Mad Dog Justice

Authors: Mark Rubinstein

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“
Mad Dog Justice
speeds along with more turns than a Vespa cruising through traffic. It’s a smart, twisting thriller that grows into the weightier issues of friendship, vengeance, and betrayal.”

—Andrew Gross, bestselling author of
No Way Back
and
Everything to Lose

“What price must a man pay for doing a very bad thing for a very good reason? That is the question
Mad Dog Justice
poses, and the answer is written with great skill and creaks with tension and truth.”

—Simon Toyne, author of the internationally bestselling Sanctus Trilogy

“
Mad Dog Justice
is pure thriller gold.”

—Raymond Khoury, author of the bestselling Sean Reilly thriller series

“
Mad Dog Justice
is a supremely effective, pulse-pounding tale of postmodern paranoia. The third in Mark Rubinstein’s stellar series provides a new take on the classic
A Most Dangerous Game
, told in a sparse, deceptively simple style that makes for the perfect complement to this rivetingly complex tale. A devastating foray into terror that places Rubinstein in the elite company Harlan Coben and Lisa Gardner, where he clearly belongs.”

—Jon Land, bestselling author of
The Tenth Circle
and
Strong Rain Falling

“Reading
Mad Dog Justice
is akin to being on a treadmill that’s been programmed to perpetually increase speed until your heart threatens to burst from your chest. The tension in this novel accelerates to breakneck speed, and just when you think you might get a reprieve, Rubinstein shocks you again. Mark Rubinstein is a writer that all thriller lovers should have on their read list.”

—Joseph Badal, author of
The Lone Wolf Agenda

“
Mad Dog Justice
, a tale of friendship, morality, and consequences, is pure Mark Rubinstein. It’s smart, it’s sophisticated, and it’s scary as hell.… It won’t be long before Rubinstein will take his rightful place among Flynn, Lehane, and Harris as one of the best psychological thriller writers out there.”

—Scott Pratt, bestselling author of the Joe Dillard series

“The action flies off the page from the very beginning of this high-voltage thriller, and a palpable feeling of panic is often claustrophobic. ‘Mad Dog’ Roddy Dolan—former boxer and tough guy, now a physician and respectable family man—calls into question what once were fixed points on your moral compass. It’s impossible not to be drawn into his world.”

—Elissa Durwood Grodin, author of
Physics Can Be Fatal
and
Death by Hitchcock

“Mark Rubinstein has written another riveting psychological drama. From the shots fired in the first pages to the final haunting and shocking ending,
Mad Dog Justice
will draw you into its characters’ world—and never let you go.”

—E. J. Simon, author of
Death Never Sleeps

“Mad Dog Justice
thrums with relentless intensity and suspense. Rubinstein has created a palpable cast of characters who stay with you long after you finish the book.”

—Jessica Speart, author of
A Killing Season
and
Restless Waters

“
Mad Dog Justice
is a thrilling adventure along that ever-widening chasm between innocence and immorality. Rubinstein’s dynamic characters are both likable and despicable as they grapple with noble values in a complex society that threatens their survival.”

—Helen M. Farrell, MD, forensic psychiatrist and writer, Harvard Medical School, and author of the
Frontpage Forensics
blog (for
Psychology Today
)

“From the opening sentence to the last word,
Mad Dog Justice
had me riveted. You don’t have to have experienced
Mad Dog House
to love this novel.”

—Christopher David Petersen, author of
Tear in Time
and
Tomb of Atlantis

“
Mad Dog Justice
has tremendous literary quality. Rubinstein weaves words and thoughts as a Flemish artist lovingly would craft the world-famous Chantilly lace. That sort of wordsmithing injects a conceptual photograph into the reader’s brain. Is it because the author is a psychiatrist who understands the manipulation of the brain, or is it that the psychiatrist has pupated inside the chrysalis into a literary genius?”

—Dan Santos, CMSFS (R), author of
Insurrection: Appalachian Command
and the forthcoming
Insurrection: The Rockies

“Mr. Rubinstein does it again! Not only is
Mad Dog Justice
a book that demands to be read from cover to cover in one sitting, but long after you finish it, you’ll still be thinking about it. Simply brilliant!”

—Dianne Harman, author of
Blue Coyote Motel
,
Coyote in Provence
,
Tea Party Teddy
, and
Tea Party Teddy’s Legacy

“If you are an adrenaline junkie, you will love this book! If you like Robert Ludlum, Eric Van Lustbader, and Barry Eisler—you will love this book.… From the opening chapter to the last,
Mad Dog Justice
takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride with Dan and Roddy as they deal with the aftermath of their actions in the first installment of the series. This work, though, reads quite well on its own. High-octane thrilling and un-put-down-able!”

—Nancy Gazo, Mystery Writers of America member and reviewer

“Mark Rubinstein’s mastery lies in his incredible attention to details. His stories are intractably woven, quick paced, and never short on suspense!”

—Tina Schwartz, Assistive Technology Specialist

“
Mad Dog Justice
… takes you on a gripping psychological ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat.… Rubinstein’s literary mélange is at its usual complex and multidimensional best—but even more so.”

—Judith Marks-White, author of
Seducing Harry
and
Bachelor Degree

“
Mad Dog Justice
is an authentic thriller. It races at the speed of light, propelled by mysterious killer stalkers, unnerving details, and fascinating relationship issues between friends and spouses; Rubinstein keeps you guessing, on several levels, until the last word.”

—Dorothy Hayes, author of
Murder at the P&Z
and writer for WomenofMystery.net and CriminalElement.com

“Mark Rubinstein’s taut thriller explores the aftermath of a crime and the unraveling of two friends in a gripping tale of morality and mortality.”

—Elizabeth Joseph, Ferguson Library, Stamford, Connecticut

“Oh, what a tangled web we weave! As protagonists Roddy and Danny become ensnarled in a web of lies and intrigue, author Rubinstein leads us through the intricacy of emotional, physical, and psychological consequences of their actions in a page-turning thriller. I kept thinking: Shakespeare meets CSI.”

—Lynn Allison, author and medical reporter, American Media Inc.

“
Mad Dog Justice
is as intriguing and addictive as the previous novels of fascinating man and brilliant storyteller Mark Rubinstein. All I can say is, keep on writing, Mark, and we’ll keep on reading!”

—Cindy Armor, Reading Specialist and Educator, Connecticut Public Schools

“The characters’ paranoia and the incredible suspense jump off the page!”

—Karen Vaughan, author of
Dead Comic Standing
and
Daytona Dead

“
Mad Dog Justice
is a compelling story of old friends faced with the consequences of their actions. Mark Rubinstein knows these guys. His detailed descriptions and unexpected plot maneuvers work beautifully. Treat yourself to some fun with this one.”

—Rose Buzzutto, RN

“Rubinstein’s dialog draws the reader into the story inextricably so that he is living the story along with the characters. A wonderful, fast, frenzied read. Not for the faint of heart.”

—Harvey Morgan, Certified Manufacturing Engineer, International Brotherhood of Transport Workers

“From the first page you are on a roller coaster full of intrigue, betrayal, and mixed emotions. It was great to see ‘old friends’ from
Mad Dog House
continue their journey. I look forward to more.”

—Cathy Werner, local volunteer, avid reader, and high school mentor, Leander, Texas

“There are those who say that
The Godfather: Part II
is better than
The Godfather
.
Mad Dog Justice
expands on
Mad Dog House
as you snake your way into the brilliance of the abyss. Prepare to be on pins and needles. Mark Rubinstein does it again. You don’t want to go down that rabbit hole but you must. His characters are a part of you and you have to know what happens to them.”

—Terri Altergott, PBC

“
Mad Dog Justice
is a very engrossing thriller. The suspense will keep you up and turning the pages. I loved the wild ride right to the end. This is a must-read!”

—Barbara Wells

Mad Dog Justice

Other Books by Mark Rubinstein

Fiction

Love Gone Mad
(Thunder Lake Press)
Mad Dog House
(Thunder Lake Press)
The Foot Soldier
, a novella (Thunder Lake Press)

Nonfiction

The First Encounter: The Beginnings in Psychotherapy
with Dr. William Console and Dr. Richard C. Simons (Jason Aronson)
The Complete Book of Cosmetic Surgery
with Dr. Dennis P. Cirillo (Simon & Schuster)
New Choices: The Latest Options in Treating Breast Cancer
with Dr. Dennis P. Cirillo (Dodd Mead)
Heartplan: A Complete Program for Total Fitness of Heart & Mind
with Dr. David L. Copen (McGraw-Hill)
The Growing Years: The New York Hospital–Cornell Medical Center
Guide to Your Child’s Emotional Development
(Atheneum)

Mad Dog Justice

A Novel

MARK RUBINSTEIN

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Publisher’s Note: This is a work of fiction. It is a product of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to people, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Occasionally, real places or institutions are used novelistically for atmosphere and are employed in a fictional manner. There is no connection between the characters or events in this novel to any real-life people, places, organizations, or companies of any kind.

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Rubinstein, Mark, 1942-

Mad dog justice : a novel / Mark Rubinstein. -- First edition.

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ISBN 978-0-9856268-0-8 (pbk)

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1. Detective and mystery stories. 2. Suspense fiction. I. Title.

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