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Michael Collins #2
No Time To Die
What happens when a wayward lawyer makes a promise to a boy that he cannot keep?Things are not going well for Michael Collins. After narrowly escaping arrest for stealing millions of dollars from a former client, life back at Hut No. 7 in Mexico is hardly a vacation. The love of his life just dumped him and FBI Agent Frank Vatch is still on his trail. When a local boy’s father disappears, Collins makes a drunken vow to bring the missing man home. It’s a promise he doesn’t exactly remember, but it is a promise he intends to keep.Collins and his pot-smoking, mathematician friend, Kermit Guillardo, fly to a small town in rural Florida where Tommy Estrada had worked the fields with other immigrants without proper authorization. The locals are not friendly to outsiders, and the cops are even more hostile. They make no effort to hide their desire to get rid of Collins and anybody else who dares to poke around the large agricultural companies who own the politicians and run the county.He teams up with a beautiful and feisty attorney who was already organizing the laborers to protect their rights. They eventually get answers, and Collins decides to seek accountability the only way he knows in court. With a novel legal theory and facing an army of silk-stocking lawyers with unlimited resources, his odds of success are slim. This time, however, Michael Collins is not going to run away from the fight.This is the second book in the “No Time” series, and it doesn’t disappoint. Get you copy today!
230 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 23, 2012
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About the author
J.D. Trafford
16 books255 followersJ.D. Trafford is the winner of the National Legal Fiction Writing Competition for Lawyers, has been profiled in Mystery Scene Magazine (a "writer of merit"), and written multiple bestselling legal thrillers. This includes the “No Time” series featuring Michael Collins, which was selected as an IndieReader bestselling pick, and Little Boy Lost, which has sold over 100,000 copies and was the #1 overall bestseller on Amazon.
In addition to graduating with honors from a Top 20 law school, J.D. Trafford has worked as a civil and criminal prosecutor, an associate at a large national law firm, and a non-profit attorney for people who could not afford legal representation.
Prior to law school, J.D. Trafford worked in Washington D.C. and lived in Saint Louis, Missouri. He worked on issues of housing, education, and poverty in communities of color.
He now lives with his wife and children in the Midwest, and bikes whenever possible.
In addition to graduating with honors from a Top 20 law school, J.D. Trafford has worked as a civil and criminal prosecutor, an associate at a large national law firm, and a non-profit attorney for people who could not afford legal representation.
Prior to law school, J.D. Trafford worked in Washington D.C. and lived in Saint Louis, Missouri. He worked on issues of housing, education, and poverty in communities of color.
He now lives with his wife and children in the Midwest, and bikes whenever possible.
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September 30, 2017
"An Awesome Legal Thriller"
Attorney Michael Collins and his friend, Kermit, are enjoying life in Mexico. Little boy, Pace, has received letters every week from his father in Florida working on a tomato farm. He hasn't heard from him in a couple of weeks and sought help from Collins. Michael had promised the boy he'd find his father, Tommy Estrada; however, Michael is pursued by the US. Federal Government for stealing 500 million dollars from a client ... a crooked client. He's at great risk of being located in the U.S., but a promise is a promise, and he'd do his best to find the boy's father. This is a fast moving thriller, with fascinating characters. It's well written and very exciting. Highly recommend.
Attorney Michael Collins and his friend, Kermit, are enjoying life in Mexico. Little boy, Pace, has received letters every week from his father in Florida working on a tomato farm. He hasn't heard from him in a couple of weeks and sought help from Collins. Michael had promised the boy he'd find his father, Tommy Estrada; however, Michael is pursued by the US. Federal Government for stealing 500 million dollars from a client ... a crooked client. He's at great risk of being located in the U.S., but a promise is a promise, and he'd do his best to find the boy's father. This is a fast moving thriller, with fascinating characters. It's well written and very exciting. Highly recommend.
September 5, 2018
What is the price of a life?
In the second installment of the Michael Collins series, we find Michael back at the Sunset, Hut 7.
The peace and tranquility doesn't last, as usual. Pace, one of Michael's soccer kids, needs his help. His father is missing and his family wants Michael to go back to the state's and find him.
Well written and engaging, Trafford has done it again.
In the second installment of the Michael Collins series, we find Michael back at the Sunset, Hut 7.
The peace and tranquility doesn't last, as usual. Pace, one of Michael's soccer kids, needs his help. His father is missing and his family wants Michael to go back to the state's and find him.
Well written and engaging, Trafford has done it again.
July 24, 2017
A story within a legal battle.
This book is the second in this series and just like the first book, I can't wait to read more about Michael Collins and Kermit. Kermit is a very interesting character that helps to keep the book light.
This book is the second in this series and just like the first book, I can't wait to read more about Michael Collins and Kermit. Kermit is a very interesting character that helps to keep the book light.
August 18, 2017
Every bit as good as the first
This legal thriller of the year kept me turning pages just like Book 1 in the series. Well written, in depth characters, gripping story line and enough twists and turns to make you carsick. Now on to book 3!
This legal thriller of the year kept me turning pages just like Book 1 in the series. Well written, in depth characters, gripping story line and enough twists and turns to make you carsick. Now on to book 3!
February 6, 2020
This is the second book read by this author. Similar to John Grisham.
Strong themes of social justice and discrimination. The story continues on from his first book in this series so it would benefit to read that one first. Now on to No Time To Hide!
Strong themes of social justice and discrimination. The story continues on from his first book in this series so it would benefit to read that one first. Now on to No Time To Hide!
June 22, 2019
No Time to Die
Another Trafford success. Michael takes on a new case involving Mexican workers. The troubled FBI agent is still seeking revenge.
Another Trafford success. Michael takes on a new case involving Mexican workers. The troubled FBI agent is still seeking revenge.
December 4, 2019
No Time To Die
This was an interesting and enjoyable book. The characters are brought to life by Mr. Trafford's ability to instill them with love, integrity and passion.
This was an interesting and enjoyable book. The characters are brought to life by Mr. Trafford's ability to instill them with love, integrity and passion.
May 28, 2024
A little slow at the start but quite a good legal thriller.
February 15, 2016
Who can forget Kermit!?!
This book was a sequel to author's, "No Time to Run". I believe this stands up equally to that book. In this book, the bad guys are easier to pick out of the crowd -- and what an evil collection they are. I did miss Father Stiles, he added so much unique flavor to book one, and would liked to have seen him in this book even though, LOL, it was probably not feasible given the geographic difference.
I read this book in one day -- I just could not put it down! I have the 3rd book up and ready for consumption.
This book was a sequel to author's, "No Time to Run". I believe this stands up equally to that book. In this book, the bad guys are easier to pick out of the crowd -- and what an evil collection they are. I did miss Father Stiles, he added so much unique flavor to book one, and would liked to have seen him in this book even though, LOL, it was probably not feasible given the geographic difference.
I read this book in one day -- I just could not put it down! I have the 3rd book up and ready for consumption.
September 5, 2012
Michael Collins finds himself back in Florida and being dogged by the federal authorities. I have enjoyed this series about a lawyer who finds his way back to helping others with the law and is on the run from the law himself. Looking forward to the third book.
June 10, 2013
This book was OK. Nothing amazing, nothing bad. Just a run of the mill law and order book. I can't say anything stood out as a spectacular story line or character. But it wasn't uninteresting. Just...OK.
January 26, 2016
Good story although pretty predictable. I listened from Audible.com but was not pleased with the reader. Inflections were so messed up and at times his voice seemed monotone. Ugh. I have the other books in the series which I plan to read but will use kindle.
September 26, 2012
My first J.D. Trafford novel. Fast Paced Legal Thriller. Michael Collins is the main character with his crazy sidekick Kermit Guilliardo. Lots of twists and turns and quite the page turner!
January 1, 2013
I love court room novels and this is second installment of same character from No Time to Run. Looking forward to next adventure.
July 7, 2014
NO TIme to die
This book kept my Interest. Fast moving! For people who enjoy legel mysteries this book is a must. I don't think you would be disappointed!
This book kept my Interest. Fast moving! For people who enjoy legel mysteries this book is a must. I don't think you would be disappointed!
October 19, 2015
Loved it. Reading the third book in this series. Reminds me of John Grisham
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March 18, 2016I listened to this as an audio book and did not like the reader's intonation or inflection, or lack thereof.
July 11, 2012
Great book, looking forward to reading the next one.
April 7, 2013
I'm enjoying this series--especially for free.
June 25, 2013
Really Good. K.
January 10, 2014
Sorry,review is for No Time To Die,not Time to run,read out of order
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