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Daniel Pike #6
Final Verdict
He has one chance to find the facts he’s searched for his entire life. All he has to do is prove his Number One enemy is not a killer…
Daniel Pike has devoted his legal career to ensuring that no wrongly convicted person dies in prison like his father did. But he’s still no closer to uncovering his painful family secrets. And after a terrible twist of fate, he’s hired to defend his arch-nemesis who’s been charged with a gruesome murder…
With a string of grisly clues placing his client squarely in the frame, Pike’s investigations incur the fury of a powerful and callous cartel. After a key defense witness is brutally slain, not even this talented attorney stands a chance of convincing the jury that his client’s hands are not blood-stained. And the cartel’s next target is Pike…and everyone he loves.
Will Pike’s most challenging assignment destroy everything he’s struggled to achieve?
Final Verdict is the sixth book and the riveting conclusion to the Daniel Pike Legal Thriller Series. If you like spellbinding courtroom drama, startling revelations, and jaw-dropping action, then you’ll love William Bernhardt’s edge-of-your-seat finale.
Daniel Pike has devoted his legal career to ensuring that no wrongly convicted person dies in prison like his father did. But he’s still no closer to uncovering his painful family secrets. And after a terrible twist of fate, he’s hired to defend his arch-nemesis who’s been charged with a gruesome murder…
With a string of grisly clues placing his client squarely in the frame, Pike’s investigations incur the fury of a powerful and callous cartel. After a key defense witness is brutally slain, not even this talented attorney stands a chance of convincing the jury that his client’s hands are not blood-stained. And the cartel’s next target is Pike…and everyone he loves.
Will Pike’s most challenging assignment destroy everything he’s struggled to achieve?
Final Verdict is the sixth book and the riveting conclusion to the Daniel Pike Legal Thriller Series. If you like spellbinding courtroom drama, startling revelations, and jaw-dropping action, then you’ll love William Bernhardt’s edge-of-your-seat finale.
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First published January 19, 2021
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About the author
William Bernhardt
96 books511 followersWilliam Bernhardt is the author of over sixty books, including the bestselling Daniel Pike and Ben Kincaid legal thrillers, the historical novels Challengers of the Dust and Nemesis, three books of poetry, and the ten Red Sneaker books on fiction writing.
In addition, Bernhardt founded the Red Sneaker Writers Center to mentor aspiring writers. The Center hosts an annual writers conference (WriterCon), small-group seminars, a monthly newsletter, and a bi-weekly podcast. More than three dozen of Bernhardt’s students have subsequently published with major houses. He is also the owner of Balkan Press, which publishes poetry and fiction as well as the literary journal Conclave.
Bernhardt has received the Southern Writers Guild’s Gold Medal Award, the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award (University of Pennsylvania) and the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award (Oklahoma State), which is given "in recognition of an outstanding body of work that has profoundly influenced the way in which we understand ourselves and American society at large." He has been nominated for the Oklahoma Book Award eighteen times in three different categories, and has won the award twice. Library Journal called him “the master of the courtroom drama.” The Vancouver Sun called him “the American equivalent of P.G. Wodehouse and John Mortimer.”
In addition to his novels and poetry, he has written plays, a musical (book and score), humor, children stories, biography, and puzzles. He has edited two anthologies (Legal Briefs and Natural Suspect) as fundraisers for The Nature Conservancy and the Children’s Legal Defense Fund. OSU named him “Oklahoma’s Renaissance Man.”
In his spare time, he has enjoyed surfing, digging for dinosaurs, trekking through the Himalayas, paragliding, scuba diving, caving, zip-lining over the canopy of the Costa Rican rain forest, and jumping out of an airplane at 10,000 feet. In 2013, he became a Jeopardy! champion winning over $20,000.
When Bernhardt delivered the keynote address at the San Francisco Writers Conference, chairman Michael Larsen noted that in addition to penning novels, Bernhardt can “write a sonnet, play a sonata, plant a garden, try a lawsuit, teach a class, cook a gourmet meal, beat you at Scrabble, and work the New York Times crossword in under five minutes.”
In addition, Bernhardt founded the Red Sneaker Writers Center to mentor aspiring writers. The Center hosts an annual writers conference (WriterCon), small-group seminars, a monthly newsletter, and a bi-weekly podcast. More than three dozen of Bernhardt’s students have subsequently published with major houses. He is also the owner of Balkan Press, which publishes poetry and fiction as well as the literary journal Conclave.
Bernhardt has received the Southern Writers Guild’s Gold Medal Award, the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award (University of Pennsylvania) and the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award (Oklahoma State), which is given "in recognition of an outstanding body of work that has profoundly influenced the way in which we understand ourselves and American society at large." He has been nominated for the Oklahoma Book Award eighteen times in three different categories, and has won the award twice. Library Journal called him “the master of the courtroom drama.” The Vancouver Sun called him “the American equivalent of P.G. Wodehouse and John Mortimer.”
In addition to his novels and poetry, he has written plays, a musical (book and score), humor, children stories, biography, and puzzles. He has edited two anthologies (Legal Briefs and Natural Suspect) as fundraisers for The Nature Conservancy and the Children’s Legal Defense Fund. OSU named him “Oklahoma’s Renaissance Man.”
In his spare time, he has enjoyed surfing, digging for dinosaurs, trekking through the Himalayas, paragliding, scuba diving, caving, zip-lining over the canopy of the Costa Rican rain forest, and jumping out of an airplane at 10,000 feet. In 2013, he became a Jeopardy! champion winning over $20,000.
When Bernhardt delivered the keynote address at the San Francisco Writers Conference, chairman Michael Larsen noted that in addition to penning novels, Bernhardt can “write a sonnet, play a sonata, plant a garden, try a lawsuit, teach a class, cook a gourmet meal, beat you at Scrabble, and work the New York Times crossword in under five minutes.”
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July 10, 2021
Having long been a fan of William Bernhardt and his work, I was eager to get my hands on the final novel in his latest series. With gritty lawyers, who push the limits of cases that seem all but lost, the narrative takes the reader on an adventure to show that nothing is truly determined until the final gavel has come down. Daniel Pike has been working with the Last Chance Lawyers for a number of years, always one step behind local philanthropist and businessman, Conrad Sweeney. When Sweeney is arrested for murder, Pike must make the difficult decision about whether to defend him. Even as it causes strain within his team, Pike does not hesitate, sure that he can produce the best defence possible in order to help a client who has no other solution. What’s revealed in court is only the tip of the iceberg, as Pike and his team fight against a pile of evidence to bring Sweeney the justice he deserves and some answers in a case that is as scandalous as it is gruesome. Bernhardt does well to tie up loose ends in this novel, while also revealing much in the final chapters.
Daniel Pike has vowed to find answers about his mother’s murder and how everything went down that night years ago. He has been working through the stories and evidence, sure that local businessman and philanthropist, Conrad Sweeney, had something to do with it, but without concrete evidence, it is only speculation. This animosity has come out many times before, both in and out of the count courtroom, but Sweeney is slick and always finds a way to distance himself from local legal issues.
During a routine police investigation, dismembered pieces of a body have turned up in Sweeney’s private freezer. He’s is taken into custody and charged with murder, while professing to be innocent. When someone comes forward, having seen Sweeney arguing with a man, the police piece it together and learn that the victim is that very same individual. Sweeney’s case is making headlines all over St. Petersburg, but it is only when the elusive Mr. K. reaches out to the Last Chance Lawyers that things get interesting.
Pike, who heads the team of lawyers seeking to help those who have no other legal options, is leery about taking on the case. He’s had a beef with Sweeney for years, but comes to see that he cannot cherrypick the cases he wants just because he feels it’s beneficial. While some of the team turn their back on him, Pike is determined to find justice for Sweeney, no matter the cost.
As the case goes to trial, Sweeney insists that he’s being framed and that someone from his business interactions has tried to ruin him. While Pike cannot be so sure, he puts on the best case he can in short order, pushing to turn over every rock before him. How can a private room have been accessed by someone other than his client? How can troubles that have come to light be explained away without derailing the defence narrative?
While the case is racing forward, someone’s out in the Nevada desert, having escaped the custody of a Central American cartel. Will this be the key to explaining things away for Pike, thereby exonerating his client and providing justice for all? It’s a race to the finish, as Conrad Sweeney has yet to be able to show everything that’s happened is not his own doing. Pike will have to pull out all the stops and find one errant detail to win, if it even exists!
William Bernhardt’s writing has always left me excited and eager to explore legal thrillers a little more. While he does not go for the flashy, the books are always intriguing and rests on a minute detail that brings the case together. This series has utilised the same formula and connects each novel together until all is revealed here. There’s something gritty about the work Daniel Pike does, finding a way to turn a sure defeat into a victory for those who have no other options, all while being led by a mysterious ‘Mr. K.’ who calls the shots through random video meetings.
Daniel Pike has always been an intriguing character, having developed a strong backstory throughout this series. His interest in the simple life is disrupted only by the case thrust before him, though Pike is never one to shy away from a challenge. He’s determined to find the truth, no matter how elusive and appears keen on protecting the rights fo those who need defending, putting his personal animosity on the back-burner whenever he can. Those who have followed the series will see how much he’s grown over the years and come to fit nicely in the role he has with the Last Chance Lawyers.
Bernhardt has developed a number of interesting supporting characters over the years, many of whom work to complement Pike in his legal efforts. There is no shortage of personalities who appear throughout the series, including Conrad Sweeney. Bernhardt has effectively created backstories and story arcs with these characters, while utilising them well to push this final story through to the end. It’s wonderful to see and I can only imagine that they will appear in some of the author’s future writing, as he is prone to do on occasion.
While the story was nothing out of this world, it worked for the type of novel I sought. Entertainment value and strong narrative momentum headlined this piece, which presents a legal matter and tries to take it through the court system. Bernhardt has a wonderful way of pushing the story along, keeping the reader enthralled without being too far-fetched. Short chapters propel the piece forward and keep things exciting as the courtroom setting heats up. As with any final novel in a series, there’s time to tie off the loose ends and reveal much, which is surely what Bernhardt does with the final few chapters here, tossing the odd spin on what the reader likely expected. I’m eager to see where things are headed next and how William Bernhardt will continue to dazzle. I will be there for the ride.
Kudos, Mr. Bernhardt, for another winner. Let’s hope others are as positive with their sentiments, as I know readers can be a fickle bunch!
Be sure to check for my review, first posted on Mystery and Suspense, as well as a number of other insightful comments by other reviewers.
https://www.mysteryandsuspense.com/fi...
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
Daniel Pike has vowed to find answers about his mother’s murder and how everything went down that night years ago. He has been working through the stories and evidence, sure that local businessman and philanthropist, Conrad Sweeney, had something to do with it, but without concrete evidence, it is only speculation. This animosity has come out many times before, both in and out of the count courtroom, but Sweeney is slick and always finds a way to distance himself from local legal issues.
During a routine police investigation, dismembered pieces of a body have turned up in Sweeney’s private freezer. He’s is taken into custody and charged with murder, while professing to be innocent. When someone comes forward, having seen Sweeney arguing with a man, the police piece it together and learn that the victim is that very same individual. Sweeney’s case is making headlines all over St. Petersburg, but it is only when the elusive Mr. K. reaches out to the Last Chance Lawyers that things get interesting.
Pike, who heads the team of lawyers seeking to help those who have no other legal options, is leery about taking on the case. He’s had a beef with Sweeney for years, but comes to see that he cannot cherrypick the cases he wants just because he feels it’s beneficial. While some of the team turn their back on him, Pike is determined to find justice for Sweeney, no matter the cost.
As the case goes to trial, Sweeney insists that he’s being framed and that someone from his business interactions has tried to ruin him. While Pike cannot be so sure, he puts on the best case he can in short order, pushing to turn over every rock before him. How can a private room have been accessed by someone other than his client? How can troubles that have come to light be explained away without derailing the defence narrative?
While the case is racing forward, someone’s out in the Nevada desert, having escaped the custody of a Central American cartel. Will this be the key to explaining things away for Pike, thereby exonerating his client and providing justice for all? It’s a race to the finish, as Conrad Sweeney has yet to be able to show everything that’s happened is not his own doing. Pike will have to pull out all the stops and find one errant detail to win, if it even exists!
William Bernhardt’s writing has always left me excited and eager to explore legal thrillers a little more. While he does not go for the flashy, the books are always intriguing and rests on a minute detail that brings the case together. This series has utilised the same formula and connects each novel together until all is revealed here. There’s something gritty about the work Daniel Pike does, finding a way to turn a sure defeat into a victory for those who have no other options, all while being led by a mysterious ‘Mr. K.’ who calls the shots through random video meetings.
Daniel Pike has always been an intriguing character, having developed a strong backstory throughout this series. His interest in the simple life is disrupted only by the case thrust before him, though Pike is never one to shy away from a challenge. He’s determined to find the truth, no matter how elusive and appears keen on protecting the rights fo those who need defending, putting his personal animosity on the back-burner whenever he can. Those who have followed the series will see how much he’s grown over the years and come to fit nicely in the role he has with the Last Chance Lawyers.
Bernhardt has developed a number of interesting supporting characters over the years, many of whom work to complement Pike in his legal efforts. There is no shortage of personalities who appear throughout the series, including Conrad Sweeney. Bernhardt has effectively created backstories and story arcs with these characters, while utilising them well to push this final story through to the end. It’s wonderful to see and I can only imagine that they will appear in some of the author’s future writing, as he is prone to do on occasion.
While the story was nothing out of this world, it worked for the type of novel I sought. Entertainment value and strong narrative momentum headlined this piece, which presents a legal matter and tries to take it through the court system. Bernhardt has a wonderful way of pushing the story along, keeping the reader enthralled without being too far-fetched. Short chapters propel the piece forward and keep things exciting as the courtroom setting heats up. As with any final novel in a series, there’s time to tie off the loose ends and reveal much, which is surely what Bernhardt does with the final few chapters here, tossing the odd spin on what the reader likely expected. I’m eager to see where things are headed next and how William Bernhardt will continue to dazzle. I will be there for the ride.
Kudos, Mr. Bernhardt, for another winner. Let’s hope others are as positive with their sentiments, as I know readers can be a fickle bunch!
Be sure to check for my review, first posted on Mystery and Suspense, as well as a number of other insightful comments by other reviewers.
https://www.mysteryandsuspense.com/fi...
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
January 21, 2021
Finale fulfilled
Daniel Pike fullfilled his promise to end this series with murder and mayhem. The held your interest right till the very last chapter. For those of us who enjoy a surprise filled ending, there was no disappointment here. The Final Verdict is a must read.
Daniel Pike fullfilled his promise to end this series with murder and mayhem. The held your interest right till the very last chapter. For those of us who enjoy a surprise filled ending, there was no disappointment here. The Final Verdict is a must read.
June 24, 2021
Please don’t let this be the end. I’m addictive to this series and all the characters. This book was wow! We need to continue……
January 3, 2021
For a successful author, every story represents a completed arc. A story arc. A character arc. An emotional arc. Difficult to accomplish for the author but extremely satisfying for their readers. For the greatest authors that arc can extend through multiple novels in a successful series. This final chapter of William Bernhardt’s Last Chance Lawyer series, The Final Verdict, achieves both goals with enormous flair.
Final Verdict begins in the midst of one mystery for one character and develops into a collection of parallel mysteries for each of the significant characters. No one knows exactly what is behind the terrifying actions that put them all in jeopardy. And attorney Daniel Pike is the only one intuitive enough to figure it all out, eventually. But Dan is himself confronted with a plethora of challenges in the course of his investigation. He must defend the one person he despises most on Earth, must guide and protect a newly discovered family member, must protect colleagues and keep them on the case despite valid reasons to desert him, must shield the woman he may actually love from vicious killers, and must distinguish truth from half-truths and lies throughout.
In reviews of earlier books in this series, I have pointed out the seamless convergence of scenes inside and outside the courtroom. I have also marveled at the author’s ability to continually surprise his readers with highly crafted plot twists. And I have noted the realism in his development of characters throughout. In The Final Verdict, each of these combine with a remarkable resolution of multiple diverse plotlines to complete a complex and perilous journey for Daniel Pike, each of the members of the Last Chance Lawyers team, their allies, and their vilest enemies.
William Bernhardt had already established himself as a master of the thriller with his highly successful series of novels centered on attorney Ben Kincaid, others focused on police psychologist Susan Pulaski, and his stand-alone novels. When he changed gears and location for the Last Chance Lawyers series, I wondered how he could avoid repeating himself. But Daniel Pike is a fundamentally different individual and St. Petersburg, Florida a fundamentally unique venue. The legal firms couldn’t be more different and the characters more capable of standing on their own.
It is clear to me that Bernhardt began this series with the end in mind but did a phenomenal job of keeping it a secret from his readers. In Daniel Pike, we have a talented lawyer, whose greatest talent is an ability to store critical bits of information in his brain and allow these to bounce around in his subconscious until they form a discernable pattern that only he can decipher. Through his stories, Bernhardt challenges his readers to do the same. In the process he entertains with action, emotion, timely controversies, humor, irony, and a rapid-fire writing style that drives the reader constantly forward.
I find nothing more pleasurable than reading scenes organized precisely to provide the maximum impact as well as to create a continually emerging sense of where we are going. There is a symmetry to this novel and the series that is almost impossible to find in other works. Final Verdict represents an author at the top his game providing his readers exactly what they want. Although this is advertised as the finale, I can’t help but believe there will always be a last chance lawyer out there when we need one.
Final Verdict begins in the midst of one mystery for one character and develops into a collection of parallel mysteries for each of the significant characters. No one knows exactly what is behind the terrifying actions that put them all in jeopardy. And attorney Daniel Pike is the only one intuitive enough to figure it all out, eventually. But Dan is himself confronted with a plethora of challenges in the course of his investigation. He must defend the one person he despises most on Earth, must guide and protect a newly discovered family member, must protect colleagues and keep them on the case despite valid reasons to desert him, must shield the woman he may actually love from vicious killers, and must distinguish truth from half-truths and lies throughout.
In reviews of earlier books in this series, I have pointed out the seamless convergence of scenes inside and outside the courtroom. I have also marveled at the author’s ability to continually surprise his readers with highly crafted plot twists. And I have noted the realism in his development of characters throughout. In The Final Verdict, each of these combine with a remarkable resolution of multiple diverse plotlines to complete a complex and perilous journey for Daniel Pike, each of the members of the Last Chance Lawyers team, their allies, and their vilest enemies.
William Bernhardt had already established himself as a master of the thriller with his highly successful series of novels centered on attorney Ben Kincaid, others focused on police psychologist Susan Pulaski, and his stand-alone novels. When he changed gears and location for the Last Chance Lawyers series, I wondered how he could avoid repeating himself. But Daniel Pike is a fundamentally different individual and St. Petersburg, Florida a fundamentally unique venue. The legal firms couldn’t be more different and the characters more capable of standing on their own.
It is clear to me that Bernhardt began this series with the end in mind but did a phenomenal job of keeping it a secret from his readers. In Daniel Pike, we have a talented lawyer, whose greatest talent is an ability to store critical bits of information in his brain and allow these to bounce around in his subconscious until they form a discernable pattern that only he can decipher. Through his stories, Bernhardt challenges his readers to do the same. In the process he entertains with action, emotion, timely controversies, humor, irony, and a rapid-fire writing style that drives the reader constantly forward.
I find nothing more pleasurable than reading scenes organized precisely to provide the maximum impact as well as to create a continually emerging sense of where we are going. There is a symmetry to this novel and the series that is almost impossible to find in other works. Final Verdict represents an author at the top his game providing his readers exactly what they want. Although this is advertised as the finale, I can’t help but believe there will always be a last chance lawyer out there when we need one.
May 27, 2021
Love this series
Great plots and characters. The legal end of Charlie’s Angels! Read the whole series without interruption. Wish there were more but hoping they are to come
Great plots and characters. The legal end of Charlie’s Angels! Read the whole series without interruption. Wish there were more but hoping they are to come
Read
May 19, 2021DNF.
After reading a few in this series ... you realise the narrative follows a fix formula
After reading a few in this series ... you realise the narrative follows a fix formula
February 7, 2021
Worth every penny
I usually just read free kindle books. I read the first book of this series and was hooked and bought the rest. This last book didnt disappoint. The beginning reeled you in , the middle kept your attention and the end was just perfect. Highly recommend
I usually just read free kindle books. I read the first book of this series and was hooked and bought the rest. This last book didnt disappoint. The beginning reeled you in , the middle kept your attention and the end was just perfect. Highly recommend
February 28, 2021
What a terrific ending
To this series! All the favorite characters show up and contribute their magic to bring about a satisfying conclusion to an important case. The twist in the next to the last chapter is epic!
To this series! All the favorite characters show up and contribute their magic to bring about a satisfying conclusion to an important case. The twist in the next to the last chapter is epic!
April 10, 2021
A good read for all who like courtroom dramas
Good characters
Good writing
Good reading
Gotta get more William Bernhardt books to read
Second of his books that I've read and looking for more
Good characters
Good writing
Good reading
Gotta get more William Bernhardt books to read
Second of his books that I've read and looking for more
February 27, 2021
Outstanding!
If you love a really good legal thriller then read this. I can say I was pretty sure who did the deed & I was right but that doesn’t take away from the book in anyway.
If you love a really good legal thriller then read this. I can say I was pretty sure who did the deed & I was right but that doesn’t take away from the book in anyway.
March 24, 2021
Like a satisfying meal
One of those stories that every page is a palatable delight of good plot, great characters and excellent writing. At the end one is fully satisfied!
One of those stories that every page is a palatable delight of good plot, great characters and excellent writing. At the end one is fully satisfied!
December 8, 2021
Last Hurrah
Dan Pike and team took on as a client the one person they all hated. But convinced of his innocence, they forged ahead against great odds and personal danger. I don't want to spoil the ending but it was as good as possible. I will very sorely miss this cast of characters. What a great series. This is the first series that I read continuously without any other books in between. I'm a big fan of the author so I'm sure that I'll continue reading his works. But I'll surely miss Dan, Maria, Jimmy, Garrett, Jazelyn, Dinah, and a few more from this series for a long time!
Dan Pike and team took on as a client the one person they all hated. But convinced of his innocence, they forged ahead against great odds and personal danger. I don't want to spoil the ending but it was as good as possible. I will very sorely miss this cast of characters. What a great series. This is the first series that I read continuously without any other books in between. I'm a big fan of the author so I'm sure that I'll continue reading his works. But I'll surely miss Dan, Maria, Jimmy, Garrett, Jazelyn, Dinah, and a few more from this series for a long time!
February 18, 2023
I read 6 books in a row and enjoyed how the characters evolved and the stories continued. I came to enjoy Daniel Pike and it was fun seeing him leave a large firm who cared more about billed hours than people. Joining the Last Chance Lawyers group was so enriching, and Dan became a rock star. The characters were so well developed that I would recognize them on sight. Having been born in Miami, Florida the setting appealed to me, it was like a visit home.
November 25, 2025
What a grand finale
Every moment filled with suspense, this Bernhardt thriller is not to be missed! Dan Pyke is masterful and at his top game as so many strings are tied to complete the package. He won't let the bad guys be taken down for the wrong reasons, but they will serve for their true crimes. Read this entire series, in order, and you will have a really good feeling about true justice being served. Thank you, William Barnhardt!
Every moment filled with suspense, this Bernhardt thriller is not to be missed! Dan Pyke is masterful and at his top game as so many strings are tied to complete the package. He won't let the bad guys be taken down for the wrong reasons, but they will serve for their true crimes. Read this entire series, in order, and you will have a really good feeling about true justice being served. Thank you, William Barnhardt!
August 3, 2023
E-pub edition again not listed.
I've enjoyed the series and hope it continues. The courtroom procedure is really good, a couple of things missed on the investigative angle, but they got there.
Best to be read start to finish. You can read them as standalones, but you will miss a lot of background.
I've enjoyed the series and hope it continues. The courtroom procedure is really good, a couple of things missed on the investigative angle, but they got there.
Best to be read start to finish. You can read them as standalones, but you will miss a lot of background.
August 24, 2021
B+
Not as engrossing as previous Like novels. I'm sure most readers will determine the real murder Dr by quarter way through. It was good to put the mystery about Luke's father to rest
Not as engrossing as previous Like novels. I'm sure most readers will determine the real murder Dr by quarter way through. It was good to put the mystery about Luke's father to rest
October 16, 2022
One of his best works , well thought out
I found the story well constructed and fealt kept in the dark until the end. Like many legal novels , somewhat far fetched , but necessary for the story line.
Leads me to want to read more.
Good job.
I found the story well constructed and fealt kept in the dark until the end. Like many legal novels , somewhat far fetched , but necessary for the story line.
Leads me to want to read more.
Good job.
January 13, 2023
Final Verdict is another fine Daniel Pike adventure , well written and creative, and filled with twists, and turns that are authentic and believable. Bernhardt is a master at leading the reader through his story with a plot line that is spellbinding. Another good read from a skilled wordsmith.
July 30, 2021
Final verdict
Great story and ending. Recommend to anyone who likes lawyer stories and suspense. I will read more of his stories
Great story and ending. Recommend to anyone who likes lawyer stories and suspense. I will read more of his stories
February 2, 2023
You won't put it down
Never a dull moment, Great character development. I enjoyed the court room antics and seeing things from a defense attorney's point of view.
Never a dull moment, Great character development. I enjoyed the court room antics and seeing things from a defense attorney's point of view.
June 5, 2023
Really enjoyed this series!
November 16, 2023
Could NOT put this one down!
This was like John Grisham, Perry Mason and Matlock all working as one to create and awesome story with lots of twists. Thank you Mr Bernhardt.
This was like John Grisham, Perry Mason and Matlock all working as one to create and awesome story with lots of twists. Thank you Mr Bernhardt.
March 7, 2024
Holy! Moly!
Each book is getting better, than the previous. I am so glad I paid attention, to the ad on Facebook, for book #1. Here I go to #7.
Each book is getting better, than the previous. I am so glad I paid attention, to the ad on Facebook, for book #1. Here I go to #7.
August 14, 2024
Absolutely Fantastic!
This is probably the best series I have ever read. I blew through each book and am sorry I am done.
This is probably the best series I have ever read. I blew through each book and am sorry I am done.
January 2, 2025
Things have come together
Book 6 brings together many things from books 1-5 I will not say anymore to spoil things. Looking forward to book #7.
Book 6 brings together many things from books 1-5 I will not say anymore to spoil things. Looking forward to book #7.
February 7, 2025
good
I loved how the ending of this book revealed who Mr k was. I didn’t want to spoil it for future readers.
I loved how the ending of this book revealed who Mr k was. I didn’t want to spoil it for future readers.
February 26, 2025
Best one so far
Read
September 27, 2023This is the final series on Daniel Pike. All through the books has has been trying to figure out who was responsible for framing his father and having him sent to prison.
But, he has another case to try and this is one that he doesn't want. His boss has asked to him to defind, Sweeney, the man he always believed was behind his fathers imprisonment. But, being the lawyer and man that he is, he finally takes the case because he is convinced the crime that they have charged Sweeney for - murder, was not committed by him.
This one ties up all the ends and it has a great ending to an awesome series. I will miss reading about the Last Chance Lawyers!!
But, he has another case to try and this is one that he doesn't want. His boss has asked to him to defind, Sweeney, the man he always believed was behind his fathers imprisonment. But, being the lawyer and man that he is, he finally takes the case because he is convinced the crime that they have charged Sweeney for - murder, was not committed by him.
This one ties up all the ends and it has a great ending to an awesome series. I will miss reading about the Last Chance Lawyers!!
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