"Filled with unexpected twists, unconventional allies and a master-mind villain who makes hired killers look like kindergarten teachers. "Ultimate Betrayal" is Joseph Badal's best book yet. A must-read for anyone with a craving for a fast-paced, action-packed, beautifully constructed thriller."-Anne Hillerman, author of "Spider Woman's Daughter" Inspired by actual events, "Ultimate Betrayal" is a thriller that takes the reader on an action-packed, adrenaline-boosting ride, from the streets of South Philadelphia, through the Afghanistan War, to Mafia drug smuggling, to the halls of power at the CIA and the White House. David Hood comes from the streets of South Philadelphia, is a decorated Afghanistan War hero, builds a highly successful business, marries the woman of his dreams, and has two children he adores. But there are two ghosts in David's past. One is the guilt he carries over the death of his brother. The other is a specter that will do anything to murder him. David has long lost the belief that good will triumph over evil. The deaths of his wife and children only reinforce that cynicism. And leave him with nothing but a bone-chilling, all-consuming need for revenge. "Crisp writing, masterful pacing, and characters to genuinely care about. This is what top-notch suspense is all about."-Michael Palmer, New York Times Bestselling Author