Since Congress was established in 1789, seven members have been assassinated and several others have been the victims of attempted assassinations or other acts of violence. Additionally, eight members of Congress have died while serving in Congress in other ways. These incidents have taken place throughout the existence of the United States and have a wide variety of interesting causes. In Killing Congress: Assassinations, Attempted Assassinations, and other Violence Enacted on Members of the U.S. Congress, Nancy Marion and Willard Oliver examine the assassinations and attempted assassinations of members of Congress, describing the actions that led up to the violence, the incidents themselves, and the repercussions of the events. Marion and Oliver also look closely at other violent attacks against Congressional members, including beatings and bio-attacks. The book not only describes the assassinations, but discusses the short- and long-term impacts of the violence that takes place on Capitol Hill.

A serial killer is targeting US congressmen. Veteran FBI agent Colt McLean is assigned leadership of the task force established to stop the madness. The killer leaves a note at each scene citing a Bible verse. The victims are all male and Democrats, but their passions vary from Islamic terrorism, immigration, sanctuary cities, and even sexual harassment. This is a fast-moving story that will make you think you are watching the evening news or reading your morning newspaper. Delving into the political arena, Colt is confronted with conflicting issues. Is the serial killer a Republican trying to ensure control of the House of Representatives in the next election, a Democrat taking revenge because the victim may have supported a Republican issue, or a religious zealot who has gone off the deep end? In the process, Colt discovers old friends and new love and uncovers an evil force that he believes to be more dangerous than a serial killer, a force sufficiently virulent to destroy our democracy. Colt feels so passionate about the need to address this evil that he resigns from the FBI at the height of his success to bring you this story. He pleads with all Americans to oppose this evil and join in a fervent strategy to save our democracy. Otherwise, we soon will be reading Killing America.