The Silent Cardinal

Book excerpt: "A twisty, fast-paced novel--intrigue of the highest order. Highly recommended!"-Ward Larsen, USA Today bestselling author of Assassin's Strike "Justin Lee is a must-read new talent."-Mike Lawson, Edgar Award Nominated author of the Joe DeMarco series. "... packs a powerful punch with a looming terrorist threat, multiple kidnappings, unexpected killings and some high level political infighting. Lee keeps the reader guessing {until} the very end with a twist I never saw coming."-Drew Yanno, bestselling author of In the Matter of Michael Vogel and The Smart One. "THE SILENT CARDINAL is a taut, complex thriller that grabs the reader on the opening page and refuses to let go until the last."-James L. Thane, Author of South of the Deuce "Millions of lives hang in the balance in this fast-paced nail-biter. J. Lee delivers a thriller with constant twists and turns, taking readers on a thrill ride that is hard to put down."-Steve Brigman, author of The Orphan Train "... Ben Siebert is back in action. The Silent Cardinal is a standalone novel, though, and it's a standout. ... Seibert fights a lethal enemy to unravel a deadly mystery."-Pamela Wight, author of The Right Wrong Man and Twin Desires ***