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Blind Justice
Jake Denney has hit rock bottom. His wife has left him. He's drinking again. And his five-year-old daughter is in the middle of it all. When a judge calls him "a disgrace to the legal profession," Jake starts thinking things might be better for everyone if he wasn't around anymore. Then a childhood friend's mother phones him. Her son, Howie, has been accused of murdering his wife. Jake takes the seemingly hopeless case in a last-ditch effort to save his client and his fading career. Meanwhile, Howie's little sister, Lindsay, has grown into a beautiful woman. Though Jake is drawn to her, there's something about her he doesn't understand, even though it may be the very thing he needs to reclaim his humanity. With the evidence mounting against his client, and a web of corruption closing around them both, Jake Denney faces the fight of his life--not only in the courtroom, but in the depths of his own soul. "Move over John Grisham. James Scott Bell has done it again with Blind Justice. A must read!" - Nancy Moser, author of The Invitation and The Quest
380 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2000
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About the author
James Scott Bell
132 books1,036 followersJim is a former trial lawyer who now writes and speaks full time. He is the bestselling author of Try Dying, No Legal Grounds, Presumed Guilty, Glimpses of Paradise, Breach of Promise and several other thrillers. He is a winner of the Christy Award for Excellence in Inspirational Fiction, and was a fiction columnist for Writers Digest magazine. He has written two books in the Writers' Digest series, Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure and Revision & Self-Editing.
Jim has taught writing at Pepperdine University and numerous writers conferences. He attended the University of California, Santa Barbara where he studied writing with Raymond Carver.
Series:
* Shannon Saga (with Tracie Peterson)
* The Trials of Kit Shannon
* Ty Buchanan
Jim has taught writing at Pepperdine University and numerous writers conferences. He attended the University of California, Santa Barbara where he studied writing with Raymond Carver.
Series:
* Shannon Saga (with Tracie Peterson)
* The Trials of Kit Shannon
* Ty Buchanan
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August 25, 2015
I thought the plot and the characters were very well written. Watching the drama unfold in the courtroom kept my interest throughout. Then when I reached the last quarter of the book the bottom fell out. It just seemed too crazy to believe. I knew the story would end with some sort of witchcraft but I felt, as a reader, I was cheated out of a better ending to the story.
December 10, 2021
A very enjoyable James Scott Bell courtroom drama. The main character is flawed but still a hero.
January 31, 2013
James Scott Bell is an excellent author. He has a gift of using words to paint a picture. As I read the book I could see the characters, places, and events in my head. This story is about a washed up lawyer who takes on a case for a childhood friend who he had not seen in years. The childhood friend is challenged mentally but has married and whose wife is murdered. He (the childhood friend) is accused of the murder. Many colorful characters are introduced in the story. One character, the PI who the lawyer hires, is a former football player that often quotes Shakespeare. If you enjoy suspense with a Christian theme you will enjoy this book. Just a couple of quotes I will give you from this book. The following quotes are quotes the author uses from the book, Pensees written by Blaise Pascal, a seventeenth-century mathematician and physicist. Pascal underwent a dramatic conversion to Christianity and set out to write a defense of the faith. He died before finishing, but his notes survived and were collected in Pensees. I trust these quotes will encourage and challenge you!
When we see the blindness and misery of man, when we look upon the whole universe in all its dumbness and upon man without light, abandoned to his own devices, without knowing who put him there, what he has come to do, or what will become of him when he dies, and is so incapable of knowing anything, I am overwhelmed by fear. I am like a man carried off in his sleep and left on some terrifying desert island. There, he wakes up without knowing where he is and with no means of escape. I am amazed that people are not driven to despair over this condition. p. 315
There is enough light for those who desire only to see. p. 372
When we see the blindness and misery of man, when we look upon the whole universe in all its dumbness and upon man without light, abandoned to his own devices, without knowing who put him there, what he has come to do, or what will become of him when he dies, and is so incapable of knowing anything, I am overwhelmed by fear. I am like a man carried off in his sleep and left on some terrifying desert island. There, he wakes up without knowing where he is and with no means of escape. I am amazed that people are not driven to despair over this condition. p. 315
There is enough light for those who desire only to see. p. 372
May 22, 2014
I really enjoyed this book and the twists and turns. However it felt like the author gave up near the end in order to finish the book and tie everything up in a neat little bow.
The writing was descriptive and engaging for 90% of the book and then, when it mattered get like it was just phoned in.
Still a good story and a fun read.
The writing was descriptive and engaging for 90% of the book and then, when it mattered get like it was just phoned in.
Still a good story and a fun read.
January 27, 2015
Bell has just re-released an updated version of this novel, and even though I read it back when it first released, I read it again! Kept me turning the pages, as before. The ending did seem a little "out there", but I always enjoy a Bell novel. Legal thriller fans should give them a try.
October 18, 2021
The easiest part in writing a book is the 1st chapter. You can put all the mysterious ingredients you want in order to draw the readers in. The more mysterious being poured in ,the more it becomes difficult to write a good sensable ending.
In that part our writer ( in my opinion) failed miserably. It is like those murder stories where the all world of FBI , CIA and Homeland people are running after the main suspect, and finally the author is declaring the milkman that was hardly mentioned during the all story as the murderer. Big surprise !!
Bottom line. The book was good, the ending ( last 10%) sucks.
But I will defiantly try another book from James Scott Bell .
In that part our writer ( in my opinion) failed miserably. It is like those murder stories where the all world of FBI , CIA and Homeland people are running after the main suspect, and finally the author is declaring the milkman that was hardly mentioned during the all story as the murderer. Big surprise !!
Bottom line. The book was good, the ending ( last 10%) sucks.
But I will defiantly try another book from James Scott Bell .
November 24, 2017
Very Good!
An enjoyable and interesting read. Good vs. evil was shown in a way - Blind Justice is a very good read.
An enjoyable and interesting read. Good vs. evil was shown in a way - Blind Justice is a very good read.
December 22, 2019
Book was a good read, kept me interested right up to the end. Will look for more by this author for light reading.
September 25, 2018
Een goed geschreven verhaal, waarin ik vrij lang het idee dat Howie Patino de dader was. Helaas was het einde heel wat minder; het leek er veel op dat de schrijver er maar een beetje een draai aan gaf om klaar te zijn.
Jack Denney, een soort anti-held, een loser. Hij is advocaat, die zijn carrière en zelfs zijn leven verzuipt door zijn alcoholisme. Een karakter waar je van kan houden, maar die je ook af en toe om zijn verslaving ,een knal voor zijn kop wil geven.
Hij neemt de, haast onmogelijke, zaak aan om zijn schoolvriend Howie te verdedigen. Ooit deed hij dat al eens op het schoolplein. Al vanaf het begin is duidelijk dat Howie naïef is, beetje sloom en kinderlijk. Hij wordt verdacht van de moord op zijn vrouw. Hij bekend zelfs. Jake doet zijn best om hem, met zijn door alcohol geteisterde geest, de beste hulp te bieden die hij hem kan geven, maar blijkt ook te strijden tegen het stadje.
Jack Denney, een soort anti-held, een loser. Hij is advocaat, die zijn carrière en zelfs zijn leven verzuipt door zijn alcoholisme. Een karakter waar je van kan houden, maar die je ook af en toe om zijn verslaving ,een knal voor zijn kop wil geven.
Hij neemt de, haast onmogelijke, zaak aan om zijn schoolvriend Howie te verdedigen. Ooit deed hij dat al eens op het schoolplein. Al vanaf het begin is duidelijk dat Howie naïef is, beetje sloom en kinderlijk. Hij wordt verdacht van de moord op zijn vrouw. Hij bekend zelfs. Jake doet zijn best om hem, met zijn door alcohol geteisterde geest, de beste hulp te bieden die hij hem kan geven, maar blijkt ook te strijden tegen het stadje.
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August 5, 2013
I've been working at being a writer for about three years. In that pursuit, I've read some of James Scott Bell's tutorial books on the writing craft (Plot and Structure being my current favorite). All excellent.
As odd as it sounds, this was my first time to actually read one of his novels. BLIND JUSTICE is one of his earlier ones, and now that I've read it, I'm looking forward to the rest.
In BLIND JUSTICE, James weaves a suspense novel around themes of the occult, alcoholism and Grisham-style lawyering. I thought I had things figured out about a third of the way into the book, but wasn't I surprised at the final twist at the end! No, you'll not get any spoiler alerts from me.
And by the way... is it possible to write a solid, gripping, modern novel without gratuitous sex and trash? BLIND JUSTICE is proof that it can be done. And not just done, but done well.
Buy it, read it, enjoy it. You won't be sorry.
PS - Don't read while driving. You'll never see that oncoming car, because you won't be able to take your eyes off the page!
As odd as it sounds, this was my first time to actually read one of his novels. BLIND JUSTICE is one of his earlier ones, and now that I've read it, I'm looking forward to the rest.
In BLIND JUSTICE, James weaves a suspense novel around themes of the occult, alcoholism and Grisham-style lawyering. I thought I had things figured out about a third of the way into the book, but wasn't I surprised at the final twist at the end! No, you'll not get any spoiler alerts from me.
And by the way... is it possible to write a solid, gripping, modern novel without gratuitous sex and trash? BLIND JUSTICE is proof that it can be done. And not just done, but done well.
Buy it, read it, enjoy it. You won't be sorry.
PS - Don't read while driving. You'll never see that oncoming car, because you won't be able to take your eyes off the page!
August 24, 2013
I had a great time reading this novel. The protagonist, Jake Denney, is an anti-hero, a real loser of a lawyer who is drowning his career and personal life in a seemingly never ending stream of booze. He's likable -- but you just want to slap him upside his head for his self destructive ways. He takes on a possibly career ending case defending in court an old friend who he had defended years ago when they were kids on their school playground. Howie, we sense even from page 1, is slow. He is childlike, naive and simple -- and is accused of murdering his wife. He even admits to doing it. But Jake's history of protecting his unfortunate friend spurs him to deliver the best defense his alcohol-addled mind can provide. Both Jake and Howie are mentally handicapped, but only Jake has the power to turn things around. Lots of good courtroom drama, suspense, and action (even of the occult variety!) make for a most enjoyable reading experience.
September 4, 2018
I have a confession to make: I don’t really like Christian fiction. Too often, the stories cater to happy (or unhappy) church people who live cloistered or semi-cloistered lives, have cloistered ideas about the world, and have very little relevance to anyone who is not part of the church. This book was a pleasant surprise for me. Mr Bell took a difficult subject, threw in a difficult main character who not only worked in a hated profession, but also had major life flaws, and for good measure, wove in a supernatural element that was very gently done.
The story starts with the man accused of murder, Howie Patino, a sweet but simple man who loves his wife and child and is trying to make a life for them. He comes back from a working trip to Alaska to find his house locked up and dark, and his wife, when she wakes up, edgy and acerbic. She tells him that she wants to leave him, and somehow in the situation that follows, she ends up stabbed to death multiple times and Howie ends up injured as well.
The focus then moves to Jake Denney, defence attorney, who is asked by Howie’s parents to take the case, not because he is a fantastic public defender, but because he knows Howie from years back and had been his protector (of sorts) through a lot of their childhood years. As such, he has to take on the unenviable job of defending a man who not only appears to be guilty, but who also is not getting any kind of real break from the prosecution in terms of diminished capacity or plea bargaining.
Jake, however, is facing his own problems. His law practice is down to the dregs, he is divorced and only gets to see his daughter on the good grace of his wife, and all this is because he has a serious drinking problem. His life is on a downward slope and it becomes clear early on that every decision is taking him towards a precipice that has a very long drop at the end of it.
As such, the story takes some very unpleasant turns. The main character, Jake, is not particularly likeable. The situation he and Howie are in is impossible, not least because Howie believes that even if he did not actually stab his wife, he is responsible for her death because he has brought the devil into their home. They are hounded by the law (police and prosecution) in the small California town where Howie had been living, and the social influence of the people in power there makes things very difficult for both Jake and Howie.
For me, there were three bright spots in the book that kept me turning the pages. The first was Gil Lee, the private detective who worked alongside Jake. He was funny, eccentric, and mysterious, and he cared for Jake above and beyond what he could or should have done. The second was Howie’s younger sister, Lindsay. She was smart, fiery and intelligent, and determined to help not only her brother, but Jake as well. And finally, there was the open, reasonable plotline which drew me in bit by bit, wound the tension tighter little by little, and left me wondering how Jake was going to resolve these dilemmas.
The other interesting thread was Mr Bell’s decision to deal with the issue of the occult and the supernatural. It was done with quite a light touch, I felt, and yet he pulled together a very reasoned, if not scientific, argument about the risks and results of involvement in the supernatural. As one who has been witness to things and have had first-hand accounts from others who have witnessed supernatural phenomena, I felt that his rationale and storyline dealt with this in a low-key, down-to-earth way. And for those who don’t believe in that kind of thing, it makes for a good bit of thriller urban fantasy.
I really enjoyed this book, more than I thought I would. It was a stand-alone novel, but I notice that he has a series based around legal scenario with lawyer, Ty Buchanan, and a series based around a damaged ex-cage fighter, Mike Romeo, as well as a number of other single novels and short stories. I have a copy of the first book in the Mike Romeo series and am looking forward to seeing where that goes.
The story starts with the man accused of murder, Howie Patino, a sweet but simple man who loves his wife and child and is trying to make a life for them. He comes back from a working trip to Alaska to find his house locked up and dark, and his wife, when she wakes up, edgy and acerbic. She tells him that she wants to leave him, and somehow in the situation that follows, she ends up stabbed to death multiple times and Howie ends up injured as well.
The focus then moves to Jake Denney, defence attorney, who is asked by Howie’s parents to take the case, not because he is a fantastic public defender, but because he knows Howie from years back and had been his protector (of sorts) through a lot of their childhood years. As such, he has to take on the unenviable job of defending a man who not only appears to be guilty, but who also is not getting any kind of real break from the prosecution in terms of diminished capacity or plea bargaining.
Jake, however, is facing his own problems. His law practice is down to the dregs, he is divorced and only gets to see his daughter on the good grace of his wife, and all this is because he has a serious drinking problem. His life is on a downward slope and it becomes clear early on that every decision is taking him towards a precipice that has a very long drop at the end of it.
As such, the story takes some very unpleasant turns. The main character, Jake, is not particularly likeable. The situation he and Howie are in is impossible, not least because Howie believes that even if he did not actually stab his wife, he is responsible for her death because he has brought the devil into their home. They are hounded by the law (police and prosecution) in the small California town where Howie had been living, and the social influence of the people in power there makes things very difficult for both Jake and Howie.
For me, there were three bright spots in the book that kept me turning the pages. The first was Gil Lee, the private detective who worked alongside Jake. He was funny, eccentric, and mysterious, and he cared for Jake above and beyond what he could or should have done. The second was Howie’s younger sister, Lindsay. She was smart, fiery and intelligent, and determined to help not only her brother, but Jake as well. And finally, there was the open, reasonable plotline which drew me in bit by bit, wound the tension tighter little by little, and left me wondering how Jake was going to resolve these dilemmas.
The other interesting thread was Mr Bell’s decision to deal with the issue of the occult and the supernatural. It was done with quite a light touch, I felt, and yet he pulled together a very reasoned, if not scientific, argument about the risks and results of involvement in the supernatural. As one who has been witness to things and have had first-hand accounts from others who have witnessed supernatural phenomena, I felt that his rationale and storyline dealt with this in a low-key, down-to-earth way. And for those who don’t believe in that kind of thing, it makes for a good bit of thriller urban fantasy.
I really enjoyed this book, more than I thought I would. It was a stand-alone novel, but I notice that he has a series based around legal scenario with lawyer, Ty Buchanan, and a series based around a damaged ex-cage fighter, Mike Romeo, as well as a number of other single novels and short stories. I have a copy of the first book in the Mike Romeo series and am looking forward to seeing where that goes.
November 23, 2017
While Howie Patino was confronting horror he could scarcely have imagined, I was trying hard to come up with one good reason why I should continue to breathe. [Page 7]
That’s how chapter two begins. Chapter one shows the murder Howie’s about to be charged with, and chapter two introduces Jake Denney, a disgraced, alcoholic lawyer who’s sitting in the corner of a tavern using a pen and yellow legal pad to list the pros and cons of ending his life.
Told in a snappy, noir-like first person with brilliant descriptions that show as much about Jake as they do about what or who he sees, this is a page-turning clean read with a background thread of faith.
Howie is a childlike man who’s helpless in the criminal system. Jake drinks his way through the book, sabotaging himself at every turn but unwilling to give in to the overly-strong pressure from the prosecutor.
Christian readers will pick up a sense of spiritual warfare, although Jake himself doesn’t believe. Howie’s sister, Lindsay, tries to convince Jake to clean up his act and consider the possibility that there’s more to life than what he sees.
Readers who like to see the character begin to change for the better by the midpoint will find their patience stretched, and I felt that much of the forward progress of the plot, including the dramatic resolution, depended on people around Jake rather than Jake himself. That seems to work with the spiritual warfare sense, that God is moving for Howie’s sake and for justice’s sake despite Jake’s stubbornness.
So, plot-wise, this shows as one of James Scott Bell’s earlier works. Voice-wise, it’s delightfully refreshing and it offers a great example to writers wanting to enhance their descriptive skills.
This was my first James Scott Bell novel, because I’m not a fan of courtroom drama. I’ve discovered that I am a fan of his writing style, and will be looking for more of his fiction. I’m already benefiting from his books on the craft of writing. For more about the author and his books, visit jamesscottbell.com.
[Review copy from my personal library.]
March 22, 2022
A Must Read for the Action-Mystery Reader
The Hero is flawed but stubbornly looks for truth. This is worth 5 stars because the language is clean, the emotions and dialogue are believable, the court scenes realistic, the plot intense and creative and fifthly, the good guy wins! But boy, what a cost! James Scott Bell delivers a great novel combining the demons of alcoholism wrapped around the fuzzy feelings of fatherhood and the doubts of life purpose. It's enough to give up drink, maybe.
The hero at this point in his life is not above bending moral decisions and that is problematic for morally mature, upright readers. But, mature readers know hurts make people cynical and lawyer Jake Denny does believe in truth and working in the best interest of his client, though. The reader hopes his compass begins to holds a more true north position in his decision making. I recommend this stand-alone-but-hope-for-more novel for later teens and adults.
The Hero is flawed but stubbornly looks for truth. This is worth 5 stars because the language is clean, the emotions and dialogue are believable, the court scenes realistic, the plot intense and creative and fifthly, the good guy wins! But boy, what a cost! James Scott Bell delivers a great novel combining the demons of alcoholism wrapped around the fuzzy feelings of fatherhood and the doubts of life purpose. It's enough to give up drink, maybe.
The hero at this point in his life is not above bending moral decisions and that is problematic for morally mature, upright readers. But, mature readers know hurts make people cynical and lawyer Jake Denny does believe in truth and working in the best interest of his client, though. The reader hopes his compass begins to holds a more true north position in his decision making. I recommend this stand-alone-but-hope-for-more novel for later teens and adults.
January 31, 2018
Fast paced,
Convenient and quite frankly, a little weird. All good mysteries require the resolution of several mysteries. “Blind Justice” has its share of quandaries to solve but too many of them, imho, are relegated to “the Devil” and his nether world without proper information provided. This Flip Wilson approach is just beneath Mr. Bell’s writing skills. Had he taken more care to develop this aspect of the book, the ending would have been less trite. The characters were well developed and easy to care about...the kind you wouldn’t mind catching up with in a future book.
Convenient and quite frankly, a little weird. All good mysteries require the resolution of several mysteries. “Blind Justice” has its share of quandaries to solve but too many of them, imho, are relegated to “the Devil” and his nether world without proper information provided. This Flip Wilson approach is just beneath Mr. Bell’s writing skills. Had he taken more care to develop this aspect of the book, the ending would have been less trite. The characters were well developed and easy to care about...the kind you wouldn’t mind catching up with in a future book.
July 7, 2018
Did the devil make him do it?
Through enjoyed this courtroom murder mystery. Attorney Jake Denney is about to go under because of his excessive drinking when he is asked to defend a childhood friend accused of murdering his wife.. The accused believes he may have killed his wife, but can't remember anything except that he saw the devil. Should Jake take a plea or prove his friend is insane or try to find the real murderer? While there are clues along the way, the answer to the mystery is surprising. and for some readers may not be believable.
Through enjoyed this courtroom murder mystery. Attorney Jake Denney is about to go under because of his excessive drinking when he is asked to defend a childhood friend accused of murdering his wife.. The accused believes he may have killed his wife, but can't remember anything except that he saw the devil. Should Jake take a plea or prove his friend is insane or try to find the real murderer? While there are clues along the way, the answer to the mystery is surprising. and for some readers may not be believable.
November 2, 2019
Another good one from Bell
I always enjoy James Scott Bell's work, and this did not disappoint. Not necessarily what would be called "great literature," this was still an enjoyable use of my time. I am normally a stickler for grammar and punctuation, and there were a few things which distracted me a lit--such as random hyphen marks where they did not belong. So the fact that I still have this book four stores says something about the plot. There were a few cliches, but they were used well.
I always enjoy James Scott Bell's work, and this did not disappoint. Not necessarily what would be called "great literature," this was still an enjoyable use of my time. I am normally a stickler for grammar and punctuation, and there were a few things which distracted me a lit--such as random hyphen marks where they did not belong. So the fact that I still have this book four stores says something about the plot. There were a few cliches, but they were used well.
September 15, 2023
JSB Never Disappoints...
James Scott Bell writes fine stories - well-plotted and expertly written with snappy dialog and excellent characters. Of interest to me in this book was that from the get-go I had a very negative reaction to the book's protagonist. As the story unwound, I found myself feeling more and more negative towards the main character, while wondering how in the world the poor schlub he was defending was going to get out of his predicament... A great conclusion and excellent moral lesson for the characters and the reader! Highly recommended!
James Scott Bell writes fine stories - well-plotted and expertly written with snappy dialog and excellent characters. Of interest to me in this book was that from the get-go I had a very negative reaction to the book's protagonist. As the story unwound, I found myself feeling more and more negative towards the main character, while wondering how in the world the poor schlub he was defending was going to get out of his predicament... A great conclusion and excellent moral lesson for the characters and the reader! Highly recommended!
November 26, 2017
A fairly well-written and compelling book that kept me interested to the end. I didn't appreciate the seeming implication that one needed to go back 400 years to find a good argument for God ( especially since Pascal's Wager is a terrible argument), nor the condemnation of D&D ("it's not just a game" apparently-despite the fact that there is literally no link whatsoever to that game and the occult). But, for the most part it was pretty good.
November 18, 2019
Riveting
I really enjoyed this book. I found myself wanting to read and I should've been doing other things, because I wanted to see what happened next in the book. This murder mystery was not predictable, which I liked. This is a story of a lawyer who is struggling trying to make it as a lawyer, and his drinking is getting in the way. He is asked to defend his childhood friend against a murder charge, of which he is innocent, but circumstantially looks guilty.
I really enjoyed this book. I found myself wanting to read and I should've been doing other things, because I wanted to see what happened next in the book. This murder mystery was not predictable, which I liked. This is a story of a lawyer who is struggling trying to make it as a lawyer, and his drinking is getting in the way. He is asked to defend his childhood friend against a murder charge, of which he is innocent, but circumstantially looks guilty.
December 11, 2019
A crime, legal read. Reminded me of John Grisham books as the focus of the book was a trial. The main character (the attorney) struggles with alcohol which is a factor in the story. Takes place in a small town with small town issues of a few people that are prominent and rule the town. Parts of the story made it hard to sleep after reading it (but I spook easily so others might not have that issue). I would definitely read another book by this author.
October 24, 2017
So the alcoholic lawyer went from top of his game to the bottom of his game. He has to keep it together tho for his daughter at he occasionally sees. Through a series of events, he manages. To get quite lucky and uncover corruption involving satanic cult. It moved a bit slow for me. But for someone who loves lots of little details, they will love this crime filled story!
October 30, 2017
A poser for sure
In Blind Justice we meet an alcoholic attorney who takes a last ditch case, murder in the first, with his old friend the accused murderer. Here we have a story that encompasses the demons of alcohol as well as demons of the spiritual realm. As all of James Scott Bell's novels, it hold the reader's interest throughout. An excellent read.
In Blind Justice we meet an alcoholic attorney who takes a last ditch case, murder in the first, with his old friend the accused murderer. Here we have a story that encompasses the demons of alcohol as well as demons of the spiritual realm. As all of James Scott Bell's novels, it hold the reader's interest throughout. An excellent read.
November 1, 2017
Unique and well written
I really enjoyed this story. Started reading and couldn't put it down. Finished at 4:30 am. I found it to be a very unique,story line with minimal well defined characters. Only one complaint. The PI should have come back in the story near the e d. Have him driving the car instead of swiping Gils car.
Hope there is a sequel.
I really enjoyed this story. Started reading and couldn't put it down. Finished at 4:30 am. I found it to be a very unique,story line with minimal well defined characters. Only one complaint. The PI should have come back in the story near the e d. Have him driving the car instead of swiping Gils car.
Hope there is a sequel.
November 9, 2017
Suspenseful book
I have enjoyed James Scott Bell's books since I discovered them and don't know how I missed this one. It was a legal thriller, totally unpredictable. Without giving away anything, allI can say is almost everything was a surprise. I do wonder what happened to Morris.
I have enjoyed James Scott Bell's books since I discovered them and don't know how I missed this one. It was a legal thriller, totally unpredictable. Without giving away anything, allI can say is almost everything was a surprise. I do wonder what happened to Morris.
November 16, 2017
A definite page turner
While this story did a lot of telling, I will give it a pass due to all the legal jargon. Some of the story line was confusing but had an unexpected twist at the end. The main character had a great character arc. Also, this book needed a thorough copy edit. Weird dashes and misspelled words were scattered throughout. Overall, a good read!
While this story did a lot of telling, I will give it a pass due to all the legal jargon. Some of the story line was confusing but had an unexpected twist at the end. The main character had a great character arc. Also, this book needed a thorough copy edit. Weird dashes and misspelled words were scattered throughout. Overall, a good read!
January 22, 2019
Liked the book
I liked this book but felt that it was a little bogged down during the trial testimony. I got bored during that part of the book. I thought the story line pointed in several directions that could have been explored more but never were. I also thought the ending was loosely knit together. The story just never quite came together for me.
I liked this book but felt that it was a little bogged down during the trial testimony. I got bored during that part of the book. I thought the story line pointed in several directions that could have been explored more but never were. I also thought the ending was loosely knit together. The story just never quite came together for me.
May 29, 2020
blind justice was given to me by a friend. This is a story of true bias which permeates an entire town. a down and out attorney has taken on a new client. the town thinks the client is guilty of murdering his wife. no doubs from anyone, especially the police. i found this to be a fascinating story, both in the story line of the trial and also the story of an attorney trying to save his own life.
June 28, 2020
A captivating read
This story pulled me in and never let go. I believe this was the first novel by this author that I have read, but it will not be the last. The characters were very real and the dialogue authentic, not at all flat and contrived. Exciting and fast paced. Recommend.
This story pulled me in and never let go. I believe this was the first novel by this author that I have read, but it will not be the last. The characters were very real and the dialogue authentic, not at all flat and contrived. Exciting and fast paced. Recommend.
March 17, 2021
Drunks are a disgrace
This is a story of a person who destroyed his family, his occupation, his friends and then we are expected to believe he just got good. There is more to life then hitting a bottle every time something doesn't go your way. Your Romeo series js excellent. This book upsets me that I stayed with it to see the ending which is implausible
This is a story of a person who destroyed his family, his occupation, his friends and then we are expected to believe he just got good. There is more to life then hitting a bottle every time something doesn't go your way. Your Romeo series js excellent. This book upsets me that I stayed with it to see the ending which is implausible
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