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Tex Hunter #8

Losing Justice

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The fight for justice has begun…

When prosecutor Michelle Law is arrested for the murder of a young political analyst, the media scrutiny of her life leads her to breaking point.

Criminal defense attorney Tex Hunter agrees to defend his former adversary, digging deep into a case that leads to corruption at the highest levels.
Confronting political lobbyist Walter Charman, Hunter finds there’s more to the case than listed in the police files. With Chicago’s most powerful against him, Hunter battles to save his client, working hard to find the evidence that could clear her name.

As the case twists and turns, Hunter is driven to uncover the truth. But to expose the truth, to find out what really happened on the night of the murder, Hunter must risk his own life.

Can he win the case in court? Or will the powerful send him to an early grave?


Losing Justice can be read as a standalone novel or part of the heart-pounding Tex Hunter Legal Thriller series!

304 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 31, 2022

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33 reviews
August 2, 2022
Losing Justice, by Peter O'Mahoney (book 8).

O' Mahoney delivers again. A real page turner. A lot of suspense, A surprise ending. I highly recommend this one to those who love mysteries with lots of action.
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71 reviews
March 11, 2024
I enjoyed this read, although not quite as much as the previous, "Freedom and Justice." "Losing" is more predictable and the primary characters, now known, not so interesting. The premise, aloof, successful, female prosecuting attorney is charged and indicted for murder - a body found in the trunk of her car, she blacked out after a night of drinking. She hires Tex, her courtroom rival, to defend her. Well, we might think, this has possibilities, and it does. But the progression is easily anticipated and there are no surprises. The bad guys are early identified and come to their just desserts and the good guys find reward and happiness.

O'Mahoney is a decent crime fiction writer, IMO, and uses, occasionally, some clever literary tricks, which makes the book more worth your while. The book is fast paced and often a page turner as he knows about tension and suspense. O'Mahoney is a criminologist and familiar with courtroom procedure, which gives his books, there are many, a good dose of authenticity, so that should you be interested in such arcane formality, here you can learn something.
12 reviews
June 21, 2022
Great book!

Fast moving. One could tell who the bad guys were but the story carried an element of surprise to the very last page!!
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5 reviews
April 12, 2025
I have mostly enjoyed the Tex Hunter series and while the sheer number of editing and grammatical mistakes can be offputting, Losing Justice was the worst so far. I wonder if the author is using ghostwriters or is collaborating with others and just doesn't put the time and effort into polishing up the final manuscript. Also, in Losing Justice, there were ENTIRE paragraphs where the lawyer's name (Tex Hunter) was written as Joe Hennessey (from the Southern Lawyer series). Are entire sections of the book being copied and pasted from his other series? I also find that British colloquialisms are sprinkled throughout all of the books. For example, referring to an elevator as a lift. Not a big deal, especially if the author is from Britain, but it is a bit odd for a series of books set in Chicago. None of this is to say that the books aren't entertaining. They are, or I would have quit after reading the first Tex Hunter book. I enjoy legal thrillers, and the author does a good job of creating interesting court cases, so I have chosen to overlook the annoying errors in each book.
12 reviews
July 27, 2022
Good plot, but…

Losing Justice has an enjoyable plot and interesting courtroom scenes, but the editing is absolutely atrocious. With everything from egregious punctuation errors to grammatical mistakes and wrong word usage and more, there are multiple mistakes on virtually every page. The poor editing was enough to ruin my enjoyment of the book. What a shame!
35 reviews
February 21, 2023
ok you guessed it. so many twists and turns to maneuver keep reading.

So this is a very intriguing and interesting read. First of all whats happening with Tex and Esther and how did Michelle get mixed up in a murder rap??? Will Tex get her off and who else is involved. Well you will just need to keep reading to find out
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69 reviews
July 4, 2023
Finally!!!

I have read mixed reviews on the Tex Hunter series, but for me, I LOVE it. I’m glad that it took 8 books to go through Tex’s personal past mixed with his present journey. Just very happy he finally gets everything resolved. Can’t wait to see where his next journey leads him. This is like a tv drama that I am totally hooked on. I hope it keeps on going.
4 reviews1 follower
August 12, 2023
Legal thriller

I loved the fact that Tex Hunter stood firm getting Michelle out of prison. I enjoyed his and Esthers relationship as partners, as well as lovers. I enjoyed the bad guys were brought to justice. This is the 3rd book I've read by Peter I'm a honey and looking forward to more. I'd recommend all his stories!!
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839 reviews6 followers
June 7, 2022
A very intriguing and entertaining story of crime and a trial to get the accused off.

This is a great story with many twist and turns that will keep you entertained and guessing as to where the story goes next and who is the guilty party.
25 reviews
September 25, 2022
Yes hunter is relentless!

It's nice to see the progression of this character Ted Hunter! I've been read his novels for 3 years what a writer. Peter sells books by word of mouth! He always keeps me turning into the pages. Read his books!
287 reviews
November 16, 2022
Tex Hunter is one of the best!

I believe this is my favorite Tex Hunter book. Tex has finally come full circle in his emotions and matured emotionally as well as professionally. He had to learn patience and perseverance as well as professional loss.
11 reviews
March 8, 2024
Great read!

Start with book one of the series, read in order, you won't be disappointed. I am a fan of this author and so far all the books have provided me with hours of enjoyment. Well written, well crafted.
64 reviews
June 12, 2024
another storyteller

There are few storytellers. I’ve found another. Theme, characters, action, twists. They’re all there with many authors, but storytellers put it all together in a seamless fashion. Great read!!
230 reviews
May 27, 2025
Loved the collection

Michelle Law, prosecutor and Tex’s former formidable opponent, finds herself accused of murdering a young woman. Of course, she asks Tex to defend her. There’s a lot of twists and a big one at the end. Can’t say much without spoiling it. Just read it!
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208 reviews8 followers
June 21, 2022
***** stars. Engrossing just could not it down. The author does once again. Enthralled is the word that author makes his readers feel
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10 reviews
July 1, 2022
Must read

All written keeps your interest throughout the whole time. I normally don't write a review but wanted to at least once.
22 reviews
October 3, 2022
Excellent!!!

Intelligent,lots of suspense. Characters with good hearts. Good logic behind the plot. A pleasure to read,I hope Peter writes more stories about Tex Hunter. I like him.
59 reviews1 follower
December 1, 2022
The win

The writing kept the story interesting to the end. Hunter knew she did not do the killing, but had a hard time proving it in count.
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Author 504 books21 followers
December 31, 2022
Good moving story--lots of action, interesting characters.

It's nice to read a story occasionally where the hero has a good sense of right and wrong and a devotion to what is right
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402 reviews7 followers
January 22, 2023
Engaging - a good lawyer page turner - but trite in so many ways - nice fluff read where you really like the main characters.
12 reviews
January 29, 2023
I think Losing Justice was the best of the series. I've enjoyed watching the characters develop with their interactions creating little sub-plots. Looking forward to reading #9!
17 reviews2 followers
January 29, 2023
Excellent book! Great reading!!!

Kept me involved the whole time! Could not put put the book down until I finished the entire thing ! Great read!! Michelle broke my heart !
107 reviews
February 25, 2023
jack

Great story held your interest and had a nice ending. The story was was like a real life one. Those type of people exist in every big city
11 reviews
March 25, 2023
Good Read

Although at times the outcomes are predictable I do enjoy reading this series and will continue with Book 9. O'Mahoney is a good storyteller.
2 reviews
April 10, 2023
meh

Similar plot to last book. Could have used a different “recipe” this time instead of similar/same “plot twist” for the ending
12 reviews
August 20, 2023
Peter I'm a honey did it again

Once again I loved this book. The story kept me coming back to read more. as I followed the life of Text Hunter. Great read!
71 reviews
October 24, 2023
Yea! Yea!

This was the eight.of nine book series! Amazing! Excellent! A must read! I am starting the nine book tomorrow. Do it!
94 reviews1 follower
January 14, 2024
This one was shockingly not as bad. You didn't needlessly protract anything. Thank Lucifer!
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444 reviews1 follower
January 27, 2024
Great

Ms.Law got to go to prison so now she can know what that feel like the next time she try to put a innocent person behind bars
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