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The Advocate #14
The Advocate's Nightmare
Attorney Sabre Brown has dealt with her share of predators over the years as a child advocate, but the defendant in her latest case is the worst—targeting vulnerable women and their young daughters for decades. When the predator is abruptly murdered, Sabre’s investigator reluctantly takes the case, but with so many victims, who are now suspects, JP struggles to make progress.
Meanwhile, Sabre’s brother gets tangled in a paternity/custody case, and she has to defend him in court—her worst nightmare. The stunning truth for both cases is buried in the past. Can they dig it up and nail the killer before innocent men are framed for crimes they didn’t commit?
Meanwhile, Sabre’s brother gets tangled in a paternity/custody case, and she has to defend him in court—her worst nightmare. The stunning truth for both cases is buried in the past. Can they dig it up and nail the killer before innocent men are framed for crimes they didn’t commit?
257 pages, Paperback
Published May 14, 2023
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About the author
Teresa Burrell
35 books427 followersTeresa Burrell maintained a private law practice where her work focused on abused minors. She has received several awards for her countless hours of pro bono work with children and their families. Burrell has also enjoyed a satisfying career as a teacher, working with children of all ages with diverse backgrounds and special needs. Now in semi-retirement, Burrell continues to educate groups about social issues impacting children and write novels, many of which are inspired by actual cases.
She has written 22 mystery novels: 17 in The Advocate Series, 4 in the Tuper Mystery Series, and one standalone, co-authored with LJ Sellers.
She has written 22 mystery novels: 17 in The Advocate Series, 4 in the Tuper Mystery Series, and one standalone, co-authored with LJ Sellers.
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April 25, 2023Great book....I read it as a beta reader. I know you'll enjoy it especially the twist at the end!!
September 24, 2023
Nothing nightmarish about this book, other than how good it is. It's the type of book that still has you thinking about it long after it is over. This author certainly knows how to write an entertaining and intriguing story that has you hooked until the end, especially with two cases to solve. This does mean the story jumps between the two but this works for the story and is no way confusing, even with all the suspects being questioned. The main case does focus around child abuse and I must admit that by the end I had shed a few tears, not because it is graphic or traumatic but like JP I just didn't want any of the victims to be responsible. The second investigation for JP, which is in no way a lesser case and I think the part that actually stuck with me, is a paternity case that involves Saber's own brother. It's scary what goes on in the world and this author makes you believe that it can actually happen. The characters are well written, human and loveable and are a big reason I like this series so much. I can't wait for the next book.
Saber's case has her trying to stop a child predator from returning back to his latest victim, if she can control the young girls father from attacking the step father, that is. Then the defendant is found dead and it becomes a case of trying to keep her client out of jail. The more they learn about the victim the more they learn that he himself left behind a long list of victims. Could one of those victims have become a killer? At the same time Saber's brother Ron gets named in a paternity case but with no possible way he could be the father it's up to JP to find out why the DNA proves otherwise.
I like the narrator, especially the voice he used for JP and his unusual saying it made it so easy to picture the character and others.
I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntary left this review.
Saber's case has her trying to stop a child predator from returning back to his latest victim, if she can control the young girls father from attacking the step father, that is. Then the defendant is found dead and it becomes a case of trying to keep her client out of jail. The more they learn about the victim the more they learn that he himself left behind a long list of victims. Could one of those victims have become a killer? At the same time Saber's brother Ron gets named in a paternity case but with no possible way he could be the father it's up to JP to find out why the DNA proves otherwise.
I like the narrator, especially the voice he used for JP and his unusual saying it made it so easy to picture the character and others.
I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntary left this review.
May 22, 2023
An exemplary legal thriller surpassing all its predecessors!!
Sabre Brown is representing a client who requests custody of his 8 year old daughter Dakota who has been molested by her stepfather!! Incidents happen in the court that affect Sabre's client adversely.
Sabre's colleague, friend and a fellow lawyer Bob has accepted a new mentally disturbed client Carla, an ex- girlfriend of Sabre's brother Ron, who has lost custody of her 4 year old daughter Liberty due to her mental illness and wants Bob to get her daughter restored to her. While maintaining the virtuous qualities of her daughter's father, Carla refuses to name the father. Carla also wants Liberty to be placed with her stable sister Emma and her husband if she is found to be not eligible to have her daughter!
The content of the book is the legal resolution of the cases of both the children! The irrefutable information revealed in the case of Carla and Liberty is one that sends all concerned, particularly Sabre into a state of deep shock that brings on nightmares, the same one repeated ad infinitum!
Sabre being a strong, purposeful, positive and decisive person decides on the best possible outcome for all people involved including the minors and the book has to be read in its entirety to enjoy this brilliant book to its fullest extent. She takes the help and support of all her loved ones such as JP - her all supportive boyfriend, her closest friend Bob, her nephews and nieces and so on.
I can't describe in words the immense effect this book has had on my psyche , my perception of human values and nature and learn to be non-judgmental!! Thank you very much, Teresa for the honor and privilege of beta reading this extraordinary book!!
Sabre Brown is representing a client who requests custody of his 8 year old daughter Dakota who has been molested by her stepfather!! Incidents happen in the court that affect Sabre's client adversely.
Sabre's colleague, friend and a fellow lawyer Bob has accepted a new mentally disturbed client Carla, an ex- girlfriend of Sabre's brother Ron, who has lost custody of her 4 year old daughter Liberty due to her mental illness and wants Bob to get her daughter restored to her. While maintaining the virtuous qualities of her daughter's father, Carla refuses to name the father. Carla also wants Liberty to be placed with her stable sister Emma and her husband if she is found to be not eligible to have her daughter!
The content of the book is the legal resolution of the cases of both the children! The irrefutable information revealed in the case of Carla and Liberty is one that sends all concerned, particularly Sabre into a state of deep shock that brings on nightmares, the same one repeated ad infinitum!
Sabre being a strong, purposeful, positive and decisive person decides on the best possible outcome for all people involved including the minors and the book has to be read in its entirety to enjoy this brilliant book to its fullest extent. She takes the help and support of all her loved ones such as JP - her all supportive boyfriend, her closest friend Bob, her nephews and nieces and so on.
I can't describe in words the immense effect this book has had on my psyche , my perception of human values and nature and learn to be non-judgmental!! Thank you very much, Teresa for the honor and privilege of beta reading this extraordinary book!!
November 4, 2023
Having read and enjoyed several books in The Advocate Series, I was eager to read the 14th in the series. The author, Teresa Burrell, knows how to keep a reader's interest. The pages practically turned themselves. And Burrell did a great job of keeping the culprit's (and there were plenty of possibilities!) identity hidden until the end. It was certainly a 'wow-I-didn't-see-that-coming' moment! The story moves quickly and the author brings satisfactory closure to several situations in the book. For readers who enjoy female sleuth mysteries, the Advocate series is a must-read. The narrator, John Bell, does an excellent job of bringing the characters to life in this book. I listened to a complimentary copy of the audiobook and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own.
May 23, 2024
Sabre Brown, atty; Bob Clark, atty; JP Torn, PI & Sabre's boyfriend; Ron Brown, Sabre's brother;
Conner & Morgan; Dene; Beverly, mother; Beberly's boyfriend, Harley.
Grady Horn father of 8 year old daughter Dakota accused step father, Ritchie Stadler of molestation - He was murdered. Investigation shows he invited women to live with him and molested the daughters.
Thelma, elderly neighbor, left letter after she died that she killed him. She suspected he was molesting the girls. She had one of his prized dragon statues and also hit him with a toy boxcar.
Carla stole Ron's sperm from a donation center. She got pregnant and had a daughter Liberty.
Liberty will be under guardianship of her aunt Emma & uncle Roger. She was stalking him. Has some real mental issues.
Conner & Morgan; Dene; Beverly, mother; Beberly's boyfriend, Harley.
Grady Horn father of 8 year old daughter Dakota accused step father, Ritchie Stadler of molestation - He was murdered. Investigation shows he invited women to live with him and molested the daughters.
Thelma, elderly neighbor, left letter after she died that she killed him. She suspected he was molesting the girls. She had one of his prized dragon statues and also hit him with a toy boxcar.
Carla stole Ron's sperm from a donation center. She got pregnant and had a daughter Liberty.
Liberty will be under guardianship of her aunt Emma & uncle Roger. She was stalking him. Has some real mental issues.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 21, 2023
The Advocate's Nightmare is the fourteenth book in the Advocate Series featuring Attorney Sabre Brown. In this book, Sabre is determined to clear a loving father of the murder of the man who sexually assaulted his eight year old daughter. She must also work on a very personal case involving her brother Ron. Of course her colleague and friend, Bob Clark, and her partner and part time investigator, JP, are in her corner and helping. I am a fan of the series; The Advocate's Nightmare is a very satisfying
read. 4.5 Stars.
read. 4.5 Stars.
July 30, 2023
Any attorney's worst nightmare is having to defend a close family member in court. She is actually a child advocate-and her brother is accused of being the father of a child that could not be his.
Meanwhile there is predator who has been targeting women with young daughters for many years. How are they ever going to be able to make sure the man who is the real predator is caught and not the man the police seem to be targeting. Then someone murders the predator! JP goes around and around talking to witnesses. You won't believe who murdered the predator--and finally came clean to him!!
Meanwhile there is predator who has been targeting women with young daughters for many years. How are they ever going to be able to make sure the man who is the real predator is caught and not the man the police seem to be targeting. Then someone murders the predator! JP goes around and around talking to witnesses. You won't believe who murdered the predator--and finally came clean to him!!
January 28, 2026
The Advocates Nightmare is a well written story of a man who likes little girls. He gets their single mothers to move n with him so he can be with the little girls. After a time their mothers find out and move out of the house. This happens several times until he is found murdered. Not only are the police looking into the death but a Private Investigator is interested. The story is well done even though there are some side issues that are not particularly important to the story. I enjoyed the book and would read more by this author.
February 6, 2026
Feel Good
The police have their eyes on the father of one of the abused children, certain he is the murderer. Tracing the murderer of a man with a history of child abuse, but there are so many possible culprits.
There’s also a paternity issue where the alleged father denies any relations with the mother for eight years, whereas the child in question is only four years old.
It’s a good story well written with different story threads, whilst each story of separate they are interwoven by the characters involved.
The police have their eyes on the father of one of the abused children, certain he is the murderer. Tracing the murderer of a man with a history of child abuse, but there are so many possible culprits.
There’s also a paternity issue where the alleged father denies any relations with the mother for eight years, whereas the child in question is only four years old.
It’s a good story well written with different story threads, whilst each story of separate they are interwoven by the characters involved.
June 14, 2023
IA rides again and so does Ron
Ms Burrell’s books read quickly as you are drawn into the story. Time passes quickly reading as Sabre has her older brother as a client, as an old flame accuses him of paternity of her four year old daughter and a paternity test seems to prove it but Ron hasn’t seen her for 8 years. In the meantime a molester of little girls is murdered and is a case Sabre also gets to handle.
Ms Burrell’s books read quickly as you are drawn into the story. Time passes quickly reading as Sabre has her older brother as a client, as an old flame accuses him of paternity of her four year old daughter and a paternity test seems to prove it but Ron hasn’t seen her for 8 years. In the meantime a molester of little girls is murdered and is a case Sabre also gets to handle.
June 20, 2023
Another Winner
Once again Teresa hit a home run. This is another book that I would highly recommend. I'd give it to my 12 year old niece or my 95 year old neighbor. It is intriguing and clean.
I've read all of Teresa Burrell's books and loved ever single book.
This however is the first book that made me cry. And I'm not a sentimental person but a couple of the characters reminded me of my late parents. To elaborate further might be considered a spoiler
Once again Teresa hit a home run. This is another book that I would highly recommend. I'd give it to my 12 year old niece or my 95 year old neighbor. It is intriguing and clean.
I've read all of Teresa Burrell's books and loved ever single book.
This however is the first book that made me cry. And I'm not a sentimental person but a couple of the characters reminded me of my late parents. To elaborate further might be considered a spoiler
June 24, 2023
A Powerful Story
Teresa Burrell has written another superb story in the life of Sabre Brown. I enjoyed becoming reacquainted with her, JP, their "children," and her brother Ron. The emotional impact is stunning, and it took me longer to read this story than others in the series. As previously, from beginning to end, the story may be fictional, but its content is tragically real. My compliments on another success!
Teresa Burrell has written another superb story in the life of Sabre Brown. I enjoyed becoming reacquainted with her, JP, their "children," and her brother Ron. The emotional impact is stunning, and it took me longer to read this story than others in the series. As previously, from beginning to end, the story may be fictional, but its content is tragically real. My compliments on another success!
July 17, 2023
I have read all of the books in this series. Unfortunately, this was far from the best for me. There were several plots, all with many participants, and I had trouble keeping track. The solution to the main plot seemed improbable and it disappointed me. The entire paternity suit also baffled me and seemed scientifically impossible. The feel good ending was a little over the top. Time for me to move on from the Advocate.
June 13, 2023
Teresa Burrell does it Again!
I love this series! The characters are wonderful and there is always a twist at the end. If you haven't read the series, you really should. Its a series worth reading and I can't wait until book 15 comes out.
I love this series! The characters are wonderful and there is always a twist at the end. If you haven't read the series, you really should. Its a series worth reading and I can't wait until book 15 comes out.
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July 4, 2023Love the series
This book is just as good as I expected. Love the characters old &new. It's a mystery until the end. I am never disappointed reading miss Burrell's books. Always look forward to the next book!!!
This book is just as good as I expected. Love the characters old &new. It's a mystery until the end. I am never disappointed reading miss Burrell's books. Always look forward to the next book!!!
July 23, 2023
a great series
I’ve read all the books in this series and they’re all great. I finish one always looking forward to the next one. Can anything be a better recommendation than that?
I’ve read all the books in this series and they’re all great. I finish one always looking forward to the next one. Can anything be a better recommendation than that?
September 11, 2023
I have loved all 14 books in the series. I hope she writes at least 1 more.
They all keep you attention and they are not easy to figure out who did it. Highly recommend this series. You won’t be able to stop u til you’ve read them all.
They all keep you attention and they are not easy to figure out who did it. Highly recommend this series. You won’t be able to stop u til you’ve read them all.
July 28, 2024
The pain In this World is real
The setting of this book was different than Ms Burrell others. There were so many people or characters in this story it was hard to remember who everyone was.
All in all, I loved the book.
The setting of this book was different than Ms Burrell others. There were so many people or characters in this story it was hard to remember who everyone was.
All in all, I loved the book.
October 18, 2024
An amazing author.
Teresa has captivated me with the ADVOCATE
They are not books I can put down and are interfering with my sleep.
I have to force myself to take a day off to do some work
Thank you Teresa. You have captivated me
Teresa has captivated me with the ADVOCATE
They are not books I can put down and are interfering with my sleep.
I have to force myself to take a day off to do some work
Thank you Teresa. You have captivated me
August 22, 2025
But 14 of the advocate series by Teresa Burrell
In this one4th installment of the advocate one8 book series we see saber and Ron and JP come to life as the characters we know and love The ending is very satisfying and wraps everything up in a nice big bow!
In this one4th installment of the advocate one8 book series we see saber and Ron and JP come to life as the characters we know and love The ending is very satisfying and wraps everything up in a nice big bow!
January 26, 2026
The Advocate's Nightmare
Two stories interwoven. Finding evidence against the pedophile leads to a trail of victims over the years. Paternity when no contact occurred. Well written and well thought out.
Two stories interwoven. Finding evidence against the pedophile leads to a trail of victims over the years. Paternity when no contact occurred. Well written and well thought out.
June 12, 2023
Another Winner
I have loved each of these 14 books. This one is even more amazing with more than one storyline all interwoven beautifully. Already looking forward to the next one!
I have loved each of these 14 books. This one is even more amazing with more than one storyline all interwoven beautifully. Already looking forward to the next one!
June 16, 2023
Susan
One of the best books I have read recently- got my interest from the start and I could not stop reading until the end. This is a "must read" book to put on your reading list.
One of the best books I have read recently- got my interest from the start and I could not stop reading until the end. This is a "must read" book to put on your reading list.
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September 8, 2023Another.page turner!
I have read all of Teresa's Advocate books. Loved every one. I'm looking forward to the next one. Kept me up turning pages.
I have read all of Teresa's Advocate books. Loved every one. I'm looking forward to the next one. Kept me up turning pages.
November 5, 2023
I really loved this one. It kept me on the edge of my seat and really scratching my head trying to figure out who the murderer was.
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January 1, 2024Another great book, keep writing more books…
February 4, 2024
Amazing!
I believe that I have read all, if not most of Teresa Burrells books. This is one of if not the best.
I believe that I have read all, if not most of Teresa Burrells books. This is one of if not the best.
May 30, 2024
Love this series!
On 15 that should tell you how much I love this entire series! Please read and enjoy! 3 more words to post !
On 15 that should tell you how much I love this entire series! Please read and enjoy! 3 more words to post !
August 28, 2024
This book was good but I’ve liked others much better.
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