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The Denver Lawyer
A music mogul dies at his own grand piano—hands shattered, piano wire biting his throat, blood slicking the keys. A quiet concert pianist is fed to the wolves—then Charlie Beretta walks in.
Beretta doesn’t enter a courtroom—he changes its gravity. Once Colorado’s Strongest Man, now 405-pounds of presence and purpose in a defense attorney, a former fighter who knows the difference between truth and a setup.
As Beretta steps into the fray, he strips back the gloss of Denver’s high society to expose a rotten underbelly of corruption, blackmail, affairs, and organized crime, where killers hide behind respectability, and powerful patrons protect their names at any cost.
To save his client, Beretta must run a dangerous gauntlet through secret donor suites, hidden back rooms, and bloodstained alleyways, confronting the system, the city, and his own ghosts. If he fails, an innocent man loses everything. If he wins, it may cost him his life.
It’s the most perilous and formidable trial of his career—but no lawyer is more formidable than Charlie Beretta.
Beretta doesn’t enter a courtroom—he changes its gravity. Once Colorado’s Strongest Man, now 405-pounds of presence and purpose in a defense attorney, a former fighter who knows the difference between truth and a setup.
As Beretta steps into the fray, he strips back the gloss of Denver’s high society to expose a rotten underbelly of corruption, blackmail, affairs, and organized crime, where killers hide behind respectability, and powerful patrons protect their names at any cost.
To save his client, Beretta must run a dangerous gauntlet through secret donor suites, hidden back rooms, and bloodstained alleyways, confronting the system, the city, and his own ghosts. If he fails, an innocent man loses everything. If he wins, it may cost him his life.
It’s the most perilous and formidable trial of his career—but no lawyer is more formidable than Charlie Beretta.
414 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2026
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February 27, 2026
I’ve often found great reads at the most opportune times. When I stumbled upon this series debut by Jack Abrahams, I was intrigued and tried this legal thriller. Before long, I was neck-deep into the book and loving it, as I tackled unique legal themes and maneuvers. It was a pleasure reading this piece and I am eager to see what else this series has for me!
When a man who claims to be able to teach anyone to play the piano in mere weeks is found murdered at his own grand piano, the buzz begins. Hands smashed and a piano wire used to garrote Simon Crescendo, the police know that this was a brutal attack. A local concert pianist, Ralph Connolly, is fingered for the crime, having spoken out about the outlandish claims made by Crescendo and his online tutorials. Enter Charlie Beretta to defend the accused. Beretta is not what you’d expect a defense attorney to resemble, but his passion to find truth may be just what this case needs. Working to pull back the apparently glitzy Denver high society to uncover the less than favourable underbelly will be all that Beretta can do as he tries to get to the truth and protect his client from a long stint in jail. The courtroom battle will be fierce but the truth is out there, if anyone is ready to listen. Jack Abrahams pens a great series debut that had me reading well into the night.
I love finding new authors whose work piques my interest. Jack Abrahams did that from the opening pages of this book and never looked back. The narrative begins in. Highly unique fashion but works well to keep the reader wondering what awaits them. Abrahams keeps the tension edgy and does not let the momentum dull the action as he pushes the case from Denver’s community through to a gritty courtroom scrap that can end with only one side claiming victory. Abrahams delivers a gripping story that is sure to keep readers wondering.
Characters enrich the story well and keep the reader curious. Jack Abrahams knows how to present complex characters whose ideas are sure to flavour the story effectively. Charlie Beretta is quite the protagonist and his backstory makes him the ideal force to drive this book along. I cannot wait to learn more about him and see how his ‘uniqueness’ works to better a series that is off to the right start. Secondary characters support well and keep the reader engaged, both in the law and with other domains. I am eager to see which faces will be back when Abrahams releases the second novel and where things are headed.
Plot points offer great suspense after the story’s initial direction. Abrahams presents many surprises and twists in the novel, keeping the reader feeling eager to learn truths both inside the courtroom and around Denver proper. All these are essential to better understanding the story’s foundation and direction Abrahams is seeking to go. I can only wonder what’s next for this author, whose unique approaches to the law make me eager to grab another of his publications.
Kudos, Mr. Abrahams, for a strong series debut!
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When a man who claims to be able to teach anyone to play the piano in mere weeks is found murdered at his own grand piano, the buzz begins. Hands smashed and a piano wire used to garrote Simon Crescendo, the police know that this was a brutal attack. A local concert pianist, Ralph Connolly, is fingered for the crime, having spoken out about the outlandish claims made by Crescendo and his online tutorials. Enter Charlie Beretta to defend the accused. Beretta is not what you’d expect a defense attorney to resemble, but his passion to find truth may be just what this case needs. Working to pull back the apparently glitzy Denver high society to uncover the less than favourable underbelly will be all that Beretta can do as he tries to get to the truth and protect his client from a long stint in jail. The courtroom battle will be fierce but the truth is out there, if anyone is ready to listen. Jack Abrahams pens a great series debut that had me reading well into the night.
I love finding new authors whose work piques my interest. Jack Abrahams did that from the opening pages of this book and never looked back. The narrative begins in. Highly unique fashion but works well to keep the reader wondering what awaits them. Abrahams keeps the tension edgy and does not let the momentum dull the action as he pushes the case from Denver’s community through to a gritty courtroom scrap that can end with only one side claiming victory. Abrahams delivers a gripping story that is sure to keep readers wondering.
Characters enrich the story well and keep the reader curious. Jack Abrahams knows how to present complex characters whose ideas are sure to flavour the story effectively. Charlie Beretta is quite the protagonist and his backstory makes him the ideal force to drive this book along. I cannot wait to learn more about him and see how his ‘uniqueness’ works to better a series that is off to the right start. Secondary characters support well and keep the reader engaged, both in the law and with other domains. I am eager to see which faces will be back when Abrahams releases the second novel and where things are headed.
Plot points offer great suspense after the story’s initial direction. Abrahams presents many surprises and twists in the novel, keeping the reader feeling eager to learn truths both inside the courtroom and around Denver proper. All these are essential to better understanding the story’s foundation and direction Abrahams is seeking to go. I can only wonder what’s next for this author, whose unique approaches to the law make me eager to grab another of his publications.
Kudos, Mr. Abrahams, for a strong series debut!
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
February 23, 2026
After reading “On Death and Dying,” I needed something lighter to sink my teeth into, and Jack Abraham’s, “The Denver Lawyer,” was the perfect contrast. Charlie Beretta is a former weight lifter who has become a lawyer. Most of his cases include minor infractions and serving papers (his 400 pounds come in handy) until he finds himself defending a pianist who has been charged with a brutal murder. The more he digs, the more he uncovers: money laundering, fraud, and organized crime all with the background of the local symphony. The reader also reads the ins and outs of family dynamics as Charlie relates to his Dad and surgeon brother. I love Abraham’s style, although some might perceive his prose as a little “over the top” at times. I must admit that I did stay up an hour and a half past my bedtime on Saturday night so I could read the finish of the story. And, on a personal note: I enjoyed not finding an F-bomb on every other page as many other authors feel obligated to use nowadays. (414 pages)
May 11, 2026
Painting with words
I really like this writers’ work. He puts so much detail on the pages that one can almost feel snd smell and touch the story. The characters are real and memorable. The storyline ebbs and flows with the turn of each page. Plots thicken, mysteries slowly unfold and all come together in a story that holds my attention until the very last page and makes me wish I didn’t see The End.
I really like this writers’ work. He puts so much detail on the pages that one can almost feel snd smell and touch the story. The characters are real and memorable. The storyline ebbs and flows with the turn of each page. Plots thicken, mysteries slowly unfold and all come together in a story that holds my attention until the very last page and makes me wish I didn’t see The End.
April 11, 2026
A very heartwarming story of a lawyer’s fight to clear his client.
The author has written a great story of how a young inexperienced lawyer is able to successfully defend his client against a more experienced DA. The many twist and turns of this story make it very intriguing and enjoyable reading.
The author has written a great story of how a young inexperienced lawyer is able to successfully defend his client against a more experienced DA. The many twist and turns of this story make it very intriguing and enjoyable reading.
March 15, 2026
Great great story!
I really enjoyed this story! It was filled with emotion, mystery,passion & people looking out for one another. Tells the story of a fraudster who takes advantage of many but you'll see what happens in the end! The best I've read in awhile!
I really enjoyed this story! It was filled with emotion, mystery,passion & people looking out for one another. Tells the story of a fraudster who takes advantage of many but you'll see what happens in the end! The best I've read in awhile!
March 14, 2026
Riveting read.
Once this book is opened, it is difficult to put down. No filler words or meandering conversations. One becomes both the defense and jury.
Once this book is opened, it is difficult to put down. No filler words or meandering conversations. One becomes both the defense and jury.
March 27, 2026
A Lawyer’s Lawyer
A most impressive beginning for a new character. Enjoyed the story and the characters, equally. Hope the author continues with a series.
A most impressive beginning for a new character. Enjoyed the story and the characters, equally. Hope the author continues with a series.
April 1, 2026
easy read
An interesting read a little thin on plot but intriguing enough. Enjoyed the ease of the story. If u need a short easy read this is it
An interesting read a little thin on plot but intriguing enough. Enjoyed the ease of the story. If u need a short easy read this is it
April 26, 2026
first time reader looking forward to more
This book is so much more than a legal crime thriller. The imagery and metaphores were compelling. Thank you, Jack Abrams.
This book is so much more than a legal crime thriller. The imagery and metaphores were compelling. Thank you, Jack Abrams.
May 21, 2026
Action and suspense all the way to thee d
Action on every page not knowing what the next page will contain. It kept us guessing who the killer was up until the last pages.
Action on every page not knowing what the next page will contain. It kept us guessing who the killer was up until the last pages.
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