New Brent Marks legal thriller · Coming February 2, 2027
Bad Company
Based on a true story. Brent Marks has spent thirty years defending clients against the government. Now the government is coming for him.
Written by a defense attorney who has practiced law since 1980, it is the most personal Brent Marks novel yet: an insider's look at how the federal justice system can turn an innocent man into a defendant.
Book 12 in the Brent Marks series. Every Brent Marks novel stands alone. No spam; unsubscribe anytime.
Kenneth Eade, "one of our strongest thriller writers on the scene."
Don't just read a story, live it!
"Eade is not only a brilliant writer; he calls attention to the atrocities that surround us, hiding in our own closets. Once you read an Eade thriller, you can only be eager for more." Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame, Top 100 and Vine Voice
"Fans of Grisham will find equal talent here in Eade's ability to captivate and hold readers with the unexpected, both in character development and non-stop action. In a world where plot and outcome are often predictable from the start, this will prove more than satisfying for readers already already well versed in the legal thriller format." Midwest Book Review
Paladine Political Thriller Series
Meet Terrorism's Worst Enemy in this 2017 RONE Award Winning Novel. ISBN: 9781737673576
He's Fighting Terrorism, One Jihadist at a Time in this 2017 Reader's Favorite Award-Winning Novel. ISBN: 9781087988931
Brent Marks Thriller Series
Death, law and in that order in Guantanamo Bay. This novel will change everything you believe about justice and freedom. ISBN: 9781737673552
Can "Too Big to Fail" get away with murder? ISBN: 9781087987446
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere in this legal thriller exposing police brutality. ISBN: 9781087990477
After a large oil spill threatens the coastline of Santa Barbara, Lawyer Brent Marks' girlfriend Rebecca takes on the big oil companies. Initial victories in her class action case lead to her kidnapping. ISBN: 9781087888675
Even Killers Need a Vacation in this novel of international espionage and intrigue. ISBN: 9781087898858
ISIS is Making a Business Out of Refugees, but not for Long. ISBN: 9781087913469
A routine Freedom of Information Act request turns into a roller coaster of espionage and murder. ISBN: 9781087986333
Divorce can be murder!
Better to be judged by 12 than carried by six. A soldier is court-martialed for following orders. ISBN: 9781737673569
Involuntary Spy Series
Exposing the truth marked Seth Rogan for murder in this best selling thriller. ISBN: 9781737673538
Kenneth Eade Books in Order
Kenneth Eade has written three thriller series. Every book stands alone, but each series reads best in order.
Brent Marks Legal Thriller Series
- A Patriot's Act
- Predatory Kill
- Assumed Innocent (previously HOA Wire)
- Arresting Resist (previously Unreasonable Force)
- Killer.com
- Trial by Terror (previously Absolute Intolerance)
- To Remain Silent (previously The Spy Files)
- Decree of Finality
- Beyond All Recognition
- The Big Spill
- And Justice?
- Bad Company (new, February 2, 2027)
Paladine Political Thriller Series
- Paladine
- Russian Holiday
- Traffick Stop
- Unwanted
- An Evil Trade
Involuntary Spy Series
- An Involuntary Spy
- To Russia for Love
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kenneth Eade?
Kenneth Eade is an American lawyer, licensed in California since 1980, and the award-winning author of the Brent Marks legal thrillers, the Paladine political thrillers and the Involuntary Spy espionage novels. He is the founding attorney of a Beverly Hills law firm.
Which Kenneth Eade book should I read first?
For courtroom drama, start with A Patriot's Act, Book 1 of the Brent Marks series. For action and espionage, start with Paladine, the 2017 RONE Award winner and Book 1 of the Paladine series.
Do I need to read the Brent Marks books in order?
No. Each Brent Marks novel is a complete case that stands on its own, but the characters' lives develop across the series, so reading in order adds depth.
Is Brent Marks based on a real lawyer?
Brent Marks is fictional, but the cases draw on real legal issues Kenneth Eade has seen in more than four decades of law practice, from Guantanamo detentions and predatory lending to police-brutality trials and whistleblower prosecutions.
What awards have Kenneth Eade's books won?
Killer.com won Best Legal Thriller at the Beverly Hills Book Awards; Paladine won a 2017 RONE Award and was a Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize quarter-finalist; Traffick Stop won a 2017 Readers' Favorite Silver Medal; and An Involuntary Spy won the 2014 RONE Award for Best Cover.
Are Kenneth Eade's books available in other languages?
Yes. His novels have been translated into French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
What is Kenneth Eade's next book?
Bad Company, Book 12 in the Brent Marks legal thriller series, comes out February 2, 2027. Based on a true story, it follows Brent Marks as federal prosecutors turn on him. The Kindle edition is available for pre-order now.
Where can I buy Kenneth Eade's books?
Ebooks are available on Amazon Kindle, and paperbacks are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org and independent bookstores.
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