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Brad Frame #5
Final Juror
Rachel Tetlow asks Brad Frame to investigate the unsolved murder of her father, who served on a jury in a racketeering case against a Philadelphia-area drug kingpin. Her father’s death resulted in a mistrial. As his investigation in the Tetlow case gets underway, Frame is summoned to jury duty on a sensational local murder that appears to have captured everyone’s attention except his.
- GenresMystery ThrillerMystery
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2015
About the author
Ray Flynt
18 books21 followersRay Flynt is the author of two mystery series:
The first features private detective Brad Frame. Based in Bryn Mawr, PA, Brad led an aimless life until his mother and sister were kidnapped and murdered. After helping to solve their crime Brad joined forces with Philadelphia police detective Nick Argostino to bring justice to the lives of others.
In his second series, Ryan Caldwell, a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, is pursuing a career in journalism.
Ray retired from a diverse career in criminal justice, education, the arts and human services.
He is a member of Mystery Writers of America and active with their Florida Chapter. In addition to mystery writing, Ray has written and performs a one-man play based on the life of Ben Franklin. He is also a life member of the Florida Witers Association.
The first features private detective Brad Frame. Based in Bryn Mawr, PA, Brad led an aimless life until his mother and sister were kidnapped and murdered. After helping to solve their crime Brad joined forces with Philadelphia police detective Nick Argostino to bring justice to the lives of others.
In his second series, Ryan Caldwell, a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, is pursuing a career in journalism.
Ray retired from a diverse career in criminal justice, education, the arts and human services.
He is a member of Mystery Writers of America and active with their Florida Chapter. In addition to mystery writing, Ray has written and performs a one-man play based on the life of Ben Franklin. He is also a life member of the Florida Witers Association.
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March 23, 2018
A good legal thriller
This was a good book with relatable characters and a strong plot. I enjoyed the differing points of view of both Brad and Sharon as they worked their two different assignments. But the POVs were not labeled so it was sometimes confusing when a change took place. They didn't only occur at chapter beginnings, but sometimes in the middle of the action in a chapter. This was both annoying and a distraction from the flow of the book. However, I am still to the beginning to start the series.
This was a good book with relatable characters and a strong plot. I enjoyed the differing points of view of both Brad and Sharon as they worked their two different assignments. But the POVs were not labeled so it was sometimes confusing when a change took place. They didn't only occur at chapter beginnings, but sometimes in the middle of the action in a chapter. This was both annoying and a distraction from the flow of the book. However, I am still to the beginning to start the series.
March 7, 2019
Still shaking my head and trying to understand the ending
I found this to be a well-written and captivating double mystery. The characters were well-defined and believable. The murder trial was well-defined right up until the deciding jury poll. At that point, the author lost me. It was almost as if he had gotten a call from his publisher demanding that the book be finished and submitted immediately, so in a few brief pages he quickly tied up all the loose ends so that he could send it in. I felt cheated and betrayed, especially since the secondary mystery was much more carefully handled and brought to a much more logical conclusion. Surprise endings and plot twists are useful tools, but only when supported by careful story development so that readers are not left wondering, "What? Where did that come from? What did I miss?" After re-reading the last 15 or so pages three times, I am still shaking my head and trying to answer those questions. Overall, despite the fact that I greatly enjoyed this writer's way with words, I so deplored the disappointing finale that I'm not sure I will ever open another of his books. (Rating is for the first 90% of the book minus a star for the overly facile and thoroughly unsatisfying conclusion.)
I found this to be a well-written and captivating double mystery. The characters were well-defined and believable. The murder trial was well-defined right up until the deciding jury poll. At that point, the author lost me. It was almost as if he had gotten a call from his publisher demanding that the book be finished and submitted immediately, so in a few brief pages he quickly tied up all the loose ends so that he could send it in. I felt cheated and betrayed, especially since the secondary mystery was much more carefully handled and brought to a much more logical conclusion. Surprise endings and plot twists are useful tools, but only when supported by careful story development so that readers are not left wondering, "What? Where did that come from? What did I miss?" After re-reading the last 15 or so pages three times, I am still shaking my head and trying to answer those questions. Overall, despite the fact that I greatly enjoyed this writer's way with words, I so deplored the disappointing finale that I'm not sure I will ever open another of his books. (Rating is for the first 90% of the book minus a star for the overly facile and thoroughly unsatisfying conclusion.)
November 19, 2020
A Tasty Courtroom Mystery
Follow Flynt's P.I. Brad Frame as he has the bad luck to be called for jury duty and has worse luck being stuck on a case. Flynt presents a labyrinth of clues, red herrings and false starts in this exciting courtroom mystery. You'll keep flipping pages as you become entwined in this well-paced case. The beautifully-drawn characterizations of the prosecution, defense, Frame's fellow jurors and witnesses flesh out the human interest as a countrapuntal contrast to the strict, sometimes stifling, courtroom atmosphere. The Pennsylvania vibe is evident as is Flynt's understanding of human beings and their quirks and foibles. Meanwhile, in another part of town, P.I. Frame's lovely assistant, Sharon Porter, is embroiled in a case of her own. You won't want to put this down til you're done. I highly recommend it.
Follow Flynt's P.I. Brad Frame as he has the bad luck to be called for jury duty and has worse luck being stuck on a case. Flynt presents a labyrinth of clues, red herrings and false starts in this exciting courtroom mystery. You'll keep flipping pages as you become entwined in this well-paced case. The beautifully-drawn characterizations of the prosecution, defense, Frame's fellow jurors and witnesses flesh out the human interest as a countrapuntal contrast to the strict, sometimes stifling, courtroom atmosphere. The Pennsylvania vibe is evident as is Flynt's understanding of human beings and their quirks and foibles. Meanwhile, in another part of town, P.I. Frame's lovely assistant, Sharon Porter, is embroiled in a case of her own. You won't want to put this down til you're done. I highly recommend it.
April 7, 2019
Rachel seeing Brad and Sharon on TV, never thought till now of them looking at her father’s death. He had been one of the panel of a case against a mob guy. First thing they found with this seventeen year old case, he was the second death, thus it was declared a mistrial. Turning over the case to Sharon , since Brad was summoned to jury duty. Unheard of for someone who had a criminal case involving family and with him being a PI, to be selected . With him making the 12th juror, on a murder trial. We have two cases in one in this story. Giving us a view of how he finds points, gestures one might miss. Another intriguing case.
November 7, 2020
Flynt continues his odd style of writing Brad’s scenes in third person and Sharon’s in first. The writing here, however, seems geared toward an older audience instead of the teen readers prior books seemed aimed toward.
Flynt finally gives Sharon a definite place in this series as she investigates the cold case death of a jury member in a mobster’s trial at the request of the man’s daughter. Brad, meanwhile. is trapped in court on the jury for the trial of a man accused of killing his wife.
Both tales have clever twists that were unexpected, making them refreshing story lines.
I’ll be back for the next Brad Frame book.
Flynt finally gives Sharon a definite place in this series as she investigates the cold case death of a jury member in a mobster’s trial at the request of the man’s daughter. Brad, meanwhile. is trapped in court on the jury for the trial of a man accused of killing his wife.
Both tales have clever twists that were unexpected, making them refreshing story lines.
I’ll be back for the next Brad Frame book.
March 18, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyable story of a private investigator who is hired to find the real cause of his client’s father’s death 17 years before only to find himself selected as the final juror in a murder trial leaving the investigation of the cold case to his partner. Each works to determine the guilt or innocence of the parties involved in the two cases, neither of which are as clear cut as they would initially seem.
March 31, 2021
I enjoyed this novel and will look for more books in the Brad Frame series. The book was well written and easy to follow in spite of having two major plot strands in it. I enjoyed the courtroom scenes of one plot and also enjoyed seeing the private investigator solve a cold case murder. Both the plots were involved with finding a murderer and involved twists and turns as the perpetrators were finally revealed.
May 9, 2020
Great read!
This was a really well-written book with two good storylines. Characters were believable and had good depth; descriptions of locations and actions were nicely detailed. In short, I felt like I was on a ride-along for the duration, trying to figure out both crimes along with Sharon and Brad. Good book!
This was a really well-written book with two good storylines. Characters were believable and had good depth; descriptions of locations and actions were nicely detailed. In short, I felt like I was on a ride-along for the duration, trying to figure out both crimes along with Sharon and Brad. Good book!
April 14, 2021
A great read
I knew the author by name and that’s what drew me to this book. Captivating and intriguing. In reality two mysteries in one. Often that can be confusing, but not in this case. Brad and Sharon make a great team under the pen of ray Flynt. I encourage you to read this excellent and we’ll-written book.
I knew the author by name and that’s what drew me to this book. Captivating and intriguing. In reality two mysteries in one. Often that can be confusing, but not in this case. Brad and Sharon make a great team under the pen of ray Flynt. I encourage you to read this excellent and we’ll-written book.
March 17, 2018
Intriguing
There are a lot of things going on in this book, but not so many they they keep you distracted, rather it keeps the story moving along at a good pace. This was my first book by Mr. Flynt...it won't be my last.
There are a lot of things going on in this book, but not so many they they keep you distracted, rather it keeps the story moving along at a good pace. This was my first book by Mr. Flynt...it won't be my last.
March 26, 2018
Excellent read!
Interesting how the author had two mysteries going at one time. One on a jury and his assistant working on another case. Quite interesting. Many twists. Just when the reader thinks they know the answer another twist happens. Excellent story.
Interesting how the author had two mysteries going at one time. One on a jury and his assistant working on another case. Quite interesting. Many twists. Just when the reader thinks they know the answer another twist happens. Excellent story.
August 31, 2018
The unsuspecting Husband
I found the book to be exciting, I always suspected the daughter and her husband to be the killers I got that half right.
Brad is a interesting character he is always on the go he never stops to analyze his cases.
I found the book to be exciting, I always suspected the daughter and her husband to be the killers I got that half right.
Brad is a interesting character he is always on the go he never stops to analyze his cases.
December 29, 2018
Mystery with a twist
Two storylines solved in this book! A lot going on for the characters and wonderful descriptions of the jurors. The author covered a diverse background of people. Ending with a twist!!!
Two storylines solved in this book! A lot going on for the characters and wonderful descriptions of the jurors. The author covered a diverse background of people. Ending with a twist!!!
January 9, 2019
Interesting?
Way too much going over the same things over and over. This book would have been more interesting if the author would have given the facts and skipped all the jury discription.
Way too much going over the same things over and over. This book would have been more interesting if the author would have given the facts and skipped all the jury discription.
January 10, 2019
Interesting
Two cases are presented in this book which vividly describes the process of sitting on a jury. I enjoyed it very much and was only disappointed by the quick ending. I wanted more details of how and why the murder happened.
Two cases are presented in this book which vividly describes the process of sitting on a jury. I enjoyed it very much and was only disappointed by the quick ending. I wanted more details of how and why the murder happened.
December 23, 2019
A good read
The story is well developed and both story lines are very interesting. He wrote all the way to the end instead of just throwing the final facts on the page like he was meeting some deadline.
The story is well developed and both story lines are very interesting. He wrote all the way to the end instead of just throwing the final facts on the page like he was meeting some deadline.
June 16, 2020
Great courtroom drama with a dose of murder
I now have read all of the Brad Frame novels and enjoy all of the cases his detective agency takes on. Sharon Porter is also a great character.
I now have read all of the Brad Frame novels and enjoy all of the cases his detective agency takes on. Sharon Porter is also a great character.
January 12, 2021
I would have liked more of a story behind the whys of each of the outcomes to each case. It was a bit anticlimactic, even if one outcome had more of a story line it would have showed how each outcome could have an interesting twist though one more involved than the other.
April 7, 2021
Twofer!
I had recently just abandoned the last two books I was reading when this one came up. So I was fairly impatient. To my delight the story has great characters, develops nicely and is in fact two stories happening simultaneously. I look forward to reading more!
I had recently just abandoned the last two books I was reading when this one came up. So I was fairly impatient. To my delight the story has great characters, develops nicely and is in fact two stories happening simultaneously. I look forward to reading more!
April 10, 2023
Juror's POV
As an avid reader of courtroom drama, it was uniquely interesting to read an account of a trial from the juror's point of view. Well paced, excellent story, with after court story almost (but not quite) an anti climax to the story of the trial. Great book!
As an avid reader of courtroom drama, it was uniquely interesting to read an account of a trial from the juror's point of view. Well paced, excellent story, with after court story almost (but not quite) an anti climax to the story of the trial. Great book!
April 19, 2018
Book
Thought this book was riveting and just kept you wanting to not out it down. I will read any books i can find of his
Thought this book was riveting and just kept you wanting to not out it down. I will read any books i can find of his
June 4, 2018
Great book
Another great story by Ray Flint.Be sure to read it as his books always entertain. It's a great courtroom drama
Another great story by Ray Flint.Be sure to read it as his books always entertain. It's a great courtroom drama
July 15, 2018
Excellent story!
August 29, 2018
Final juror
Good courtroom drama. Being a juror is ramdom as is bring chosen for a murder trial. Shows the difficukties of arriving at a verdict. Will read more of these.
Good courtroom drama. Being a juror is ramdom as is bring chosen for a murder trial. Shows the difficukties of arriving at a verdict. Will read more of these.
December 26, 2018
A Comfortable Mystery
This is an interesting take on a familiar theme. I would have given 5 stars if there were more unexpected twists and turns.
This is an interesting take on a familiar theme. I would have given 5 stars if there were more unexpected twists and turns.
January 5, 2019
A great read
The plot was well developed & fast paced. About three times i thought i had things figured out things changed. Was loads of fun.
The plot was well developed & fast paced. About three times i thought i had things figured out things changed. Was loads of fun.
February 11, 2019
Good read
Took me a while to get used to the point-of-view switches, but it held my attention and was hard to put down.
Took me a while to get used to the point-of-view switches, but it held my attention and was hard to put down.
March 2, 2019
Very intriguing!
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Ways leaves you guessing and does not turn out the way you expect! I could not put it down!
This book a
Ways leaves you guessing and does not turn out the way you expect! I could not put it down!
April 13, 2021
Excellent story
June 22, 2022
WOW, 2 great mysteries in one, don't want to spoil anything...
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