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The Guilty Juror
FROM JUROR TO DEFENDANT. THIS CLIENT WILL NEED MORE THAN A LAWYER TO SURVIVE.When Vera Hopkins dies on the eve of her ninetieth birthday, suspicions immediately point to her niece, Virginia. With the old woman’s will changed just days earlier, naming Virginia as the sole heir to the multi-million dollar estate, authorities believe they have their suspect. But sometimes, the truth is far more mysterious, and with the death penalty looming, the stakes have never been higher.
After agreeing to take on Virginia’s case, Ben faces more than just a standard murder trial as his own partner becomes a suspect. With Elsa caught in the crossfire and a mob boss out for revenge, will this lawyer find a way to save his world, or is this one case where the death penalty comes calling?
The Guilty Juror 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.
After agreeing to take on Virginia’s case, Ben faces more than just a standard murder trial as his own partner becomes a suspect. With Elsa caught in the crossfire and a mob boss out for revenge, will this lawyer find a way to save his world, or is this one case where the death penalty comes calling?
The Guilty Juror 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 April 14, 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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April 19, 2026
The Guilty Juror delivers a tightly wound legal thriller that follows defense attorney Ben Carter as he takes on a case that quickly becomes more dangerous than he expects, blending courtroom strategy with a steadily rising sense of personal risk. When an elderly woman dies under suspicious circumstances and her niece becomes the prime suspect, Ben steps in to defend her, only to uncover a tangle of family secrets, shifting motives, and a will that raises more questions than answers. As the investigation deepens, the story widens beyond the courtroom, pulling in threats from organized crime and forcing Ben to balance his commitment to justice with the safety of the people he cares about. The novel moves at a brisk pace, layering twists that keep the mystery alive while grounding the tension in Ben’s moral compass and determination. It’s a plot‑driven, accessible read that leans into suspense, making it a solid pick for anyone who enjoys legal drama with a sharp edge and a protagonist who refuses to back down.
April 27, 2026
Exactly what needed
A couple of members of our Small book elaborated on what they like to read best . This exactly matched their description and since it is my turn to recommend a book this month I can easily give them this book. It reads easily, keeps your interest, has a good story and hold its mystery.
A couple of members of our Small book elaborated on what they like to read best . This exactly matched their description and since it is my turn to recommend a book this month I can easily give them this book. It reads easily, keeps your interest, has a good story and hold its mystery.
April 20, 2026
lots of guilt
Liked a few warnings throughout the book 📖 to warn the reader vaguely of something happening ❣️
Ending has several unexpected connections so attention is required
Lots of action throughout
Liked a few warnings throughout the book 📖 to warn the reader vaguely of something happening ❣️
Ending has several unexpected connections so attention is required
Lots of action throughout
April 24, 2026
David Archer Oliver Black know how to write a.mystery
Never fails, these books in this series and others by Archer are darn good. With a mix of characters and intertwined drama, this book was hard to put down. I eagerly wait for the next book that promises to be fabulous.
Never fails, these books in this series and others by Archer are darn good. With a mix of characters and intertwined drama, this book was hard to put down. I eagerly wait for the next book that promises to be fabulous.
May 9, 2026
Fair to Middling
Read this one if you are running low in quality reading material. Hard to follow, the predictable, the disjointed as the author tries to piece this thing together with duct tape and baling wire.
Read this one if you are running low in quality reading material. Hard to follow, the predictable, the disjointed as the author tries to piece this thing together with duct tape and baling wire.
April 23, 2026
A Ben Carter Defense
David Archer and Oliver Black have written an amazing courtroom drama. Inside and outside of the courthouse adventure awaits Ben Carter and his team.
David Archer and Oliver Black have written an amazing courtroom drama. Inside and outside of the courthouse adventure awaits Ben Carter and his team.
April 23, 2026
Disappointing
May 12, 2026
How many times can one attorney be beat up and have his car destroyed every book apparently.
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