The Judge: Part 1

The Judge #1

by Ian R.B. Morris

Peter Ritchie is just an ordinary solicitor with an ordinary (if slightly shambolic) life, until the day his client, a male prostitute called Bobby Black, dies suddenly when a kinky trick goes wrong. Bobby has been brutally murdered, and someone had tried to cover it up. But who, and why?

Peter cannot rest until he knows the truth. And so begins a roller-coaster ride for him and his on-off girlfriend Naomi that will see him pitted against some powerful enemies, and everyone he ever knew or cared for is in mortal danger.

Set in 1990s London at the peak of Blair Brittania, Peter is forced to turn detective in order to find Bobby Black’s killer, and he has to break all the rules to do it. Forced to go on the run, a desperate Peter plays a terrifying game of cat and mouse to the bitter and surprising end.

Genres: Fiction

Audible Audio

Published May 28, 2021

Reviews

[Brian Murgatroyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read.

An enticing storyline,characters are portrayed well.Not a violent tale,very well written, look forward to reading part 2 in due cause .😎😎

[Angela]

As this book is a "Part One" I don't feel it appropriate to score a rating or write a full review. I will say that I will definitely be reading Part Two (and soon!).

[George Sturrock]

Excellent book, good character development nice pace makes it a page turner. So good I immediately bought part 2. Complex subject mater which the author provides good historical and cultural descriptions.

[Alan Markow · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first part of this two-part series was an okay read and a clever story. Unfortunately, the Kindle version was marred by many typos and a rather poor typographical layout. On the positive side, I thought the main characters were nicely developed resulting in interesting people. Some, such as Bobby and the judge had particularly well drawn-out backstories and were therefore very appealing. On the other hand, the lawyer who headed up the firm, Martin Mather, was portrayed as much weaker than a person in his position should be, hence he became unrealistic. The blackmail plot added just the right level of complexity to the story, although what happened to Naomi was a bit too clearly telegraphed. I probably would have given the book a fourth star if not for the incompetent copy editing and layout. Also, I don't know why a short book like this one could not have been packaged as a single volume rather than two separate parts.

[Kate Harrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite a good story (so far), mainly well written - but, if you are going to mention a certain wine twice in one book declaring it your 'favourite,' please get the spelling right. Equally, I spotted quite a few typos throughout which is always irritating.

Finally & importantly: I don't recall ever reading a crime novel that is so inconveniently and annoyingly 'stopped' half way through, ie if you want to find out what happens, buy the next book.

Agreed, I got volume 1 on the 'daily free deal,' but come on!

[Peggy Chan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gripping read with unexpected twists.

I like the crisp style of writing. The pacing is good & the characters come to life. They sound like real people. Peter Ritchie is likeable despite his flaws. One cannot help but root for him as he struggles to cope with the odds.

[Lynne · Rating 1 out of 5]

The story is interesting, but poorly written. A good editor would catch spelling errors, run-on sentences, etc.

[Michelle Wilson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am currently reading The Judge Part two and will write a review for the ONE story. Two books but really only ONE story, really infuriating but very good story.

[donald j butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This is a book that will keep you guessing on where it will end and who is to blame. It takes a while to get started due to all the background. It is worth reading

[Dwight Burgess · Rating 1 out of 5]

Intriguing with g poo I'd plot.

Only half a story or maybe less. You have to buy book 2, or are there more you have to buy to get to the end?

[Lyn Dale · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hate books with no ending, but really enjoyed the first part of this story. So far, it is compulsive reading and I am champing at the bit to read the conclusion of the story.

[Margy Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Legal mystery

An intriguing mystery, part 1 sets the scene of a murder and the implications for the various characters within the legal profession.

[MR V Kumar · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not for me

Was not for me. Just couldn't get into this book. Didn't like the dialogue put me off from the start

[Bill]

A solicitor picks up a male prostitute as a client, but the prostitute has a judge on his side

[James N Fulton, Jr. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Requires you to buy the part 2 book to finish the story

It seems.like an ok story, but requiring to buy the part 2 to finish the story is a bit of a trick to reel you in.

[Emma Monasch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thrilling Read

An exciting, dramatic fast paced thriller which keeps you wanting for more. Great characters who take you on a journey of intrigue and deception.

[Nadys Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book did not hold my interest, never finished reading it