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Bill Harvey #3
Will of Justice
Disputing a family will is simple… until the trustee is found dead.
Anna Lempare is a fiery redhead disagreeing with the conditions of her grandfather’s estate. When the trustee is found strangled in her apartment, the case takes a sudden turn. Anna is charged with first-degree murder, but criminal defense attorney Bill Harvey is not convinced of her guilt.
As a former hypnotherapist, Harvey is used to detecting lies. With suspects that include an unstable war veteran, a charity CEO, and a neighbor hiding a secret, Harvey struggles to find a break. Desperately, he fights to find the one piece of evidence that will prove his client’s innocence.
But the secret that Harvey uncovers will change their lives forever…
This thrilling legal novel will take you for a ride through the courtroom, and end with a twist that you didn’t see coming.
Anna Lempare is a fiery redhead disagreeing with the conditions of her grandfather’s estate. When the trustee is found strangled in her apartment, the case takes a sudden turn. Anna is charged with first-degree murder, but criminal defense attorney Bill Harvey is not convinced of her guilt.
As a former hypnotherapist, Harvey is used to detecting lies. With suspects that include an unstable war veteran, a charity CEO, and a neighbor hiding a secret, Harvey struggles to find a break. Desperately, he fights to find the one piece of evidence that will prove his client’s innocence.
But the secret that Harvey uncovers will change their lives forever…
This thrilling legal novel will take you for a ride through the courtroom, and end with a twist that you didn’t see coming.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 26, 2017
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July 28, 2018
Predictable mystery.
Fast read, author also writes children books and he carried that style to this legal thriller. Only less than 10% of it in the courtroom. If you love reading legal thrillers, keep this in mind.
Fast read, author also writes children books and he carried that style to this legal thriller. Only less than 10% of it in the courtroom. If you love reading legal thrillers, keep this in mind.
October 6, 2019
A reasonable mystery but very basic and simple. Although I'll continue with the series I wonder if it's on a downhill slide. The structure of each book is so similar, to the point you have a good feel for what's coming next. Continuity of characters are in and out. In the last book, Harvey's brother played a big role, as did his sister in the last two. This time they're absent. Characterisation progression seems stagnant. Harvey adores his assistant, as she does him, but he acts like an adolescent and can't communicate it to her, even though he possesses super-human psychology skills that turn everyone he meets into an open book. Developing their relationship for the series would add interest to what is sometimes an uninteresting story. The courtroom drama was weak. The theory seemed to be, accuse every witness on the stand that they were actually the murderer. If that failed then the murderer was obviously the defendant.....Really!? That's the defence strategy the best attorney in L.A. that attracts law students from around the country to watch him in action can come up with. The ending did surprise me with a twist I wasn't expecting but, unfortunately, it was a bit of a too-stupid-live moment.
August 9, 2017
Good legal mystery
I enjoyed this book. I have a hard time finding good, clean legal stories, so I was happy to see vey little foul language in this one. Still, a novella doesn't take the time to develop the plot like a regular novel.
I enjoyed this book. I have a hard time finding good, clean legal stories, so I was happy to see vey little foul language in this one. Still, a novella doesn't take the time to develop the plot like a regular novel.
April 19, 2018
Plodding
This book is your basic mystery, but not a very good one. The characters are "standard, generic stock", and the plot rather mundane. Yes, I will read almost anything. Mr. O'Mahoney admits that he wanted to pay his respects to Veterans (who are among the most deserving of our nation), but methinks he over-does it; most readers need a few prompts not lecture.
Another reason for the 2 stars is in the writing: there are numerous (as in "distracting") errors. Not only are the grammatical errors glaring, but pronouns use the wrong gender (Anne becomes a "his"), and the wrong character names are used. Someone needs to proof!!!
This book is your basic mystery, but not a very good one. The characters are "standard, generic stock", and the plot rather mundane. Yes, I will read almost anything. Mr. O'Mahoney admits that he wanted to pay his respects to Veterans (who are among the most deserving of our nation), but methinks he over-does it; most readers need a few prompts not lecture.
Another reason for the 2 stars is in the writing: there are numerous (as in "distracting") errors. Not only are the grammatical errors glaring, but pronouns use the wrong gender (Anne becomes a "his"), and the wrong character names are used. Someone needs to proof!!!
June 9, 2024
for the greatest good is a great ending for this book
I like this storyline, it was different. I like that Harvey is very dedicated and loyal towards his clients. He has faith in their innocence. He doesn’t let others opinions influence him. I was stuck on 2 perps at first because I knew it was about the will and money. But I lean toward the real perp because of his edginess when Harvey first encountered him. Being around good people can change the worst of them to be good people. Author made the story positive at the end. The perp genuine cared about the people.
I like this storyline, it was different. I like that Harvey is very dedicated and loyal towards his clients. He has faith in their innocence. He doesn’t let others opinions influence him. I was stuck on 2 perps at first because I knew it was about the will and money. But I lean toward the real perp because of his edginess when Harvey first encountered him. Being around good people can change the worst of them to be good people. Author made the story positive at the end. The perp genuine cared about the people.
January 21, 2018
New Series
I have to admit that I am now hooked on this series. Many late nights reading so I have purchased the second book in this series. I liked the story line and the twists and turns. I also like this authors writing style
and all of the characters. I want to get to know them better.
I have to admit that I am now hooked on this series. Many late nights reading so I have purchased the second book in this series. I liked the story line and the twists and turns. I also like this authors writing style
and all of the characters. I want to get to know them better.
February 21, 2018
Enjoyed, but...
I enjoyed this book and will be reading the next. I find the authors constant use of the names of the people in conversation slightly off putting. As readers I am sure most of us can follow a conversation with pronouns. Other than that, I found the story engaging, fast paced and an easy read.
I enjoyed this book and will be reading the next. I find the authors constant use of the names of the people in conversation slightly off putting. As readers I am sure most of us can follow a conversation with pronouns. Other than that, I found the story engaging, fast paced and an easy read.
March 25, 2018
Written in the second person it was still an entertaining tale of wealth.
I really have never read a book or story before written in the second hand as this one. Just the same the book or story was entertaing which is what the author was trying to accomplish which he did in an excellent manor.. this book is really a good read.. I recommend it for any one.
I really have never read a book or story before written in the second hand as this one. Just the same the book or story was entertaing which is what the author was trying to accomplish which he did in an excellent manor.. this book is really a good read.. I recommend it for any one.
January 26, 2022
Great read and subjects for thought.
I am still waiting for Bill and Kate to become a couple. The story is extremely compelling and there should. Be more organizations created to support veterans since we are about to enter into war with NATO in the ukraine. God help us all and keep our veterans safe.
I am still waiting for Bill and Kate to become a couple. The story is extremely compelling and there should. Be more organizations created to support veterans since we are about to enter into war with NATO in the ukraine. God help us all and keep our veterans safe.
January 16, 2024
So Implausible
It was so easy to tell who the murderer really was and to see that the neighbor was gay. You're going to tell me a brilliant strokes going to the office of a killer without even taking a gun? Give me a break! Also why are so many of the assistants beautiful with gross table manners?
It was so easy to tell who the murderer really was and to see that the neighbor was gay. You're going to tell me a brilliant strokes going to the office of a killer without even taking a gun? Give me a break! Also why are so many of the assistants beautiful with gross table manners?
May 16, 2018
I only managed 12% of this rubbish. The characters are beyond implausible and of no interest to anyone; the dialogue bears no resemblance to any conversation you may have heard or participated in and it's written in the present tense for no obvious reason and that jars.
July 22, 2018
Great read
Great story line about veterans with ptsd and how a charity that helped them involved a criminal who took on the life of a former veteran and changed his life also taking his own life to protect the charity
Great story line about veterans with ptsd and how a charity that helped them involved a criminal who took on the life of a former veteran and changed his life also taking his own life to protect the charity
September 8, 2018
Good story, lousy editing
The obvious is that the author has not spent much time in LA or even in the USA. His phrases are British, and slang is most definitely not US. Broken sentences, and grammar that distracts from the story says pass this up.
The obvious is that the author has not spent much time in LA or even in the USA. His phrases are British, and slang is most definitely not US. Broken sentences, and grammar that distracts from the story says pass this up.
January 4, 2019
Not much action
This story was a little slow without much investigation for my liking. There was some courtroom drama but the most suspense happened toward end of story. I will continue with the second book to see if the author does a more interesting job.
This story was a little slow without much investigation for my liking. There was some courtroom drama but the most suspense happened toward end of story. I will continue with the second book to see if the author does a more interesting job.
February 4, 2019
Okay but not great
I believe the author was told, by the editor, to be more descriptive of attire and surroundings. Unfortunately, these seem to belong to a different story.
Also, grammar and typos invaded the story, providing confusion for the reader.
I believe the author was told, by the editor, to be more descriptive of attire and surroundings. Unfortunately, these seem to belong to a different story.
Also, grammar and typos invaded the story, providing confusion for the reader.
May 19, 2019
No character progression
I read the first book in the series and liked it well enough. Immediately bought the second book to see what would happen with characters -- one in particular. That character did not make it into this book. The trial was only so so. Done with this author.
I read the first book in the series and liked it well enough. Immediately bought the second book to see what would happen with characters -- one in particular. That character did not make it into this book. The trial was only so so. Done with this author.
September 30, 2019
Finally
This book is the best of the three I have read in the series. Better plot by far and much more interesting characters. Would make a better made for tv idea than the previous books.
This book is the best of the three I have read in the series. Better plot by far and much more interesting characters. Would make a better made for tv idea than the previous books.
October 14, 2019
Well written thiller
The authors love of Perry Mason show through the pages of this book.satisfying plot and a surprise ending is right out of those box of tricks.
I am currently reading 1 to 5 in order and am enjoying this distracting read. Ten out of ten.
The authors love of Perry Mason show through the pages of this book.satisfying plot and a surprise ending is right out of those box of tricks.
I am currently reading 1 to 5 in order and am enjoying this distracting read. Ten out of ten.
August 29, 2020
Greed and redemption
Peter O'Mahoney makes me want more! His novels are a real look into life, fictionally. His characters leap off the pages and become people to root for or despise, not just read about.
Peter O'Mahoney makes me want more! His novels are a real look into life, fictionally. His characters leap off the pages and become people to root for or despise, not just read about.
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September 14, 2023Enjoy the characters. I learn the process of the justice system, the prosecution, defense attorney, judge and jury. Also the detective and investigative work done by both sides. Peter O'Mahoney brings this all together for enjoyable reading.
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January 15, 2024
Will of Justice by Peter O’Mahoney
Interesting storyline accompanied by some courtroom theatrics. The actual perpetrator’s identity was somewhat surprising. However, the actual identity and his underlying motivation were even more surprising.
Interesting storyline accompanied by some courtroom theatrics. The actual perpetrator’s identity was somewhat surprising. However, the actual identity and his underlying motivation were even more surprising.
August 30, 2024
Ok story.
As a Vet myself I find those that may not be who try to tell the story, it often comes across as trite and contrived.
A good Hallmark movie, maybe
Thought it was a bit to cheesy
As a Vet myself I find those that may not be who try to tell the story, it often comes across as trite and contrived.
A good Hallmark movie, maybe
Thought it was a bit to cheesy
August 30, 2024
A good read,
but not on the level of the first one. There just seems to be something missing. It's frustrating because I can't put my finger on what it is!
Anyway, it's worth reading. Now on to number four in the series.
but not on the level of the first one. There just seems to be something missing. It's frustrating because I can't put my finger on what it is!
Anyway, it's worth reading. Now on to number four in the series.
November 11, 2024
Somewhat elementary
I have enjoyed many of O’Mahoney’s books. The Tex Hunter series was great. This one was okay but not one of his best. Compared to others I found it to be a little elementary in writing, plot, story line etc.
I have enjoyed many of O’Mahoney’s books. The Tex Hunter series was great. This one was okay but not one of his best. Compared to others I found it to be a little elementary in writing, plot, story line etc.
August 25, 2017
Review of: "Will of Justice"
a fast read and a good way to spend a rainy day. Not the best I've read and not the worst. But satisfactory.
a fast read and a good way to spend a rainy day. Not the best I've read and not the worst. But satisfactory.
August 29, 2017
Good Read
I found this book fun to read. It doesn't have a very complicated story line but it was interesting and easy to read.
I found this book fun to read. It doesn't have a very complicated story line but it was interesting and easy to read.
September 4, 2017
Only wanted to help veteransWill of justice
What a good story love court room drama was glad Frank changed and died for a higher cause in the end he really o
What a good story love court room drama was glad Frank changed and died for a higher cause in the end he really o
November 5, 2017
Fast paced book!
This is a quick paced action legal thriller. Not a bad plot with numerous twists. Would read the next book in the series.
This is a quick paced action legal thriller. Not a bad plot with numerous twists. Would read the next book in the series.
January 19, 2018
Ok I guess
Was ok I guess but it could have been written with a bit more intrigue. Thought the endinv g came to abrubtly
Was ok I guess but it could have been written with a bit more intrigue. Thought the endinv g came to abrubtly
February 8, 2018
Enjoyable book
It was good, the characters are real. 4 stars rather than 5 because the ending wasn't a stunner. Glad i read it.
It was good, the characters are real. 4 stars rather than 5 because the ending wasn't a stunner. Glad i read it.
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