The Amendment Killer

"THE AMENDMENT KILLER is tense, timely, and terrific!"xa0-Lee Child, #1 New York Times Bestselling author- Lee Child, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of the Jack Reacher novels"Ron Barak's THE AMENDMENT KILLER might well serve as a primer for the commercial legal thriller. The concept is high, the pacing supersonic, the characters well-drawn and sympathetic. The novel should come with a warning: addictive reading ahead. It's as good a legal thriller as I've read this year."- John Lescroart, author of a dozen New York Times bestselling novels"With an unparalleled sense of terror forewarned on the opening page, Ron Barak's THE AMENDMENT KILLER is a high-speed, tense political thriller about one of today's most fundamental issues, the integrity of our Supreme Court."- Andrew Gross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The One Man"THE AMENDMENT KILLER is a high concept, hybrid blend of a political, psychological and action thriller all rolled into a smooth, savory, and suspenseful mix. Ron Barak manages to channel the best of John Grisham, David Baldacci and even Steve Berry in this amazingly timely tale cast with a Supreme Court backdrop. As prescient as it is thought-provoking and as much fun as itis factual, this is reading entertainment of the highest order. I'd be shocked if this book doesn't become a bestseller."- Jon Land, USA Today bestselling author of Strong Light of Day"Blurring moral and legal lines while gripping every parent by the throat who journeys into THE AMENDMENT KILLER, Ron Barak delivers a captivating, chilling and clever read."- Sandra Brannan, award-winning author of the Liv Bergen Mystery Series"THE AMENDMENT KILLER is a fast-moving, tense, power-charged thriller where the life of a young girl with diabetes and the foundations of American democracy are both at stake. Combining contemporary, timely themes with a classic moral dilemma, this novel entertains and educates."- K.J. Howe, author of The Freedom Broker"From its electrifying opening line to its powerful conclusion, THE AMENDMENTKILLER is a ripped-from-tomorrow's headlines story of law and politics set against the backdrop of the Supreme Court. But more so, it's a story about the lengths we will go for the ones we love. Timely, fast-paced, and heartfelt, you'll mourn the turning of the last page. Ron Barak is a writer to watch."- Anthony Franze, author of The Outsider"A complex and riveting political thriller.xa0The Amendment Killerxa0starts off with a 'killer' hook and then tells the story through multiple points of view that give it great range, especially given Barak's expert characterization of each player in the story. The pacing is solid, as is the quality of the writing. It's a great introduction to the Brooks/Lotello series, and establishes Barak as a solid and exciting writer of thrillers."xa0- Marta Cheng SPR ReviewFrom the vantage point of one who has spent many years in Washington, D.C., I recently had the pleasure of reading an advance copy of Ronald S. Barak's latest political and legal thriller, THE AMENDMENT KILLER, a terrific, timely and remarkably accurate portrayal of modern day political dysfunction centered in our capital. Blurring contemporary reality with his own brand of fiction, Barak cleverly intertwines the kidnapping of the 11-year-old diabetic granddaughter of a Supreme Court justice to control the outcome of Congress' attempt to persuade the Court to invalidate a constitutional amendment criminalizing political abuse and corruption. I have read many of John Grisham's bestselling novels. Barak matches Grisham step for step. He had me turning the pages of THE AMENDMENT KILLER from the first page to the last. I thoroughly enjoyed the ride."- Dennis DeConcini, United States Senator, Ret"Ron Barak's The Amendment Killer is a contemporary political thriller benefitting from heavy research, a chilling villain, and a timely message. The text message that starts this book off is a fantastic hook, and the narrative rapidly rotates between a large cast of characters, resulting in a page-flipping thriller. The Amendment Killer combines a legal thriller with a tense drama where the stability of the government hangs in the balance . It's timely, tense, and a perfect read in these uncertain times."- John M. Murray (Foreword Reviews)xa0"Set among the hallowed chambers of the Supreme Court of the United States, Ron Barak's The Amendment Killer is a high stakes legal thriller easily the best we've read this year. Beautifully staged, Attorney Barak expertly tells the story from alternating points of view. Fresh, fast and furious. And highly recommended."- Best Thrillers MagazineTHE AMENDMENT KILLER is a book with heft that feels like it's flying by, written by someone who appears to know his subject in detail, and uses that knowledge to weave a fantastic tale. It's full on, fluid, and memorable. America is facing a constitutional crisis. "Amendment 28" has been introduced. Congress deem that illegal. It's the job of the Supreme Court to decide if the new Amendment should stand or fall. Barak weaves a complex narrative. The strengths and weaknesses of the lawyers' cases were expansive, and carefully thought out. The multiple perspectives work well, too. As a reader we have just enough to understand the differing angles of each person involved, while the gorgeous twists and turns in other corners keep you charging on.- James Hendicott for IndieReader, IR Approved, Mystery/Thriller