THE MACBETHS TAKE WASHINGTON—and leave a pile of bodies in their wake.
In searing political commentary laced with a gripping murder mystery that hits disturbingly close to home, Dennis Carstens tackles financial misconduct, scandalous cover-up, treason, and murder in the 7th installment of the Marc Kadella legal thriller series—a scathing imagining of an American White House nobody’s ever seen … thriller series—a scathing imagining of an American White House nobody’s ever seen before, and yet one that is all too familiar…
”A shot in the dark, right in the gut, that’s what Carstens is good at … Carstens aims to be realistic about the law and its enforcers, and he hits it right … The plot is as full of surprises as a Minneapolis Jucy Lucy and ultimately just as satisfying.” -Tony Dunbar, Anthony- and Edgar-nominated author of the Tubby Dubonnet legal thriller series.
It’s four days after the latest presidential election, and Marc Kadella has the post-election blues. Sure, his guy didn’t win, but there’s more to it than that: the defeated incumbent was a decent man. Too bad you can’t say the same for his Machiavellian opponent—or his photogenic partner-in-crime.
Thomas Jefferson Carver is charming and energetic, with a former beauty queen for a wife—and a name for the job to boot. Together they’re the package deal: young, modern, forward-thinking, and successful. That Mr. Carver was often accused of womanizing and that the couple used political clout to line their own pockets didn’t seem to matter to the American electorate.
But Marc Kadella’s got a more specific axe to grind. Back when Carver was governor, a fundraising stop in Minneapolis resulted in the accidental overdose—and death—of a 19-year-old girl. A Carver campaign aide’s in prison on a plea deal for manslaughter—against his lawyer Marc Kadella’s express recommendation. But when the campaign worker turns up hanged in his Colorado cell just days after the election, Kadella senses his mistrust of the Carvers is just the tip of the iceberg.
Tyranny, cover-up, and all-out Shakespearian bloodbath haunt these pages, making House of Cards look like a Barbara Walters special. Author Dennis Carstens hits political corruption and smarmy-politician caricature right on the head, in a compelling sociological hypothetical melded with a captivating murder mystery that explores just how far American politicians will go for money—and power.
“House of Cards meets the Land of Trump” –Amazon 5-star reviewer
Fans of Nelson Demille, John Grisham, Richard North Patterson, and of course the most beloved lawyer sleuth of all time, Erle Stanley Gardner’s Perry Mason, will gobble up this one up. As will devotees of political thrillers like novels by Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, David Baldacci—and HOUSE OF CARDS fans in particular.
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A little too political for my taste!!
Great story, engaging characters…. really enjoyed this one!
Another great read from Dennis Carstens. I’m reading the next one since I enjoyed this and several of the others in this series.
Oh, this is so now. Does this couple remind you of some former president and his witchy wife? This reads like a Clinton biography. You can’t help but compare the two couples. It hits way too close to home. Unfortunately, one of them got away
with murder. Shamefully, the real deal are still around to take down more people who get in their way. There is just no way you can’t make the comparison.
a fantastic twist on a familiar situation. didn’t want to put it down!
The plot, which mimics recent political events in the news, hits uncomfortably close to reality. The characters seemed believable. The book reminded me of reading the newspaper over a period of time—watching the drama unfold. Did the author have a crystal ball? Who knows? It was a good summer read.
Excellent read
A very good read .
Spellbound all the way through.
I recommend this book, if you like John Grisham you will like one better.
This book made me rethink my thoughts of politicians. Not all are working for the common good, but instead conniving to enrich themselves in power and money while having superficial regard for those that support them
Characters you love to hate!
Excellent author. I recommend the series
This fictional book is an easy read. It does often cause one to draw similarities with real-life political figures and might prove offensive to some. I enjoyed the book very much and look forward to others by this author.
Awesome legal thriller!
Good Plot
Very good read.
Enjoyed this book. The story was twisted enough to keep you interested. Have ordered more books by this author.
Very interesting parallels to today’s political situations. Well done.
Very Good
Would like to believe that this is a fictionalized version of our political system but bet it hits closer to home than we think. Thoroughly enjoyed the story and the glimpse into how Washington DC movers and shakers actually spend the taxpayers money.
It almost seems like it is ripped from the headlines. It is easy to see present and past presidents in the characters. Hope it is just a novel.