This week’s Newsmax Rising Bestsellers offers reviews of and investigations of government, law enforcement, poverty and wealth and government secrecy.  The first nonfiction suggestion comes from a retired military officer asking that government leaders govern with integrity and set self-interest aside.  Then there’s a fascinating history of crime and crime-solving, one man’s journey around the globe to discover the origins of poverty and wealth, and an eye-opening revelation of secrets our own government is withholding from us. For fiction, the novel of the week comes from a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author.

“Bonded in Death,” by J. D. Robb (St. Martin’s Press)

This 60th installment of J.D. Robb’s “In Death” series features Lt. Eve Dallas looking into the case of an elderly Italian with a shadowy past being summoned to New York by an old friend and colleague. But he’s dead within minutes of his arrival after he enters a car that was sent for him. Dallas is handed the case and is almost immediately frustrated — nothing makes sense, and every area of investigation leads to another dead end. Her elderly friend, Lawrence Summerset, however, may hold the key to solving the case. “Overall, this novel was an emotional and twisty tale with great characterization that kept me engaged throughout the story,” wrote Pam G, reviewing for GoodReads. “If you enjoy intriguing near-future police procedurals with a strong female lead, then I recommend this series. I can’t wait to read the next book.”  [Fiction]“INTEGRITY FIRST: America’s Desperate Need for Leaders with Strong Moral Courage,” by J. Stark Davis (Independently published)

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