Justifiable Deceit

The truth is only revealed when you pull back the blanket of lies.Award-winning author Mikael Carlson once again pulls back the curtain on American politics in the first novel of this page-turning serial suspense series.

* WINNER - National Indie Excellence Award for Political Fiction, 2020

* WINNER - American Fiction Award for Thriller: Political, 2020

* WINNER - Book Excellence Award for Suspense, 2021

* FINALIST - National Indie Excellence Award for Suspense, 2020

* FINALIST - FOREWARD Indies Award for Suspense/Thriller, 2021

* SILVER MEDAL - Readers' Favorite for Fiction-Thiller-Political, 2022

* SILVER MEDAL - The BookFest Awards for Thriller-Political, Fall 2022

The worst school shooting in American history has created a maelstrom of political agendas, personal vendettas, and brash cover-ups. The race is on to unlock the secrets behind this terrible tragedy before the truth is hidden forever. Do the ends justify the means, or is there no such thing as Justifiable Deceit?

"I'm not all that sure if the word "unputdownable" has made it into the dictionary yet, but honestly, it's the best word to describe my reaction to Justifiable Deceit by Mikael Carlson." -- Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite

"This really is an extraordinary book that could fall into several categories. It's a mystery novel, a crime thriller, and a political thriller all wrapped into one." -- Outstanding Creator Awards

Conspiracy. Cover-up. Ruthless politics. Is it fiction or today's reality?Ethan Harrington was a typical teenager when his world got turned upside down in the aftermath of the worst school shooting in American history. A year later, he has become the country's leading gun control activist and a media darling. When Ethan teams up with a powerful senator to push an extreme gun measure through Congress, a divided America watches the political fireworks in Washington.

As both sides of the debate mobilize for an epic showdown, the public is about to discover that everything they know about the massacre that launched this movement may be wrong.

Journalist Tierra Campos and FBI Special Agent Victoria Larsen begin questioning the official investigation into the shooting and find themselves caught in the political crossfire. Despite public condemnation, covert activities, and physical violence meant to stop them, they remain undaunted in their quest - but at what price? With their careers threatened and livelihoods at stake, they must race to unlock the secrets behind this horrible mass shooting before the truth disappears forever.

JUSTIFIABLE DECEIT is an exhilarating, fast-paced suspense thriller you'll be reading late into the night. Buy it now!