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Bill Harvey #1
Redeeming Justice
When you live so close to the edge, you have to be prepared to fall over it.
Californian Judge Andrew Hardgrave is found murdered in his Los Angeles home, with one single bullet wound, and all roads lead to attorney Bill Harvey’s client. Despite claiming he’s out of the criminal game, Carlos López is fighting drug charges, and it becomes clear his involvement with organized crime runs deep.
As Harvey starts to investigate, turning leads into danger, friends into suspects, he finds there is more to the case than he could have imagined. The more he digs, the more threatening the case becomes. Desperately, he fights to find a clue that will solve the crimes.
But what he uncovers will risk the lives of the people he loves…
This thrilling legal novel will take you for a ride through the courtroom, and end with a twist that you didn’t see coming.
Californian Judge Andrew Hardgrave is found murdered in his Los Angeles home, with one single bullet wound, and all roads lead to attorney Bill Harvey’s client. Despite claiming he’s out of the criminal game, Carlos López is fighting drug charges, and it becomes clear his involvement with organized crime runs deep.
As Harvey starts to investigate, turning leads into danger, friends into suspects, he finds there is more to the case than he could have imagined. The more he digs, the more threatening the case becomes. Desperately, he fights to find a clue that will solve the crimes.
But what he uncovers will risk the lives of the people he loves…
This thrilling legal novel will take you for a ride through the courtroom, and end with a twist that you didn’t see coming.
- GenresLegal Thriller
209 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2017
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December 30, 2017
Just okay.
Love fast moving legal thrillers, but this one was too slow. Filled with great details, long and boring. Drug dealers, murdered judge and corrupt officers.
Love fast moving legal thrillers, but this one was too slow. Filled with great details, long and boring. Drug dealers, murdered judge and corrupt officers.
October 9, 2019
ERROR IN THE GOODREADS LISTING: This is actually book 1, not book 2
Finishing this opener to the series has left me in no doubt to move directly on to book two. It's a little short, therefore, it's quite pacey but there is enough meat on the bones with regard to characterisation. Much of the time the main protagonist's actions seemed a little un-attorney-like and more like a police detective. That's not a criticism because it added to the action and kept me turning the pages. Of course there's the courtroom drama and it's as tense as it comes, interesting too. I didn't find any predictability whatsoever in the plot. Neither did I expect the double, yes two, twists at the end. This author has co-written another legal series with Patrick Graham and it's easy to spot his input as there is an element of copy and paste here, even with the dialogue. Not too much but enough for you to predict the next sentence. I don't mean it as a gripe but rather an observation and it didn't detract any enjoyment from the read.
Finishing this opener to the series has left me in no doubt to move directly on to book two. It's a little short, therefore, it's quite pacey but there is enough meat on the bones with regard to characterisation. Much of the time the main protagonist's actions seemed a little un-attorney-like and more like a police detective. That's not a criticism because it added to the action and kept me turning the pages. Of course there's the courtroom drama and it's as tense as it comes, interesting too. I didn't find any predictability whatsoever in the plot. Neither did I expect the double, yes two, twists at the end. This author has co-written another legal series with Patrick Graham and it's easy to spot his input as there is an element of copy and paste here, even with the dialogue. Not too much but enough for you to predict the next sentence. I don't mean it as a gripe but rather an observation and it didn't detract any enjoyment from the read.
February 14, 2025
I really enjoyed Redeeming Justice. But not enough courtroom for me. Good character development and nice ending. Looking forward to the next one. 4 stars.
June 7, 2024
I’m rocking with the book, it got potential
I believe this author is a romantic. I think all the books I’ve read of his, he create romance relationships with the main characters and they mostly have a working connection with each others. I just love these lawyers stories, can sit and read them all days but I don’t want the love stories interfering with the storyline. If authors have to go there, just write them a wife already present when the story starts. I don’t want to read about no heartbeat skipping a beat or a breath catching when they look at each other. I just want nothing but suspense, thrill, drama, and twists. I can always read a romance book.
I believe this author is a romantic. I think all the books I’ve read of his, he create romance relationships with the main characters and they mostly have a working connection with each others. I just love these lawyers stories, can sit and read them all days but I don’t want the love stories interfering with the storyline. If authors have to go there, just write them a wife already present when the story starts. I don’t want to read about no heartbeat skipping a beat or a breath catching when they look at each other. I just want nothing but suspense, thrill, drama, and twists. I can always read a romance book.
January 23, 2018
Waiting for the next one
I am definitely looking forward to the next book in this series. I like the fact that this attorney has fears and faults and admits to them. His past as a psychologist and now as an attorney seem to come together to give him that extra edge when dealing with clients, witnesses, and friends.
I am definitely looking forward to the next book in this series. I like the fact that this attorney has fears and faults and admits to them. His past as a psychologist and now as an attorney seem to come together to give him that extra edge when dealing with clients, witnesses, and friends.
May 12, 2018
A little thrown together
The book was kind of disjointed and maybe not quite as developed as it should have been, like the author was in a hurry to finish it but it was still interesting enough that you want to finish and even to get the next one in the series. I'm sincerely hoping it's better because I like Bill Harvey, the main character.
The book was kind of disjointed and maybe not quite as developed as it should have been, like the author was in a hurry to finish it but it was still interesting enough that you want to finish and even to get the next one in the series. I'm sincerely hoping it's better because I like Bill Harvey, the main character.
July 24, 2018
Great read
Great story that keeps you guessing what is going to happen next with a lawyer who is trying to make up for what he did to his brother as a young man who hated his brothers addiction and has forgiven his brother and ho ping to find his brother no longer a addict and alive and healthy. A good happy ending
Great story that keeps you guessing what is going to happen next with a lawyer who is trying to make up for what he did to his brother as a young man who hated his brothers addiction and has forgiven his brother and ho ping to find his brother no longer a addict and alive and healthy. A good happy ending
January 7, 2019
Better but errors
This book has a better story and more suspense but was not proofread! Articles missing n wrong pronoun used such as "her" when should have said "his". Also author says two Mexicans among the jury when should have written Mexican Americans as Mexican citizens cannot register to vote and jurists are picked from among registered voters. Big mistake!
This book has a better story and more suspense but was not proofread! Articles missing n wrong pronoun used such as "her" when should have said "his". Also author says two Mexicans among the jury when should have written Mexican Americans as Mexican citizens cannot register to vote and jurists are picked from among registered voters. Big mistake!
October 3, 2019
I liked this book. Bill Harvey is a no BS lawyer with skeletons in the closet. He defends a recovered drug addict being set up by a drug kingpin who happens to be his cousin.
Bill figures it out in court but what I liked was how Harvey did the real world leg work to figure it out.
Although some reviews say the book was slow, I disagree.
Worth the read.
Bill figures it out in court but what I liked was how Harvey did the real world leg work to figure it out.
Although some reviews say the book was slow, I disagree.
Worth the read.
November 26, 2019
What a mess
Another book that was so bad I couldn't stop reading to see if it could get any worse and it did. The plot wasn't too bad but it was all over the place and talk fillers it was dialogue repeated over and over again to fill up the book.What a waste of time.He has written other books that weren't bad so I know he could have done better
Another book that was so bad I couldn't stop reading to see if it could get any worse and it did. The plot wasn't too bad but it was all over the place and talk fillers it was dialogue repeated over and over again to fill up the book.What a waste of time.He has written other books that weren't bad so I know he could have done better
February 24, 2018
Good read
So much better than the first one. I really enjoyed the fast paced nature of this book. I felt the story flowed much better than the first book in this series. Looking forward to the next one.
So much better than the first one. I really enjoyed the fast paced nature of this book. I felt the story flowed much better than the first book in this series. Looking forward to the next one.
June 3, 2018
Fun quick read. The characters are slowly built which allows the reader to be invested in their outcome. The plot has a few good twists that make you smile.
I look forward to following Bill Harvey in his next case and enjoy how he solves the mystery of the innocent.
I look forward to following Bill Harvey in his next case and enjoy how he solves the mystery of the innocent.
January 9, 2019
Must read,legality with court action
Suspenseful to the end. Drug addiction can destroy a person's life as well as family. The drug traffickers were convicted in court by lawyer who could see beyond false statements to seek and pull out the truth.
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Suspenseful to the end. Drug addiction can destroy a person's life as well as family. The drug traffickers were convicted in court by lawyer who could see beyond false statements to seek and pull out the truth.
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October 29, 2019
Repeat & Repeat
The books are basically good, BUT (a big one) he uses phrases and even plot twists from his other stories. It's obviously not plagiarism, but it's damn lazy writing --I guess he expected that no one would read more than one of his books. Oops!
The books are basically good, BUT (a big one) he uses phrases and even plot twists from his other stories. It's obviously not plagiarism, but it's damn lazy writing --I guess he expected that no one would read more than one of his books. Oops!
August 14, 2020
Downed all the Ted Hunter books in a week.
So, I moved on to Bill Harvey! Once, again, compelling story, believable dialog ,thrilling plot. Excuse me while I move to the next book!
So, I moved on to Bill Harvey! Once, again, compelling story, believable dialog ,thrilling plot. Excuse me while I move to the next book!
August 29, 2020
Great book!
Loved Bill Harvey, loved and cared about the minor characters . I enjoyed reading the book so much I gave it five stars ,which is something I never gave another book when rating it. I highly recommend this book, so pick it up and enjoy reading it.
Loved Bill Harvey, loved and cared about the minor characters . I enjoyed reading the book so much I gave it five stars ,which is something I never gave another book when rating it. I highly recommend this book, so pick it up and enjoy reading it.
March 2, 2021
Lots of action
This story keeps you in suspense until the very end. Drugs are such a terrible thing and this story feels like it could be real. Just watch the news and read the newspaper and the internet leads.
This story keeps you in suspense until the very end. Drugs are such a terrible thing and this story feels like it could be real. Just watch the news and read the newspaper and the internet leads.
February 25, 2023
Justice or mercy
Excellent courtroom drama as well as a streetwise caper that puts lawyers in a hot box ,some twists at the end but very entertaining book. No foul language noted or overdone violence.
Excellent courtroom drama as well as a streetwise caper that puts lawyers in a hot box ,some twists at the end but very entertaining book. No foul language noted or overdone violence.
February 3, 2024
Just finished two different series. They are excellent. Interesting so many camp out on the errors. Irrespective of errors I absolutely love the characters, the cross examination in the trials. I am a huge fan!!!!
July 13, 2024
Good legal story
Lots of intrigue, court room drama. Family ties and blood is thicker than water.
Did not see the double double cross. But then there is no honor among thieves or drug dealers
Lots of intrigue, court room drama. Family ties and blood is thicker than water.
Did not see the double double cross. But then there is no honor among thieves or drug dealers
August 28, 2024
Starting a new series
I read all the Southern series and since I really enjoyed them, I thought I'd try another. So far, so good. Just finished book one and really liked all the plot twists and turns. Getting ready for book two.
I read all the Southern series and since I really enjoyed them, I thought I'd try another. So far, so good. Just finished book one and really liked all the plot twists and turns. Getting ready for book two.
June 25, 2018
Good reads...but
Good stories, but there are annoying errors.
When stories have poor of no editing , it takes away from it
Good stories, but there are annoying errors.
When stories have poor of no editing , it takes away from it
August 1, 2018
Redeeming justice
Good book. I was surprised by the ending, but in the end justice served for the good. Would recommend the book
Good book. I was surprised by the ending, but in the end justice served for the good. Would recommend the book
August 7, 2018
Redeeming Justice
Great court room drama, exciting. This guy knows how to bring a story together from several different angles.
Great book.
Great court room drama, exciting. This guy knows how to bring a story together from several different angles.
Great book.
December 17, 2018
Redeeming Justice
This is a very good series. I really enjoy the thrill and the suspense. This series is worth reading .I recommend this book and this series.
This is a very good series. I really enjoy the thrill and the suspense. This series is worth reading .I recommend this book and this series.
April 3, 2019
Great read,!!
I enjoyed the protagonists and their tête-à-tête discussions.
Although the story covers along span of time, it clearly is associated with the timeframes. Good read.
I enjoyed the protagonists and their tête-à-tête discussions.
Although the story covers along span of time, it clearly is associated with the timeframes. Good read.
April 27, 2019
Wow
This book was a thriller and I enjoy a well-written novel. This is the second book I have read by Mr. O' Mahoney and there will be more!
This book was a thriller and I enjoy a well-written novel. This is the second book I have read by Mr. O' Mahoney and there will be more!
May 5, 2019
Great read
This read kept me turning page after page.....almost glued to my seat. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
This read kept me turning page after page.....almost glued to my seat. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
June 6, 2019
Just an OK book
Not a bad story line, just had a hard time staying interested. Hero was pretty vanilla, and bad guy not so bad.
Not a bad story line, just had a hard time staying interested. Hero was pretty vanilla, and bad guy not so bad.
July 16, 2019
Excellent!
Easy read an intriguing plot at the same time. I am definitely buying more books by this author. Loved all the twists.
Easy read an intriguing plot at the same time. I am definitely buying more books by this author. Loved all the twists.
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