BRAINRUSH, a Thriller: (Book One)
"A terrifically entertaining thriller with three finely executed set pieces strung together with nice characterization. Especially successful is Bronson, an amiable, low-key tough guy able to rescue his princess, survive brutality, and retain a sense of humor."- Publishers Weekly 2011*"Brainrush explores the bonds of friendship while pushing the boundaries of science, creating a compelling, action-packed thriller with a climax that's a knock-out!"- CJ Lyons, New York Times Best-Selling Author"If this startling debut doesn't have you turning pages at breakneck speed, then you're not paying attention. Rich characters, crackling dialogue, and a climactic sequence that is stunning, enervating, and innovative all at once. Richard Bard is a voice to be reckoned with."- Rebecca Forster, USA Today Best-Selling Author"An inventive and compelling hybrid of science fiction, adventure, and political thriller. Rather than end the novel with a simple rescue operation, however, this author provides a far more intriguing and unexpected conclusion."- Publishers Weekly 2010 (Based on the unpublished manuscript)A terrifically entertaining thriller with three finely executed set pieces strung together with nice characterization. Especially successful is Bronson, an amiable, low-key tough guy able to rescue his princess, survive brutality, and retain a sense of humor. - Publishers Weekly 2011 Brainrush explores the bonds of friendship while pushing the boundaries of science, creating a compelling, action-packed thriller with a climax that's a knock-out! - CJ Lyons, New York Times Best-Selling Author If this startling debut doesn't have you turning pages at breakneck speed, then you're not paying attention. Rich characters, crackling dialogue, and a climactic sequence that is stunning, enervating, and innovative all at once. Richard Bard is a voice to be reckoned with. - Rebecca Forster, USA Today Best-Selling Author An inventive and compelling hybrid of science fiction, adventure, and political thriller. Rather than end the novel with a simple rescue operation, however, this author provides a far more intriguing and unexpected conclusion. - Publishers Weekly 2010 --Publishers WeeklyAn inventive and compelling hybrid of science fiction, adventure, and political thriller. Rather than end the novel with a simple rescue operation, however, this author provides a far more intriguing and unexpected conclusion. (Second PV review, both of which were based on the unpublished manuscript.) --Publisher s WeeklyBRAINRUSH explores the bonds of friendship while pushing the boundaries of science, creating a compelling action-packed thriller with a climax that's a knock-out! --National Bestseller CJ Lyons