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Brent Marks Legal Thrillers #6
Absolute Intolerance
Homophobia turns deadly when a serial killer goes on a murder rampage in this 2016 RONE Award finalist suspense thriller from the bestselling author critics call 'one of the strongest thriller writers on the scene'.
A civil case turned criminal for a justice seeking attorney
Lawyer Brent Marks advocates a case for a gay couple's marriage. After victory, the clients are found in their home brutally murdered, the first victims of a notorious serial killer who targets gay couples.
An ethical quandary for a lawyer:All the evidence leads to a religious zealot who is outspoken against gay marriage, who requests Brent to be his criminal defense attorney, but Brent is not entirely convinced he is dealing with an innocent client. Can Brent bring himself to defend the only suspect in the case whom the police are sure is responsible for the murder? Will an innocent client go to his death or find justice? In order to form a viable criminal defense, Brent must solve the murders, leading him and his team straight into the path of the killer.
Searing and exhilarating, this courtroom thriller puts a spotlight on one of the biggest social issues of our time #1 Hot New Release in Legal Thrillers #1 Political Thriller #1 Pulp Thriller #15 in Legal Thrillers What critics are saying about this crime thriller novel:"Kenneth Eade is one of our strongest thriller writers on the scene and the fact that he draws his stories from the contemporary philosophical landscape is very much to his credit." Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame, Top 100 and Vine Voice
"A truly suspenseful read in which the truth is not always what it appears to be; fantastic to-read for any lover of thrillersIndTale Magazine
"Packed with delightful twists and turns, its real surprise lies in an unexpected conclusion that neatly sums up events without a predictable path being taken. This makes for a gem of a read for courtroom drama and mystery fans used to the clues adding up to one direction. Without spilling beans, Absolute Intolerance remains thought-provoking from start to finish, and is a winning story fueled by issues of religious and gay civil freedoms alike."Midwest Book Review
"Eade is hitting readers where they hurt--he does not allow prejudice, beliefs, corrupt activities, etc., to go unnoticed. He attacks them, hoping to teach. If not, to force us to face reality. It must be recognized as a superb novel." GA Bixler Reviews
What readers are saying about Attorney Brent Marks:"I have now read several Brent Marks novels, and have thoroughly enjoyed them. As British who spent many years as a senior detective in London, I never cease to be amazed by the aberrations in the U.S. legal system which in criminal cases seem to lean in favour of the prosecution. Eade's legal expertise and natural ability in putting pen to paper, his sense of compassion and hatred of discrimination shine through." John Jones
" "Only good things to say about this author. This story depicts how Lady Justice is sometimes ignored. As an avid reader of crime thrillers I strongly recommend all of his books" Linda Comeaux
"Well written legal thriller. Good job in bringing up the issue of homophobia. Eade is a true professional at his craft. The Brent Marks series is almost consistently excellent." A.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 13, 2015
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About the author
Kenneth Eade
52 books180 followersDescribed by critics as "one of our strongest thriller writers on the scene," author Kenneth Eade, best known for his legal and political thrillers, practiced law for 30 years before publishing his first novel, "An Involuntary Spy." Eade, an up and coming author in the legal thriller and courtroom drama genre, has been described by critics as "One of our strongest thriller writers on the scene and the fact that he draws his stories from the contemporary philosophical landscape is very much to his credit." He is often compared to John Grisham, whom many regard as the master of the legal thriller.
Says Eade of the comparisons, "Readers compare me in style to John Grisham and, although there are some similarities, because John also likes to craft a story around real topics and we are both lawyers, all of my novels are rooted in reality, not fantasy. I use fictional characters and situations to express factual and conceptual issues. Some use the term 'faction' to describe this style, and it is present in all my fictional works."
Eade has written twenty novels, which are now in the process of being translated into ten languages. He is known to keep in touch with his readers, offering free books and discounts to all those who sign up at his web site, www.kennetheade.com.
Email: info@kennetheade.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KennethGEade...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KennethEade1
Says Eade of the comparisons, "Readers compare me in style to John Grisham and, although there are some similarities, because John also likes to craft a story around real topics and we are both lawyers, all of my novels are rooted in reality, not fantasy. I use fictional characters and situations to express factual and conceptual issues. Some use the term 'faction' to describe this style, and it is present in all my fictional works."
Eade has written twenty novels, which are now in the process of being translated into ten languages. He is known to keep in touch with his readers, offering free books and discounts to all those who sign up at his web site, www.kennetheade.com.
Email: info@kennetheade.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KennethGEade...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KennethEade1
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December 19, 2015
Homosexuality.
Homophobia, controversial subject always in the headlines. Mr. Leader's books deal with current subjects and writes about them with passion. Without long long courtroom scenes, keeps the reader interested and turning the pages. Must read book, but all his books are must read.
Homophobia, controversial subject always in the headlines. Mr. Leader's books deal with current subjects and writes about them with passion. Without long long courtroom scenes, keeps the reader interested and turning the pages. Must read book, but all his books are must read.
March 4, 2016
A controversial thriller, "Absolute Intolerance" is a truly suspenseful read in which the truth is not always what it appears to be.
Read full review in the 2016 March issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2016 March issue of InD'tale Magazine.
January 10, 2016
Disappointing outcome
Verdict not what the account appeared to be as written. The author is very good and this is just my opinion of what the result looked like it should have been.
Verdict not what the account appeared to be as written. The author is very good and this is just my opinion of what the result looked like it should have been.
February 26, 2016
Well written, engaging plot
This author has provided a well written novel that looks at the ethical challenges of being a defense attorney as well as how homosexuality is still viewed by a significant number of people in the United Stated.
This author has provided a well written novel that looks at the ethical challenges of being a defense attorney as well as how homosexuality is still viewed by a significant number of people in the United Stated.
July 17, 2017
The religious crap turned me off
January 3, 2016
Felt this book tried to capitalize on the intolerance of homosexuality, but did not hit the mark. There were a lot open ended sections that did not tie off and the resolution was anticlimactic. Not one of my favorite thrillers. . ..
January 2, 2016
I'll have to come back to this later (maybe). It doesn't seem to keep my interest at the moment.
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