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The Fixer: A Legal Thriller
AN INTERNET BULLY AND MILLIONAIRE IS CHARGED WITH MURDER. Attorney Kirk Hoffman only represents the innocent and works behind the scenes to help his clients. But when Dwayne Sachs, a contentious online influencer and the son of a former client, comes to Hoffman on a murder charge, he can’t say no, even though it seems like a simple case and there is little doubt Dwayne is guilty.
He just seems the type.
BUT KIRK HOFFMAN IS CONVINCED DWAYNE SACHS IS INNOCENT.Dwayne was caught on camera visiting Rebecca Shuffield in her hotel room shortly before she was found brutally stabbed to death and there are no other suspects, but Hoffman sees something others don’t and signs Dwayne as a client. His investigation isn’t even a day old, and everybody on Hoffman’s team is convinced Dwayne is the killer, but he stubbornly pushes forward, soon discovering outside pressures trying to coerce a resolution.
EXTERNAL FORCES COMPLICATE MATTERS.Hounded by the media, chased by people hidden in shadows, and dogged by those intent on Dwayne’s destruction--both friend and foe alike--it isn’t long before Hoffman, his team, and even Hoffman’s family are all endangered because of Hoffman’s dogged determination to see this through to the bitter end regardless of the personal cost to him. Can Hoffman identify the murderer in time to stop him from killing again? Can he prove his instincts are correct without it costing everything he holds dear?
Can he discover the truth when it seems everybody around him is determined to hide it?
If you enjoy fast-paced legal thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end, this book is a must-read! Buy yours today!
Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
The young deputy district attorney on the other side of the table reminded me of a hawk. Dominick Barnard was tall and bony with a curved nose, and his face was covered in sweat. His dark hair had enough gel to make sure his messy mop stayed in place all day, even with the rainstorm dumping buckets of water just outside the diner door. Barnard’s skin was so pale that I thought he might be sick, probably because he never went outdoors for long. They worked them hard at the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s office.
We were at Denny’s, and I waited to drop the bomb until after we’d ordered breakfast but before it was delivered.
Barnard’s hand trembled as he read the affidavit I’d just given him. I followed his eyes and saw he was halfway through the first page.
“Tell Cal Dobson he has twenty-four hours to drop all charges against my client,” I said.
I felt bad for the kid and hated that he had to bear the brunt of this. That’s why I was addressing him as if he were the messenger.
“And then I’ll take this matter out of his hands, and it will get ugly,” I added as the waiter delivered our food. I took a sip of my orange juice but didn’t reach for a fork, not yet. I didn’t want to distract him from his reading.
Barnard had been cocky before he’d seen the affidavit. He now bit his lip, turning whiter the further he got. I’d gotten the feeling when we’d first met up that he was proud to be doing this on his own, but he probably now wished he had the more senior Deputy District Attorney Cal Dobson with him.
He just seems the type.
BUT KIRK HOFFMAN IS CONVINCED DWAYNE SACHS IS INNOCENT.Dwayne was caught on camera visiting Rebecca Shuffield in her hotel room shortly before she was found brutally stabbed to death and there are no other suspects, but Hoffman sees something others don’t and signs Dwayne as a client. His investigation isn’t even a day old, and everybody on Hoffman’s team is convinced Dwayne is the killer, but he stubbornly pushes forward, soon discovering outside pressures trying to coerce a resolution.
EXTERNAL FORCES COMPLICATE MATTERS.Hounded by the media, chased by people hidden in shadows, and dogged by those intent on Dwayne’s destruction--both friend and foe alike--it isn’t long before Hoffman, his team, and even Hoffman’s family are all endangered because of Hoffman’s dogged determination to see this through to the bitter end regardless of the personal cost to him. Can Hoffman identify the murderer in time to stop him from killing again? Can he prove his instincts are correct without it costing everything he holds dear?
Can he discover the truth when it seems everybody around him is determined to hide it?
If you enjoy fast-paced legal thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end, this book is a must-read! Buy yours today!
Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
The young deputy district attorney on the other side of the table reminded me of a hawk. Dominick Barnard was tall and bony with a curved nose, and his face was covered in sweat. His dark hair had enough gel to make sure his messy mop stayed in place all day, even with the rainstorm dumping buckets of water just outside the diner door. Barnard’s skin was so pale that I thought he might be sick, probably because he never went outdoors for long. They worked them hard at the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s office.
We were at Denny’s, and I waited to drop the bomb until after we’d ordered breakfast but before it was delivered.
Barnard’s hand trembled as he read the affidavit I’d just given him. I followed his eyes and saw he was halfway through the first page.
“Tell Cal Dobson he has twenty-four hours to drop all charges against my client,” I said.
I felt bad for the kid and hated that he had to bear the brunt of this. That’s why I was addressing him as if he were the messenger.
“And then I’ll take this matter out of his hands, and it will get ugly,” I added as the waiter delivered our food. I took a sip of my orange juice but didn’t reach for a fork, not yet. I didn’t want to distract him from his reading.
Barnard had been cocky before he’d seen the affidavit. He now bit his lip, turning whiter the further he got. I’d gotten the feeling when we’d first met up that he was proud to be doing this on his own, but he probably now wished he had the more senior Deputy District Attorney Cal Dobson with him.
393 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 11, 2024
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Dan Decker
91 books59 followersDan Decker lives in Utah with his family. He has a law degree and spends as much time as he can outdoors. You can learn more about upcoming novels at dandeckerbooks.com.
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February 6, 2025
Explaining this one is complicated. As is the story. We follow Kirk Hoffman, an attorney who only represents the innocent and works behind the scenes to help his clients. The protagonist is Dwayne Sachs, an online influencer and the son of a former client. Hoffman will take the case against all odds.
This book is too long. The plot has more holes than Swiss cheese and the characters are way to undeveloped and one-minded. I give a star only for Kirk Hoffman, which is a interesting main character although not likable at all. If not it’s a one star.
This book is too long. The plot has more holes than Swiss cheese and the characters are way to undeveloped and one-minded. I give a star only for Kirk Hoffman, which is a interesting main character although not likable at all. If not it’s a one star.
January 27, 2025
convoluted and so tangled it was very disappointing
Approximately 200 pages too long. The crazy story line was attempted to be clarified over and over. Truly a complete waste of time..
Approximately 200 pages too long. The crazy story line was attempted to be clarified over and over. Truly a complete waste of time..
December 31, 2024
The protagonist is a narcissist and the story needs an excel spreadsheet to follow. I did not care who did it by the time I got to the end, and was really wishing someone would off the protagonist.
January 20, 2025
not good
Too many characters, it was convoluted, and boring. Love his other books but this one was just not worth the read.
Too many characters, it was convoluted, and boring. Love his other books but this one was just not worth the read.
February 8, 2025
Great book
This is one of those Stories that you just can't put down. The action kept coming and coming. It ended up so involved that I never would have figured it out without explicit instructions. I really live the characters in the law firm. Everyone is so diverse, it makes it extra interesting.
This is one of those Stories that you just can't put down. The action kept coming and coming. It ended up so involved that I never would have figured it out without explicit instructions. I really live the characters in the law firm. Everyone is so diverse, it makes it extra interesting.
August 31, 2025
The action doesn't stop
I couldn't put this book down once I started reading it. I thought it would be a typical legal thriller (which I would have been happy with) but the characters and the story are all very unique. I kept telling myself, "Just one more chapter" until I realized the book was finished. I can't wait to read another book by Dan Decker.
I couldn't put this book down once I started reading it. I thought it would be a typical legal thriller (which I would have been happy with) but the characters and the story are all very unique. I kept telling myself, "Just one more chapter" until I realized the book was finished. I can't wait to read another book by Dan Decker.
March 6, 2025
Hard to put down
Once you start this book it is hard to put down. Never know what turns it will take. All characters are easy to believe they are the bad guys. Decker is one of my favourite authors.
Once you start this book it is hard to put down. Never know what turns it will take. All characters are easy to believe they are the bad guys. Decker is one of my favourite authors.
April 3, 2025
Overdone
The story line is so back and forth, it becomes almost too convoluted to follow, and I am a dedicated mystery reader. Reading the internal talk of Hoffman was more distracting than enlightening
The story line is so back and forth, it becomes almost too convoluted to follow, and I am a dedicated mystery reader. Reading the internal talk of Hoffman was more distracting than enlightening
October 14, 2025
I should have rated it just 2 stars. It wasn’t up to the quality and interest that I found in other books by the author. It was very confusing and difficult to follow. I lost interest midway through and skimmed it the rest of the way.
October 24, 2025
On the edge of my seat
I really enjoyed this book. It started as a routine legal thriller but quickly morphed into an exciting story with a lot of twists and turns. The protagonist was especially well written. Highly recommend!
I really enjoyed this book. It started as a routine legal thriller but quickly morphed into an exciting story with a lot of twists and turns. The protagonist was especially well written. Highly recommend!
February 14, 2025
Kept me up trying to get the. Story to navigate the twist and turns. Highly recommend
June 10, 2025
A dreary read: too convoluted and too long. I didn't relate to most of the characters. The storyline was too far fetched . For me a rating of 5 out of 10.
June 19, 2025
Not much of a legal T. Lots of works that didn't help the story
June 24, 2025
Never Know Who Done It
Easy to get into. Many plot twists. You never know who the good guys are. This lawyer goes above and beyond for his client.
Easy to get into. Many plot twists. You never know who the good guys are. This lawyer goes above and beyond for his client.
July 2, 2025
a real thriller
I didn’t want to put this one down! He kept me guessing for sure! A must read & very suspenseful.
I didn’t want to put this one down! He kept me guessing for sure! A must read & very suspenseful.
July 28, 2025
Far Fetched
Pretty hokey, much like a movie on television. Far fetched! Convoluted with so many characters & twisting plots. Boring half way through the story!
Pretty hokey, much like a movie on television. Far fetched! Convoluted with so many characters & twisting plots. Boring half way through the story!
September 21, 2025
Terrific!
Once again....FINALLY THE GOOD GUYS WIN. WHAT AN AMAZING AND DETAILED NOVEL. Thanks for another terrific story.... with a very happy ending.
Once again....FINALLY THE GOOD GUYS WIN. WHAT AN AMAZING AND DETAILED NOVEL. Thanks for another terrific story.... with a very happy ending.
November 24, 2025
Slow read
Book is way too long, too many names to remember and associate who with whom! Still an ok book to read.
Book is way too long, too many names to remember and associate who with whom! Still an ok book to read.
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