Praise for The Asset : "Readers mourning the death of Thomas Perry are advised to try Lawson's equally deadpan political thrillers, beginning here." -- Kirkus Reviews "Lawson delivers a tightly wound, politically charged thriller . Lawson keeps the pace rocket-fast, blending sharp dialogue with DeMarco's cynicism and resourcefulness . A gripping, twist-filled thriller that exposes the corrupting influence of power and the ruthless lengths people will go to protect it .The novel is a hugely satisfying read, filled with political intrigue, well-drawn characters, and DeMarco's single-minded pursuit of justice. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the series (like me), The Asset is an easy recommendation--a smart, cynical, and thoroughly entertaining ride through the dark heart of Washington politics." --Steve Thomas, Best Thriller Books " The Asset is a cerebral and simmering political-espionage thriller that'll shock you with how dark and disturbing it progressively gets until the shocking finale . Lawson creates palpable tension in his narrative with a supreme emphasis on realistic tradecraft and scenarios where outthinking your opponent for a win-win scenario is more interesting than any kinetic and guns-blazing situation .
An exciting old-school thriller with lots of political intrigue and sleuthing that takes you back to the classic detective tales." --Kashif Hussain, Best Thriller Books Praise for the Joe DeMarco Series: "Darkly satisfying . This long-running series still has plenty of gas in the tank." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "No one makes high-level political corruption as blissfully enjoyable as Lawson." -- Kirkus Reviews "This time around, Lawson gives his coldly professional D.C. criminal intrigue a surprising heart. Don't get used to it.
" -- Kirkus Reviews "Lawson continues to capture the qualities that have made DeMarco so easy to root for across the past two decades: his abhorrence of injustice and his willingness to get his hands dirty in service of the greater good. Well-drawn side characters and plausible renderings of crooked political dealings provide a boost. Lawson's winning formula continues to pay dividends." -- Publishers Weekly "Lawson immerses readers in a world of rough operators and political maneuvering, all of it highly satisfying and suspenseful." --Dwyer Murphy, CrimeReads " Alligator Alley is fast-paced, humorous, chilling, and vividly accurate." -- Criminal Element "Lawson's toolkit includes great pacing, wry humor, a thorough understanding of criminal thinking and engaging characters." -- Discover Our Coast "Assured prose matches the two capable protagonists: the crafty DeMarco and the relentless, brilliant Emma. This is perhaps Lawson's best in the series to date.
" -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "[A]s the plot moves forward, readers may wonder why their palms are sweaty . This one sneaks up on you, but it's a really stunning thriller." -- Booklist (starred review) "The twists and turns keep the pages flying by, with a few moments of levity sprinkled in to break the tension. The conclusion will leave readers both shocked and satisfied . This is an easy entry to the Joe DeMarco series and will win Lawson some new fans." -- Library Journal.