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Lady Justice #3
Lady Justice Gets Lei'd
Lady Justice never takes a breaknot even for weddings or vacations. And that means Walt Williams is back at it! Walt and his sweetheart, Maggie McBride, are finally going to tie the knot. But getting to the big day is an adventure in itself. Walt finds himself wondering if it's even a good idea to get married at the age of sixty-seven. After all, he and Maggie are both set in their ways. Can they learn to share a living space and a life together? Walt isn't so sure, until another mystery comes his way. When Walt and Maggie are told by a Hawaiian historian that they will someday go to Hawaii to serve a purpose, they're not sure what to think. When that same historian is murdered, as well as his brother, Walt can't help but wonder what his connection to this case is. What's in store for him this time? He and Maggie feel the pull to Hawaii, and it's off they go to say 'I do.' Their best pals Mary and Willie are along for the comical ride. Just getting to Hawaii with these two in tow is an adventure! But this won't be a quiet vacation. Walt and Maggie do have a purpose in Hawaii, and it's time to fulfill it. Ancient artifacts, political zealots, and a tiny lizard drag the honeymooners and their friends from their posh hotel into more sticky situations. Lady Justice always needs a hand! The characters that readers have come to love have returned to tickle your funny bone with their crazy antics. Join them and a surprising new addition to the cast for off-the-wall humor and intriguing mystery in the third installment of Robert Thornhill's compelling series, and see what happens when Lady Justice Gets Lei'd.
275 pages, Paperback
First published March 15, 2011
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Robert Thornhill
66 books366 followersAward-winning author, Robert Thornhill, began writing at the age of sixty-six and in eleven short years has penned forty-five novels in the Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, the seven volume Rainbow Road series of chapter books for children, a cookbook and a mini-autobiography.
Lady Justice and the Sting, Lady Justice and Dr. Death, Lady Justice and the Vigilante, Lady Justice and the Candidate, Lady Justice and the Book Club Murders, Lady Justice and the Cruise Ship Murders, Lady Justice and the Vet and Lady Justice and the Pharaoh’s Curse won the Pinnacle Award for the best new mystery novels of Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2012, Spring of 2013, Summer of 2013, Spring of 2014 and Fall of 2014 from the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs.
Twenty-four volumes in the series reached #1 on Amazon in the past twenty-four months.
Many of Walt’s adventures in the Lady Justice series are anecdotal and based on Robert’s real life.
Although Robert holds a master’s in psychology, he has never taken a course in writing and has never learned to type. All 52 of his published books were typed with one finger and a thumb!
His wit and insight come from his varied occupations, including thirty-three years as a real estate broker. He lives with his wife, Peg, in Independence, Missouri.
Visit him on the Web at: http://BooksByBob.com
Lady Justice and the Sting, Lady Justice and Dr. Death, Lady Justice and the Vigilante, Lady Justice and the Candidate, Lady Justice and the Book Club Murders, Lady Justice and the Cruise Ship Murders, Lady Justice and the Vet and Lady Justice and the Pharaoh’s Curse won the Pinnacle Award for the best new mystery novels of Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2012, Spring of 2013, Summer of 2013, Spring of 2014 and Fall of 2014 from the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs.
Twenty-four volumes in the series reached #1 on Amazon in the past twenty-four months.
Many of Walt’s adventures in the Lady Justice series are anecdotal and based on Robert’s real life.
Although Robert holds a master’s in psychology, he has never taken a course in writing and has never learned to type. All 52 of his published books were typed with one finger and a thumb!
His wit and insight come from his varied occupations, including thirty-three years as a real estate broker. He lives with his wife, Peg, in Independence, Missouri.
Visit him on the Web at: http://BooksByBob.com
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March 11, 2011
Lady Justice Gets Lei'd (Lady Justice #3) Robert Thornhill
In this third installment of the Lady Justice series, Walt and Maggie finally "tie the knot". They head off to Hawaii and get married, and their honeymoon is one like none before.
Walt must solve a murder on the Islands, although skeptical when told that he has a purpose, and reason to be there, he sets out to solve this crime. With Maggie at his side they set out to solve this mystery, where lives are in danger and Hawaiian prophecies may just come true. How is Maggie connected to this? Is there truth to the ancient (Hawaiian) beliefs and legends? Walt, Maggie and gang are about to find out in this exciting adventure.
Fast paced, funny comedy/mystery, I have to say they (Lady Justice) keep getting better! Robert's knowledge of Hawaiian history and legends, kept me up late at night. I look forward to more great reads by Robert Thornhill.
In this third installment of the Lady Justice series, Walt and Maggie finally "tie the knot". They head off to Hawaii and get married, and their honeymoon is one like none before.
Walt must solve a murder on the Islands, although skeptical when told that he has a purpose, and reason to be there, he sets out to solve this crime. With Maggie at his side they set out to solve this mystery, where lives are in danger and Hawaiian prophecies may just come true. How is Maggie connected to this? Is there truth to the ancient (Hawaiian) beliefs and legends? Walt, Maggie and gang are about to find out in this exciting adventure.
Fast paced, funny comedy/mystery, I have to say they (Lady Justice) keep getting better! Robert's knowledge of Hawaiian history and legends, kept me up late at night. I look forward to more great reads by Robert Thornhill.
April 2, 2021
Delightful read, sprinkled with characters you can't help but like, and a nice mystery to go with it. A real 'cosy', light book to while away a few pleasant hours.
January 13, 2011
Lady Justice Gets Lei’d is a great third installment in the Lady Justice Series. It starts off trouble free with Walt and Maggie avoiding then planning their wedding. But if you are familiar with Walt and his gang of friends, you know that things are never peaceful for very long. After Walt moves his long lost Dad into his building he has to deal with his over active romantic life and starts to get to know him again.
As with all the books in the Lady Justice Series trouble has a way of finding Walt and it does again in this book, this time dragging him into the mysterious theft of ancient Hawaiian artifacts. Once again Walt, Maggie, Mary and Willie are thrust into an adventure on the Hawaiian Islands.
This is a great series and I thoroughly enjoy reading each installment. The author has done an excellent job in creating characters that are real and the reader can relate to. This is an excellent series and anyone who picks up these books will not be sorry, they are full of action, suspense and comedy. I love these books and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a captivating and enjoyable read.
As with all the books in the Lady Justice Series trouble has a way of finding Walt and it does again in this book, this time dragging him into the mysterious theft of ancient Hawaiian artifacts. Once again Walt, Maggie, Mary and Willie are thrust into an adventure on the Hawaiian Islands.
This is a great series and I thoroughly enjoy reading each installment. The author has done an excellent job in creating characters that are real and the reader can relate to. This is an excellent series and anyone who picks up these books will not be sorry, they are full of action, suspense and comedy. I love these books and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a captivating and enjoyable read.
September 23, 2015
This 3rd Lady Justice book is as good as the previous 2. There was more mystery/suspense in this story but the comedy was there as well. Walt & Maggie go to Hawaii to honeymoon and take Willie & Mary with them. What an adventure they all had. The Hawaiian history was interesting. I had never thought about how Hawaii became a state and whether everyone was happy about that. The landscape descriptions sounded so beautiful that I hope to see Hawaii in person one day. We also got to meet Walts dad. LOL
Another great addition to this series!
Another great addition to this series!
October 5, 2012
Yet another great mystery/ comedy book from author Robert Thornhill.
Robert Thornhill has rapidly become one of my favorite authors!
In this book, we meet Walt's estranged Father, an 86 year old lady's man. He is quite a character and he ends up moving into Walt's building and becoming one of the gang.
Walt and the gang experience so many adventures in this book! Most of the story takes place in Hawaii but before they go to Hawaii, they go up against a group of Kansas City gangbangers.
Maggie and Walt go to Hawaii in order to get married where Elvis' character got married in that scene in the Elvis movie "Blue Hawaii." Willie and Mary go along as well as best man and maid of honor.
There is a stretch of time where it doesn't seem like the two will actually be able to get married.... especially when Walt is called back to Kansas City and charged with murder! There is some speculation as to who the skeleton is that is found lodged in the wall of his apartment building.... could it be Jimmy Hoffa?
As a side note, I found this reference particularly timely since just a week or so ago; the authorities thought they found Hoffa's body in Detroit.
The descriptions of the beauty of Hawaii really make me want to visit...soon!
In Hawaii, Walt and the gang continually come up against a group of Hawaiian political zealots who want Hawaii to secede from the United States. At one point Walt and Maggie are kidnapped, drugged, and dumped in a cave on the side of a very steep mountain/ volcano. Those are quite a harrowing few chapters!
Oh, a really neat little feature of this book was a bit of the spiritual. While still in Kansas City, Walt receives a small lizard carved from black obsidian from an Hawaiian seer. Throughout the course of the story, Walt receives direction from lizards when he find himself and his friends in terrifying and seemingly hopeless situations....
As with the first two books in the Lady Justice series, there is a lot of wit and humor to balance out those chapters that are so anguish filled.
Robert Thornhill has rapidly become one of my favorite authors!
In this book, we meet Walt's estranged Father, an 86 year old lady's man. He is quite a character and he ends up moving into Walt's building and becoming one of the gang.
Walt and the gang experience so many adventures in this book! Most of the story takes place in Hawaii but before they go to Hawaii, they go up against a group of Kansas City gangbangers.
Maggie and Walt go to Hawaii in order to get married where Elvis' character got married in that scene in the Elvis movie "Blue Hawaii." Willie and Mary go along as well as best man and maid of honor.
There is a stretch of time where it doesn't seem like the two will actually be able to get married.... especially when Walt is called back to Kansas City and charged with murder! There is some speculation as to who the skeleton is that is found lodged in the wall of his apartment building.... could it be Jimmy Hoffa?
As a side note, I found this reference particularly timely since just a week or so ago; the authorities thought they found Hoffa's body in Detroit.
The descriptions of the beauty of Hawaii really make me want to visit...soon!
In Hawaii, Walt and the gang continually come up against a group of Hawaiian political zealots who want Hawaii to secede from the United States. At one point Walt and Maggie are kidnapped, drugged, and dumped in a cave on the side of a very steep mountain/ volcano. Those are quite a harrowing few chapters!
Oh, a really neat little feature of this book was a bit of the spiritual. While still in Kansas City, Walt receives a small lizard carved from black obsidian from an Hawaiian seer. Throughout the course of the story, Walt receives direction from lizards when he find himself and his friends in terrifying and seemingly hopeless situations....
As with the first two books in the Lady Justice series, there is a lot of wit and humor to balance out those chapters that are so anguish filled.
October 8, 2011
In this, the third of the Lady Justice series, Lady Justice Gets Lei’d, Walt and Maggie are getting married, each for the first time. Pre-wedding jitters abound. Where to tie the knot? When to do it? Large or small wedding? Best man and maid of honor? All of these questions must be answered. Intervention comes in the form of Uncle Ray, a Hawaiian historian that they meet at an exhibit of Hawaiian artifacts who has a very strange prediction for Walt and Maggie.
“”My homeland calls to you. It is not yours to understand now, but the day will come. You have been chosen.”” (Uncle Ray)
When Uncle Ray and his nephew are killed, Walt and Maggie find themselves on the way to Hawaii with their friends Mary and Willie. Plans for the wedding begin to fall into place with the help of several relatives of Ray and his nephew. But not before a mystery that involves the prediction expressed by Uncle Ray becomes a part of their trip. Travel with them as they delve into superstitions and beliefs of the native Hawaiians and they get involved with adventure on each tropical island one at a time.
Robert Thornhill has written another hilarious and exciting story in his Lady Justice series. You will laugh all the way through it as it follows up the previous two in the series. You will laugh and hold your breath as Walt and Maggie and their friends tour the Hawaiian Islands in their own inimitable fashion.
Bob and his wife, Peg, lived in Maui, Hawaii for five years, so he has continued to do what all writers are told to do – write about what you know. Lady Justice Gets Lei’d is set in the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. He now lives with his wife, Peg in Independence, Missouri.
“”My homeland calls to you. It is not yours to understand now, but the day will come. You have been chosen.”” (Uncle Ray)
When Uncle Ray and his nephew are killed, Walt and Maggie find themselves on the way to Hawaii with their friends Mary and Willie. Plans for the wedding begin to fall into place with the help of several relatives of Ray and his nephew. But not before a mystery that involves the prediction expressed by Uncle Ray becomes a part of their trip. Travel with them as they delve into superstitions and beliefs of the native Hawaiians and they get involved with adventure on each tropical island one at a time.
Robert Thornhill has written another hilarious and exciting story in his Lady Justice series. You will laugh all the way through it as it follows up the previous two in the series. You will laugh and hold your breath as Walt and Maggie and their friends tour the Hawaiian Islands in their own inimitable fashion.
Bob and his wife, Peg, lived in Maui, Hawaii for five years, so he has continued to do what all writers are told to do – write about what you know. Lady Justice Gets Lei’d is set in the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. He now lives with his wife, Peg in Independence, Missouri.
April 6, 2011
The third book in the Walt Williams Mystery Comedy Series follows a twisting trail of murder from the Kansas City base of Walt to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Maggie and Walt are officially engaged, but each has doubts about starting marital bliss for the first time at their age (mid-60s). It's not easy to give up the independence of one's own style of living in order to accommodate anothers. As they secretly question themselves, fate intervenes. After a near death experience in KC, Walt and Maggie decide they do want to be together forever, however long that may be, and they head to Hawaii with Willie and Mary along as their attendants, for a dream wedding in an area made famous by Elvis in the movie Blue Hawaii. Of course, nothing moves smoothly. Two Hawaiians murdered in Kansas City seem to have connections to the political zealots who want to return the island to its native inhabitants and secede from the USA. The remodeling of Walt's apartment uncovers a skeleton and he has to fly home just before his wedding date. Walt's father reappears in his life after being kicked out of his retirement community for lewd and lascivious behavior and wastes no time taking up with one of Walt's senior lady tenants. All provide excitement and a rich background for Walt's style of humor. And the conclusion? Well, let's just say that Walt channeled his best Indiana Jones to help Maggie and him escape from a cave in the cliffs over the ocean and to rescue Willie from burning to death in the sugar cane fields. A fun read!
November 18, 2011
Walt and Maggie McBride are finally going to tie the knot. But getting to the big day is an adventure in itself . Can they share a place together after all at there age they are set in their ways. Walt isn,t so sure , until another mystery comes there way. A Hawaiian historian tells Walt and Maggie that they will some day be called to Hawaii to serve a purpose.. But when the historian is murdered as well as his brother they aren,t sure what to think.Walt can not help but wonder what his connection is to this case. He and Maggie feel the pull to Hawaii and decide to get married there just like in Elvis;s movie Blue Hawaii.Mary and Willie go along as witnesses for the wedding. But this won,t be a quiet little vacation from stolen ancient artifacts, political zealots, and a tiny lizard. drag the honeymooners and their friends from there posh hotel into more sticky situations. I truly enjoyed this book and its descriptions of Hawaii and the beautiful islands made me feel like i was their sharing in the adventure.look for ward to reading the other books in the series. If your looking for a good entertaining read with some laughter thrown in i recommend the Lady Justice series
April 22, 2011
I've decided to write a review on all three Lady Justice books at the same time.
These books were such a delight to read! They were quite humorous and entertaining throughout. I did like the first two books, Lady Justice Takes a C.R.A.P. and Lady Justice and the Lost Tapes, a little bit more than the third book, Lady Justice Gets Lei'd.
These stories are about a retired realtor Walt Williams, who, after witnessing an elderly woman's purse get stolen, decides to join the police force as a "citizen patrol" officer. He is partnered up with a big officer named Ox (nickname) and they fight crime together. He lives in an apartment building that he owns and also has another building, a hotel for men down on their luck. He has a wonderful girlfriend who is also a realtor and he is friends with many elderly people who live in his buildings.
I really liked all three books. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who enjoys mystery, humor and a little romance. I'm looking forward to more Walt Williams books!
These books were such a delight to read! They were quite humorous and entertaining throughout. I did like the first two books, Lady Justice Takes a C.R.A.P. and Lady Justice and the Lost Tapes, a little bit more than the third book, Lady Justice Gets Lei'd.
These stories are about a retired realtor Walt Williams, who, after witnessing an elderly woman's purse get stolen, decides to join the police force as a "citizen patrol" officer. He is partnered up with a big officer named Ox (nickname) and they fight crime together. He lives in an apartment building that he owns and also has another building, a hotel for men down on their luck. He has a wonderful girlfriend who is also a realtor and he is friends with many elderly people who live in his buildings.
I really liked all three books. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who enjoys mystery, humor and a little romance. I'm looking forward to more Walt Williams books!
November 4, 2011
Author provided me with this free copy in exchange for a review.
There is not enough good things that can be said about Robert Thornhill and his Lady Justice series. In honor of the last book (Lady Justice and the Lost Tapes) I'll say "A little less conversation. A little more action, if you please." In case you don't know that's Elvis. Well, Thornhill delivers.
While there's still humor to be had (the plane ride to Hawaii comes to mind), there is quite a bit of suspenseful action in LJ #3. Add to that the beauty and mysticism that is Hawaii and you've got yourself another winning Walt Williams adventure.
Honestly, these books need to be read! There are great! They're great for anyone who likes to smile. I hope that's everyone. ;)
Don't forget Thornhill's website (www.booksbybob.com) where you can get all 6 LJ books.
There is not enough good things that can be said about Robert Thornhill and his Lady Justice series. In honor of the last book (Lady Justice and the Lost Tapes) I'll say "A little less conversation. A little more action, if you please." In case you don't know that's Elvis. Well, Thornhill delivers.
While there's still humor to be had (the plane ride to Hawaii comes to mind), there is quite a bit of suspenseful action in LJ #3. Add to that the beauty and mysticism that is Hawaii and you've got yourself another winning Walt Williams adventure.
Honestly, these books need to be read! There are great! They're great for anyone who likes to smile. I hope that's everyone. ;)
Don't forget Thornhill's website (www.booksbybob.com) where you can get all 6 LJ books.
March 30, 2011
What a FUN book!
Couldn't put it down so stayed up a little longer last night to finish it.
This is the third in a series. I haven't read the first two but will be hunting them down to read soon!! Reading this series out of sequence is not an issue. There is enough background given in the preface to be enthralled from the first page.
There are references to old sitcoms (ex: Car 54, what's your location?!) and many old jokes that were favorites of my father-in-law. The characters are people I already know, the situations are both captivating and humorous, the scenery descriptions of Hawaii (hence the 'Lei'd' reference) are palpable and the storyline flows from one scene to the next taking me on a roller-coaster ride that was fabulous.
This book was a LOT of fun to read! :D
Couldn't put it down so stayed up a little longer last night to finish it.
This is the third in a series. I haven't read the first two but will be hunting them down to read soon!! Reading this series out of sequence is not an issue. There is enough background given in the preface to be enthralled from the first page.
There are references to old sitcoms (ex: Car 54, what's your location?!) and many old jokes that were favorites of my father-in-law. The characters are people I already know, the situations are both captivating and humorous, the scenery descriptions of Hawaii (hence the 'Lei'd' reference) are palpable and the storyline flows from one scene to the next taking me on a roller-coaster ride that was fabulous.
This book was a LOT of fun to read! :D
January 4, 2012
Wow! The books in this series just keep getting better and better! In this third installment of the Lady Justice series, we are invited along to Hawaii for Walt & Maggie's wedding and honeymoon. But, if you have read any of the other books, you know it's not as simple as that. There's murder, kidnapping, angry gods, daring escapes, and all kinds of mayhem along the way. And of course, let's not forget the comedy aspect of the story! Robert Thornhill will have you rolling on the floor laughing all the way through, when you're not gripping your seat in suspense. Another 5-star book from this author. I highly, highly recommend this book! I hope Walt and Maggie and their friends have many more adventures to come.... : )
December 13, 2015
Each time Robert Thornhill writes a novel in this series, it just gets better. This time the characters Walt, Maggie, Mary and Willie are off to Hawaii, and a huge caper ensues. This one takes up the whole novel, which I LOVE. Tons of history about Hawaii, it's history, the climate, the economy, the Islands, and the people are included. And since the writer lived there, he would know all about it. I love that part the best!
It is still a short, easy read, but you will love it the most of all of them. I did!
It is still a short, easy read, but you will love it the most of all of them. I did!
May 16, 2011
This is the third book in the Lady Justice series. Each one is better than the last, which is saying a lot because the first one was fantastic. Mr. Thornhill has a wonderful sense of humor which he sprinkles liberally throughout his stories. If you have a grandfather, a dad in his retirement years, or you yourself are of the AARP generation you will not be able to hold back your laughter as you read your way through the Lady Justice series. Can't wait for the next installment!
April 5, 2011
As always Walt and his crew deliver action and comedy from the perspective of the retired. I enjoyed the third book in the Lady Justice series, it was a quick, light read that provided laughs. For sure a good book to read after something heavy and dark.
On the negative side, there were times in the story where I felt the story dragged a little, but those times were few.
The Lady Justice series is like a sorbet that cleanses the palate between course. You really can't go wrong with sorbet.
On the negative side, there were times in the story where I felt the story dragged a little, but those times were few.
The Lady Justice series is like a sorbet that cleanses the palate between course. You really can't go wrong with sorbet.
June 19, 2011
VEry good story, fast moving and with a good deal of humor. Excellent
January 8, 2012
This book had lots of twists and turns and was too funny. Even on their marriage in Hawaii and there honeymoon Walt and Maggie have lots of adventures.
April 7, 2012
These books are fast reading and a really humorous mystery series. In this third book of the series Walt and his sweetie are going to get married in Hawaii. Sound simple? No way. Walt, Maggie, Mary and Willie embark on an adventure you just won't believe. Throw in ancient artifacts,political zealots and a tiny lizard who appears when he's needed and you have a recipe for humor, Lady Justice style. You will laugh till your sides hurt.
September 12, 2021
Lady Justice Gets Lei'd by Robert Thornhill is the 3rd book in the Lady Justice Mystery series. Walt Williams and his fiance Maggie decide to marry in Hawaii in Elvis fashion and become involved in the murder of Hawaiian historians and missing artefacts. An entertaining and fun adventure. We meet Walt's father who has been evicted from his retirement home and is another fun addition to the gang. Plenty of laughs, action and unbelievable stunts.
February 5, 2012
It was an action packed story. The characters never seemed to get a break, but everything works out in the end. The book made me laugh a little and put a smile on my face. I was able to read it quite fast and still enjoy it.
The writing is decent and steady with only a few rough patches. If you like comedy crime dramas then this is a book for you.
The writing is decent and steady with only a few rough patches. If you like comedy crime dramas then this is a book for you.
March 3, 2012
Walt's father as a new character added to his cohorts. Enjoyed the beginning of the book with the truck drivers. the Hawaiian descriptions were great you could close your eyes and see it all
October 7, 2013
Enjoyed this next book in the KC based Lady Justice series. It was like taking a vacation to Hawaii, with a fun mystery twist.
October 12, 2018
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
This is not my favourite of the series. A lot of it felt quite confusing and I struggled to follow the plot due to the various twists and turns that it took. It felt like most of it was dedicated to Hawaiian history which I didn't find that interesting.
However, the characters were still pretty funny. I enjoyed the interaction between Walt and the other characters.
This is not my favourite of the series. A lot of it felt quite confusing and I struggled to follow the plot due to the various twists and turns that it took. It felt like most of it was dedicated to Hawaiian history which I didn't find that interesting.
However, the characters were still pretty funny. I enjoyed the interaction between Walt and the other characters.
September 3, 2018
Audiobook review: Nothing ever goes as planned for Walter Williams and gang. The majority of the romance/mystery story takes place in a lovely location filled with rich ancient history and those that wish to protect it. The characters are likable, believable, & quite comical. The unfortunate situations that they find themselves in often are hilarious and well written. The narrator did a fantastic job. I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
August 1, 2017
Walt and his fiancé are going to Hawaii to get married!What can go wrong?Well,there is a murder investigation,Hawiian thugs,kidnappings,etc...all normal wedding stuff.George Such is a great narrator for this series.I was provided this book free by the author,narrator or publisher for review.
February 10, 2017
Walt Williams and Maggie McBride are engaged. Turns out they are both a little nervous about getting married after living alone for so long, or at least they are worried about giving up their private space. Maggie gets tickets to a local museum and they decide to go spend an afternoon together exploring the museum. While there they watch a presentation of Hawaii culture and artifacts. The person doing the presentation asks them to stay after and tells them that Hawaii is calling to them and they will have important things to do in Hawaii in the future. Walt continues with his job as a member of the Citizen's Retire Action Patrol. As once again Walt's life is threatened they decide they can't wait any longer and they need to get married. Rather than having a big wedding with lots of planning and lots of friends they decide to take Willie and Mary with them and head to Hawaii for their wedding. While in Hawaii they have a wonderful time seeing the islands. However Walt is hauled back to Kansas City in handcuffs when a body is found in his building. He is quickly cleared of charges and hurries back to Hawaii to rejoin Maggie so they can get married. However they have managed to offend a group of Hawaiian separatists who have decided that to appease the god's Maggie and Walt must die. The same group kidnaps Willie and Mary. Will everyone make it back home?
May 17, 2017
Walt Williams gets immersed in Hawaiian culture in Robert Thornhill’s Lady Justice Gets Lei'd. After getting engaged to his longtime sweetheart, Maggie, in Lady Justice and the Lost Tapes, the pair get cold feet about making this major life change, so Walt stays busy with his policing. One day Maggie gets free tickets to a museum, where the pair enjoy a lecture about newly discovered artifacts from Hawaii and where the curator, a native Hawaiian known as Uncle Ray, speaks to Walt and Maggie, giving each a Hawaiian name, which they later learn mean Daughter of Royalty for Maggie and Protector for Walt. He also gives Walt an amulet of an obsidian black lizard that he says will give Walt direction. Then, a couple days after the lecture, Walt and his partner, Ox, are sent to examine the body of a homeless man, only for Walt to recognize him as Uncle Ray. The man was killed with an ancient Hawaiian weapon with shark teeth embedded in it as retribution for disturbing the artifacts and the ancient Hawaiian gods.
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December 31, 2016
( Format : Audiobook)
" The rest should be a piece of cake."
The third, but completely stand alone, book in the Lady Justice series, continuing the musings and adventures of the retired realtor turned cop. This time, following his previous fun as a Presley impersonator, Walt decides to take bride to be Maggie to Hawaii for their marriage ceremony as well as two friends to act as participants. But the course of even the truest of loves does not always go smoothly ...
This is such a delightful series and narrator, George Kuch, gives yet another impeccable performance as the witty, grumpy and very human Walter. His other characterisations are good, too, but Walt truly lives through Kuch's voice, warm with just the right hints of emotion, whatever is called for in the text.
Although not my favourite in the series so far, this was such an enjoyable romp with gentle (but very funny) humour, I would recommend it to anyone
" The rest should be a piece of cake."
The third, but completely stand alone, book in the Lady Justice series, continuing the musings and adventures of the retired realtor turned cop. This time, following his previous fun as a Presley impersonator, Walt decides to take bride to be Maggie to Hawaii for their marriage ceremony as well as two friends to act as participants. But the course of even the truest of loves does not always go smoothly ...
This is such a delightful series and narrator, George Kuch, gives yet another impeccable performance as the witty, grumpy and very human Walter. His other characterisations are good, too, but Walt truly lives through Kuch's voice, warm with just the right hints of emotion, whatever is called for in the text.
Although not my favourite in the series so far, this was such an enjoyable romp with gentle (but very funny) humour, I would recommend it to anyone
December 29, 2016
I was given a copy of this audiobook through Audiobook blast for an honest review and I’m glad I did. ‘Lady Justice Gets Lei’d’ is a fun mix of action and humor. While this is the third book in the series it was my first and you don’t need to read the first two and can jump in here for those like me who love Hawaii. The characters are interesting and funny while the plot jumps from one issue to another with no down time in between (definitely don’t go on vacation with Walt if you want a relaxing time, he’s a magnet for trouble). The writing is good and the humor is great with some homages to a time gone past thrown in. The biggest issue I had is that the narrator while good for the roll, didn’t research the Hawaiian names so ended up getting them wrong (Haleakalā and Lahaina most notably). Overall a fun read!
February 15, 2017
Note: I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.
The third book in the Lady Justice series takes us to Hawaii for a good portion of the story and the detail given during the characters' visit there leads one to believe the author has had first hand experience. :)
The story itself is decent enough, though it was fairly predictable in many ways (like the other two were). However, the characters are growing on me to the point that I really don't mind.
As before, the narrator does a great job at capturing the personalities of the characters and his comedic timing is pretty much spot on. Still, there is the issue of noticeable mouth noise in his audio, which may be distracting to some listeners.
If one can look past these things, they will probably enjoy journeying through the world of Walter Williams and friends.
The third book in the Lady Justice series takes us to Hawaii for a good portion of the story and the detail given during the characters' visit there leads one to believe the author has had first hand experience. :)
The story itself is decent enough, though it was fairly predictable in many ways (like the other two were). However, the characters are growing on me to the point that I really don't mind.
As before, the narrator does a great job at capturing the personalities of the characters and his comedic timing is pretty much spot on. Still, there is the issue of noticeable mouth noise in his audio, which may be distracting to some listeners.
If one can look past these things, they will probably enjoy journeying through the world of Walter Williams and friends.
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