Deadlocked

Lou Mason Mystery #4

by Joel Goldman

Fifteen years after the slaughter of a young couple in their car, leaving their three-year-old son asleep in the back seat, as the convicted killer proclaims his innocence on the eve of his execution, attorney Lou Mason is hired by the victims' teenage son to sue the murderer's supposed accomplice, a case that unleashes a series of killings aimed at the original jurors in the case. Original.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Thriller, Legal Thriller, Ebooks, Legal, Mystery Thriller

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Joel Goldman is the Edgar and Shamus nominated author of four thriller series.

His first series features Lou Mason, a trial lawyer willing to dive into the dark water to save his clients.

Joel's second series introduces former FBI Special Agent Jack Davis who has a movement disorder that makes him shake when he should shoot.Joel has a unique perspective on Jack's condition since he lives with the same disorder.

Alex Stone headlines Joel's third series. She's a public defender who applies her own code of justice when the system gets it wrong.

Joel's fourth series goes international with Cassie Ireland and Jake Carter. She's a modern day Robin Hood and he's a professional poker player. They join forces to bring down the rich and powerful.

Joel lives with his wife and two dogs in Leawood, KS, a suburb of Kansas City, MO.

Series:
* Lou Mason Mystery
* Jack Davis Mystery
* Alex Stone Mystery

Reviews

[Terence M - “Quot libros, quam breve tempus!"]

Joel Goldman - Lou Mason #4 - Deadlocked
Audiobook - 10:52 Hours - Narrator: Kevin Foley
3.5 Stars ... rounded to 4.0 Stars - I Really Liked It

A legal procedural/thriller incorporating some interesting characters and a reasonably credible plot. This was a well-narrated story and my listening rating hovered between 3.0 and 4.0 most of the time. When I finished "Deadlocked" late at night, I was also deadlocked on 3.5 of 5.0.
Today I reviewed my initial experience and rounded up to 4.0 of 5.0 - I Really Liked It.

[Marianne Stehr]

I love Lou. I love the company he keeps, the crazy adventures, the plot everything. I can’t wait to read more

[Judy Churchill]

I couldn't put this book down. Poor Lou Mason gets himself into the worst situations, but this one was epic. The question of Capital Punishment was a big part of this story. What do you do if you got it wrong and the person who died at the hands of the state was innocent? Can you ever make that right? Lou Mason tries at great personal risk.

[Joyce A Munz]

This is the first of the series that I have read. It stands alone,but would perhaps be more enjoyable if I had read the first 3 before this. Part of the reason I liked this book was because it takes place in the metro Kansas City area. I have relatives in that area, so am somewhat familiar with places.

Lou Mason strikes me as a lonely man with failed relationships strewn behind him. While he works to prove the innocence of a young man who is executed for murder, Lou also finds that the death of his parents in an auto crash 42 years ago, may have deeper meaning. We find out more at the ending, but it makes me wonder if more will be revealed in the next book. No swearing, no sex scenes. Certainly not a cozy mystery, but a mystery that kept me reading.

[Doug Branscombe]

Lou Mason is a dangerous guy to spend time around. When he decided to take on the task of revisiting a case he and Blues investigated 15 years ago, in part because the perp claimed his innocence right up until his execution, life got very dangerous for Lou and those around him. He even finds himself as defendant, charged with murder. This only slows him down a bit in his dogged pursuit of the truth.

[Karunakaran N.]

Deadlocked by Joel Goldman... A legal thriller at par with John Grisham... Though a few similarities but the expression style is completely different. The similarities is on the description of the places on a legal perspective and the differences are in the portrayal of the court matters. Good Read....

[Richard Cowart]

Continuation of great series

Lou Mason continues to get himself into dangerous situations but finds himself charged with murder of a friend. This adventure continues to be exciting from start to finish.

[Nick Stika]

I've only read a few of the Lou Mason books, but Goldman is a great author, his style and flow are as good as anybody out there, the universe he's created in Kansas City and the characters in the story are well written and developed. Very enjoyable.

[Suzette Edwards]

INTENSE!!

L9e Mason is a great attorney. He just got himself in the middle of a mess. Just when one thinks they can't get worse, they do. I got this book for free. Now I have to go back to the first one and read them all. Great writing

[SUSAN CREWS]

Thrilling story

I am amazed that a person can create such a complex story. This one is gripping and hard to put down.

[Michael Porter]

Lou Mason Series for the win

Book four was my least favorite so far, an excellent read all the same. This book didn't keep me excited to turn the page like the previous three.

[Mike Whitehouse]

Good

I enjoyed it a good story easy to read, good twist at the end but not unexpected given Lou Mason's luck

[Kevin]

4.5*

This is one I read as a standalone, not
as part of the series.

I found the characters and the main plotline believable and thought provoking regarding the death penalty.

[Joan]

Well-written, interesting, a little too detailed in this laces.

[Michelle Strommen]

Another great read! Lou was really good in this one. I loved how the tables got turned on him. The courtroom drama was good. Enjoyed it a lot

[Vir Tink]

Ok. Just not my favorite so I won't be reading it again.

[Gayle]

It was even better than the last one. Really enjoyed it and it kept me guessing.

[Kevin]

Lou

The writing gets better each novel. Lou is up to it again in the enjoyable book. Bring on book 5!! Enjoy!

[Jon C. Hooper]

Thriller?

You pretty much know who did it so the story is how did they get away with it what was the reason. Lots of turns and twists.

[Robbie]

Very well-written book in the Lou Mason series. I appreciate when the protagonist is the smartest person in the room. I rate it 4.8 stars.

[Janice]

Great book! I think my favorite in the series thus far. About half way through the book it became almost impossible to put down. Not that the first half was boring, but wow! I felt like the ending was in sight from about half way and then something new would happen. Great, exciting, fun read!

I do recommend reading this series from start to finish in order to understand the character development more fully. It adds a great deal to the stories. You can get all four books in one Prime Lending for Kindle from Amazon or buy all in one using the title "Dead Times Four". Great stuff!

[Scooby Doo]

Started out 3 star, but by the end it was only 2. Too much plot getting in the way of the story. Too many unbelievable coincidences. Motives I can't believe; a wife kills her husband because he's going to turn their son over to the police for murder. Deux ex machina tornado. Ridiculously high body count.

[E. A. Fry]

Excellent book. I see now that this book is part of a series. No worries there. I read it alone and it stood up well by itself. The characters are realistic, and it is thought provoking and suspenseful. Good read.

[Michele bookloverforever]

Sigh, our hero loses his love, is framed for murder, finds out some ugly truths concerning his parents death. plus an innocent man is executed for a crime he never committed. a priest betrays his calling for gold....truth is revealed. our hero cleared but still alone.

[Mary Rowe]

Did not imagine the ending! What a twist! While I was so curious to find out the whys and wherefores, I was never tempted to skip to the end. The story kept me engrossed and it unfolded beautifully, despite the graphic violence that cropped up. Bravo!

[Teryl]

I am a big fan of Lou Mason, although I do think he is a little more intrepid and less forward thinking than he should be. Who would sit on a bench in the dark in the parking lot of a known murderer?

[Diane Sherman]

Author came to speak to our book group!

[Donna Murray]

Enjoyed it. Problems engaging, characters approachable. Just the distraction I needed.

[Jeanne]

Good story/characters. Twisted plot but makes sense. Free on kindke

[Kay Etheridge]

Excellent read. Keeps you guessing. Very entertaining.