Swamp Justice

Tony Valenti #10

by Neil Turner

Far From Home. Courting Danger.

Tony Valenti decides to take a closer look after the father of an associate at his law firm is mowed down in the middle of the street in a small Mississippi town—a hit and run the locals quickly pass off as an accident. When Tony discovers what Clay Fish was investigating at the time of his death—not to mention who was most likely behind the wheel—he realizes that Clay’s death was no accident. Clay isn’t the first person to die to protect a dark secret from the past—nor is he likely to be the last.

Tony partners with local County Attorney Harper Baudry to prosecute the case. The unlikely duo is up against violent, ruthless families that have reigned over their isolated fiefdom since Antebellum times. The big dogs in this corner of Mississippi don’t abide strangers poking into their affairs—especially not a cocky Yankee lawyer determined to go toe-to-toe with them both inside and outside the courtroom.

Tony’s resolve to take down the local power structure while delivering justice for Clay Fish puts him and those around him in the crosshairs of killers who know where all the bodies are buried—and who won’t think twice about feeding a few more to the alligators lurking in the local swamps. Will Tony recognize the peril he’s in before it catches up to him? Will he prove up to the task of delivering justice in a rigged game? It’s going to take every ounce of Tony’s legal wizardry to win in court, and all of his wiliness—plus a little luck—to escape Mississippi with his life.

520 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 29, 2026

About the author

Neil Turner is the author of the gripping and highly-acclaimed Tony Valenti Thrillers series. If you like underdogs battling for survival—John Lescroart’s Dismas Hardy, Greg Iles’s Penn Cage, Michael Connelly’s Micky Haller, or John Grisham’s Jake Brigance—it’s time to start reading Tony Valenti.

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Reviews

[Bert Gibbons]

This book is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling. Swamp Justice delivers tension that simmers from the opening scene and builds to explosive revelations. The characters are flawed, believable, and deeply human; the swamp itself feels like a living entity, haunting every moment. I loved how the plot weaves moral ambiguity into fast-paced action, creating a story where survival depends on wit, grit, and courage. The sense of place is extraordinary—I felt transported. If you enjoy thrillers with heart, mystery with depth, and settings that crawl under your skin, don’t hesitate. This is one of the strongest reads of the year.

[Roy Meier]

Swamp Justice grabbed me from the first page and refused to let go. The atmosphere is thick with danger, secrets, and that eerie Southern magic that feels alive in every shadow. The protagonist’s moral struggle is compelling, and every twist hits harder than the last. The writing is vivid, cinematic, and immersive—I could practically smell the moss and feel the humid night air. This book blends mystery, suspense, and gritty emotion in a way that kept me awake long past midnight. A gripping tale of survival, justice, and the dark truths hidden in the deep swamp. Absolutely unforgettable.

[Lucas Velasquez]

Swamp Justice throws Tony Valenti into an investigation where a seemingly ordinary hit-and-run in a small Mississippi town quickly reveals a much darker history. As Tony and County Attorney Harper Baudry confront powerful families who have controlled the community for generations, the case becomes a dangerous struggle involving buried secrets, courtroom justice, and killers willing to silence anyone who gets too close to the truth.

I especially enjoyed the contrast between Tony’s confidence as an outsider and the deeply entrenched power structure he is forced to challenge. The Mississippi setting, courtroom stakes, violent resistance, and ever-present threat of the swamps give the story a tense atmosphere where delivering justice means surviving long enough to expose what the local power brokers have worked so hard to hide.

[Laurie Luciani]

I don't think I will be spoiling anything if I say Tony does it again! It offered up a chance to meet some new characters that I feel certain will make at least cameo appearances in the future. I love Tony's grit and cleverness and how it all balances out with his humanity. While this was a departure from the previous books, primarily due to location, it is still pure Tony Valenti and a great read!

[Patricia]

4.8/5 Another great in the series. This story was set in Mississippi with two longtime southern families who dominate their local community wi to wealth, status and power and are involved in a hit-and-run courtroom drama. Lots of Southern “flavor” including colorful characters and intense courtroom drama as well”the peoples’ lawyers” struggle to find evidence to build their case. One of my very favorite series!!

[Katy]

I've never read a Tony Valenti thriller before, but I enjoyed this one. Set in a small town in MS, a lawyer from Chicago attempts to discover how a coworker's father died in a hit-and-run accident.

[Vicki]

Ole Boys Club

Great read! Plot has enough moving parts to keep you interested. As with previous books of his, he keeps you guessing and reading til the end.
Hope to see another Valenti book in the future!

[Deanna]

I enjoyed this legal thriller. It was fast paced and held my attention the whole time.

[Shirley]

Tony Valenti is a great series.

[SDreads]

Great read!

Tony takes his quick mind and sharp skills to a new locale. Many familiar characters join him in this tangled case that involves generations of local power.