A Lethal Question
Mark Rubinstein
(Author)
Description
With one patient's question, a therapist's life careens off the rails Manhattan psychiatrist Bill Madrian takes pride in the level of trust he establishes with his patients. For a patient to open up, they must truly believe that everything said in a therapy session remains confidential. But Bill has never realized the complications this confidentiality could present--until he treats Alex Bronzi. One day, in a session with Alex, the young man asks, "Hey Doc, ya wanna know who clipped Boris Levenko?" Bill can hardly believe his ears. Boris Levenko was a major crime boss who had been executed a few days prior. The question, so loaded with portent, gives Bill information he desperately did not want to hear. With this knowledge, Bill's life is upended, and he begins a fight for survival that takes him and his loved ones on a nightmarish journey far beyond the realm of anything he could have ever imagined. Bill has to untangle himself from a web of deceit and corruption or risk losing his career, his family, and his life. Perfect for fans of Joseph Finder and Dennis Lehane
Product Details
Price
$29.95
$27.85
Publisher
Oceanview Publishing
Publish Date
May 07, 2024
Pages
320
Dimensions
5.7 X 8.4 X 1.4 inches | 1.05 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781608095742
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About the Author
Mark Rubinstein is an award-winning novelist, physician, and psychiatrist who has written nonfiction and suspense-thriller fiction, including the psychological thriller Downfall. His books have won the IPPY Gold Award and two Benjamin Franklin Silver Awards. His Mad Dog Trilogy is under consideration for film or TV series adaptation. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and as many dogs as she'll allow in the house. A Lethal Question is his latest novel.
Reviews
"Mark Rubinstein's A Lethal Question is a brutal story of gangland wars and innocents caught in the crossfire. It's also a version of The Sopranos on steroids, a tale of a confession that unravels into murder and chaos. Don't miss this throat-clutching story of suspense and intrigue. You won't be disappointed." --James Rollins, New York Times best-selling author "A Lethal Question is a fast, fun, and frenetic tale that blends the best elements of a psychological thriller with an action one. The latest from Mark Rubinstein, a renowned psychiatrist himself, fashions a nightmare scenario in which his literary doppelgänger finds himself on the run from all manner of Albanian mobsters. A harrowing, existential journey that is not to be missed."--Jon Land, USA Today best-selling author "Fans of The Sopranos will love this fast-paced thriller, a tale of an everyday guy who just wants to protect himself and his family. Loved the explosive end!" --Lisa Gardner, New York Times best-selling author "In A Lethal Question, the classic innocent-man-on-the-run theme receives a fascinating psychological twist in this tense, fast chase across the highs and lows of New York City." --David Morrell, New York Times best-selling author Praise for Mark Rubinstein "Downfall is a compelling psychological thriller enriched with a superb (eighties New York) sense of time and place. A page-turner that doesn't sacrifice depth of understanding of the human condition." --Jonathan Kellerman, New York Times best-selling author "Downfall is a very classy and gripping high-octane thriller--I could not put it down." --Peter James, best-selling author "Tense and suspenseful, this mystery is deepened by its exploration of grief and family dynamics. Surprising and poignant." --Meg Gardiner, Edgar Award-winning author "Mark Rubinstein's Downfall is a harrowing murder-mystery wrapped in an enigma. It's whip-smart and crackling-paced. Part medical thriller, part detective story, but ultimately a heart-wrenching story of the fallibility of memory and how past trauma haunts a life. Treat yourself to this story today." --James Rollins, New York Times best-selling author "Rubinstein's Downfall is a psychological killer--a smart, intricate, page-turner." --Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times best-selling author "Downfall is a psychological thriller par excellence that follows one man's personal descent into a deconstructive hell. Mark Rubinstein hits the bull's-eye dead center in a scintillating stunner of a tale destined to place him alongside the likes of Joseph Finder, Harlan Coben and Lisa Gardner. Downfall reads like a post-modern equivalent of the John D. MacDonald classic Cape Fear, pushing its characters to the brink while pushing readers to finish it in one sitting." --Jon Land, USA Today best-selling author * "Part psychological thriller and part police procedural, this novel reads like a TV series worth recording so as not to miss an episode." --Library Journal (Starred Review) "An extraordinary thriller which begs to be read in a single setting." --Jon Land's The Thrill List "[In Downfall], Rubinstein makes Rick a well-rounded and plausible lead, and the action builds to a satisfying ending." --Publishers Weekly "A riveting suspense thriller of a crime novel, Downfall is another compelling novel from the pen of author Mark Rubinstein." --Midwest Book Review
