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Mitch Turner Legal Thrillers #7
The Wild Card
MITCH TURNER IS UNDER CRIMINAL SUSPICION.
For the first time in his life, Mitch Turner is being investigated for possible criminal charges stemming from his shooting of Pace Brooks. While Mitch knows the prosecutors are just blowing smoke, he’s concerned they’ll find some small thing to prosecute. At the same time, he’s approached by Heidi Rebane, the wife of Cook County State’s Attorney Patrick Rebane. She’s also the former lover of Pace Brooks. Mitch is surprised she needs a criminal defense attorney and even more surprised that she’s coming to him.
A COMPLEX MURDER CASE WITH MANY QUESTIONS.
Two of Heidi’s business partners have been gunned down in the middle of a busy street, and she worries the police will blame her for what happened. She is an obvious suspect and has no confidence in the official investigation. She wants Mitch to look into the case while it’s still early, hoping to avoid criminal charges. Suspecting a mob connection, Mitch begins his investigation and immediately learns that the victims were involved in an identity theft ring. That’s only the beginning of what he uncovers.
THE HAMMER COMES DOWN.
It isn’t long before Heidi’s fears come to fruition, and she’s charged with murdering her two business partners. Law enforcement sees the case in black and white, but for Mitch, there are many nuances. And there is no doubt in his mind that somebody is working behind the scenes, guiding things toward an unclear goal. Not only that, Mitch feels somebody watching him from the shadows, monitoring every step he takes.
Can Mitch figure out what this unseen person is trying to accomplish before it’s too late?
For the first time in his life, Mitch Turner is being investigated for possible criminal charges stemming from his shooting of Pace Brooks. While Mitch knows the prosecutors are just blowing smoke, he’s concerned they’ll find some small thing to prosecute. At the same time, he’s approached by Heidi Rebane, the wife of Cook County State’s Attorney Patrick Rebane. She’s also the former lover of Pace Brooks. Mitch is surprised she needs a criminal defense attorney and even more surprised that she’s coming to him.
A COMPLEX MURDER CASE WITH MANY QUESTIONS.
Two of Heidi’s business partners have been gunned down in the middle of a busy street, and she worries the police will blame her for what happened. She is an obvious suspect and has no confidence in the official investigation. She wants Mitch to look into the case while it’s still early, hoping to avoid criminal charges. Suspecting a mob connection, Mitch begins his investigation and immediately learns that the victims were involved in an identity theft ring. That’s only the beginning of what he uncovers.
THE HAMMER COMES DOWN.
It isn’t long before Heidi’s fears come to fruition, and she’s charged with murdering her two business partners. Law enforcement sees the case in black and white, but for Mitch, there are many nuances. And there is no doubt in his mind that somebody is working behind the scenes, guiding things toward an unclear goal. Not only that, Mitch feels somebody watching him from the shadows, monitoring every step he takes.
Can Mitch figure out what this unseen person is trying to accomplish before it’s too late?
Kindle Edition
Published December 24, 2025
About the author
Dan Decker
101 books71 followersDan Decker lives in Utah with his family. He has a law degree and spends as much time as he can outdoors. You can learn more about upcoming novels at dandeckerbooks.com.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
January 27, 2026
Review of The Wild Card
Great storyline and very realistic. Mitch Turner is a combination of Perry Mason and Mike Hammer. The author understands that our Justice System depends upon people who are willing to obey the rules. The author understands that the Police Department develops tunnel vision and focuses on the first suspect and will work to convict that person.
Great storyline and very realistic. Mitch Turner is a combination of Perry Mason and Mike Hammer. The author understands that our Justice System depends upon people who are willing to obey the rules. The author understands that the Police Department develops tunnel vision and focuses on the first suspect and will work to convict that person.
April 12, 2026
Since I had not read anything earlier in the sceries it took a page or two for me to get where I thought I wa "up to speed" but I wasn't and still had to try and catch up. A great courtroom drama with twists and turns and the absolute perfect conclusion. I'll definitely be reading anything following and later, whatever lead up to it.
D M McGowan, author
D M McGowan, author
January 7, 2026
Too many names
...and too many twists & turns. Motivations and connections convoluted and obscure. Nothing to arouse sympathy for or strong interest in any of the characters. Ties things up too fast and completely at the end. Wanted to like thebook, but couldn't.
...and too many twists & turns. Motivations and connections convoluted and obscure. Nothing to arouse sympathy for or strong interest in any of the characters. Ties things up too fast and completely at the end. Wanted to like thebook, but couldn't.
January 1, 2026
Twisted
Right when I thought I had to plot a
ll figured out, more information and twists were revealed. I went back to square one a few times. Great read!
Right when I thought I had to plot a
ll figured out, more information and twists were revealed. I went back to square one a few times. Great read!
January 12, 2026
great book
There are more characters in this book than I could keep straight, although the detailed description of the trial was great!
There are more characters in this book than I could keep straight, although the detailed description of the trial was great!
January 29, 2026
A GOOD ONE
Decker does it again. Excellent plotting and a novel that’s difficult to put down. Very worth a read, you won’t be sorry.
Decker does it again. Excellent plotting and a novel that’s difficult to put down. Very worth a read, you won’t be sorry.
February 10, 2026
Greed bites
My first five star. Decker really did a great job of blending the various subplots with the main story. Go Mitch
My first five star. Decker really did a great job of blending the various subplots with the main story. Go Mitch
March 19, 2026
Terrific novel!
Amazing how things can change in a minute. Novel was intriguing from beginning to the end. Many paths to follow but it turned out great.
Amazing how things can change in a minute. Novel was intriguing from beginning to the end. Many paths to follow but it turned out great.
March 27, 2026
Good author. Always writes an intriguing story. Well worth reading.
March 29, 2026
Great booj
And great book by Dan Decker lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing and turning those pages .
And great book by Dan Decker lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing and turning those pages .
August 2, 2026
Mitch Turner strikes again.
Story moves right along with a lot of twists and turns. Well written and interesting. All is well that ends well.
Story moves right along with a lot of twists and turns. Well written and interesting. All is well that ends well.
June 5, 2026
Not bad at all. It gets the job done
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