122 Rules

by Deek Rhew

Overview

Sam Bradford-Marine turned government assassin-has no wife, no friends, and no family. He lives only for the job.

The dutiful soldier, he's spent his second career following orders from The Agency-a secret wet work US federal organization that, on paper, doesn't exist.

But during a hit targeting a mob kingpin, Sam hesitates to pull the trigger. Something feels...off, and he's compelled to learn more.

Using the skills gained as a covert operative, Sam reveals a devious conspiracy suggesting subterfuge and corruption in the upper echelons of political power. His assignment wasn't to eliminate an enemy of the people but a witness who could topple a criminal empire.

Now a vigilante on the run and with a target on his back, Sam teams up with his former mark. In a pulse-pounding race across the country, they must unearth the conspirators and expose the truth before The Agency puts them both in the ground.

Punctuated by breathless pacing, tenacious suspense, and brilliant comedic touches, Deek Rhew's explosive debut thriller, 122 Rules, is perfect for fans of Brad Thor, Dean Koontz, and Nelson DeMille.

What readers on Amazon and Goodreads are saying:

★★★★★ "Deek Rhew might be some bizarre love child of a sexy Alfred Hitchcock and a funny Robert Ludlum."

★★★★★ "122 Rules is a fast-paced thrill-ride, filled with rich characters living in an expertly woven world of mystery and suspense."

★★★★★ "The perfect, fast-paced novel for fans of kick-butt heroines, creepy killers, and getting caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. An absolute must-read!"

★★★★★ "This is a moment in your life without comparison or equal because you are about to embark on a journey that will undoubtedly become one of those memorable experiences you tell all your friends about."

★★★★★ "With a pinch of humor and multiple twists of violent action, 122 RULES is a page-turning thriller."

★★★★★ "Eloquent novel of suspense, danger, romance, friendship, crisis, emotional blackmail, and adventure."

★★★★★ "This thriller kept me glued to the pages with a likable heroine, great dialogue, villain that totally creeped me out."

★★★★★ "What a wild ride!"

★★★★★ "Wow, wow, wow! Rhew's story grips you from the start and doesn't let go."

★★★★★ "I could not put this book down."

★★★★★ "This book was absolutely riveting - a political thriller, a psychological thriller, a mystery, and so much more."

★★★★★ "Simply Unputdownable..."

★★★★★ "Worth reading countless times."

★★★★★ "A nitro-crazy car ride from beginning to end."

★★★★★ "Will grab you and take you for a wild ride!"

★★★★★ "Lock and load people, strap on your protective vest, and open this book with extreme care."

★★★★★ "There is danger, romance, friendship, adventure and explosions! It doesn't get much better than that!"

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780999897874
Publisher:	Tenacious Books
Publication date:	04/09/2019
Series:	122 Rules , #1
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.85(d)

About the Author

Deek did not set out to be a writer. Originally, he wanted to follow father's path as a career military man and fly for the Air Force. So, Deek spent two years in high school preparing for the ROTC. During a routine check-in, his recruiter asked about any handicaps, to which Deek jokingly replied he was colorblind. The recruiter got a funny look on his face and informed Deek that the closest he'd ever get to the pilot's seat was from the scheduling office. Um no.

After that, Deek focused on his love for music--touring with a local rock band and majoring in the art in college. Unfortunately he didn't enjoy the life of a pauper, so he started secondary school over. Ten years later, he walked across the stage with a computer science degree. He now slings web code for a major electronics company in his hometown.

Though he loves his job and the people he works with, Deek has been enthralled by the written word and storytelling since he picked up his first Stephen King novel, It. On his way to work one day, a scene so vivid flashed through his mind that he felt compelled to pull over and put it to paper. Having neither quill nor parchment in which to document the image, he laboriously pecked out the first chapter of 122 Rules on his phone.

Deek lives in a rainy pocket in the Pacific Northwest with the stunning YA author bride, Erin Rhew, and their writing assistant, a fat tabby named Trinity. They enjoy lingering in the mornings, and often late into the night, caught up Erin's fantastic fantasy worlds of noble princes and knights and entwined in Deek's dark underworld of the FBI and drug lords.

He and Erin love to share books by reading aloud to one another. In addition, they enjoy spending time with friends, running, boxing, lifting weights, and exploring the little town--with antique shops and bakeries--they call home.