“The Fire This Time is a vivid, harrowing portrait of 20th-century Boston in all its brutal tribal schisms, made deadly by old secrets, old lies, and old hatreds . . . a fascinating trip.”

 Joseph Finder, The New York Times Best Selling novelist

“Riveting. Terrific.  Kept me up late.  Combining the intricate characterizations and settings of Scott Turow's Presumed Innocent with the psychological suspense of William Landay's Defending Jacob, The Fire This Time is a tightly woven murder mystery, courtroom drama, and nuanced character study set against the backdrop of racial tensions in 1980s Boston. Maddie Devlin is a compelling, complex, and heroic protagonist who is worth rooting for. Deftly plotted and expertly executed, The Fire This Time works on a higher level than most contemporary legal thrillers or courtroom dramas. Highly recommended.”

Sheldon Siegel. The New York Times Best Selling novelist

“The Fire This Time burns with intensity from page one.  Liss skillfully paints the novel's settings, characters and plot.  His language is descriptive and flawless.  A legal thriller with characters who stay with you.  Maddie Devlin is an attorney who grabs your mind and senses, a protagonist you root for, admire.  She stirs your emotions.  Clever, believable story, with twists and turns, all at a brisk pace. The dialogue is sharp, characters vividly drawn. Excellent first novel, let's see more.”

Wayne Avrashow, Esq., award winning novelist

I finished your book!  I couldn’t put it down or read it slowly, which it deserves.  For me it was a page-turner, intense, raw, very suspenseful, disturbing….  Many of your allusions, high-brow and low-brow, hit home; many others I’m sure I missed.  WOW and Congratulations!  I hope you get lots of attention.

Marlene A, New York, NY

Compelling!

Marc L, Philadelphia, PA

Well written, unique, great ending . . . powerful . . . I could not put it down over [the] last 70 pages.

Jeff K., Hilton Head, SC