Second book I’ve read from the series. Solid political DC stuff that’s well plotted. Propulsive story beats and a good mix of POV, maybe a little bit much at the beginning, but not enough to get confusing.

Clean writing too but occasionally you get a sentence like “The bar was an average looking bar.” I’m invested in what happens to DeMarco next - this one ends on a cliffhanger.

Thanks to Grove Atlantic and NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review "Untouchable", the latest Joe DeMarco thriller from Mike Lawson.
Joe DeMarco is on the case! And it's a case ripped from today's headlines (well, sort of).
The big question: Did the President of the United States sanction a murder in order to cover up sexual escapades?
When Joe's putative boss, former Speaker of the House Mahoney is made privy to some damning information that might link the President to the murder of an accused sex trafficker in order to stave off blackmail (the man wants a pardon, or else....), he sets Joe on the trail. Just what occurred, when and can it be proven.
There are so many twists and turns to this story that writing about any of them would constitute spoilers, so I'm just going to say that this might just be one of DeMarco's most dangerous cases as it reaches the very top of the political spectrum and any and all involved are highly invested in protecting themselves - to the point of murder(s).
If you love the Joe DeMarco books before this one, you'll definitely enjoy Untouchable. Recommended for fans of political thrillers, and just thrillers in general.

An action packed story. The characters are great with good interactions. Cliff hanger ending so ready to read the next book. Hope it is soon.

Joe DeMarco is at it again. When House Minority Leader Mahoney gets an impossible request, he passes it on to his problem solver. Murders, abuse of power, sexual trysts, and cover-ups are taking place in the highest echelon of the Nation’s government. Since it involves people Mahoney doesn’t like, he sends DeMarco who has to bring so many loose threads together that we wonder if he’ll ever solve the case. Lots of action as the author does a masterful job of bringing the case together and leaves us anxious for the next installment.

I couldn't be happier to tell you that Joe DeMarco is back!

Many of us who are long-time Joe DeMarco fans thought the series might have lost its way after the last couple of really mediocre entries, particularly the awful title in which DeMarco hardly had anything to do with the narrative but show up a few times and whine that he'd rather be playing golf. But happy days! UNTOUCHABLE is vintage Joe DeMarco, maybe even the best title ever in the entire series. Recognizable events echo through the narrative and Joe DeMarco drives the action just as he should.

This is a terrific book, and all Joe DeMarco fans hope there are a few others just like it in the pipeline.

Mike Lawson keeps the Joe de Marco series thriving with Untouchable, a Washington thriller involving murder. DeMarco's investigation shows that the President of the United States may be involved in the murder of a rich playboy. DeMarco has his own way of investigating, and it keeps the reader's interest in this DC story that doesn't involve politics as we know them today.
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

yeah yeah, "could not put down," "stayed up all night," we all hear those reviews, but it's TRUE - seriously TRUE. Read this in one sitting. Okay, granted I have a thing for Lawsons's Joe DeMarco, but even if you've never read one, you will not be left behind. (But in all honesty, of course you will connect more deeply with the characters if you already know them.) Joe may have little respect or admiration for the people in power, but he definitely has his own code of right and wrong and in Untouchable, some people go too far for Joe to ignore. Using the Jeffrey Epstein scandal as plot device we learn that a local murder was more likely a cover up to make sure there would be no connection to....wait for it.....of course, the president. But it's not exactly what you'd expect, (thus the staying up all night to finish), and without going the route of spoilers, let's just say this one pushes Joe to the edge. So while I am pacing, anxiously waiting for the next rendezvous with Mr. DeMarco, I have started back re-reading the series. (they sooo hold up for re-reading). And in a world where things often seem insanely senseless, I see that Joe was talking about these things years ago, so maybe it's always been insane. (Not that THAT is comforting but...) Joe just makes so much sense. Oh wait, maybe it's Mike Lawson I have a thing for. Seriously - if you haven't read the series - do it.

Great series that continues to defined new ways to one up itself. The shades of the Epstein saga make this one feel very close to real life. I really enjoy the character development in this series and would highly recommend this book to anyone.

Joe Demarco has become one of my favorite characters. I anxiously anticipate the next one in the series. I wish Mike Lawson would write more than one a year.

Mike Lawson, beloved Washington, DC, “troubleshooter” Joe DeMarco finds himself assigned an impossible case: help take down the president of the United States!! Good book!! Usually this isn’t my type of read but this book was very good! I definitely enjoyed reading this one! This book had suspense, intriguing, murder, mystery, and plenty of crazy twists and turns! The story was very interesting! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!