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Ben Carter Legal Thriller #5
The Hour of Guilt
ONE MISTAKE COULD COST A YOUNG MAN HIS LIFE. ONE TRUTH COULD DESTROY THE MAN TRYING TO SAVE HIM. IN THIS COURTROOM, JUSTICE ISN'T THE ONLY THING ON TRIAL.What began as a weekend away with friends turns into a brutal nightmare for Adam Rivera when he’s accused of a killing he swears he didn’t commit. Waking up in a tent with a dead girl and no knowledge of how he got there, his screams bring nearby campers running to investigate, including a lawyer who sees a kid needing help.
When Ben Carter is drawn to a mysterious murder scene, he watches on as authorities quickly take the young man into custody and eventually charge him with first-degree murder. But this is no ordinary defendant, and when Ben agrees to take on the case, he’s unprepared for a revelation that will bring his own past into question.
Now with a personal interest in the matter, and a new client’s life on the line, can he find the missing link before an innocent kid faces the executioner?
The Hour of Guilt is a heart-pounding courtroom drama full of intrigue and deception where the stakes are life and death. Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Michael Connelly, and James Chandler.
When Ben Carter is drawn to a mysterious murder scene, he watches on as authorities quickly take the young man into custody and eventually charge him with first-degree murder. But this is no ordinary defendant, and when Ben agrees to take on the case, he’s unprepared for a revelation that will bring his own past into question.
Now with a personal interest in the matter, and a new client’s life on the line, can he find the missing link before an innocent kid faces the executioner?
The Hour of Guilt is a heart-pounding courtroom drama full of intrigue and deception where the stakes are life and death. Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Michael Connelly, and James Chandler.
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2026
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David Archer
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David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
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March 15, 2026
Good one!
The plot is good but fairly predictable. Absolutely kept my attention. But the errors are bad. Four pages in and Ben is standing in one sentence and in the next he’s still in bed. The husband’s name Roger becomes Richard, Joel becomes Hoel, and numerous misspellings or grammar problems. Huge plot hole when the prosecutor brings up something in his opening statement that is never addressed again. All of the above keeps it from rightfully being rated much higher.
The plot is good but fairly predictable. Absolutely kept my attention. But the errors are bad. Four pages in and Ben is standing in one sentence and in the next he’s still in bed. The husband’s name Roger becomes Richard, Joel becomes Hoel, and numerous misspellings or grammar problems. Huge plot hole when the prosecutor brings up something in his opening statement that is never addressed again. All of the above keeps it from rightfully being rated much higher.
March 27, 2026
Just OK.
Most of the buildup was Ben's own concerns of his ability, as well as giving possible hints as to the evildoer. Who the devil was Wallis, what happened to both "fathers" of the victim and the accused?They also could do with a decent proof-reader, with several typos, including Joel became Hoel, and Rivera became River, to name a couple.
Most of the buildup was Ben's own concerns of his ability, as well as giving possible hints as to the evildoer. Who the devil was Wallis, what happened to both "fathers" of the victim and the accused?They also could do with a decent proof-reader, with several typos, including Joel became Hoel, and Rivera became River, to name a couple.
March 25, 2026
CC1
This was another great read.Ben not only won the trial but also found out that his client was his son. He also found new home where his son lives. So the story was 10 stars plus!!!! Thanks Carl Clause
This was another great read.Ben not only won the trial but also found out that his client was his son. He also found new home where his son lives. So the story was 10 stars plus!!!! Thanks Carl Clause
March 16, 2026
Surprising Outcome
David Archer and Oliver Black have created a superb story with Ben Carter as the super hero. A great book for diving into.
David Archer and Oliver Black have created a superb story with Ben Carter as the super hero. A great book for diving into.
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