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House Justice: A Joe DeMarco Thriller Audiobook
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When an American defense contractor goes to Iran to sell missile technology, the CIA knows all about it, thanks to a spy in Tehran. But when the story is leaked to an ambitious journalist, the spy is burned, brutally tortured, and executed. The director of the CIA isn’t about to let the callous sacrifice of his valuable spy go unpunished.
Joe DeMarco’s boss, Speaker of the House John Fitzpatrick Mahoney, has his own reasons to get to the bottom of the leak. He once had a fling with the journalist, and now that she’s in jail for refusing to reveal her source, she is threatening to tell all unless he helps get her out.
DeMarco and the CIA aren’t the only ones looking for the source of the leak, either. Someone else wants to avenge the spy’s death, and is tailing DeMarco, hoping he’ll lead him to his prey.
This latest Joe DeMarco thriller is classic Mike Lawson, featuring fascinating characters, inside-the-beltway intrigue, and a gripping plot packed with surprises.
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"I saw Mike Lawson at a book signing with Lisa Gardner so I bought this book and am glad I did. Enjoyable read and it was nice to take a break from the Mitch Rapp and John Corey books for awhile. Joe DeMarco is a likeable character and I'm sure I'll look for his books!"
— Patti (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A lightning-paced Washington conspiracy thriller filled with spies and traitors and a hero you’ll cheer for…irresistible.”
— Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author -
“Engaging…The always present push and pull between the political machinations of alcoholic, egotistical Mahoney and DeMarco’s basic decency raises the ethical stakes.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Lawson has honed his skill to write a perfect political thriller—fast-moving, cynical, but ultimately moral.”
— Library Journal book review -
“Lawson’s fifth entry in this series, following the Library Journal Best Book of 2009 House Secrets, also available from Blackstone Audio and read by Audie Award nominee Joe Barrett, has all the elements that audiences have come to expect from the author: a compelling cast of characters, a gripping story line, exciting plot twists, insightful details about governmental organizations, and a likable hero. A strong addition to the series; recommended.”
— Library Journal audio review -
“Lawson takes a big step up…with a devilishly intricate, whirlwind tale, wittily told, that delivers a sobering message.”
— Kirkus Reviews
House Justice Listener Reviews
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" Good story. Ok narration but the guy’s attempts at Russian accents is truly awful. "
— chrisa, 12/24/2017 -
" Influenced by the Valerie Plame Wilson incident, Joe DeMarco is again in over his depth with the CIA and a plot filled with revenge issues. Lawson keeps things moving rapidly and lets loose his disdain of CIA involvement in internal affairs. "
— HBalikov, 12/17/2013 -
" interesting and fast paced with twists and turns "
— Jim, 12/11/2013 -
" Likable characters and gripping plots make Lawson's DeMarco series a fun read... "
— Greg, 11/16/2013 -
" Another excellent book in the DeMarco series. If you like the others, you'll love this one. "
— Seth, 10/6/2013 -
" Another solid Joe DeMarco thriller. Even more convoluted than Lawson's others in this series. A can't-put-down book! "
— JoAnn/QuAppelle, 7/14/2013 -
" Another great tale "
— Bill, 12/27/2012 -
" Captivating series of insider DC that goes beyond the paranoid beliefs of the Tea Partiers. Wonderfully written with an intriguing main character - a Jack Reacher for politics. "
— Sloan, 6/24/2012 -
" Another good read! Spies, engaging characters, good dialogue...all the stuff in place for an entertaining book. "
— Sandy, 5/27/2012 -
" It's been a while since I finished it, but it surely was not as good as a Jack Reacher story. "
— Billecon, 9/1/2011 -
" Lawson writes a fast-paced, enjoyable yarn. "
— Harry, 7/17/2011 -
" My introduction to this series. Fairly predictable. Am not sure I'll look back for earlier ones unless I'm desperate for some shoot-em-up stuff. "
— Lynn, 7/14/2011 -
" Lawson developed a very complex story in this Joe DeMarco book. This series is highly entertaining, fun reading. "
— Don, 6/11/2011 -
" What a page turner...this is the first book I read from the series and could not put it down. I liked that it was fast paced, detailed but not boring at the same time. "
— Mikhail, 10/31/2010 -
" Great political thriller..Demarko is in 3 of his latest books "
— Todd, 9/27/2010 -
" Another page turner as Joe DeMarco peels away the layers of apparent terrorist attacks and renews his "relationship" with his cousin who was responsible for Joe's ex-wife's departure. Legislative agenda drive this tense countdown. "
— HBalikov, 8/15/2010 -
" Brilliant book thoroughly enjoyed it "
— Dawn, 4/28/2010 -
" Good mystery, but more far-fetched than the other DeMarco stories. Still, enjoyable and another great quick read. "
— Dennis, 12/21/2009 -
" I have found a great and for me a new mystery writer. Plus, he writes about D.C. which I love and politics which is always interesting to me. The characters are well drawn and the action moves quickly. For me, a great read. "
— Sandra, 11/12/2009 -
" I didn't even finish this... didn't even get a quarter of the way through. Loved the first two but this one just couldn't grab my interest at all. Very disappointed. "
— Carly, 3/20/2009 -
" Starts okay but is very anticlimactic. "
— Monde, 11/11/2008 -
" From the blurb on the back of the book, this sounded like quite a good thriller. However, having now read it I'd have to say it swiftly turned into another average thriller with political leanings. Its not bad, but not as great as I was hoping for. <br/> "
— Mark, 9/27/2008 -
" Good mystery regarding the government and terrorists. "
— Kris, 7/28/2008 -
" New author. This one wasn't bad - kept expecting it go get better though. Never turned into the page turner I was hoping it might be. It was about home grown terrorism. "
— Icicle4, 7/11/2008
About Mike Lawson
Mike Lawson, a former senior civilian executive for the US Navy, is the author of numerous novels starring Joe DeMarco. His first book, The Inside Ring, was rated by the Seattle Times as one of the top ten thrillers of 2005 and was a finalist for the Barry Award for Best Thriller. House Secrets was selected as one of the best thrillers of 2009 by Library Journal, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine.
About Joe Barrett
Joe Barrett, an actor and Audie Award and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared both on and off Broadway as well as in hundreds of radio and television commercials.