Description:
When Emma Brauer is blamed in the mercy killing of her father, Paul Madriani and his partner, Harry Hinds, step in to defend her. Insisting she's innocent, Emma tells Madriani about a package sent to her father. Bequeathed to him by a fellow soldier from World War II, the box contains only a key and a slip of paper.
Madriani uncovers a trail leading to a mysterious talisman--a feared Nazi relic known as the Blood Flag. Soaked in the blood of a fallen Nazi follower, it went missing at the end of the war, turning it into a historic prize sought by collectors and others with darker motives. Racing to locate the artifact before it falls into the wrong hands, Madriani is in for the fight of his life.
In one of his most perilous cases yet, with Emma's life on the line and his own safety in jeopardy, Madriani must uncover the truth before more people die in the struggle over the Blood Flag and its horrific legacy.Brief description:
Steve Martini is the author of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including The Enemy Inside, Trader of Secrets, The Rule of Nine, Guardian of Lies, Shadow of Power, Double Tap, and others featuring defense attorney Paul Madriani. Martini has practiced law in California in both state and federal courts and has served as an administrative law judge and supervising hearing officer. He lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Review Quotes:
"Martini keeps getting better and better." - Tennessean (Nashville)
"The novel boasts the sure-handed, suspenseful storytelling that Martini's fans have come to expect. Martini holds serve with his 14th Paul Madriani thriller, in which Hitler's evil legacy continues to haunt survivors of World War II." - Kirkus Reviews
"Get ready for a great read.... If 10 stars could be given, Martini rates them all." - Suspense Magazine
"Steve Martini's writing is smooth, clear and easy to become immersed in. The integrity he writes into his characters feels as fresh as a Pacific Ocean breeze. A rewarding read with strong characters and an outstanding sense of realism." - Mystery Scene
"Martini is a crafty pro." - Washington Post
Praise for Steve Martini: "Richly interesting characters, masterful plots, and beautiful writing." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"?Suspenseful, high-stakes, high-octane adventure. . . . Martini's proven formula for best-seller success combines the appeal of the legal thriller (Martini is a former prosecutor) with the high-concept adventure of Vince Flynn and James Rollins." - Booklist
"With plenty of surprises waiting just around each corner, Blood Flag is a fast-paced thriller that picks up steam on its way to a shocking, climactic ending that most readers will not see coming." - Therealbookspy.com
"The spooky, conspiratorial tone and nature of "Blood Flag" harks to those great Robert Ludlum international romps. . . . A slam-bang tale with as many twists as pages. A perfect summer read." - Providence Journal on Blood Flag
"Martini is a crafty pro." - Washington Post
Praise for Steve Martini: "Richly interesting characters, masterful plots, and beautiful writing." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Suspenseful, high-stakes, high-octane adventure. . . . Martini's proven formula for best-seller success combines the appeal of the legal thriller (Martini is a former prosecutor) with the high-concept adventure of Vince Flynn and James Rollins." - Booklist