"Kahn has produced a first-rate novel that ranks with John Grisham and Frederick Forsyth."

—Shelley Glodowski, Midwest Book Review

"Blending a flair for history, a convincing sense of the inner workings of law firms, and more than a touch of Y2K apocalyptic folderol, Kahn has concocted a highly readable thriller...The Jinx is a remarkably well-crafted book. Kahn does an excellent job of revealing enough about the conspiracy to keep the reader fascinated by its scope and duration, yet also holding back enough information to ensure suspense."

—Jonathan Groner, Legal Times

"Fast-paced action scenes move the drama along at a good clip...Kahn's debut effort packs a punch."

—Publishers Weekly

"The Jinx is a clever, well-crafted pageturner that weaves history, politics and the law into an unconventional Washington novel, which, at its best, raises important questions about the state of overt, systemic and subtle racism in the U.S. and in the minds of its citizens and leaders...As campaign rhetoric has taken a tone of renewal for the next millennium, with each candidate offering a vision of America's future, "The Jinx" also offers its own vision of America's future that includes working toward the eradication of racism in the next millennium."

—Mike Rogers, Evening Times

"In a superb blend of logic and suspenseful adventure, Larry Kahn methodically outlines a fictional conspiracy that is believably scary, made all the more real by his protagonist, mild-mannered Ben Kravner. While Ben is no swashbuckling suspense-thriller hero, he takes us through chase scenes that play like a wide-screen movie."

—Bernice Simpson, Amarillo Globe-News

"Mr.Kahn provides an entertaining, often winking tale that makes the
conspiracy seem plausible because his main hero is bumbling and
human while his villains contain self-effacing humor...An exciting political thriller."

—Harriet Klausner, Bookbrowser.com

" ...An action-packed story which is hard to put down."

 —Midwest Book Review "Internet Bookwatch"

"Larry Kahn takes an interesting historical coincidence and turns it into a wonderful, highly plausible novel...a terrific page-turner, simple in that it is a good old-fashioned 'good guys vs. bad guys' story, but complex enough to test the gray matter until the very end."

—Frances Tate, Wichita Falls Times Record News

"Larry Kahn's 'The Jinx' will keep the gray matter active for quite some time with a wild and labyrinthine tale of an attempted overthrow of the U.S. government and the extermination of all African-Americans...a good book for 'X-Files' fans in need of a midweek conspiracy fix."

—Karl Kunkel, Greensboro News & Record

"[THE JINX] is a lively , entertaining read, with Kravner serving as an amusing and unusual protagonist."

—Janet L. Conley, Fulton County Daily Report, "The Grishams Among Us"

"A political thriller reminiscent of early Grisham." 

—"Sleepers," Lee County (Florida) Library

"When Ben Kavner unwittingly stumbles upon a clue suggesting a 160-year conspiracy against the presidency, he must come to grips with a conflict between his wanting to win "the game" by becoming a partner in his law firm and his dream to make the world a better place. While Ben is chasing conspiracy theories, the author weaves in two other frightening story
lines. Christy Kirk, a young reporter, investigates the militarization of white supremacy groups and the African American resistance. LaRosa Smith, a beautiful African American woman, is the top advisor to the vice-president, who is running for president in the 2000 election. All three stories blend together as the plot reaches a stunning climax." 

—Pam Stone, Myshelf.com

"Benjamin Franklin Kravner, the young lawyer who stumbles onto the
conspiracy, is a delight. His raging hormones offer some welcome comic
relief, his doubts about finding satisfaction in corporate and estate law ring
true, and his struggle with family-induced racism is very realistic...if conspiracies and politics intrigue you, you’ll enjoy this ambitious debut. The suspenseful denouement is extremely well handled in fast-paced scenes
of impending peril at the White House, at an African-American military
encampment, and in private homes."

 —Sophie Annan, About.com Mysteries

"...a wild yarn of ancient family revenge...takes you to that secret place that book readers go when they have to keep reading."

 —John Weyrick, Syndicated Reviewer

"This is a gripping tale that takes aim at the political system, the white supremacy movement and racial stereotypes. While not a relaxing read, it is an exciting one."

—Mae Woods Bell, Rocky Mount Telegram

"THE JINX dares us to set aside partisan politics and awaken the slumbering dream of Martin Luther King to mark the millennium presidential election. I can think of no better way to celebrate the new millennium than to elevate the eradication of racism to the nation’s top priority."

"An exciting and beautifully written book by an astute and articulate lawyer. Larry Kahn knows the law firm world and how to develop a plot realistically tied into that world. A most intriguing and believable story."

"THE JINX kept me up way past my bedtime. It’s a helluva yarn that bears an unnerving resemblance to today’s headlines."

—Hugh B. Price, President, National Urban League

"A marvelous read, intriguing, exciting and fun. I resented having to put it down. The characters are whole and human, and the picture of life in a large law firm is spot on."

"A gripping tale told by a man who understands that racism is alive and well in all sectors of America."

—Lisa Cherniak, Executive Director/Founder, Artists Against Racism

And This From Our Readers:

"I know this is critical acclaim from an amateur critic, but I enjoy a good novel. Yours, sir, ranks at the top with the best I've read.  The issue of race is geniously woven into its mesmerizing pages.  It is destined to be a best seller."  —Scott McCary, Georgia

"I found your first effort at writing quite interesting and captivating as well. Your development of the subject matter and story line were intriguing. I found myself caught up in the book until I reached the end, which is always a good yardstick to gauge it by." —John Bonacci, Connecticut

"Just finished the book. Enjoyed it thoroughly from first to last page. Thank you." —Richard Beck

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