When a freak accident endows a terminally ill man with extraordinary mental abilities, he’ll spend his last days fighting to rescue a woman and her autistic child, unwittingly becoming the only hope against a global terrorist–or the fanatic’s ultimate weapon. Heralded by Publishers Weekly as “a terrifically entertaining thriller” and “inventive and compelling,” this first book in Richard Bard’s … in Richard Bard’s Brainrush series went on to earn The Wall Street Journal’s #1 Action/Adventure slot in their Dec 2011 Guide to Self-Published Big Sellers list.
“OMG–this was the best suspense-filled novel I’ve read in years!” 5-Stars by Priscilla
When terminally-ill Jake Bronson emerges from an MRI with extraordinary cognitive powers, everyone wants a piece of his talent…including Luciano Battista. Posing as a pioneering scientist, the terrorist leader has been conducting cerebral-implant experiments in a quest to create the ultimate weapon against America, and Jake’s altered brain may be the key to his success. But Jake refuses to play the pawn in an unholy war, and when an innocent woman and autistic child are taken hostage to force his cooperation, he embarks on a jihad of his own. Jake is thrust into a deadly chase that leads from the canals of Venice through Monte Carlo and finally to an ancient cavern in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan–where Jake discovers his newfound talents carry a hidden price that threatens the entire human race.
“A little of everything…mystery, suspense, and love. I couldn’t put it down.” 5-Stars from Linda
“I have never been as moved or attached as I have with these books.” 5-Stars from LaSuze
An international thriller with soul. Ideal reading for fans of Michael Crichton, Nora Roberts, Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, James Rollins, J.D. Robb, Marcus Sakey, Michael Grumley, Brad Thor, Matthew Reilly, Tom Clancy, Robert Ludlum, and Vince Flynn.
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Kept e interested
real page turner could not stop reading
Couldn’t put it down.
Always coming up with new problems to solve. Loveable characters. Made story believable even though in real life would be hard to believe.
I really enjoyed the book. It held my interest through out.
I loved it. This book kept me on the edge off my seat. A real good suspense.
WONDERFUL THRILLER/ADVENTURE WITH SUPER FAST MOVING PLOT.
Brainrush is a wonderful story!!! Richard Bard is a skillful, craft honed, Author. His writing is smooth and his story is stupendous! Characters are all thought out well and worked great with the fabulous plot! NO disappointment with Brainrush! I did not want to put the book down but I had to take breaks just to catch my breath so I could get back to the story that was “happening” rapidly and unfolding so many twists and turns as Jake, main character navigates his life that gave him gifts, but those gifts came at a price. Thrilling and suspenseful book. Grab this one and enjoy!! I SURE DID.
I had a hard time putting the book down. Great storyline that stokes the imagination of what could be.
Read through the whole series, couldn’t put them down. Kinda like 24 just one cliff hanger after another!
SO SO GOOD. This was a very good entertaining book. Full of action.
Pretty Good left you hanging to much at the end
A real page-turner. Jake and his friends find themselves in one hot spot after another, with the protagonist and the bad guys taking turns at being on top.
Lots of fun!
I just finished reading this book for the second time, enjoyed every second of it. The plot was fascinating and difficult to put the book down. Certainly leads into the next of the series but it stands alone from start to finish. Enough twists and turns to keep the suspense going.
This is a good book. Suspend disbelief and some clumsy transitions in addition to thinking “Like, oh yeah, sure” reactions to what you’ve read. The action moves quickly in general and is non-stop.
I bought the whole series and am finishing #2 now. – Same reaction So i’ll move on to #3 next
A marriage of science fiction and murder mysteries! Fun!
Good read.
Good story. Different enough to be interesting.
Read one of his books, you’ll read all of his books. Packed with action and adventure for those looking for a thriller to keep your glued to the page.
Very original idea and very well written ,well paced with a great ending