See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

11 used & new from £0.01

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
The Inside Ring
 
See larger image
 

The Inside Ring (Paperback)

by Mike Lawson (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


1 new from £3.93 10 used from £0.01

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Payback

Payback

by Mike Lawson
3.5 out of 5 stars (4)  £5.49
Dead on Arrival

Dead on Arrival

by Mike Lawson
4.0 out of 5 stars (3)  £5.49
Gone Tomorrow

Gone Tomorrow

by Lee Child
4.2 out of 5 stars (86)  £9.49
Extreme Measures

Extreme Measures

by Vince Flynn
4.0 out of 5 stars (10)  £7.79
The Mentor

The Mentor

by Steve Jackson
3.9 out of 5 stars (9)  £5.49
Explore similar items

Product details

  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd (16 Jan 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007203187
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007203185
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 66,727 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Product Description

Review
'Smart, original, crafted with true insider knowledge, brimming with vivid characters and with a forward drive that just won't quite!I couldn't put it down' Vince Flynn, author of Memorial Day 'Fresh and entertaining!sharp writing and dialogue that's good to the last line' Kirkus Reviews 'This is high-level entertainment from a writer who could soon rise to the top of the thriller heap' Publisher's Weekly 'Lawson's tale offers the elements of a solid screenplay: vivid characters, sharp dialogue, solid action scenes and a haunting fadeout.' Hollywood Reporter'

Product Description
The "West Wing" meets 24 in a pace-ridden tale of conspiracy, corruption and cold-blooded murder. Joe De Marco is running out of time. Someone has made an attempt on the president's life, but the wrong man is dead. How could this happen when the president and those nearest to him are protected by a group of men known as The Inside Ring? Is there a chink in the armour? A break in the circle, is someone not quite what they seem? Joe's search for the answers takes him from the corridors of power to the swamps of the southern states, where one lie will need to another until finally the shocking truth will emerge in an orgy of violence. The "Inside Ring" where greed and corruption walk hand in hand with murder.

See all Product Description

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
(2)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

The Inside Ring
70% buy the item featured on this page:
The Inside Ring 4.4 out of 5 stars (5)
Payback
15% buy
Payback 3.5 out of 5 stars (4)
£5.49
Dead on Arrival
10% buy
Dead on Arrival 4.0 out of 5 stars (3)
£5.49
Dead Simple
3% buy
Dead Simple 4.2 out of 5 stars (118)
£4.19

 

Customer Reviews

5 Reviews
5 star:
 (2)
4 star:
 (3)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.4 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Riveting Whodunit Thriller - Quirky Cast Of Characters!,, 6 Jun 2005
By Jana L. Perskie "ceruleana" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
(TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   
This review is from: The Inside Ring (Hardcover)
From the adrenalin-charged Prologue, where a sniper takes three shots at the President of the United States, wounding him, and killing his best friend and a secret service agent in the process, Michael Lawson's "The Inside Circle" provides a roller-coaster ride of a riveting read. This suspense thriller has a tautly written storyline involving political corruption, blatant abuse of government power, cover-ups at the highest levels, murder, incest, and a lurid gothic tale of a megalomaniac who rules his turf with an iron fist.

The sign on lawyer Joe DeMarco's office door, reads "Counsel Pro Tem For Liaison Affairs, J. DeMarco." The title was the invention of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, for whom Joe works. His job description reads "get it done guy." He is Speaker John Fitzgerald Mahoney's heavy, the man to go to when problems need to "be resolved" in a manner which cannot be associated with the Congressional offices. When Mahoney orders DeMarco to meet with Homeland Security Secretary Andy Banks, our appealing protagonist learns that Banks received a warning note concerning the assassination attempt days before the event occurred. The note was immediately passed on to Secret Service Director Patrick Donnelly, who obviously did not act on it. Banks asks DeMarco to investigate a secret service agent for possible complicity in the crime. The deeper Joe digs the more suspicious, unsubstantiated "non admissible evidence" he discovers. And none of the information points to the man who supposedly fired the shots - the one who conveniently committed suicide before further investigation could be conducted.

DeMarco is a terrific character, and his wit, (the author's really), honesty, resilience, along with the quirky crew he brings into the case to assist him, make the novel more unique than it would be ordinarily. After all, there is usually a glut of well-written political thrillers on the market. Joe's fact finding takes him from Washington, DC, to Georgia's Chattooga River, and finally, to a southern Georgia county which encompasses a big part of the Okefenokee Swamps. We travel with him through as many twists and turns a plot can take and still be navigable. I really enjoyed this chilling debut novel, loved the humor, and highly recommend it!
JANA

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual US thriller, well worth a look, 25 Sep 2006
By 100wordreviewer (Kiev) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)   
This review is from: The Inside Ring (Paperback)
"The Inside Ring" starts with a thrilling attack on a US President, then follows the efforts of tough guy Joe DeMarco to find the assassins against a background of Washington power brokers. The structure of the book is curious: half political thriller, half crime novel, as Joe, helped by implausible tough-woman-with-a-past Emma, travels to Georgia to uncover a conspiracy. Some of the scrapes Joe gets into are a bit hackneyed, and the climax is disappointing. But on the way, the writing is lively and the plot twists unexpected.

Summary: original, engaging thriller with a few weaknesses.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining thriller, 24 April 2009
By N. Brett (Wiltshire, England) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)      
This review is from: The Inside Ring (Paperback)
I have read Lawton's three Joe De Marco books in reverse order so came to this one last although it is the first one.

De Marco is basically a trouble shooter for the off the record and dirty little jobs needed by the US Speaker of The House (quite a character in the books by the way).

Here De Marco (aided by the ruthlessly enigmatic Emma) is asked to look into a Presidential assassination attempt and soon finds himself out on a limb with little support as he finds out enough to make him a target himself....

This is a great little series of books, it rises above similar thrillers because of the characterisation and an undercurrent of humour that balances the action. Another interesting point is that the lead character is no gung-ho action man and he often blunders into things.

Well worth seeking out.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Good thriller
I was drawn to Mike Lawson by a quote on one of his other books; "If you like Lee Child, you'll love Mike Lawson"

I would probably describe it the other way round. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. Shaw

5.0 out of 5 stars A new type of 'hero'
Good stuff this. Unusuall characters and interesting premise - a political insider investigating a national event. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. Martin

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


   
Related forums


Listmania!


Look for similar items by category


Feedback


The Body Shop

The Body Shop - Vitamin C Skin Boost
Protect and boost your glow with The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost.

Shop The Body Shop

 

Make A Wish

Get what you want with an Amazon.co.uk Wish List Make sure you always get what you want with an Amazon.co.uk Wish List.

More info on Wish Lists

 

We've Got Converse

Converse
Stock up on your favourite styles with great deals on Converse shoes.

Shop Converse

 

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

Learn more about Gift Certificates

 
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates