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Guilty Until Proven Innocent: Who killed the Mother-in-law?
Jill Adair has no idea why she was arrested. The police won't tell her anything, and she keeps asking for a lawyer. Surprised to find out she's been accused of murder, she's devastated. She hasn't left her house for anything other than doctor appointments in years. Worse, she's been accused of murdering her mother-in-law.
It was her two sisters-in-law who pointed the finger, and they have evidence to back their claim.
Tom Sorrell, the criminal defense attorney is pitted against the assistant district attorney, Andy Schiff, determined to win next years election for DA. Each legal team does their best to build their case. But, is it strong enough to result in a conviction? Does the defense have a case for Jill's innocence?
Follow this case through all the twists and turns.
It was her two sisters-in-law who pointed the finger, and they have evidence to back their claim.
Tom Sorrell, the criminal defense attorney is pitted against the assistant district attorney, Andy Schiff, determined to win next years election for DA. Each legal team does their best to build their case. But, is it strong enough to result in a conviction? Does the defense have a case for Jill's innocence?
Follow this case through all the twists and turns.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 6, 2018
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December 11, 2019
Welcome to Tea Time Tuesday my fellow Tome Tasting Tarasques. Tonight’s Gem is quite a sight to see. It is similar to kaleidoscope jasper, opaque, many faceted and hard to get a handle on for there are many different aspects here, but once studied, the true nature of the Gem becomes quite clear. This is “Guilty Until Proven Innocent” by Gem Maker “Mustang” Patty.
Imagine you are at home. You very rarely go out. You’re bipolar and you suffer from borderline personality disorder. Your day mainly consists of doing house work, cooking supper for your husband and watching lots of crime shows, especially Law and Order. Life isn’t great, but you and your spouse are making it work. Then one day, a Friday, late in the afternoon, there is a pounding at the door. Not a knock, a pounding.
You get there and open it. You are met by two police officers and they tell you that you are under arrest…suddenly you are handcuffed and whisked off to the police station. On the way there you find out why. You are now accused of murder. You haven’t left your house in three weeks, but you are now accused of murder. Who? You try to think who you would want to murder.
At the police station they tell you that you have murdered your mother-in-law. You do the smart thing because that’s what they do on Law and Order, you don’t say a word, you ask for a lawyer. And this is where the fun begins boys and girls. This is where we all begin to take ‘Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride’.
Mustang Patty’s Jill Adair is now so far out of her element she has no idea what to do and slowly her husband Derrick and she figure out the pieces. They will help us begin to meet an interesting cast of characters in a bid to save Jill’s life. Tom Sorrell, the famous defense attorney. Bernie Wilson, police detective. Andy Schiff, Prosecuting Attorney. Derrick Adair’s jealous and malicious sisters: Rachel and Shelley, and so many more.
This book is deliciously juicy. A murder mystery with more twists and turns than Edgar Allan Poe absinthe and acid. Alfred Hitchcock would have loved this for one of his Hitchcock Presents episodes. The courtroom scenes are fantastic. The machinations of Jill’s slowly unhinging mind as she ruminates day by day as the courtroom drama plays out will send chills down your spine. Who is responsible for the death of her mother-in-law and why did Jill get blamed? Is this all false? Is this all a dream? I will never, ever tell because I don’t do spoilers.. I will tell you this.. if you don’t read this book, you will be sorry because you will miss out on one of the best Crime Dramas of the year! It’s now available on Amazon and anywhere you purchase fine books. Get one for that Crime Fiction Fan on your gift list!
Until tomorrow I remain, your humble Book Dragon, Drakon T. Longwitten
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Imagine you are at home. You very rarely go out. You’re bipolar and you suffer from borderline personality disorder. Your day mainly consists of doing house work, cooking supper for your husband and watching lots of crime shows, especially Law and Order. Life isn’t great, but you and your spouse are making it work. Then one day, a Friday, late in the afternoon, there is a pounding at the door. Not a knock, a pounding.
You get there and open it. You are met by two police officers and they tell you that you are under arrest…suddenly you are handcuffed and whisked off to the police station. On the way there you find out why. You are now accused of murder. You haven’t left your house in three weeks, but you are now accused of murder. Who? You try to think who you would want to murder.
At the police station they tell you that you have murdered your mother-in-law. You do the smart thing because that’s what they do on Law and Order, you don’t say a word, you ask for a lawyer. And this is where the fun begins boys and girls. This is where we all begin to take ‘Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride’.
Mustang Patty’s Jill Adair is now so far out of her element she has no idea what to do and slowly her husband Derrick and she figure out the pieces. They will help us begin to meet an interesting cast of characters in a bid to save Jill’s life. Tom Sorrell, the famous defense attorney. Bernie Wilson, police detective. Andy Schiff, Prosecuting Attorney. Derrick Adair’s jealous and malicious sisters: Rachel and Shelley, and so many more.
This book is deliciously juicy. A murder mystery with more twists and turns than Edgar Allan Poe absinthe and acid. Alfred Hitchcock would have loved this for one of his Hitchcock Presents episodes. The courtroom scenes are fantastic. The machinations of Jill’s slowly unhinging mind as she ruminates day by day as the courtroom drama plays out will send chills down your spine. Who is responsible for the death of her mother-in-law and why did Jill get blamed? Is this all false? Is this all a dream? I will never, ever tell because I don’t do spoilers.. I will tell you this.. if you don’t read this book, you will be sorry because you will miss out on one of the best Crime Dramas of the year! It’s now available on Amazon and anywhere you purchase fine books. Get one for that Crime Fiction Fan on your gift list!
Until tomorrow I remain, your humble Book Dragon, Drakon T. Longwitten
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
December 14, 2019
“Guilty Until Proven Innocent- Book One of the Jill Adair Trilogy”– by Mustang Patty
“Mustang Patty has created a book that takes your mind to many different places. There are many versions of Jill. Unable to leave her house unless absolutely necessary Jill, murderous Jill, her husband left her Jill, she loved her mother-in-law Jill, mentally unsound Jill, who is Jill? And, did she kill her mother-in-law? A really great, fast-paced book! Hoping I get asked to review the next book in the Trilogy!” -Green Gables Book Reviews
Jill Adair struggles. She rarely leaves her home. So she is shocked when the police are at her door and she is arrested for murder! Her mother-in-law has been killed and she is the only suspect. Jill has not seen her mother-in-law for five years! How can this be?
Jill’s husband contacts an old classmate, Tom, a gifted attorney. Tom takes the case, but with Jill’s diagnosed mental illnesses, he knows this case will be a challenge. When Jill’s husband skips town and their check bounces, it makes it even more difficult. Divorce papers arrive and Derrick has left no way to be contacted.
Attorney Tom enlists Jill’s help to win her case. With his confidence in her, she is feeling stronger each day. She knows she did not do this! And, she knows they will win. Jill starts to see Tom in a new way. Will Tom return her feelings?
Tom is very focused on winning this case. He and his team are looking at every possible way to win. But, something doesn’t seem right to their investigator. Where is Derrick?
Jill has made a big decision. But, is it a good decision? What will happen when the case goes to trial?
Great book, love the format of the book. A great read! 5 stars!
Series: Guilty (Book 1)
Paperback: 232 pages
Publisher: Independently published (October 4, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1689408510
ISBN-13: 978-1689408516
“Mustang Patty has created a book that takes your mind to many different places. There are many versions of Jill. Unable to leave her house unless absolutely necessary Jill, murderous Jill, her husband left her Jill, she loved her mother-in-law Jill, mentally unsound Jill, who is Jill? And, did she kill her mother-in-law? A really great, fast-paced book! Hoping I get asked to review the next book in the Trilogy!” -Green Gables Book Reviews
Jill Adair struggles. She rarely leaves her home. So she is shocked when the police are at her door and she is arrested for murder! Her mother-in-law has been killed and she is the only suspect. Jill has not seen her mother-in-law for five years! How can this be?
Jill’s husband contacts an old classmate, Tom, a gifted attorney. Tom takes the case, but with Jill’s diagnosed mental illnesses, he knows this case will be a challenge. When Jill’s husband skips town and their check bounces, it makes it even more difficult. Divorce papers arrive and Derrick has left no way to be contacted.
Attorney Tom enlists Jill’s help to win her case. With his confidence in her, she is feeling stronger each day. She knows she did not do this! And, she knows they will win. Jill starts to see Tom in a new way. Will Tom return her feelings?
Tom is very focused on winning this case. He and his team are looking at every possible way to win. But, something doesn’t seem right to their investigator. Where is Derrick?
Jill has made a big decision. But, is it a good decision? What will happen when the case goes to trial?
Great book, love the format of the book. A great read! 5 stars!
Series: Guilty (Book 1)
Paperback: 232 pages
Publisher: Independently published (October 4, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1689408510
ISBN-13: 978-1689408516
November 9, 2020
This is the first book in this series and it introduces several characters, but the MC, Jill Adair, steals the show. Finishing this book will make you want to read the second book as soon as you can. The third and last book in the trilogy is due out on December 16, 2020.
June 11, 2019
My friend, Mustang Patty wrote this and it is wonderful. I read it within a day and a half from when I got it. I can't wait until the next book comes out.
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