Synopses & Reviews
DeMarco is asked to look into the murder conviction of a lobbyist. But he has other worries on his mind: his boss is no longer Speaker,his girlfriend has left him, andhis friend Emma may be dying. DeMarco doesnt expect to free the lobbyist much less to become the target of two of the most callous killers he and Emma have ever encountered.
Review
Praise for Mike Lawson:Joe DeMarco, fixer for Speaker of the House John Fitzpatrick Mahoney, is shrewd, tough, discreet, and resourceful
Lawson creates multifaceted characters
[and] the pacing is relentless
.” Thomas Gaughan, Booklist (starred review)
The only problem with [Lawsons] novels is that there are not dozens of them to read!”Seattle Times
I love Joe DeMarco.
These are wonderful. I think theyre inventive, nicely detailed, just a treat to read.”Nancy Pearl
One of the most engaging heroes I've ever encountered." Tess Gerritsen
Review
Praise for House BloodA what-happens-next, edge-of-your-seat thriller, told with the authors clear prose and storytelling skills. I know that Mike Lawson has methodically grown a loyal base of fans, but I think that his consistent excellence needs to be more universally acknowledged. This is a very ambitious book and Im hopeful it will be the one that propels him into best-sellerdom. He certainly deserves it and his publisher does as well.”George Easter, Deadly Pleasures
"The plot and pace are relentless, and the milieus of Congress, D.C., and disaster relief seem knowingly presented. But character creation is Lawson's greatest talent, and Fiona, her supersoldiers, and of course, the ever-cranky cynic, DeMarco, will rivet readers' attention. A host of lesser characters are nearly as engaging. House Blood is so good it will move long-time political-thriller readers to recall the memorable characters, with, and style of the late, great Ross Thomas."Thomas Gaugin, Booklist (starred review)
Lawsons seventh novel in his Joe DeMarco thriller series is another page-turner brimming with authentic Washington, DC, detail and distinctive, engaging characters. Even the bad guys are interesting. Adventure-seeking readers will love [it].” Sheila M. Riley, Library Journal
Praise for Mike Lawson:
Joe DeMarco, fixer for Speaker of the House John Fitzpatrick Mahoney, is shrewd, tough, discreet, and resourceful
Lawson creates multifaceted characters
[and] the pacing is relentless
.” Thomas Gaughan, Booklist (starred review)
I love Joe DeMarco.
These are wonderful. I think theyre inventive, nicely detailed, just a treat to read.”Nancy Pearl
One of the most engaging heroes I've ever encountered." Tess Gerritsen