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Fractured Verdict
A brutal murder. A billionaire defendant. A prosecutor with everything to prove—and everything to lose.
Assistant District Attorney Alex Hayes has spent years fighting for justice, but when Edward Martin—a powerful real estate tycoon—is accused of murdering his wife, the case is far from open and shut. Tasked with prosecuting Martin in a trial that could make or break her career, Alex discovers that the truth is anything but straightforward. The deeper she digs, the more tangled the web of lies becomes.
Facing off against her former lover, the ruthless defense attorney Michael Donovan, Alex is forced to battle not only the tricks of the courtroom but also the ghosts of her past. When a shocking connection between Martin and her estranged father’s ex-partner comes to light, Alex realizes the stakes are personal—and the lines between guilt and innocence begin to blur.
In a world where everyone has something to hide, and justice is just another game to be played, Alex must decide how far she’s willing to go to expose the truth. As the trial spirals toward its climactic verdict, Alex finds herself caught between the law, her loyalty, and a dangerous secret that could destroy everything.
When the scales of justice shatter, who will pay the price?
Perfect for fans of Lisa Scottoline, Michael Connelly, and John Grisham, Fractured Verdict is a high-stakes legal thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.
Assistant District Attorney Alex Hayes has spent years fighting for justice, but when Edward Martin—a powerful real estate tycoon—is accused of murdering his wife, the case is far from open and shut. Tasked with prosecuting Martin in a trial that could make or break her career, Alex discovers that the truth is anything but straightforward. The deeper she digs, the more tangled the web of lies becomes.
Facing off against her former lover, the ruthless defense attorney Michael Donovan, Alex is forced to battle not only the tricks of the courtroom but also the ghosts of her past. When a shocking connection between Martin and her estranged father’s ex-partner comes to light, Alex realizes the stakes are personal—and the lines between guilt and innocence begin to blur.
In a world where everyone has something to hide, and justice is just another game to be played, Alex must decide how far she’s willing to go to expose the truth. As the trial spirals toward its climactic verdict, Alex finds herself caught between the law, her loyalty, and a dangerous secret that could destroy everything.
When the scales of justice shatter, who will pay the price?
Perfect for fans of Lisa Scottoline, Michael Connelly, and John Grisham, Fractured Verdict is a high-stakes legal thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.
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Published January 28, 2025
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L.T. Ryan
161 books1,439 followersL.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
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Noble Betrayal
Never Go Home
Noble Judgment
Never Cry Mercy
Deadline
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About the Author
L.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
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Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
BOOKS IN THE JACK NOBLE SERIES
The Recruit (prequel short story)
The First Deception (prequel)
Noble Beginnings
A Deadly Distance
Thin Line
Noble Intentions
When Dead in Greece
Noble Retribution
Noble Betrayal
Never Go Home
Noble Judgment
Never Cry Mercy
Deadline
End Game
BOOKS IN THE BEAR LOGAN SERIES
Ripple Effect
Blowback
Takedown
Deep State (coming January, 2020)
BOOKS IN THE CLARISSA ABBOT SERIES
Beyond Betrayal
BOOKS IN THE MITCH TANNER SERIES
The Depths of Darkness
Into the Darkness
Deliver Us From Darkness (coming soon)
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Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor
Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/
Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
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Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
About the Author
L.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
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October 31, 2025
I enjoy L T Ryan as an author and this book started off slow and but really delivered by the end. I will stay with this series as I liked the way he developed the Alex Hayes persona.
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February 26, 2025Shallow plot, light reading.
A disappointing book. The plot and writing are shallow, something from a college101 level. It filled time so not total bust. But I can't recommend it.
A disappointing book. The plot and writing are shallow, something from a college101 level. It filled time so not total bust. But I can't recommend it.
March 19, 2025
Can't rate 10/10?!
5 star rating is highest offered, THIS BOOK IS A 10/10! I've never read an author's art and skilled crafting of a story like this. Every single page added more suspense and eager anticipation to read the next, it was difficult for me to have to put this read down. This story must have some truth in it, so many of the characters and situations are just too real and plausible not to be! Thank you to my new FAVORITE AUTHORS! I am telling everyone at work today about this book.
5 star rating is highest offered, THIS BOOK IS A 10/10! I've never read an author's art and skilled crafting of a story like this. Every single page added more suspense and eager anticipation to read the next, it was difficult for me to have to put this read down. This story must have some truth in it, so many of the characters and situations are just too real and plausible not to be! Thank you to my new FAVORITE AUTHORS! I am telling everyone at work today about this book.
March 21, 2025
When only the truth is good enough
Alex Hayes is the kind of prosecutor we hope all prosecutors are. Only the guilty should pay and the innocent should be set free. Another great read from L. T. Ryan. The suprises will keep you turning pages.
Alex Hayes is the kind of prosecutor we hope all prosecutors are. Only the guilty should pay and the innocent should be set free. Another great read from L. T. Ryan. The suprises will keep you turning pages.
April 8, 2025
Couldn't get into this until half way through, but it ended well.
February 22, 2025
Not Grisham, and an obvious distaste for the law. Still I enjoyed it and don’t begrudge the time…..
March 4, 2025
Terrific mystery.
Prosecutor Alex Hayes is assigned a high profile murder case by her DA boss
and despite it to appearing as a slam dunk, it goes sideways into a high
level of political corruption.
Great, well defined characters and a plot so twisted it pulls you in
and does not let go.
Good read.
Can not wait for the next editipn.
Prosecutor Alex Hayes is assigned a high profile murder case by her DA boss
and despite it to appearing as a slam dunk, it goes sideways into a high
level of political corruption.
Great, well defined characters and a plot so twisted it pulls you in
and does not let go.
Good read.
Can not wait for the next editipn.
March 2, 2025
11 Stars are not enough
Wow, is a very small word to describe my opinion of this book. I'm not kidding about it either. This is one of the best books I've read in quite some time. It's suspenseful, leaves you wondering, turning page after page. You have no idea what is happening. This is a must read, now I get to continue on from here to learn more. 😀
Wow, is a very small word to describe my opinion of this book. I'm not kidding about it either. This is one of the best books I've read in quite some time. It's suspenseful, leaves you wondering, turning page after page. You have no idea what is happening. This is a must read, now I get to continue on from here to learn more. 😀
February 19, 2025
Twists and Turns
This book kept me guessing who was doing what and why. Just when I thought I knew, the book took me in a different direction. This book is really a head scratcher until the end.
This book kept me guessing who was doing what and why. Just when I thought I knew, the book took me in a different direction. This book is really a head scratcher until the end.
February 9, 2025
CC1l
This was a excellent read. Poor Alex her only friend Andrews was the bad guy behind the whole Martin murder case . Her friend Erin used her to get to Andrews and nearly got her killed . In the end she was able to get her Dad pardoned. But only to find new conspiracy about her Moms death ? 10 stars plus. !!!!!! Thanks Carl Clause
This was a excellent read. Poor Alex her only friend Andrews was the bad guy behind the whole Martin murder case . Her friend Erin used her to get to Andrews and nearly got her killed . In the end she was able to get her Dad pardoned. But only to find new conspiracy about her Moms death ? 10 stars plus. !!!!!! Thanks Carl Clause
February 10, 2025
Fractured Verdict
A low level female ADA has been given a murder case, one that ties into her dad's incarceration. Alex teams up with her favorite cop. When all is said and done Alex busts open a huge case and is able to get her dad a pardon.
A low level female ADA has been given a murder case, one that ties into her dad's incarceration. Alex teams up with her favorite cop. When all is said and done Alex busts open a huge case and is able to get her dad a pardon.
March 11, 2025
This book is a hot mess
Our DA gets a murder case two weeks before trial. She didn’t have the video from the scene’s security cameras, had no clue what the medical examiner’s testimony was going to be, no one had looked at the victim’s Facebook page, had not interviewed the victim’s friends. She had evidence dropped in her lap from everywhere along with a slew of red herrings to keep the story going. There is another book. I am not reading it. This was so badly plotted, i am done.
Our DA gets a murder case two weeks before trial. She didn’t have the video from the scene’s security cameras, had no clue what the medical examiner’s testimony was going to be, no one had looked at the victim’s Facebook page, had not interviewed the victim’s friends. She had evidence dropped in her lap from everywhere along with a slew of red herrings to keep the story going. There is another book. I am not reading it. This was so badly plotted, i am done.
January 29, 2025
Classic who done it?
Twists and turns galore in this legal thriller. Keeps you guessing right up to the end. Tension and deceit are the pitfalls along the trail to solving the crime. Perfect read for anyone who loves murder mysteries and picking the pepper from the fly specks.
Twists and turns galore in this legal thriller. Keeps you guessing right up to the end. Tension and deceit are the pitfalls along the trail to solving the crime. Perfect read for anyone who loves murder mysteries and picking the pepper from the fly specks.
February 18, 2025
Alex Hayes - Hot New Assistant District Attorney
Just when you then you've read them all and you're weary of the tropes that surround lawyers, specifically asst. district attorneys and defense attys of all stripes and the mobility of some but the greed and.graft of most, along comes an Alex Hayes magicked into being by a great writer who has gifted us with numerous series to showcase many different types of heroes. Okay, here is one for the book. Alex Hayes, a little law-struck Houston girl.who believes in all the Texas tropes we were raised with in Houston, Texas from the fifties to the naughts, the main one being: God smiles on Texans bcs when they are the honorable people He expects, all of Texas flourishes. THESE ARE HIS PEOPLE AND THIS IS HIS LAND. Pretty much exactly likely like Israel, Texas was (at least) Protestant Paradise. And Texans don't handle bein' disappointed by two things: each other and Dr. Pepper (diet). So here we are.
Alex has a rip roarin' hell raisin' case where evil people are going to fall if only she can figure out who did what by the book, bcs doin' it right is the only way to do it. I mean this woman shut her dad out of her life for having crossed the line and he was her single parent and a cop! No forgiveness here, just hard justice. Paradise ain't easy folks when you don't do right.
Okay, enough gummin' around. She's brilliant, hard nosed, soft-hearted in her faith toward friends and honesty, and these days we could all snark her to hell and back, EXCEPT she has enough problems without us picking on her and following her through this puzzle is exciting fun and hard. I enjoy fun, exciting and hard. I enjoy solving, being wrong, solving again, and laughing at how I was fooled so easily for the same reasons she was, mostly because I chose to be. I'm not saying you won't fall into the red herrings nor for them, I'm saying I loved them and the gritty excitement and the outright fear generated on behalf of so many things I hold dear that perhaps don't even exist anymore. But I'll take where I can find them, especially when they are so perfectly presented as here. Please read and enjoy. (And not just 'cause the eyes of Texas are upon you.)
Just when you then you've read them all and you're weary of the tropes that surround lawyers, specifically asst. district attorneys and defense attys of all stripes and the mobility of some but the greed and.graft of most, along comes an Alex Hayes magicked into being by a great writer who has gifted us with numerous series to showcase many different types of heroes. Okay, here is one for the book. Alex Hayes, a little law-struck Houston girl.who believes in all the Texas tropes we were raised with in Houston, Texas from the fifties to the naughts, the main one being: God smiles on Texans bcs when they are the honorable people He expects, all of Texas flourishes. THESE ARE HIS PEOPLE AND THIS IS HIS LAND. Pretty much exactly likely like Israel, Texas was (at least) Protestant Paradise. And Texans don't handle bein' disappointed by two things: each other and Dr. Pepper (diet). So here we are.
Alex has a rip roarin' hell raisin' case where evil people are going to fall if only she can figure out who did what by the book, bcs doin' it right is the only way to do it. I mean this woman shut her dad out of her life for having crossed the line and he was her single parent and a cop! No forgiveness here, just hard justice. Paradise ain't easy folks when you don't do right.
Okay, enough gummin' around. She's brilliant, hard nosed, soft-hearted in her faith toward friends and honesty, and these days we could all snark her to hell and back, EXCEPT she has enough problems without us picking on her and following her through this puzzle is exciting fun and hard. I enjoy fun, exciting and hard. I enjoy solving, being wrong, solving again, and laughing at how I was fooled so easily for the same reasons she was, mostly because I chose to be. I'm not saying you won't fall into the red herrings nor for them, I'm saying I loved them and the gritty excitement and the outright fear generated on behalf of so many things I hold dear that perhaps don't even exist anymore. But I'll take where I can find them, especially when they are so perfectly presented as here. Please read and enjoy. (And not just 'cause the eyes of Texas are upon you.)
September 8, 2025
What a Thriller
This is the first full-length installment in the Alex Hayes series, following the short prequel Trial by Fire. The story opens with a powerful scene: Alex watches her father, a Houston police officer, plead guilty to federal embezzlement charges. His case is being handled at the federal level, so no one in the District Attorney’s office is aware of it—adding a layer of personal tension that simmers beneath the surface.
Soon after, Alex is handed a high-stakes murder case. Her superior believes a female prosecutor will resonate with the jury and appoints her as first chair. Alex selects a young female attorney as second chair, and together with her assigned detective, they scramble to build a case under the pressure of a speedy trial demand. The pace is relentless, and the team is stretched thin as they chase leads and piece together evidence.
As the trial unfolds, inconsistencies in the original evidence begin to surface. New information appears at suspiciously convenient moments—some from anonymous sources, some from Alex’s law school friend (now a federal prosecutor), and others from unexpected corners. These twists keep the tension high and the narrative moving, culminating in a final revelation that shakes Alex to her core.
While the plot is compelling and full of surprises, the legal details aren’t always accurate. Editing issues also detract from the experience—names and titles shift, and some events seem to contradict earlier scenes. Admittedly, I tend to notice these things, but they stood out enough to affect the overall cohesion.
Despite its flaws, the book delivers a fast-paced legal thriller with emotional depth and plenty of intrigue. Readers who enjoy courtroom drama with personal stakes and unexpected turns may find this a worthwhile read.
This is the first full-length installment in the Alex Hayes series, following the short prequel Trial by Fire. The story opens with a powerful scene: Alex watches her father, a Houston police officer, plead guilty to federal embezzlement charges. His case is being handled at the federal level, so no one in the District Attorney’s office is aware of it—adding a layer of personal tension that simmers beneath the surface.
Soon after, Alex is handed a high-stakes murder case. Her superior believes a female prosecutor will resonate with the jury and appoints her as first chair. Alex selects a young female attorney as second chair, and together with her assigned detective, they scramble to build a case under the pressure of a speedy trial demand. The pace is relentless, and the team is stretched thin as they chase leads and piece together evidence.
As the trial unfolds, inconsistencies in the original evidence begin to surface. New information appears at suspiciously convenient moments—some from anonymous sources, some from Alex’s law school friend (now a federal prosecutor), and others from unexpected corners. These twists keep the tension high and the narrative moving, culminating in a final revelation that shakes Alex to her core.
While the plot is compelling and full of surprises, the legal details aren’t always accurate. Editing issues also detract from the experience—names and titles shift, and some events seem to contradict earlier scenes. Admittedly, I tend to notice these things, but they stood out enough to affect the overall cohesion.
Despite its flaws, the book delivers a fast-paced legal thriller with emotional depth and plenty of intrigue. Readers who enjoy courtroom drama with personal stakes and unexpected turns may find this a worthwhile read.
May 20, 2025
DNF at 20%
First, I have a couple questions -
How big is the building where Alex works? One paragraph says she sees the first light of dawn coming through the blinds. Then she walks outside and blinks in the harsh sunlight. Apparently the sun rises in mere seconds in Texas. Or the office building is the size of a small town.
What year is it? Alex is given the case and told it starts "in two weeks on July 22nd." Later she's looking at photos related to the case and one is dated July 20, 2024 and she notes that's the day before the victim was found. So...the victim was found on July 21st, and the trial starts on the 22nd, which is two weeks away? But, no matter, because a bit further along and we're told that the victim's husband called 9-1-1 on May 19th and reported he found his wife's body. ?????
It's a really sad thing when the author doesn't know the date the murder took place.
This book is bad. I've only made it 20% through and I had to force myself to get that far. I can't believe L.T. Ryan wrote any of this, and it looks like this is a first book for his co-author. Well, it's painfully obvious she's never written a book before. It reads like it was written by a kid.
As for Alex Hayes, I can't stand her. Her mouth, her attitude, her behavior, there's nothing about her that puts me in her corner. She's whiny one minute, griping and angry the next, and she seems to hate being a lawyer even though it's what she always wanted to do. What little I've seen of her so far makes me absolutely certain I don't want to know any more.
The blurb compares this to John Grisham and Michael Connelly. Not even close.
First, I have a couple questions -
How big is the building where Alex works? One paragraph says she sees the first light of dawn coming through the blinds. Then she walks outside and blinks in the harsh sunlight. Apparently the sun rises in mere seconds in Texas. Or the office building is the size of a small town.
What year is it? Alex is given the case and told it starts "in two weeks on July 22nd." Later she's looking at photos related to the case and one is dated July 20, 2024 and she notes that's the day before the victim was found. So...the victim was found on July 21st, and the trial starts on the 22nd, which is two weeks away? But, no matter, because a bit further along and we're told that the victim's husband called 9-1-1 on May 19th and reported he found his wife's body. ?????
It's a really sad thing when the author doesn't know the date the murder took place.
This book is bad. I've only made it 20% through and I had to force myself to get that far. I can't believe L.T. Ryan wrote any of this, and it looks like this is a first book for his co-author. Well, it's painfully obvious she's never written a book before. It reads like it was written by a kid.
As for Alex Hayes, I can't stand her. Her mouth, her attitude, her behavior, there's nothing about her that puts me in her corner. She's whiny one minute, griping and angry the next, and she seems to hate being a lawyer even though it's what she always wanted to do. What little I've seen of her so far makes me absolutely certain I don't want to know any more.
The blurb compares this to John Grisham and Michael Connelly. Not even close.
September 13, 2025
Disappointing
This is another book without an ending, leaving the reader frustrated. Although the story had its twists and turns, I found Alex Hayes’ character to be deeply flawed, a result of poor logical story development. Her character comes off as flawed, naive, and lacking in intelligence . For example, instead of supporting her father or at least trying to find out what really happened, she blamed him for being found guilty and jailed while she was attempting to be a lawyer. A poor and unbelievable excuse! Then there are the fraudulent bank statements and documents which could have been used early in the trial but somehow were not. No reasons were given. And there were no revelations as to who took the photos and incriminating video, a key to the whole story, only a convenient “I can’t tell you” from her friend Erin. Notwithstanding the above, there was too much unnecessary description. And since the story was mainly written in the first person there was just too much self rationalization, and doubt. Will not continue to the next book.
This is another book without an ending, leaving the reader frustrated. Although the story had its twists and turns, I found Alex Hayes’ character to be deeply flawed, a result of poor logical story development. Her character comes off as flawed, naive, and lacking in intelligence . For example, instead of supporting her father or at least trying to find out what really happened, she blamed him for being found guilty and jailed while she was attempting to be a lawyer. A poor and unbelievable excuse! Then there are the fraudulent bank statements and documents which could have been used early in the trial but somehow were not. No reasons were given. And there were no revelations as to who took the photos and incriminating video, a key to the whole story, only a convenient “I can’t tell you” from her friend Erin. Notwithstanding the above, there was too much unnecessary description. And since the story was mainly written in the first person there was just too much self rationalization, and doubt. Will not continue to the next book.
February 3, 2025
Not only were there twists and turns enough to give you whiplash, this novel was heavy on courtroom drama, which is what I love. I really loved Alex as an idealist attorney fighting for the right kind of justice. I've already ordered the next in the series and am anxious to see the characters developed. If there is one suggestion, using the same phraseology over and over, gets really old and loses it's impact such as, "something is off", "this just feels off", etc. without really getting into WHY everything feels off. This was repeated many times. It was just overused in my opinion. Well worth the read and it wasn't until the end that I finally got a feel for the final twists. It was still a great read!!
January 30, 2025
Alex Hayes is the assistant district attorney and became a lawyer to help others. Her father is in prison and she hasn't seen him for several years, as she blames him for what he did. Now, she has been given a high profile case of a millionaire, well known in the community, that has found his wife murdered.
Now, he has been arrested and Alex has been assigned the case with only two weeks to get ready! She has picked an assistant to help her. With a detective that she trusts and her new assistant can she get ready and win this case? But will she find things pointing back to some clues about her father? Did not guess the surprise ending of this one!!
Now, he has been arrested and Alex has been assigned the case with only two weeks to get ready! She has picked an assistant to help her. With a detective that she trusts and her new assistant can she get ready and win this case? But will she find things pointing back to some clues about her father? Did not guess the surprise ending of this one!!
March 30, 2025
LT Ryan, please don't write with Chase again. I finally quit reading when I reached chapter 18, I will delete it. It reminded me of when I was in high school and would have a sick day -- I would watch a soap opera, then 2 or 3 months later another a sick day would mean watching the soap opera again. It was as though I had not waited 2 or 3 months to watch again as nothing substantial had happened in that time. I felt that way about this book, each chapter seemed to move nowhere. I am used to LT Ryan books to be page turners, I usually read a few chapters every day. I have been struggling with this book for a month and give up.
June 5, 2025
This was a great opening for Alex Hayes. She is a prosecutor who was given a case that should have been open and shut. As she navigate trying to connect the dots to ensure a guilty verdict, she encounters various concerning evidence and signs that doesn't seem to add up. Then, as with most good thriller mysteries, of course, comes the twists. There were various twists which is my hallmark of a good read. Along the way, each page kept you engaged and wanting to continue without putting the book down. I truly enjoy L.T. Ryan's writing style and thoroughly enjoyed this book. I look forward to reading book #2 of the Alex Hayes series; and to reading other books from L.T. Ryan.
December 28, 2025
AWESOME LEGAL THRILLER!!
Alex Hayes, a young prosecutor was given the opportunity to work on a case that would’ve garnered her a significant boost to her career and reputation!! Would she pull this case off.
This book was amazing and so many twists and turns. When the reader thought they had it all figured out - the plot completely changed. It’s definitely a book that reveals all the intricacies of how the legal and political system can be manipulated and used for the benefit of total corruption!! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the ending was definitely a shock to me.
Alex Hayes, a young prosecutor was given the opportunity to work on a case that would’ve garnered her a significant boost to her career and reputation!! Would she pull this case off.
This book was amazing and so many twists and turns. When the reader thought they had it all figured out - the plot completely changed. It’s definitely a book that reveals all the intricacies of how the legal and political system can be manipulated and used for the benefit of total corruption!! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the ending was definitely a shock to me.
March 16, 2025
The narrator was incredibly whiny throughout the novel, complaining about the unfairness of the entire system. All the characters are tropes. Smarmy defense attorneys. Corrupt city officials.
And wait! After hating her father for half the novel she suddenly discovers he was framed!? No way!
And then he tells her she shouldn’t trust her partner cause of what happened to him. And then it immediately turns out it was her partner the whole time!? Crazy!
And wait! After hating her father for half the novel she suddenly discovers he was framed!? No way!
And then he tells her she shouldn’t trust her partner cause of what happened to him. And then it immediately turns out it was her partner the whole time!? Crazy!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 29, 2025
Great first novel in the series
Already preordered the next book. Fast paced, lots of twists and turns, although the mastermind wasn’t a surprise. Also needs a better editor because numerous typos, especially with quote marks and paragraph spacing. But otherwise an excellent read and hard to put down.
Already preordered the next book. Fast paced, lots of twists and turns, although the mastermind wasn’t a surprise. Also needs a better editor because numerous typos, especially with quote marks and paragraph spacing. But otherwise an excellent read and hard to put down.
February 14, 2025
Complex and riveting story
This was a little slow moving st first. But the further into the story, it became more complicated and in-depth. I never guessed at the ending, that was a shocker. I think this is a series that I'm going to follow. Now that I know the characters, it should be easier to get into. Good story
This was a little slow moving st first. But the further into the story, it became more complicated and in-depth. I never guessed at the ending, that was a shocker. I think this is a series that I'm going to follow. Now that I know the characters, it should be easier to get into. Good story
February 17, 2025
First book in clearly a new series for LT Ryan. Although it was well done and I’m sure many people would engage with it and want to know more. Sadly, it’s more like sitting in court for me with my job so I don’t think I’ll be following this series.But worth a check out for anyone who is not in the legal court system I would imagine.
March 27, 2025
Wonderful book!!
This book is about everything. Murder, coverups, confusing evidence.
This book is so well written you won't want to put it down.
It's the first in a series of three books.
Book number two is out and I will be reading it next.
If you haven't read anything by this author give him a chance. You will not regret it.
I highly recommend this book and author.
This book is about everything. Murder, coverups, confusing evidence.
This book is so well written you won't want to put it down.
It's the first in a series of three books.
Book number two is out and I will be reading it next.
If you haven't read anything by this author give him a chance. You will not regret it.
I highly recommend this book and author.
March 30, 2025
I'm 32% of the way in and I can't even care enough to finish it. I've read lots of other LT Ryan novels and have enjoyed almost all of them. This main character is whiny and entitled and jumps to so many conclusions, she might as well be the Easter Bunny. I don't like any of the characters enough to keep going.
September 3, 2025
Law and Lies and Lures
Meet Alex Hayes, female assistant district attorney who pursues truth and justice, all by the book. But that may change when she is assigned to lead the prosecution of a high-profile murder case and uncovers information relating to the prosecution of her father from 5 years before. Now what ??
Meet Alex Hayes, female assistant district attorney who pursues truth and justice, all by the book. But that may change when she is assigned to lead the prosecution of a high-profile murder case and uncovers information relating to the prosecution of her father from 5 years before. Now what ??
March 3, 2025
Decent storyline, although the plot was weak and predictable. It read like most “justice system gone bad” tropes but I was interested enough to finish and want to read the next one. I would have liked more depth.
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