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Joel Goldman

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in Kansas City, MO, The United States

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Mystery & Thrillers, Crime, Mystery

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Joel Goldman is the Edgar and Shamus nominated author of four thriller series.

His first series features Lou Mason, a trial lawyer willing to dive into the dark water to save his clients.

Joel's second series introduces former FBI Special Agent Jack Davis who has a movement disorder that makes him shake when he should shoot.Joel has a unique perspective on Jack's condition since he lives with the same disorder.

Alex Stone headlines Joel's third series. She's a public defender who applies her own code of justice when the system gets it wrong.

Joel's fourth series goes international with Cassie Ireland and Jake Carter. She's a modern day Robin Hood and he's a professional poker player. They join forces to bring down the rich and powerful.

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Average rating: 4.08 · 17,643 ratings · 975 reviews · 34 distinct works • Similar authors

	Motion To Kill (Lou Mason, Mystery #1) 4.05 avg rating — 3,041 ratings — published 2002 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shake Down (Jack Davis Mystery, #1) 4.04 avg rating — 1,855 ratings — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Last Witness (Lou Mason Mystery #2) 4.18 avg rating — 1,672 ratings — published 2003 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dead Man (Jack Davis Mystery, #2) 4.16 avg rating — 1,656 ratings — published 2009 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cold Truth (Lou Mason Mystery, #3) 4.12 avg rating — 1,326 ratings — published 2004 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Way Out (Jack Davis Mystery, #3) 4.13 avg rating — 1,315 ratings — published 2010 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	All In (Ireland & Carter #1) by Joel Goldman (Goodreads Author), Lisa Klink (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 1,140 ratings — published 2017 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Deadlocked (Lou Mason Mystery, #4) 4.16 avg rating — 1,122 ratings — published 2005 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Final Judgment (Lou Mason Thrillers Book 5) 4.13 avg rating — 1,094 ratings — published 2012 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stone Cold (Alex Stone Mystery #1) 3.91 avg rating — 1,094 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Lou Mason Mystery (5 books)
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Jack Davis Mystery (3 books)
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Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1)

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“If man doesn't dream, he has nothing."
"A man whose dreams will never come true still has nothing.”
― Joel Goldman, Motion To Kill

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“Certainty is the sum of need and faith. Wisdom is the remainder of living. Knowledge is the division of doubt by facts. Truth is the product of them all.”
― Joel Goldman, Dead Times Four

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“mama,”
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“You're never alone when you're reading a book.”
― Susan Wiggs

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“Here’s to books, the cheapest vacation you can buy.”
― Charlaine Harris

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“Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.”
― Mark Twain

tags: books, contentment, friends, friendship, life

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“We take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”
― Cynthia Ozick

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“So many books, so little time.”
― Frank Zappa

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message 11: by Charlotte

Jan 14, 2013 10:57AM

Joel...Thank you for your friendship. Best to you in 2013.

~Charlotte M. Liebel
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message 10: by Joel

Nov 27, 2012 12:06PM

Monique's Musings wrote: "Thanks for the invite Joel:)"

You're welcome Monique, it's great to connect here.
Be well. :)

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message 9: by Monique

Nov 27, 2012 12:03PM

Thanks for the invite Joel:)

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message 8: by Paul

Nov 27, 2012 11:57AM

Cool.

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message 7: by Stuart

Jul 02, 2011 04:52AM

Hi Joel. Thanks for being the pal of another writer. Looks like I'm going to have a lot of reading to catch up on. I see you have a fan button. What the difference between a friend, fan, and following?

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message 6: by Aimee

Jun 17, 2011 03:04PM