying treat for the armchair historian." -- Kirkus Reviews

"...as tense and suspenseful as anything Robbins has written, and it leaves most best-sellers behind." -- Richmond Times Dispatch

"Intriguing...Judith (is) as cold and credible a killer as has stalked the pages of recent crime fiction." -- Chicago Tribune

David L. Robbins has authored seven best-selling novels; his eighth, The Betrayal Game, will be published by Bantam early in 2008. He lives in Richmond, Virginia and divides his time between his home and his sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay. This coming year, he will be artist-in-residence at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA.