In Mark M. Bello's legal thriller, The Anti-Semite Next Door?, Zack met Rich's neighbor Chip Ellis at Temple Kol Yisrael when he went to his buddy Rich's son's bar mitzvah. Investigators were able to connect an Oklahoma City-style device to the explosion that occurred shortly after Josh Cooper and Chip Ellis entered the Temple men's room. No bodies were found among the men's room debris, and neither Josh nor Chip could be located. Winger Wright's Internet browsing allowed him to blend in with the masses while he was hidden in plain sight. Although Winger is not in a rush to free the captives, he makes a mistake and reveals his position. When most of the terrorists were eliminated and the prisoners were released, Winger was nowhere to be found.

The Anti-Semite Next Door? is a gripping legal thriller with compelling characters. As is customary with author Mark M. Bello, the story is engaging with unexpected twists and turns. The plot advances quickly as tension and fear grow, building to a dramatic conclusion. This book is a page-turner, and the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. The characters were well-developed and relatable. Zack is not allowed to interfere with the investigation, and he contacts his friends to investigate the case. However, he always makes sure that a case gets all the attention it needs. The story is well-written and had me hooked from the start until the end. This thriller exceeded all my expectations, and I enjoyed the surprises.

The Anti-Semite Next Door? by Mark M Bello is a Zachary Blake Legal Thriller. Zach is at Josh Cooper’s bar-mitzvah when a bomb goes off. Now Josh has disappeared, along with Chip Ellis, his neighbor. When Josh’s father, Rich, receives a ransom demand, it comes to light that the kidnappers are homophobic, anti-Semitic terrorists. They don’t just want money. They want to get their manifesto out to the world and are in no hurry to release the hostages. One false move tells the Feds where he is, but when they storm the place, they find the hostages. However, Winger Wright, the terrorist leader, is nowhere to be found, until Josh identifies Chip Ellis from a photo. When Chip is arrested, Rich tells him to hire Blake. Is Chip guilty? Blake thinks he is, but he might just have been in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The Anti-Semite Next Door? by Mark M Bello is the first one I have read by this author, and it kept me hooked. A taut legal thriller, this will have you on the edge of your seat all the way through as the action heats up and the plot gets more intricate with each page turned. The characters are very real people and highly relatable, and there is enough information on the main character, Zachar Blake, to understand him. However, although this could be read as a standalone, the entire series should be read to truly get a feel for the story and characters. This is a rollercoaster ride, a tale of domestic terrorism that could, and likely does, happen regularly in today’s world. Highly enjoyable story; I recommend this to anyone who loves a good legal thriller.