The Body Brokers - by Brian Cuban (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

BOOKFEST AWARD-WINNER, BEST CRIME THRILLER

When his girlfriend dies of a drug overdose, lawyer Jason Feldman goes undercover to ground zero of the fentanyl epidemic to prove she was murdered.

"A darkly, disturbing tale that stands as one of the best thrillers of 2024....Not to be missed." -- Book Trib

"A suspenseful and emotional thriller that perfectly combines personal tragedy with a shocking inquiry into the dark underbelly of addiction treatment." -- Suspense Magazine

Disgraced attourney Jason Feldman's world is shattered when his girlfriend dies of a fentanyl overdose. Learning the truth will take him into the belly of the beast, where life is cheap and the reality, catastrophic.

When the police write Emily's murder off as accidental, Jason and Emily's roommate, Delaney, begin their own investigation. Together, Jason and Delaney uncover a dangerous secret that endangers not only their lives, but the lives of those around them. Their journey catapults them into the corrupt addiction treatment centers that will go to any lengths to keep them from learning the truth.

Their only chance of survival lies in Doc, a former physician, who holds the key to Emily's past and Jason's future. Will they be able to uncover the truth and expose the powers that be?

Review Quotes

"A darkly, disturbing tale that stands as one of the best thrillers of 2024."--Booktrib

"A page-turning thriller with enough emotional heft to keep readers intrigued until the last line."--Kirkus Reviews

"A riveting thriller of a read from start to finish, in The Body Brokers, author Brian Cuban demonstrates a distinctive and compelling storyteller style."--Midwest Book Review

"A suspenseful and emotional thriller that perfectly combines personal tragedy with a shocking inquiry into the dark underbelly of addiction treatment."--Suspense Magazine

About the Author

Brian Cuban, the younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban, is a Dallas-based attorney, author, and person in long-term recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. He is a graduate of Penn State University and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

His book, The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow, and Redemption is an unflinching look at how addiction and other mental health issues destroyed his career as a once successful lawyer, and how he and others in the profession redefined their lives in recovery and found redemption.

Brian has spoken at colleges, universities, conferences, non-profits, and legal events across the United States and in Canada. His columns have appeared--and he has been quoted on these topics--online and in print newspapers around the world. He currently resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife and two cats.