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Mitch Turner Legal Thrillers #1
The Good Client
Criminal defense attorney Mitch Turner is awoken in the middle of the night by a message from his nerdy law school employee, Timothy Cooper, begging Mitch for help. Uncertain about the problem from Timothy's cryptic texts, Mitch Turner slips into his suit and heads over to visit Timothy, unable to imagine any reason why Timothy would be calling for help at such a late hour. Mitch arrives to find the police at Timothy's apartment and learns that Timothy's roommate was murdered.
Mitch immediately retrieves Timothy from the police before they can get him to say anything more and, while in the process, has a run-in with his ex-girlfriend, who is now a detective. Mitch takes Timothy back to his office to debrief, but not long afterward, the police show up and arrest Timothy for the murder of his roommate.
There are no witnesses. There are no other suspects.
The police consider it an open and shut case, but the only thing that keeps Mitch from arranging a plea bargain is his belief that his client did not do it. The deeper Mitch digs, the more he learns that his client has secrets that he wants to be kept quiet at any cost, even at the expense of going to jail for something he did not do. Mitch soon learns he must work at odds with his client to provide the best legal representation possible, going around Timothy as he fights to keep his client out of jail.
Can Mitch Turner learn the truth while also serving his client's best interests?
Mitch immediately retrieves Timothy from the police before they can get him to say anything more and, while in the process, has a run-in with his ex-girlfriend, who is now a detective. Mitch takes Timothy back to his office to debrief, but not long afterward, the police show up and arrest Timothy for the murder of his roommate.
There are no witnesses. There are no other suspects.
The police consider it an open and shut case, but the only thing that keeps Mitch from arranging a plea bargain is his belief that his client did not do it. The deeper Mitch digs, the more he learns that his client has secrets that he wants to be kept quiet at any cost, even at the expense of going to jail for something he did not do. Mitch soon learns he must work at odds with his client to provide the best legal representation possible, going around Timothy as he fights to keep his client out of jail.
Can Mitch Turner learn the truth while also serving his client's best interests?
362 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 16, 2020
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91 books58 followersDan Decker lives in Utah with his family. He has a law degree and spends as much time as he can outdoors. You can learn more about upcoming novels at dandeckerbooks.com.
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September 16, 2024
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The characters were poorly developed, most of the aspects were unoriginal, the writing style was uninspiring and the ending was mediocre.
The characters were poorly developed, most of the aspects were unoriginal, the writing style was uninspiring and the ending was mediocre.
September 11, 2021
I can't think what's the worst thing about this book.
There's more than one for sure, but I'll start with the aggressive undertone. From page 1, it seems the author has a chip on his shoulder as big as a statue. He obviously has a grudge against the American legal system or some person/persons in it. Whatever it is, it's inappropriate and out of context with the storyline. Worst, it messed with the narration and had me grinding my teeth up to the end.
The second issue I have with this book is its blatantly patronizing attitude. The author treats his readers like they're ignorant of the American legal system and need to be educated. This approach wouldn't be wrong in itself if it weren't for the author's constantly underlining his superior knowledge. He gave me the sense he was a Higher Being imparting precious tidbits to his dumb followers. Well, wake up, Mr. Decker. We've all read our share of legal thrillers and courtroom dramas to know what the stakes are. We've also learned from all the TV series and movies how things are done so that you can save your efforts and our time.
For thirds, I hated the staLling techniques. Time after time, the author gets to the point only after a lengthy convincing process. He thinks it adds to the suspense. It doesn't. It adds to the reader's frustration to get to the relevant information and the case moving along. It grated my nerves to no end, so let me give you an example.
The book starts with an argument about a policeman and the lawyer wanting to enter what might become a crime scene. The back and forth discussion of the lawyer's insistence it was his right to go in and the policemen's threatening him with all kinds of convictions quickly lost their appeal. To say the bickering is drawn out to the point I was fed up with it is an understatement. Exhausted, I rooted for the policeman to carry the day, so I could be through with the book and get on with my life. Sadly, the lawyer got his way, and that's why I find myself writing this scathing review to warn off other poor, unsuspecting readers.
There's more than one for sure, but I'll start with the aggressive undertone. From page 1, it seems the author has a chip on his shoulder as big as a statue. He obviously has a grudge against the American legal system or some person/persons in it. Whatever it is, it's inappropriate and out of context with the storyline. Worst, it messed with the narration and had me grinding my teeth up to the end.
The second issue I have with this book is its blatantly patronizing attitude. The author treats his readers like they're ignorant of the American legal system and need to be educated. This approach wouldn't be wrong in itself if it weren't for the author's constantly underlining his superior knowledge. He gave me the sense he was a Higher Being imparting precious tidbits to his dumb followers. Well, wake up, Mr. Decker. We've all read our share of legal thrillers and courtroom dramas to know what the stakes are. We've also learned from all the TV series and movies how things are done so that you can save your efforts and our time.
For thirds, I hated the staLling techniques. Time after time, the author gets to the point only after a lengthy convincing process. He thinks it adds to the suspense. It doesn't. It adds to the reader's frustration to get to the relevant information and the case moving along. It grated my nerves to no end, so let me give you an example.
The book starts with an argument about a policeman and the lawyer wanting to enter what might become a crime scene. The back and forth discussion of the lawyer's insistence it was his right to go in and the policemen's threatening him with all kinds of convictions quickly lost their appeal. To say the bickering is drawn out to the point I was fed up with it is an understatement. Exhausted, I rooted for the policeman to carry the day, so I could be through with the book and get on with my life. Sadly, the lawyer got his way, and that's why I find myself writing this scathing review to warn off other poor, unsuspecting readers.
December 23, 2022
Somewhat acceptable as a mystery but it failed as a legal thriller. Won’t be reading more of this. 2 stars.
July 29, 2021
What could have been a decent book was ruined, in spite of a pretty good story, by more typos, omission of words and a total lack of a decent proofreading than I have come across in a very long time
I also took umbrage with some of the police and legal scenarios that were set forth, but, with all of the grammatical, spelling and other mistakes, it is obvious that this author does not take pride in his work when he has the audacity to submit this book for publication.
Needless to say, I will not be continuing with this series or author.
I also took umbrage with some of the police and legal scenarios that were set forth, but, with all of the grammatical, spelling and other mistakes, it is obvious that this author does not take pride in his work when he has the audacity to submit this book for publication.
Needless to say, I will not be continuing with this series or author.
November 4, 2024
I wanted to like this , I really tried. Honestly he never made me really care who committed the murder. The title was off too. Instead of “ The Good Client” it should have been The Horrible Client or even The Pain in the Ass Client. I kinda wanted him to go to prison guilty or not and what was up with the mysterious girlfriend “ Brittany “. She never even became a real character in the story but he was all paranoid about her the entire way. The opening was decent but quickly went downhill after that.
August 19, 2021
The Good Client
This is one of the most interesting book I have read. It really keeps you wanting to keep reading. If you enjoy a good mystery,you should read this book. Author did a Excellent job.
This is one of the most interesting book I have read. It really keeps you wanting to keep reading. If you enjoy a good mystery,you should read this book. Author did a Excellent job.
June 20, 2021
POOR EDITING OR WRITING OR BOTH?
In all of the hundreds of books I’ve read in electronic format, I have never read one with as many typos—-same name spelled 2 different ways in less than a page(Susie and Susie), missing words, incorrect tenses, etc…..all of these distracted me from an otherwise interesting plot.
In all of the hundreds of books I’ve read in electronic format, I have never read one with as many typos—-same name spelled 2 different ways in less than a page(Susie and Susie), missing words, incorrect tenses, etc…..all of these distracted me from an otherwise interesting plot.
February 4, 2022
Not believable . . .
I didn't buy this story at all! The motive for the actual murderer was too roundabout and the alibi for the defendant could have been disclosed right at the beginning instead of wading through all the possibilities until the end! Really a stretch to believability!!
I didn't buy this story at all! The motive for the actual murderer was too roundabout and the alibi for the defendant could have been disclosed right at the beginning instead of wading through all the possibilities until the end! Really a stretch to believability!!
November 14, 2023
Too easy to put down
You know from almost the beginning where this will end. I found every plot twist to be visible before it was introduced. The book is written with flashing neon lights so you know what's coming in every chapter. No character stood out as memorable and I couldn't wait to finish this book so I could start another.
You know from almost the beginning where this will end. I found every plot twist to be visible before it was introduced. The book is written with flashing neon lights so you know what's coming in every chapter. No character stood out as memorable and I couldn't wait to finish this book so I could start another.
June 27, 2024
Disappointing
I read quite a bit of courtroom fiction. This author popped up on Amazon and I took a chance. Disappointing is all I can say. Too many stereotypes and a plot that stretches legal ethics and actually ties it into knots. And a final courtroom scene that would even have Perry Mason shaking his head in disbelief. Not for me.
I read quite a bit of courtroom fiction. This author popped up on Amazon and I took a chance. Disappointing is all I can say. Too many stereotypes and a plot that stretches legal ethics and actually ties it into knots. And a final courtroom scene that would even have Perry Mason shaking his head in disbelief. Not for me.
November 1, 2021
This was a painful book to read filled with unrealistic actions and thoughts.
November 18, 2021
Very poorly written. No character development not even a physical description. I was relieved when I finished the book!!
January 5, 2022
I liked most of the book. He writes well, but could develop the characters w/ more depth. For a while, I couldn't wait to see how it ended. Much like the poet of old, I feel it ended "full of sound and fury and signifying nothing." I still am not sure who did what to whom, but maybe that is the way our legal system actually works. Did Brittany ever get mad at him because of what happened in the trial?
December 16, 2022
The storyline itself wasn't bad. It was a page turner. However, one aspect of this author's writing drove me insane. He never used contractions. Everything was "did not" or "has not" or "was not." This is fine in formal/professional writing, but not for this type of book. Also, without giving too much away, I'll just say the ending was disappointing and anti-climactic. I'm not going to continue with the series. I was just trying to finish this book asap.
March 11, 2025
Painful to get through. Sign. I wanted to like it. I did. But there just wasn't a ton to like.
Ok, that's not totally true so I gave it an extra star for the detailed legal logic and thinking in the main character's narrative.
But the painful parts...
First, the spelling/grammar. The worst I've seen in any "real" book I've read. Whoever the editor was here needs to either slow down and maybe rely on AI a bit more. I would ballpark at least 20-30 errors, and that's not counting ones where 2 sentences were just joined with a comma and smaller gripes. But THE biggest grievance here is that the victim's name in the book was "Gordon" and not once, but TWICE, he is called "George". sigh Gotta do better, man....
Next, the vanilla characters. No one, not even the main lawyer in this allowed me to know anything about them. They were all faceless and mostly emotionless people. He had 2-3 different women working in/around his office and I didn't know which was which.
Next, a very simple crime without much to it and a whoooole lot of repeating the very few little facts about it. There's no extra layer to the crime, the evidence, the legalese. Nothing to make you think. Just mindless repetition of stuff we already know and have thought of for the first 3/4 of the book.
Final kicker and might be a spoiler, but I doubt you'll care. They don't even really get to court! I won't elaborate since that is a bit of a spoiler. But if you're looking for solid courtroom stuff, skip this one.
If anyone actually reads my reviews (doubtful), let me know if this series gets better. As such, there are better ones I'll spend my time on.
Ok, that's not totally true so I gave it an extra star for the detailed legal logic and thinking in the main character's narrative.
But the painful parts...
First, the spelling/grammar. The worst I've seen in any "real" book I've read. Whoever the editor was here needs to either slow down and maybe rely on AI a bit more. I would ballpark at least 20-30 errors, and that's not counting ones where 2 sentences were just joined with a comma and smaller gripes. But THE biggest grievance here is that the victim's name in the book was "Gordon" and not once, but TWICE, he is called "George". sigh Gotta do better, man....
Next, the vanilla characters. No one, not even the main lawyer in this allowed me to know anything about them. They were all faceless and mostly emotionless people. He had 2-3 different women working in/around his office and I didn't know which was which.
Next, a very simple crime without much to it and a whoooole lot of repeating the very few little facts about it. There's no extra layer to the crime, the evidence, the legalese. Nothing to make you think. Just mindless repetition of stuff we already know and have thought of for the first 3/4 of the book.
Final kicker and might be a spoiler, but I doubt you'll care. They don't even really get to court! I won't elaborate since that is a bit of a spoiler. But if you're looking for solid courtroom stuff, skip this one.
If anyone actually reads my reviews (doubtful), let me know if this series gets better. As such, there are better ones I'll spend my time on.
June 15, 2022
Timothy Cooper is a law student and works for Mitch Turner, a defense lawyer. When Timothy finds himself on the wrong side of the law, he calls Mitch to represent him. When Timothy returns home in the early morning hours, he finds his roommate dead. Timothy is an immediate suspect until Mitch arrives and becomes his attorney.
The case is far from easy, and Mitch has his hands full. Each character he encounters has an angry streak. Even worse, Mitch has a strong feeling that Timothy is hiding something from him. Even when Timothy is confronted with a possible death sentence if convicted, he remains tight-lipped. The security cameras don't show enough footage, and Mitch is left guessing until the end.
This was a fast-paced novel that kept me reading. The author did a good job of moving the story forward. However, the author kept the novel in past tense be constantly using past perfect tense (i.e., "Mitch had made some notes" or "Timothy had stormed out of the office"). In a novel, past tense keeps the story active, so it's better to say "Mitch made some notes" or "Timothy stormed out of the office."
Also, the author refrained from using contractions (such as "didn't" or "hasn't"). This made the novel awkward.
Overall, I found the novel interesting. It read smoothly and was hard to set aside.
The case is far from easy, and Mitch has his hands full. Each character he encounters has an angry streak. Even worse, Mitch has a strong feeling that Timothy is hiding something from him. Even when Timothy is confronted with a possible death sentence if convicted, he remains tight-lipped. The security cameras don't show enough footage, and Mitch is left guessing until the end.
This was a fast-paced novel that kept me reading. The author did a good job of moving the story forward. However, the author kept the novel in past tense be constantly using past perfect tense (i.e., "Mitch had made some notes" or "Timothy had stormed out of the office"). In a novel, past tense keeps the story active, so it's better to say "Mitch made some notes" or "Timothy stormed out of the office."
Also, the author refrained from using contractions (such as "didn't" or "hasn't"). This made the novel awkward.
Overall, I found the novel interesting. It read smoothly and was hard to set aside.
April 7, 2022
( Format : Audiobook )
"One bullet, one body, no burglary."
An enjoyable legal thriller. When Mitch Turner, defence attorney,
receives a phone call in the middle of the night, he is dismayed to learn that it is his young law student employee asking for his help. Timothy Cooper had returned late to the digs he shared with fellow student, Gordon to find his room mate dead, shot through the head. And Timothy was afraid that he would be blamed. Sure that the youth was innocent, Mitch went to work.
Nicely constructed characteriseation combined with an intriguingly twisty plot made This an exciting but easy read. This was further enhanced by the pleasant narration of Eric G.Dove who not only read with good pacing and full understanding of the text, he seemed to become Mitch Turner as he told the story in the first person. The other character voices were also fresh and clear. A good performance.
The Good Client was the first in a new legal mystery series. I look forward to the others still to come.
My thanks to Audible Plus for making this book freely available to UK subscribers.
"One bullet, one body, no burglary."
An enjoyable legal thriller. When Mitch Turner, defence attorney,
receives a phone call in the middle of the night, he is dismayed to learn that it is his young law student employee asking for his help. Timothy Cooper had returned late to the digs he shared with fellow student, Gordon to find his room mate dead, shot through the head. And Timothy was afraid that he would be blamed. Sure that the youth was innocent, Mitch went to work.
Nicely constructed characteriseation combined with an intriguingly twisty plot made This an exciting but easy read. This was further enhanced by the pleasant narration of Eric G.Dove who not only read with good pacing and full understanding of the text, he seemed to become Mitch Turner as he told the story in the first person. The other character voices were also fresh and clear. A good performance.
The Good Client was the first in a new legal mystery series. I look forward to the others still to come.
My thanks to Audible Plus for making this book freely available to UK subscribers.
February 24, 2022
Although I have a couple of issues with these novels, I do enjoy them. The plots are always on solid ground, the courtroom scenes pretty good and the characters are interesting enough to turn the pages. My ratings remain 3 stars because I just cannot get a sense of time and place. This is important to me. Where does all this action take place? Never a mention of a city or state or any satisfying references even to a region. I think maybe it is in the midwest, but I'm not sure. He almost never mentions weather. Not that I want pages and pages of that, but something more than "It was hot." References to Mitch's partners are vague at best. My wife of 36 years is a retired paralegal (22 years in Los Angeles firms) and she says partner politics, no matter the size of the firm, are pervasive. Anyway, enough of the complaints. I like the main character's high ethical standards and the complex legal issues he faces as a criminal defense lawyer make me think. I've read Books 1, 2, 3 and 4 and will pick up Book 5 next. Thanks to Dan Decker for some good stuff.
June 13, 2024
it’s a good book to read, I recommend reading
I had three pet peeves. One, it frustrated me when he kept flipping back and forwards about whether he believed Timothy or not. It didn’t show loyalty to me. Even though he fought hard for Timothy, he doubted him several times. Timothy was a difficult client and I can understand why. Two, it irritated me to the core of how many times Mitch said Britney name. He sounded like he was scared of her. He can’t even do his job properly for worrying about if Britney going to find out. And three, the ending was terrible. I kind of guess the perp but why they did it? I like the storyline and characters was likable and relatable except I didn’t have a good feeling for Veronica, her priority is misplaced. I wonder what happened between Stephanie and Mitch, she acts like she detested him.
I had three pet peeves. One, it frustrated me when he kept flipping back and forwards about whether he believed Timothy or not. It didn’t show loyalty to me. Even though he fought hard for Timothy, he doubted him several times. Timothy was a difficult client and I can understand why. Two, it irritated me to the core of how many times Mitch said Britney name. He sounded like he was scared of her. He can’t even do his job properly for worrying about if Britney going to find out. And three, the ending was terrible. I kind of guess the perp but why they did it? I like the storyline and characters was likable and relatable except I didn’t have a good feeling for Veronica, her priority is misplaced. I wonder what happened between Stephanie and Mitch, she acts like she detested him.
September 25, 2022
I enjoyed the book and felt it was easy to read. Didn’t have to really invest myself. I do agree with another reader that you don’t really know anything about the characters in the book. Where do they live, how long has Mitch been a lawyer? You do find out later in the book that he used to be a prosecutor. He has a girlfriend, but you know NOTHING about their relationship, but yet he was so worried about how his girlfriend would feel with him having to work with an old girlfriend and texting her in a pure business capacity. How old are they? Someone who is a mature adult lawyer and business executive shouldn’t be so insecure that they would be worried their significant other is going to leave them because they “texted”. I hope his other books have a little more depth to them.
April 21, 2024
Just because you have a good idea for a story doesn't mean you know how to write a novel. Typos, language that doesn't flow, characters that are not developed, and long, drawn out inner musings that are repetitive and boring. When I'm getting to know a new character I like to imagine what they look like based on the author's description. It personalizes the story for me. Well, no such luck here. No descriptions, no context, no background stories. And who the heck is Brittany? I wanted to like this book but no such luck.
If you have Kindle Unltd., try the Nate Shepherd by Michael Stagg or the Joe Dillard books by the late great Scott Pratt. Both are excellent legal thriller series.
Can someone tell me if the books get better if I move on to #2 or #3?
If you have Kindle Unltd., try the Nate Shepherd by Michael Stagg or the Joe Dillard books by the late great Scott Pratt. Both are excellent legal thriller series.
Can someone tell me if the books get better if I move on to #2 or #3?
February 16, 2022
Characters
This was my first Mitch Turner book and I enjoyed it and will read others. My complaint is that I didn't have a clue where the characters came from. How old is Mitch? Is he tall? What city did this take place? Does he have parents? Was he a clothes horse? They were developed professionally but not personally. And everyone had easy names such as Williams, Anderson, Cooper and Ward. There wasn't a ...ski in the bunch. Give your readers a little credit, we can handle more difficult names. What's the back story on Ellie or Veronica? I feel like I need to know more.
Anne Wurtz
awurtz@ymail.com.
This was my first Mitch Turner book and I enjoyed it and will read others. My complaint is that I didn't have a clue where the characters came from. How old is Mitch? Is he tall? What city did this take place? Does he have parents? Was he a clothes horse? They were developed professionally but not personally. And everyone had easy names such as Williams, Anderson, Cooper and Ward. There wasn't a ...ski in the bunch. Give your readers a little credit, we can handle more difficult names. What's the back story on Ellie or Veronica? I feel like I need to know more.
Anne Wurtz
awurtz@ymail.com.
October 4, 2022
Interesting But Too Long!
I got the ebook free, but I prefer audio. So I purchased this for the reduced price. I’m glad that I didn’t pay the full price for it because, whilst everyone was personable, and the story flowed well enough, it did seem to me to be overly long.
Honestly, the whole thing could been resolved by everyone, anyone (Police, Prosecutor, Defence Attorney, Investigators…), on day one!
So, in that respect, this seemed like a waste of time. Admittedly, finding out the true killer may have been harder (although I doubt it), I guess that there’d be no story if the charges were dropped (or not even instigated) in the first 2 chapters. Lazy plot device.
I got the ebook free, but I prefer audio. So I purchased this for the reduced price. I’m glad that I didn’t pay the full price for it because, whilst everyone was personable, and the story flowed well enough, it did seem to me to be overly long.
Honestly, the whole thing could been resolved by everyone, anyone (Police, Prosecutor, Defence Attorney, Investigators…), on day one!
So, in that respect, this seemed like a waste of time. Admittedly, finding out the true killer may have been harder (although I doubt it), I guess that there’d be no story if the charges were dropped (or not even instigated) in the first 2 chapters. Lazy plot device.
December 17, 2025
Wildly distracting and riveting
When a student is found shot in his coshared room, it begins a truly tangled web of apparent lies involving the other occupant of the room, who coincidently is a law student working in the offices of Mitch Turner. Whilst Mitch finds it hard to believe that the law student is the perpetrator he struggles to find out who can possibly be involved. Who is covering for the real killer, and why. There is a lot of skeletons in this cupboard and none them is an innocent bystander. Why are they covering for each other and who is telling the truth in this matter and can Mitch and his team find the culprit and bring them to justice.
When a student is found shot in his coshared room, it begins a truly tangled web of apparent lies involving the other occupant of the room, who coincidently is a law student working in the offices of Mitch Turner. Whilst Mitch finds it hard to believe that the law student is the perpetrator he struggles to find out who can possibly be involved. Who is covering for the real killer, and why. There is a lot of skeletons in this cupboard and none them is an innocent bystander. Why are they covering for each other and who is telling the truth in this matter and can Mitch and his team find the culprit and bring them to justice.
June 23, 2022
I liked the premise of this book and gave it 2 stars because the writing was good and the characters are likable to a certain degree.
The lawyer was fine and was somewhat believable. If the police and or detectives were as stupid as they were in this book, in real life, we would be screwed as a society. How does a detective not find the most important pieces of evidence? How do they not check things that any amateur would look for? The stupidity of the investigation just blew my mind.
It also did drag on in parts that weren’t necessary. I’m not sure I’d read another one of these books.
The lawyer was fine and was somewhat believable. If the police and or detectives were as stupid as they were in this book, in real life, we would be screwed as a society. How does a detective not find the most important pieces of evidence? How do they not check things that any amateur would look for? The stupidity of the investigation just blew my mind.
It also did drag on in parts that weren’t necessary. I’m not sure I’d read another one of these books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 15, 2022
Just missed five stars because I found the characters mostly loathsome.
There are lying lawyers, lying clients, lying witnesses and relationships which unfold as our hero, Mitch Turner, slogs his way through the morass.
He is also faced with ethical challenges and crosses back and forth eyeing the line cautiously.
Meanwhile he must juggle girlfriends, old and new, along with mouthy partners and employees.
You'll see what I mean about the characters if, as I recommend, you take a look at this book.
I will surely read the next Decker book.
There are lying lawyers, lying clients, lying witnesses and relationships which unfold as our hero, Mitch Turner, slogs his way through the morass.
He is also faced with ethical challenges and crosses back and forth eyeing the line cautiously.
Meanwhile he must juggle girlfriends, old and new, along with mouthy partners and employees.
You'll see what I mean about the characters if, as I recommend, you take a look at this book.
I will surely read the next Decker book.
April 19, 2023
Pretty good
So the story was interesting but there were a couple of times where all of a sudden there was information presented that came out of nowhere. Spoiler alert - in one instance we don't find out the defendant had gone out of state and his bail was revoked. All of a sudden he wad in court with a jumpsuit on and that's when we find out. Almost like something was skipped. This happened more than once. Also, I found the ending a bit unbelievable. There was not really a clear motive to connect then to the crime. So while a good read it definitely has some flaws
So the story was interesting but there were a couple of times where all of a sudden there was information presented that came out of nowhere. Spoiler alert - in one instance we don't find out the defendant had gone out of state and his bail was revoked. All of a sudden he wad in court with a jumpsuit on and that's when we find out. Almost like something was skipped. This happened more than once. Also, I found the ending a bit unbelievable. There was not really a clear motive to connect then to the crime. So while a good read it definitely has some flaws
June 21, 2024
A 3.5 star max. The plot was good, but the book difficult to read because of grammar. It read like the whole book was revised by AI (this is the 2nd edition). If it wasn't, it was proof read by someone that English was not their first language. Literally every few sentences were odd. No contractions (ie, I wouldn't for I would not have, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc) except for some in quotes of conversation. I find it hard to believe any author writes without using contractions all the way through their books. It was a frustrating read just because of that constantly.
January 20, 2022
3 stars, and not a strong 3. Can't find a real bio on the author. He says he went to law school, but if he did he doesn't say where, when, or if he ever practiced. If he did, it wasn't for long and certainly not felony criminal cases. A lot of dramatic license used or a real lack of knowledge of criminal law and procedure - I don't know which. Not a bad story, but technically it's pretty bad.
I don't recommend this book and I won't bother with Dan Decker again.
I don't recommend this book and I won't bother with Dan Decker again.
March 8, 2022
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As a Murder Mystery Suspense Novel, this book was just great. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. It held my interest until the very last page and the ending truly is a surprise.
If i could pretend that I did not know the law or law procedure, i may have enjoyed the book even more. On the legal side of this story, and that is the only reason it lost one star for me.
Over all a great read and I fully recommend this book.
As a Murder Mystery Suspense Novel, this book was just great. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. It held my interest until the very last page and the ending truly is a surprise.
If i could pretend that I did not know the law or law procedure, i may have enjoyed the book even more. On the legal side of this story, and that is the only reason it lost one star for me.
Over all a great read and I fully recommend this book.
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