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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
An entertaining listen but not one of the better books in this series featuring a fixer for the now former Speaker of the House. The audio was nicely narrated by Joe Barrett.
Another great book by Mike Lawson. It is nice to see Demarco get out and help others.
A different, but good installment in the Joe De Marco series. I recommend reading these in order.
Lawson returns with a tenth "House" series novel, in which he treats readers to a politically charged thriller with a fresh approach. Joe DeMarco has played the role of political fixer for many years. while under the employ of former House Speaker John Mahoney,. After being summoned to see Mahoney, DeMarco is sent to Montana to meet with the congressman's long-time friend. From there, DeMarco finds himself in North Dakota to protect a blogger with a chip on her shoulder and billionaire Leonard Curtis in her sights. Sarah Johnson has been documenting all the underhanded dealings Curtis has had, making money off the natural gas reserves in the state, while greasing the wheels of political and judicial actors to ensure his success. She has no proof, which does not sit well with DeMarco, but the tides soon turn, the more Johnson is able to share. DeMarco knows all about the role of middlemen in political schemes and is certain Curtis has a local crew dealing with the minitiae to ensure success. Working closely together, DeMarco and Johnson engage the FBI to help with the bribery allegations, which only paints a larger target on both their backs. These middlemen will stop at nothing to protect their boss and ensure they, too, are left alone, going so far as to orchestrate an elimination protocol. Once DeMarco sees the results of their blowback, he finds himself more invested than ever in the case and vows to uphold Johnson's memory while bringing Curtis down. Using his quick wit and sleuthing abilities, DeMarco tries to bring Curtis' antics to light and quashing these brokers once and for all. As the drama escalates, Lawson keeps the reader on the edge of their seats in this high-impact thriller.
Lawson effectively combines politics with a thriller novel to keep a large audience happy as they make their way from the corners of Washington's elite to the back alleys of America. His core set of characters allow the stories to branch off in many directions with few impediments, or character expectations to weigh down the narrative. DeMarco's easy going attitude allows him to work effectively, even in the barren wastelands of the Dakotas (I grew up North of there, so no need to toss evil glares). Lawson handles the story well, the characters effectively, and opens a fresh approach to the plot, which sets him apart from many of the other authors who have a firm grasp of the genre.
Kudos Mr. Lawson for a wonderful addition to the series and the genre. I look forward to the next instalment and other new ideas you bring to the table.
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Lawson effectively combines politics with a thriller novel to keep a large audience happy as they make their way from the corners of Washington's elite to the back alleys of America. His core set of characters allow the stories to branch off in many directions with few impediments, or character expectations to weigh down the narrative. DeMarco's easy going attitude allows him to work effectively, even in the barren wastelands of the Dakotas (I grew up North of there, so no need to toss evil glares). Lawson handles the story well, the characters effectively, and opens a fresh approach to the plot, which sets him apart from many of the other authors who have a firm grasp of the genre.
Kudos Mr. Lawson for a wonderful addition to the series and the genre. I look forward to the next instalment and other new ideas you bring to the table.
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http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
Former Speaker of the House, John Mahoney, sends his guy, Joe DeMarco, to Montana to find out why a young woman is being targeted. Sarah's grandfather saved Mahoney's life in Vietnam and Mahoney knows he can never repay that service. Joe arrives and as he begins to investigate he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches across the entire state of Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. It seems as though an oil and gas man from Houston is complicit in bribing judges and state representatives to fuel his take-over of the oil and gas business across the Northwest. Bodies begin to fall, beginning with Sarah's and Joe is going to find out who killed an innocent young woman and why. Lawson is always an entertaining read.
My third Joe DeMarco and just as much fun. I'm doing the audiobooks, which are ably read by Joe Barrett. A great series for long drives.