A Splendid Death
By Mark Rubinstein
Praise for A Lethal Question
Mark Rubinstein’s A Splendid Death is an exhilarating ride packed with heart-pounding action and relentless suspense. From the first chapter, the novel hooks readers, whisking them into a high-stakes adventure involving two brothers whose seemingly straightforward trip spirals out of control, with lives hanging in the balance.
Rubinstein excels at creating a cinematic narrative, reminiscent of the clever twists and layered reveals found in the Ocean’s movie franchise. Just when you think you have a handle on the story, new layers of deception and intrigue emerge, keeping the suspense alive and the pages turning.
The book’s greatest strength lies in its ability to balance gripping action with character depth. The brothers’ relationship adds an emotional core to the story, grounding the explosive twists with moments of vulnerability and humanity. The pacing is relentless, making it a challenge to put down.
While the action and twists are undeniably entertaining, some readers might find themselves wanting a bit more focus on the overarching stakes or the motivations driving certain plot turns. Nonetheless, A Splendid Death is a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat read that delivers on its promise of suspense and surprises.
—Heather Creeden, Reviewer
I Loved A Splendid Death. Will recommend it to others
—Riley Wiederhold, NetGalley
“Mark Rubinstein, a forensic psychiatrist, and best-selling author of both thrillers and medical nonfiction, knows his way around foreign blackjack tables, back alleys, and dangerous mountain roads. A Splendid Death, his new nail-biter has tension-filled blackjack scenes, among others, which take place in a secretive casino on the Costa Brava during Franco’s reign, and keep pages turning fast – not to mention that Rubinstein quickly explains how the card game works. Luck . . . and cunning. The dialogue is spot on and keeps the tension going.”
—Joan Baum,NPR Radio