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Jury of One
In this legal thriller, South Carolina Circuit Court judge Dan Borders appears poised for selection to the state Supreme Court thanks to his controversial proposal for dealing with death penalty cases. But a divorce he entered years earlier for Alana Morgan, a bright, ambitious school teacher, leads to a relationship that puts both of their futures in jeopardy. On the night Alana's ex, Toby, is killed, Dan finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. He and Alana strike a deal that may save them both.
Can Dan trust Alana to keep her vow of silence? Can she rely on him to protect her when an aggressive young Indian prosecutor realizes her account of the confrontation raises suspicions? Alana and Dan depend on each other to avoid the cliff that awaits both if the pact is broken as A Jury of One pushes the limits of human trust and moral reckoning to an unforgettable climax.
Can Dan trust Alana to keep her vow of silence? Can she rely on him to protect her when an aggressive young Indian prosecutor realizes her account of the confrontation raises suspicions? Alana and Dan depend on each other to avoid the cliff that awaits both if the pact is broken as A Jury of One pushes the limits of human trust and moral reckoning to an unforgettable climax.
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Published April 4, 2023
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April 4, 2023
A hidden gem of a book that I’m glad I stumbled upon. Alana, a school teacher, is charged with murder in the shooting death of her ex-husband; facing the death penalty a jury will find her either innocent or guilty. Judge Borders wants to change the way death penalty cases are handled. Alana doesn’t want a jury of 12 but of one. The lines between Judge and the accused become blurry as Beaufort County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Niles Borders has a unique history with Alana; a secret lurks between them threatening to expose them both.
This is a well thought-out and written book that I found hard to put down. With almost perfect character building you could imagine this story actually taking place. I found the history and context intriguing – who doesn’t love a good legal thriller, but I wish more of the plot focused on the trial itself. While the story itself did focus on court and the case, a majority of it happened outside the walls of the courthouse.
Lots of drama and legal jargon, if you love legal thrillers I recommend you read this book. This was my first time reading this author and it definitely won’t be the last.
I received an ARC copy of this book and leave this review of my own accord. #NetGalley #juryofone
This is a well thought-out and written book that I found hard to put down. With almost perfect character building you could imagine this story actually taking place. I found the history and context intriguing – who doesn’t love a good legal thriller, but I wish more of the plot focused on the trial itself. While the story itself did focus on court and the case, a majority of it happened outside the walls of the courthouse.
Lots of drama and legal jargon, if you love legal thrillers I recommend you read this book. This was my first time reading this author and it definitely won’t be the last.
I received an ARC copy of this book and leave this review of my own accord. #NetGalley #juryofone
April 27, 2023
In this legal thriller, South Carolina Circuit Court judge Dan Borders appears poised for selection to the state Supreme Court thanks to his controversial proposal for dealing with death penalty cases. But a divorce he entered years earlier for Alana Morgan, a bright, ambitious school teacher, leads to a relationship that puts both of their futures in jeopardy. On the night Alana's ex, Toby, is killed, Dan finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. He and Alana strike a deal that may save them both.
Wow, what a book this was. I cannot say how much I enjoyed this story. If you like legal thrillers then this will definitely be one you want to get hold of and now John Warley has been added to my favourite authors list. This is a very well put together book and the quality of the main characters really is what makes the book shine.
Dan and Alana meet and Dan is instantly attracted to her, only problem is that he is married so this does complicate things. Dan is not a bad guy, it is just that he is struggling. His wife has MS and anyone that knows any thing about the disease will know that this is a terrible burden to carry both physically and emotionally for both people in the relationship. I felt that the author handled this aspect of the book very well making the reader understand how this can affect life in such a major way. The path that Dan and Alana take will not be easy for either of them but makes great reading for us.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the book, all opinions are my own.
Wow, what a book this was. I cannot say how much I enjoyed this story. If you like legal thrillers then this will definitely be one you want to get hold of and now John Warley has been added to my favourite authors list. This is a very well put together book and the quality of the main characters really is what makes the book shine.
Dan and Alana meet and Dan is instantly attracted to her, only problem is that he is married so this does complicate things. Dan is not a bad guy, it is just that he is struggling. His wife has MS and anyone that knows any thing about the disease will know that this is a terrible burden to carry both physically and emotionally for both people in the relationship. I felt that the author handled this aspect of the book very well making the reader understand how this can affect life in such a major way. The path that Dan and Alana take will not be easy for either of them but makes great reading for us.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the book, all opinions are my own.
April 4, 2023
Loved this book - so timely coming just after the Alex Murdaugh murder trials. Jury of One kicks off with a murder and the twists keep coming. If you want to read about the domestic abuse, the criminal justice system, issues with wrongful convictions, and how to handle life sentences, this book will make you think!! Couldn't put it down.
April 25, 2023
I thought this book could have been so much more. All around decent legal thriller with ending I thought left too many questions unanswered . 3.5 stars
Thanks to NetGalley for advance copy.
Thanks to NetGalley for advance copy.
April 7, 2023
Jury of One by John Warley is going to be a runaway hit! The carefully crafted characters are compelling, complex, and make us look into our own souls to see who we really are. You’re never sure who you want to have succeed, or fail, and that notion is constantly changing as the story shifts and shapes itself. And even at the end, when we think we’ve gotten what we want, there is that seed of doubt. I found that I had to put the book down and breathe a little bit before I could pick it up again, because I wasn’t sure where I wanted the story to take me.
On one hand, Jury of One is the story of Dan Borders who is a man, a husband, a father, a friend, and a judge. As a judge, we expect him to step up on that pedestal and uphold not only the law, but also the beliefs that we have in the system, over which he has some control.
On the other hand, this is a story about honorable Dan Borders, the man. It comes to Dan’s great surprise that these two men, the judge and himself, are in someways diametrically opposed to each other. In his heart of hearts, Dan is one man, and in the mirror he has become another.
Judge Borders has his eye on a South Carolina supreme court seat. He has made himself controversial with an article he has written for the University of South Carolina Law Review about a Jury of One. Needless to say, this stirs up some hornet's nests in his quest for the promotion.
It seems to me that Dan has gotten weary of being moral and upright and judgmental. His robes may have gotten heavy because he has a lot to bear, at least in his own mind.
Dan Borders is not a man I would want to sit down and have a bourbon with, because for all of his interests, his intellect, his morality, he has no sense of humor. Yet, surprisingly enough, with a mix of other characters that compete for your attention and affection in this book, I find that above the rest, I want him to win.
John Warley takes the reader down speeding paths that come to a screeching halt with a left turn, right turn, U-turn, until you’re lost without a compass. And in the end, that compass is what points in the right direction, or does it?
On one hand, Jury of One is the story of Dan Borders who is a man, a husband, a father, a friend, and a judge. As a judge, we expect him to step up on that pedestal and uphold not only the law, but also the beliefs that we have in the system, over which he has some control.
On the other hand, this is a story about honorable Dan Borders, the man. It comes to Dan’s great surprise that these two men, the judge and himself, are in someways diametrically opposed to each other. In his heart of hearts, Dan is one man, and in the mirror he has become another.
Judge Borders has his eye on a South Carolina supreme court seat. He has made himself controversial with an article he has written for the University of South Carolina Law Review about a Jury of One. Needless to say, this stirs up some hornet's nests in his quest for the promotion.
It seems to me that Dan has gotten weary of being moral and upright and judgmental. His robes may have gotten heavy because he has a lot to bear, at least in his own mind.
Dan Borders is not a man I would want to sit down and have a bourbon with, because for all of his interests, his intellect, his morality, he has no sense of humor. Yet, surprisingly enough, with a mix of other characters that compete for your attention and affection in this book, I find that above the rest, I want him to win.
John Warley takes the reader down speeding paths that come to a screeching halt with a left turn, right turn, U-turn, until you’re lost without a compass. And in the end, that compass is what points in the right direction, or does it?
November 27, 2023
Outstanding! Lyrical description of the Lowcountry coupled with fascinating idea on justice system and a mystery that is edge of your seat thrilling. The tension mounts as the question of a good moral man faced a legal/family dilemma. Great read.
December 20, 2023
You will enjoy this well written thriller with an unexpected ending. It was definitely a page turner that I did not want to put down. I liked how it integrated current issues and provided insight into a small town in South Carolina and the state's judicial system.
August 24, 2023
I could not put this down! Ten pages before the end I had my hand over my mouth in surprise. Thinking back - I should have known.
Netflix series worthy for sure!!
Netflix series worthy for sure!!
September 17, 2023
This story does two things well:
Exploring the difference between justice and the law
And who gets to decide on death when life offers no hope?
Exploring the difference between justice and the law
And who gets to decide on death when life offers no hope?
January 2, 2024
Loved- concept of guilty person deciding if they get life or death. Surprise ending. Author came to our meeting!
October 1, 2024
The Jury of One concept was fascinating but the story around it was predictable, truncated in some key areas and too detailed in others.
March 31, 2023
A Jury of One, John Warley’s fast moving, addictive tale is a legal thriller set in Beaufort, SC, just down the road and in the same judicial circuit as the recent real-life Murdaugh trial that was recently in national and international news—with more to come. Warley’s Jury of One may have hit the sweet spot of high interest in the delightful water-blessed historic town not far from Hilton Head, Savannah and Charleston, and huge fans following legal thrillers. Will Low Country Legal thrillers set in Beaufort become a thing like Iberia Parish in James Lee Burke’s high successful series revolving around Dave Robicheaux? It will be great to watch and see. Warley, a former attorney and author of seven books, writes novels and has lots of historical interests, so we can anticipate more well-written books!
Full disclosure: I received an Advance Reader’s Copy in return for an honest review, which follows:
Warley borrows from his courtroom experience to tell A Jury of One from the point of view of Judge Dan Borders, skillfully developed as many of the characters are in this book. In Warley’s
hands, we are treated to a full human: devoted to the office and the law, a family man, but with warts as well. Early on, the author throws Borders into a real moral “tight spot,” to borrow a phrase from the film Oh, Brother, Where Art Thou? and we’ll follow him to the end because of the challenge to his ethics.
I liked Warley’s treatment of Jillian Pillai, the Indian-descent prosecutor faced with an election challenge, one that Borders makes more difficult as he hands her a courtroom defeat early in the story. Her backstory, including the bookish college student’s first love interest and its comparison to a later growing relationship with a colleague, is believable and it’s balanced with scenes of her in her sharp professional case-solving mode as well. A South Carolina connection to Jillian’s character is that the state’s former governor and the first to publicly challenge Donald Trump as a Republican nominee for president in the 2024 election is Nikki Haley, also of Indian descent.
The action in the story revolves around a school teacher with issues, Alana Morgan, accused of murdering her seriously abusive ex-husband, Toby. Here again, Warley depicts a character well. We never really know Alana—by her design. And in an unusual plot twist, Borders has a personal connection to her.
Along the way, Warley weaves in a major moral quandary of our day which leads to the book’s title, A Jury of One. You’ll have to read the book to know the details, but I appreciated that Warley injects serious questions of our criminal justice system here, and as a reader and a citizen, I applaud that.
The action moves fast in scenes that imitate life—many quirky and tantalizing developments. The reader is never sure what will happen next—only that something will, and there are many more twists and turns ahead. Warley skillfully keeps the reader guessing, and the reader puts the book down reluctantly, and rushes back to it in anticipation. How can this possibly end? Bit by bit we get the whole story, but not without a lot a “tight spots.”
Warley’s writing pleases readers like me who also love intriguing settings and incisive characterization. I highly recommend it!
Full disclosure: I received an Advance Reader’s Copy in return for an honest review, which follows:
Warley borrows from his courtroom experience to tell A Jury of One from the point of view of Judge Dan Borders, skillfully developed as many of the characters are in this book. In Warley’s
hands, we are treated to a full human: devoted to the office and the law, a family man, but with warts as well. Early on, the author throws Borders into a real moral “tight spot,” to borrow a phrase from the film Oh, Brother, Where Art Thou? and we’ll follow him to the end because of the challenge to his ethics.
I liked Warley’s treatment of Jillian Pillai, the Indian-descent prosecutor faced with an election challenge, one that Borders makes more difficult as he hands her a courtroom defeat early in the story. Her backstory, including the bookish college student’s first love interest and its comparison to a later growing relationship with a colleague, is believable and it’s balanced with scenes of her in her sharp professional case-solving mode as well. A South Carolina connection to Jillian’s character is that the state’s former governor and the first to publicly challenge Donald Trump as a Republican nominee for president in the 2024 election is Nikki Haley, also of Indian descent.
The action in the story revolves around a school teacher with issues, Alana Morgan, accused of murdering her seriously abusive ex-husband, Toby. Here again, Warley depicts a character well. We never really know Alana—by her design. And in an unusual plot twist, Borders has a personal connection to her.
Along the way, Warley weaves in a major moral quandary of our day which leads to the book’s title, A Jury of One. You’ll have to read the book to know the details, but I appreciated that Warley injects serious questions of our criminal justice system here, and as a reader and a citizen, I applaud that.
The action moves fast in scenes that imitate life—many quirky and tantalizing developments. The reader is never sure what will happen next—only that something will, and there are many more twists and turns ahead. Warley skillfully keeps the reader guessing, and the reader puts the book down reluctantly, and rushes back to it in anticipation. How can this possibly end? Bit by bit we get the whole story, but not without a lot a “tight spots.”
Warley’s writing pleases readers like me who also love intriguing settings and incisive characterization. I highly recommend it!
May 16, 2023
Jury of One by John Warley is going to be a runaway hit! The carefully crafted characters are compelling, complex, and make us look into our own souls to see who we really are. You’re never sure who you want to have succeed, or fail, and that notion is constantly changing as the story shifts and shapes itself. And even at the end, when we think we’ve gotten what we want, there is that seed of doubt. I found that I had to put the book down and breathe a little bit before I could pick it up again, because I wasn’t sure where I wanted the story to take me.
On one hand, Jury of One is the story of Dan Borders who is a man, a husband, a father, a friend, and a judge. As a judge, we expect him to step up on that pedestal and uphold not only the law, but also the beliefs that we have in the system, over which he has some control.
On the other hand, this is a story about honorable Dan Borders, the man. It comes to Dan’s great surprise that these two men, the judge and himself, are in someways diametrically opposed to each other. In his heart of hearts, Dan is one man, and in the mirror he has become another.
Judge Borders has his eye on a South Carolina supreme court seat. He has made himself controversial with an article he has written for the University of South Carolina Law Review about a Jury of One. Needless to say, this stirs up some hornet's nests in his quest for the promotion.
For those found guilty of society’s most abhorred crimes and sentenced to life without hope of parole, I would provide a means to take that final decision which increasingly conflicts us as civilized people. In our maximum-security facility, I would build a chamber into which a prisoner could be admitted upon reasonable notice. In this room, I would make available the pharmacological means to end life with as much speed and little pain as possible. In such a chamber, a jury of one will decide what our juries of twelve should not.
It seems to me that Dan has gotten weary of being moral and upright and judgmental. His robes may have gotten heavy because he has a lot to bear, at least in his own mind.
Dan Borders is not a man I would want to sit down and have a bourbon with, because for all of his interests, his intellect, his morality, he has no sense of humor. Yet, surprisingly enough, with a mix of other characters that compete for your attention and affection in this book, I find that above the rest, I want him to win.
John Warley takes the reader down speeding paths that come to a screeching halt with a left turn, right turn, U-turn, until you’re lost without a compass. And in the end, that compass is what points in the right direction, or does it?
On one hand, Jury of One is the story of Dan Borders who is a man, a husband, a father, a friend, and a judge. As a judge, we expect him to step up on that pedestal and uphold not only the law, but also the beliefs that we have in the system, over which he has some control.
On the other hand, this is a story about honorable Dan Borders, the man. It comes to Dan’s great surprise that these two men, the judge and himself, are in someways diametrically opposed to each other. In his heart of hearts, Dan is one man, and in the mirror he has become another.
Judge Borders has his eye on a South Carolina supreme court seat. He has made himself controversial with an article he has written for the University of South Carolina Law Review about a Jury of One. Needless to say, this stirs up some hornet's nests in his quest for the promotion.
For those found guilty of society’s most abhorred crimes and sentenced to life without hope of parole, I would provide a means to take that final decision which increasingly conflicts us as civilized people. In our maximum-security facility, I would build a chamber into which a prisoner could be admitted upon reasonable notice. In this room, I would make available the pharmacological means to end life with as much speed and little pain as possible. In such a chamber, a jury of one will decide what our juries of twelve should not.
It seems to me that Dan has gotten weary of being moral and upright and judgmental. His robes may have gotten heavy because he has a lot to bear, at least in his own mind.
Dan Borders is not a man I would want to sit down and have a bourbon with, because for all of his interests, his intellect, his morality, he has no sense of humor. Yet, surprisingly enough, with a mix of other characters that compete for your attention and affection in this book, I find that above the rest, I want him to win.
John Warley takes the reader down speeding paths that come to a screeching halt with a left turn, right turn, U-turn, until you’re lost without a compass. And in the end, that compass is what points in the right direction, or does it?
February 22, 2023
This is an unfamiliar author to me who’s written a thought provoking legal mystery. It’s set in South
Carolina and it’s history and prejudices are spot on. The story puts into play a rather radical concept for
options available to prisoners sentenced to life. The plot squarely pits right against wrong, consequences
versus results, and seems meant to test your beliefs in justice.
The main character, Judge Daniel Borders, is a family man, honorable and fair. His dependability and
case rulings haven’t gone unnoticed and he’s destined for advancement. Until a series of events, his
midlife boredom, an ailing wife and some bad decisions threatens to derail everything. How far will he
go to save himself? Will he dishonor his robe, conspire in a cover-up or uphold the laws he took an oath
to enforce?
I was totally engrossed with this story in my favorite genre. There’s an unpredictable zinger of a twist
that I didn’t see coming. Highly recommend to readers who enjoy legal courtroom drama with issues
worth debating.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing the digital advance reader copy of “Jury of One” by John Warley,
Published by köehlerbooks. The expected publication date is April 4, 2023. These are all my own honest
personal thoughts and opinions given voluntarily without compensation.
Carolina and it’s history and prejudices are spot on. The story puts into play a rather radical concept for
options available to prisoners sentenced to life. The plot squarely pits right against wrong, consequences
versus results, and seems meant to test your beliefs in justice.
The main character, Judge Daniel Borders, is a family man, honorable and fair. His dependability and
case rulings haven’t gone unnoticed and he’s destined for advancement. Until a series of events, his
midlife boredom, an ailing wife and some bad decisions threatens to derail everything. How far will he
go to save himself? Will he dishonor his robe, conspire in a cover-up or uphold the laws he took an oath
to enforce?
I was totally engrossed with this story in my favorite genre. There’s an unpredictable zinger of a twist
that I didn’t see coming. Highly recommend to readers who enjoy legal courtroom drama with issues
worth debating.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing the digital advance reader copy of “Jury of One” by John Warley,
Published by köehlerbooks. The expected publication date is April 4, 2023. These are all my own honest
personal thoughts and opinions given voluntarily without compensation.
August 17, 2023
Publishing Date- 4 April 2023
Thanks to Netgalley for providing me the ARC(Advanced Readers Copy) of this book. All the views and opinions expressed are my own.
Being a fan of legal thrillers, I requested this book but due to various reasons, never got around to read it. However, I was underwhelmed by this book.
This book follows Dan Borders who is on the verge of becoming a Supreme Court judge as a result of his Jury of One idea. However, due to a divorce case he dealt with year's ago, he finds himself at the wrong place at the wrong time on the night when Alana's ex Toby, from whom she had gotten a divorce is killed.
I was underwhelmed mainly because there were a few courtroom scenes and I would have liked more of them. Although, my favorite character was of Dan Borders despite the fact he was cheating on his wife mainly because I like men of power. I also liked him due to the way he took care of his wife who was suffering from Multiple Sclerosis.
There were areas where this book dragged a little and hindered the pace of the book although ample amount of time has been given for the character development of all the characters.
I would recommend this book to any person who wants to begin reading legal thrillers as the person would realize whether legal thrillers suit his/her taste and would give the individual an idea what legal thrillers are like.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing me the ARC(Advanced Readers Copy) of this book. All the views and opinions expressed are my own.
Being a fan of legal thrillers, I requested this book but due to various reasons, never got around to read it. However, I was underwhelmed by this book.
This book follows Dan Borders who is on the verge of becoming a Supreme Court judge as a result of his Jury of One idea. However, due to a divorce case he dealt with year's ago, he finds himself at the wrong place at the wrong time on the night when Alana's ex Toby, from whom she had gotten a divorce is killed.
I was underwhelmed mainly because there were a few courtroom scenes and I would have liked more of them. Although, my favorite character was of Dan Borders despite the fact he was cheating on his wife mainly because I like men of power. I also liked him due to the way he took care of his wife who was suffering from Multiple Sclerosis.
There were areas where this book dragged a little and hindered the pace of the book although ample amount of time has been given for the character development of all the characters.
I would recommend this book to any person who wants to begin reading legal thrillers as the person would realize whether legal thrillers suit his/her taste and would give the individual an idea what legal thrillers are like.
November 23, 2024
This book had me on the edge of my seat!!!! I kept hoping for the best but fearing the worst. Great twist at the end.
The author did a great job creating memorable characters. Alana: she seemed so charming and like such a good person, but she lied to the judge about driving by his house and also about not having dated since her divorce. Was she really calculating underneath? Or just trying to protect her privacy…? Judge Dan Borders: he tried to be a good guy, but would he have stopped himself before it was too late if Alana had not gotten the call from her daughter? His “Jury of One” idea as a way to let people on death row have some control over when they would die — would that be feasible? Would it gain any traction? When judges have to sign execution orders, how does that affect them? Will he ever be able to redeem himself? Jillian: it must have been hard for her to accept the fact that the judge’s decision to suppress the knife in the murder trial was probably correct. But the fact that she did accept it speaks to her integrity. The tension leading up to her decision- was the shooting of Toby Morgan self defense? Or was it murder? — provided intense moments that made me weigh the decision along with her. Were the nagging pieces of evidence enough to sway a jury? Or should she just close the file and move on?
This was a great read!
The author did a great job creating memorable characters. Alana: she seemed so charming and like such a good person, but she lied to the judge about driving by his house and also about not having dated since her divorce. Was she really calculating underneath? Or just trying to protect her privacy…? Judge Dan Borders: he tried to be a good guy, but would he have stopped himself before it was too late if Alana had not gotten the call from her daughter? His “Jury of One” idea as a way to let people on death row have some control over when they would die — would that be feasible? Would it gain any traction? When judges have to sign execution orders, how does that affect them? Will he ever be able to redeem himself? Jillian: it must have been hard for her to accept the fact that the judge’s decision to suppress the knife in the murder trial was probably correct. But the fact that she did accept it speaks to her integrity. The tension leading up to her decision- was the shooting of Toby Morgan self defense? Or was it murder? — provided intense moments that made me weigh the decision along with her. Were the nagging pieces of evidence enough to sway a jury? Or should she just close the file and move on?
This was a great read!
April 13, 2023
Jury of One by John Warley is a legal drama about a pact to remain silent in order to protect a judge who is the likely next appointee as Chief Justice. South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Dan Borders is a much loved and revered figure who jumpstarts Alana Morgan’s car one evening after a Historical Society meeting. The untimely death (a shooting) of Alana’s ex-husband leads to a pact between them, in order to protect each other. As their relationship develops, consequences from that night put both of their futures in jeopardy, when an ambitious young prosecutor questions Alana’s account of the shooting. Can she be trusted to keep silent and how will the investigation affect Dan’s chances of securing the nomination for Chief Justice? Although a promising premise, the narrative doesn’t quite deliver on the tension, despite a startling twist of a climax and so a three stars rating of a legal thriller rating. With thanks to Koehler Books and the author for an uncorrected proof copy for review purposes. As always, the opinions herein are totally my own and freely given.
August 21, 2023
Jury of One by John Warley An eminent judge being considered for important appointment is the focus of this legal thriller. Upon learning more about the Judge in both his personal and professional life, it was difficult to relate to some of his actions. The ending left some unanswered questions. All in all an entertaining read.
Thank you to the author, Koehler Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.
Thank you to the author, Koehler Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.
April 13, 2023
Just finished Reading Jury of One. It's a thought-provoking legal thriller. As Warley develops his characters and sets them in place in Beaufort, SC, I found myself fully immersed in the story. An excellent read, from the first page until the very end, reminding us of the moral choices we face every day -- and their consequences. I didn't want to put it down!
July 28, 2023
Thank you NetGalley for a chance to read and review this advance copy. I am sad to say that I did not finish this book. I tried to get into the story and just could not do it. The characters and events were not believable and just didn’t make sense, at least not to me. I am sorry but I would not recommend.
March 22, 2023
A solid legal thriller. I don't read a lot of these, but enjoyed this one. Good story and interesting characters.
Thanks very much for the free ARC for review!!
Thanks very much for the free ARC for review!!
April 11, 2023
My favorite genre is court room themed books. Thoroughly enjoyed the author's latest. Two other outstanding books from this author are A Southern Girl and Bethesda's Child.
April 20, 2023
A little confusing because of the back and forth on character chapters. Once you find your way through his writing style, the story gets you sucked in and the ending I just didn't see coming.
May 7, 2023
What a great read! Kept my attention to the final sentence. Moral dilemmas are woven throughout this well-written legal thriller. Highly recommended. This book both entertains and make you think.
December 5, 2023
Local color (SC, Beaufort), Grisham-like legal tale. Well-written ! Good characters, believable.
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