Betrayal High (Zachary Blake Legal Thriller, #5) QUOTES

2 " Detroit? I never set foot in Detroit. A bit too dark for me if you know what I mean.” He glances at Ellington. Clare is offended by the overtly racist comment, but Billy’s heard it all before. "

― Mark M. Bello , Betrayal High (Zachary Blake Legal Thriller, #5)

4 " I guess accidents do happen, know what I mean? A blown tire here, failed brakes around a curve there. Perhaps the vehicle’s computer system goes haywire and results in an explosion. Those types of things send a clear message. "

― Mark M. Bello , Betrayal High (Zachary Blake Legal Thriller, #5)

6 " Guy tries to buy a gun, but when he returns, he learns he’s failed the background check. ‘Oh well,’ the guy tells himself. ‘It was worth a try.’ The dealer says to the guy, ‘Hold the phone, buddy. Ask a friend, your brother, your sister, anyone you know, to come in, pass the background check, and we’ll sell the guns to them instead of you. What happens to them afterward is none of our business . . . "

― Mark M. Bello , Betrayal High (Zachary Blake Legal Thriller, #5)

8 " Zack is amazed by how calmly Kevin describes the events of the day. A walk in the park for him. A chill runs up Zack’s spine.  "

― Mark M. Bello , Betrayal High (Zachary Blake Legal Thriller, #5)

10 " I have filed a lawsuit; I am not engaged in a legislative battle. I am very proud my son will help spearhead an effort to put forth a survivor’s legislative agenda with many of his fellow students, teachers, and other survivors of this tragedy. Kenny and his colleagues are now voting age or will be before the next election. Pro-gun politicians need to address the problem, or they may find themselves looking for work. "

― Mark M. Bello , Betrayal High (Zachary Blake Legal Thriller, #5)

12 " I think the shooter is Kevin Burns. I know him pretty well. Maybe I can talk him down."
"Are you nuts? He’s crazy. Everyone knows he’s a lunatic. No one can talk him down. Get out of there!"
"I can’t sit around and do nothing. I have to do something. Remember what Mom and Dad told us after Father Gerry? If you have a chance to save or protect innocent people, you have to make that sacrifice. I won’t let another predator get the best of me."
"That’s not what they meant, you idiot! Get the hell out of there and let the police handle it. I’m sure they’re on their way!"
"If anything happens to me, I want you to know you’re the best little brother a guy could hope for, squirt. Take care. I love you."
"I love you too. Please don’t do anything stupid."
"We’re going to get out of this together. Understand? We’re best brothers, forever."
"Forever, bro . . . "

― Mark M. Bello , Betrayal High (Zachary Blake Legal Thriller, #5)

14 " Her family is together, enjoying each other’s company. What more can any woman ask for?  "

― Mark M. Bello , Betrayal High (Zachary Blake Legal Thriller, #5)

16 " These elected officials pursued the offices they hold and asked us for our votes. We gave them our votes. That’s a sacred trust, and they have betrayed us. "

― Mark M. Bello , Betrayal High (Zachary Blake Legal Thriller, #5)

18 " Our good friend and fellow sportsman George W. Bush signed the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act into law back in 2005. Essentially, unless we make a terribly defective gun, the law creates a complete shield from liability. God bless Citizens United, the United States Chamber of Commerce, the NRA, tort reform, and needy and greedy politicians. "

― Mark M. Bello , Betrayal High (Zachary Blake Legal Thriller, #5)

20 " How does a mentally challenged eighteen-year-old obtain an AK 47 and a Lugar? We don’t need to disarm America to prevent school shootings. We need only common sense. "

― Mark M. Bello , Betrayal High (Zachary Blake Legal Thriller, #5)