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Dean Lincoln Legal Thriller #3
Buried Lies
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A murdered judge. A broken system. And one lawyer who risks everything to expose the truth.
When Dean Lincoln takes on the high-profile appeal of a man accused of killing a respected South Carolina judge, he knows the case is stacked against him. But as Lincoln digs deeper, he uncovers more than procedural missteps—he finds a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.
With dangerous men closing ranks and witnesses going silent, Lincoln must risk everything to unravel a web of corruption before it buries him next.
Because in a town where justice is just another commodity, exposing the truth might be the deadliest move of all.
When Dean Lincoln takes on the high-profile appeal of a man accused of killing a respected South Carolina judge, he knows the case is stacked against him. But as Lincoln digs deeper, he uncovers more than procedural missteps—he finds a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.
With dangerous men closing ranks and witnesses going silent, Lincoln must risk everything to unravel a web of corruption before it buries him next.
Because in a town where justice is just another commodity, exposing the truth might be the deadliest move of all.
- GenresLegal Thriller
316 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication March 3, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
5* Wow. Wow. Wow. The perfect end to this (for now?) trilogy. The author absolutely saved the best for last.
I think my headline pretty much says it all. Events in the end of this tale have been building through 2 books; cases worth reading about; bad guys who thought they were above the law; people who wanted to do the right thing but were scared to; a mafia of sorts, and THE best of endings. Too many books don't tie up ends. This does. Justice gets done for one person, and wheels turn in a different way for another who'd been set up. The biggest baddie from this series gets his comeuppance, with a literal fall at Dean Lincoln's feet. I half wished Dean would kick the man when he was down, because the bastard deserved it. Deserved every person who ratted on him. Deserved to lose face, to lose his power by being broken down and revealed as the common thug he was. Now if only the deceased judge and his thug sons could've faced justice...
I'm not sure where this series goes from here. There's a lot of run-of-the-mill routine cases that Dean and Bruce could take. They could take their pick of cases, because I'm sure there'd be many who'd sue the baddie, but Dean's got his icing on his cake in Heather. He's achieved justice for the worthy, the wronged, the oppressed. He's gotten, together with Emma, their dream. A certain person close to them is still around, against the odds. But life for them in the Lowlands is just beginning, clean, fresh, untainted and without fear. This has been a great series leading to an excellent and satisfying final book in this trilogy.
ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for my reading pleasure.
I think my headline pretty much says it all. Events in the end of this tale have been building through 2 books; cases worth reading about; bad guys who thought they were above the law; people who wanted to do the right thing but were scared to; a mafia of sorts, and THE best of endings. Too many books don't tie up ends. This does. Justice gets done for one person, and wheels turn in a different way for another who'd been set up. The biggest baddie from this series gets his comeuppance, with a literal fall at Dean Lincoln's feet. I half wished Dean would kick the man when he was down, because the bastard deserved it. Deserved every person who ratted on him. Deserved to lose face, to lose his power by being broken down and revealed as the common thug he was. Now if only the deceased judge and his thug sons could've faced justice...
I'm not sure where this series goes from here. There's a lot of run-of-the-mill routine cases that Dean and Bruce could take. They could take their pick of cases, because I'm sure there'd be many who'd sue the baddie, but Dean's got his icing on his cake in Heather. He's achieved justice for the worthy, the wronged, the oppressed. He's gotten, together with Emma, their dream. A certain person close to them is still around, against the odds. But life for them in the Lowlands is just beginning, clean, fresh, untainted and without fear. This has been a great series leading to an excellent and satisfying final book in this trilogy.
ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for my reading pleasure.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
From the very first page, I was completely hooked by this suspenseful and expertly crafted story. The plot remains engaging throughout, masterfully balancing the meticulous process of gathering evidence and questioning witnesses with a sense of urgency that never lets up. My favorite segment was undoubtedly the courtroom trial at the end; it provided the kind of high-stakes drama I usually only find in movies, and it was executed perfectly here.
The character of Dean was particularly impressive. His unwavering pursuit of the truth and his steadfast belief in his client’s innocence made him a protagonist I truly cared about. I appreciated that while he was often uncertain about the outcome of his gambles, he remained a man of integrity, fighting for justice within the bounds of the law without ever crossing the line into criminal behavior himself.
This book is an easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys a blend of mystery, action, and authentic courtroom settings. The atmosphere frequently reminded me of the film A Few Good Men, and the writing was so vivid that the scenes played out like a movie in my head. It is a gripping read from start to finish.
Thank you to netgalley & the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review
The character of Dean was particularly impressive. His unwavering pursuit of the truth and his steadfast belief in his client’s innocence made him a protagonist I truly cared about. I appreciated that while he was often uncertain about the outcome of his gambles, he remained a man of integrity, fighting for justice within the bounds of the law without ever crossing the line into criminal behavior himself.
This book is an easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys a blend of mystery, action, and authentic courtroom settings. The atmosphere frequently reminded me of the film A Few Good Men, and the writing was so vivid that the scenes played out like a movie in my head. It is a gripping read from start to finish.
Thank you to netgalley & the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Another sterling Dean Lincoln story
Staying in the low country beyond his initial year's leave of absence from his Chicago law firm, due to his mother in law's continued illness, Lincoln takes on the case of a man's appeal of his murder conviction of a not so highly regarded judge. He is looking for a new trial due to incompetence on the part of the original defense attorney, an alcoholic who drank his way through the trial.
The appeal is fraught with threats and innuendos of mishaps that could be fall him as he starts taking apart the case, and readying his court appearance to request a new trial.
Lincoln is meticulous and thoroughly committed to seeing justice prevail, as usual.
While missing the bright lights and busy life he left behind in Chicago, he finds himself, more and more, embracing the slow days and laid back style of the low country.
Great read.
Great character.
Next.
Staying in the low country beyond his initial year's leave of absence from his Chicago law firm, due to his mother in law's continued illness, Lincoln takes on the case of a man's appeal of his murder conviction of a not so highly regarded judge. He is looking for a new trial due to incompetence on the part of the original defense attorney, an alcoholic who drank his way through the trial.
The appeal is fraught with threats and innuendos of mishaps that could be fall him as he starts taking apart the case, and readying his court appearance to request a new trial.
Lincoln is meticulous and thoroughly committed to seeing justice prevail, as usual.
While missing the bright lights and busy life he left behind in Chicago, he finds himself, more and more, embracing the slow days and laid back style of the low country.
Great read.
Great character.
Next.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Buried Lies is the third, and probably best of the Dean Lincoln series. It works as a standalone legal thriller with tense courtroom scenes and legal strategy to the fore. But it feels very similar to the first two novels, and although some story lines are resolved there doesn't feel like a lot of character progression.
Lincoln is a Chicago lawyer, returned to hos small South Carolina home town for family reasons. His legal defense work sees him take on cases that go against the wants of the power brokers in the town, making him plenty of enemies. As with the first two books, there are several warnings, run ins with local thugs, etc.
Overall Buried Lies is a good read, but unusually works best as a single novel rather than as the third in a series.
Lincoln is a Chicago lawyer, returned to hos small South Carolina home town for family reasons. His legal defense work sees him take on cases that go against the wants of the power brokers in the town, making him plenty of enemies. As with the first two books, there are several warnings, run ins with local thugs, etc.
Overall Buried Lies is a good read, but unusually works best as a single novel rather than as the third in a series.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is the third and possibly final Dean Lincoln legal thriller and i is certainly a good read that ties up lots of loose ends, provides closure on a long lasting bitter feud with a seemingly unbeatable opponent and also gives Dean personal happiness and fulfilment.
Not bad in one book.
The writing is excellent and the pace is maintained as the plot(s) develop and as always the court scenes and descriptions of small town American life are spot on.
I hope there is another book in this exceptional series but maybe, just maybe it would be best to stop here when Dean is well ahead of the game.
Not bad in one book.
The writing is excellent and the pace is maintained as the plot(s) develop and as always the court scenes and descriptions of small town American life are spot on.
I hope there is another book in this exceptional series but maybe, just maybe it would be best to stop here when Dean is well ahead of the game.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is the third book in the Dean Lincoln Legal Thriller Series by Peter O'Mahoney published by Thomas & Mercer. For best reading experience I recommend to read the books in order.
This is another pulsepounding, fast paced and complex thriller by this outstanding author.
Literally unputdownable with twists and unexpected turns at every corner, the story had me guessing til the last page.
I recommend the book and the series, 5 stars.
This is another pulsepounding, fast paced and complex thriller by this outstanding author.
Literally unputdownable with twists and unexpected turns at every corner, the story had me guessing til the last page.
I recommend the book and the series, 5 stars.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I enjoyed Buried Lies without reading book 1 & 2 in this series. The story is well paced. The Courting scenes had me thinking of Matlock.
Expected release date March 03 2026
I enjoyed Buried Lies without reading book 1 & 2 in this series. The story is well paced. The Courting scenes had me thinking of Matlock.
Expected release date March 03 2026
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