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When DNA is Wrong
Gabrielle is a man who has damned himself with bad decisions and immoral behavior. His family is caught in the crosshairs and must bear the brunt of his behavior. He cares about only two people in his life: himself, and Gabrielle.
In the wayward journey he has undertaken in his life, he finds himself becoming the victim. That is, he becomes the victim in a murder case. He is not the person who is killed, but becomes the person who is accused.
Piece by piece, the evidence stacks up against him like bricks that build a wall. The bricks divide and isolate his family on the other side of the wall, and he finds himself in deep danger of being found guilty of murder. He angrily and passionately professes to everyone he can wave a stick at, that he hasn’t committed the crime.
His pleas fall on deaf ears. Nobody hears his vehement cries of innocence. Not the judge, jury, prosecuting attorneys, or even his family. When the verdict is found, he is led away and is forced into his new life – a prisoner who will rot until he meets his maker. How could this happen? Even the DNA says he is guilty. Can DNA ever be wrong?
Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ASIN B0737J4Y4N here.
In the wayward journey he has undertaken in his life, he finds himself becoming the victim. That is, he becomes the victim in a murder case. He is not the person who is killed, but becomes the person who is accused.
Piece by piece, the evidence stacks up against him like bricks that build a wall. The bricks divide and isolate his family on the other side of the wall, and he finds himself in deep danger of being found guilty of murder. He angrily and passionately professes to everyone he can wave a stick at, that he hasn’t committed the crime.
His pleas fall on deaf ears. Nobody hears his vehement cries of innocence. Not the judge, jury, prosecuting attorneys, or even his family. When the verdict is found, he is led away and is forced into his new life – a prisoner who will rot until he meets his maker. How could this happen? Even the DNA says he is guilty. Can DNA ever be wrong?
Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ASIN B0737J4Y4N here.
297 pages, ebook
Published June 23, 2017
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February 3, 2018
Beckett has a flawless writing style, that maneuver between multiple characters. Each all revolving around the star of the book Gabriel. While many characters come into play I was a little taken back by the individual storyline of character which intertwined with the main plot. I didn't think all of them made such a strong impact. One in particular that stands out would be that of Maloney and Cox (detectives on the case). In the beginning, I was drawn to the dynamic of the two, but the disappeared and made a reappearance just when I thought Beckett had forgotten about them. It was the reappearance when it I no longer felt the dynamics of these detectives as their relationship shifted gears almost feeling forced upon. Other storylines also didn't seem to have a conclusion but when the character resurfaced the questions I had about their departure still were left as questions.
This book is more or less following a personal journey to finding the good despite the scenario in which he been thrust into which is possibly the worst case ever. I know it's one I wouldn't want to find myself in. This also explores the more positive sides of prison. While I'm no expert on what prison life is like, I've known a few bad and good seed who have found themselves locked behind bars. They each took different views from it, and Beckett shows that you can find faith anywhere, just as many inmates do. It was refreshing not to be forced to read the typical stereotype of prison life.
One of the main things I noticed about this book was that the characters were real, they felt like real people, their response where genuine. It all went to the fact that the character flaws were exposed down to little things like biting the inside of a cheek, a snarky remark, doing things you don't even realize you do were written into the storyline. It was easy to forget that you were reading a book and not watching a crime show on television with these little added details.
This was an intriguing book, one I would recommend to any person who enjoys crime novels.
This book is more or less following a personal journey to finding the good despite the scenario in which he been thrust into which is possibly the worst case ever. I know it's one I wouldn't want to find myself in. This also explores the more positive sides of prison. While I'm no expert on what prison life is like, I've known a few bad and good seed who have found themselves locked behind bars. They each took different views from it, and Beckett shows that you can find faith anywhere, just as many inmates do. It was refreshing not to be forced to read the typical stereotype of prison life.
One of the main things I noticed about this book was that the characters were real, they felt like real people, their response where genuine. It all went to the fact that the character flaws were exposed down to little things like biting the inside of a cheek, a snarky remark, doing things you don't even realize you do were written into the storyline. It was easy to forget that you were reading a book and not watching a crime show on television with these little added details.
This was an intriguing book, one I would recommend to any person who enjoys crime novels.
April 9, 2018
The sermonizing and philosophizing in this book made me feel as though I were being lectured by a minister.
It reads like a novel that was written in present tense and then revised to past tense. However, the editing was unsuccessful, leaving several instances where there is a tense shift within the same paragraph.
I was constantly drawn out of the story by the author explaining about what characters knew or felt. Two more irritations: excessive and awkward body language, and clumsy POV shifts.
Many sections or chapters begin with pronouns instead of names, and it takes several paragraphs to determine the identity of the characters. By the time I realized who they were, I had to re-read some of what I had already slogged through.
The book has tons of typos, and the formatting for Kindle is sloppy.
It reads like a novel that was written in present tense and then revised to past tense. However, the editing was unsuccessful, leaving several instances where there is a tense shift within the same paragraph.
I was constantly drawn out of the story by the author explaining about what characters knew or felt. Two more irritations: excessive and awkward body language, and clumsy POV shifts.
Many sections or chapters begin with pronouns instead of names, and it takes several paragraphs to determine the identity of the characters. By the time I realized who they were, I had to re-read some of what I had already slogged through.
The book has tons of typos, and the formatting for Kindle is sloppy.
January 12, 2018
When DNA is Wrong by Jeff Beckett
Have a few review chapters from the author.
Subject intrigues me as I've heard of many that have been wrongly accused and later in life while serving in prison they are released because the DNA proved it couldn't have been them.
Starts out with detectives and they are summoned to a crime scene. Lots of details come forth as they question the woman in the apartment about her boyfriend that is now dead.
Very descriptive you can picture the scenes as they are very detailed.
Would like to review this but not going to pay to do so.
Have a few review chapters from the author.
Subject intrigues me as I've heard of many that have been wrongly accused and later in life while serving in prison they are released because the DNA proved it couldn't have been them.
Starts out with detectives and they are summoned to a crime scene. Lots of details come forth as they question the woman in the apartment about her boyfriend that is now dead.
Very descriptive you can picture the scenes as they are very detailed.
Would like to review this but not going to pay to do so.
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February 11, 2019“Jeff crafted a sweet story that compels excitement, drama, and even surprise. This is a story about a morally bankrupt man who is wrongly imprisoned and must somehow free himself and reclaim his doubting family. You’ll have a hard time putting it down, but the book sure won’t let you down. I highly recommend it.”
May 29, 2018
The clumsily written blurb should have been enough to put me off. However, what the blurb neglects to mention is that this is a bible-bashing fest... If I'd known this wasn't a novel but a lecture from the Christian right, I would have steered well clear.
August 25, 2025
A book you won't put down!
A wonderful book with characters who are very real, very human. You'll find suspense, mystery, twists and turns, love and hate and everything in between. A book I heartily recommend!
A wonderful book with characters who are very real, very human. You'll find suspense, mystery, twists and turns, love and hate and everything in between. A book I heartily recommend!
February 7, 2018
I must confess that I like JB`s turn of phrase and the quirky twist where the female cop is a slob partnered to a male with OCD. It`s an enjoyable read and well worth your time. More please JB!
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