The Amendment Killer: 1 (Brooks/Lotello Thriller)

This novel should come with a warning: addictive reading ahead. Its as good a legal thriller as Ive read this year. - John Lescroart author of a dozen New York Times bestselling novels THE AMENDMENT KILLER is a high-speed tense political thriller about one of todays most fundamental issues the integrity of our Supreme Court. - Andrew Gross #1 New York Times bestselling author of The One Man Ron Barak is a writer to watch. - Anthony Franze author of The OutsiderBarak matches Grisham step for step. He had me turning the pages of THE AMENDMENT KILLER from the first page to the last. I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. -Dennis DeConcini United States Senator RetA legal thriller with a tense drama where the stability of the government hangs in the balance. Its timely tense and a perfect read in these uncertain times. -John M. Murray (Foreword Reviews)WE HAVE YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER. HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO DO.Thats the text message Supreme Court Justice Arnold Hirschfeld receives as hearings commence in the U.S. Supreme Court to determine the fate of the 28th Amendment - enacted to criminalize abuse of power on the part of our political representatives.In court to defend the amendment retired U.S. District Court Judge Cyrus Brooks observes his old friend and law school classmate Hirschfeld acting strangely and dispatches veteran D.C. homicide detective Frank Lotello to find out why.In the meantime Hirschfelds precocious and feisty 11-year-old diabetic granddaughter Cassie brutally kidnapped to control her grandfathers swing vote upholding or invalidating the amendment watches her insulin pump running dry and wonders which poses her greatest threat the kidnappers or the clock. As Brooks is forced to choose between saving our nation or saving the girl.