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The Jury #3
Payback
This is an ALL-NEW edition, completely revised and reformatted for 2011...
The third book in action-packed JURY series from Lee Goldberg, bestselling author of THE WALK and the MONK mysteries...
THE CLOCK IS TICKING...AND THE HANDS ARE DRIPPING BLOOD
A sadist with a hunger for victims is talking the streets of Los Angeles--leaving a trail of destruction which threatens to engulf the city in racial violence. And he's calling himself...Mr. Jury.
Now vigilante Brett Macklin, the real Mr. Jury, is hitting the killing ground with just seventy hours to hunt down the deadly impostor and clear his name. All he has to do is take on an army of fanatical white supremacists, stop a news-hungry reporter from digging too deep into his past, and save a tough black cop from being buried alive.
Time and luck are running out.
"As stunning as the report of a .357 Magnum, a dynamic premiere effort [...] The Best New Paperback Series of the year!" West Coast Review of Books
(Originally published as the third book in the ".357 Vigilante" series under the pen name Ian Ludlow)
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About the
Lee Goldberg is a two-time Edgar Award nominee who TV writing and/or producing credits include HUNTER, DIAGNOSIS MURDER, MARTIAL LAW, MONK, THE GLADES. He's also the author of a dozen books, including THE WALK, MAN WITH THE IRON-ON BADGE, and THE DEAD MAN series of original action-adventure novels.
The third book in action-packed JURY series from Lee Goldberg, bestselling author of THE WALK and the MONK mysteries...
THE CLOCK IS TICKING...AND THE HANDS ARE DRIPPING BLOOD
A sadist with a hunger for victims is talking the streets of Los Angeles--leaving a trail of destruction which threatens to engulf the city in racial violence. And he's calling himself...Mr. Jury.
Now vigilante Brett Macklin, the real Mr. Jury, is hitting the killing ground with just seventy hours to hunt down the deadly impostor and clear his name. All he has to do is take on an army of fanatical white supremacists, stop a news-hungry reporter from digging too deep into his past, and save a tough black cop from being buried alive.
Time and luck are running out.
"As stunning as the report of a .357 Magnum, a dynamic premiere effort [...] The Best New Paperback Series of the year!" West Coast Review of Books
(Originally published as the third book in the ".357 Vigilante" series under the pen name Ian Ludlow)
Other books in the
JUDGMENT
ADJOURNED
GUILTY
About the
Lee Goldberg is a two-time Edgar Award nominee who TV writing and/or producing credits include HUNTER, DIAGNOSIS MURDER, MARTIAL LAW, MONK, THE GLADES. He's also the author of a dozen books, including THE WALK, MAN WITH THE IRON-ON BADGE, and THE DEAD MAN series of original action-adventure novels.
- GenresMystery
120 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 5, 2009
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About the author
Lee Goldberg
159 books2,119 followersLee Goldberg is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over forty novels, including Malibu Burning, Calico, Lost Hills (the first novel in his acclaimed "Eve Ronin" series), 15 "Monk" mysteries, five "Fox & O'Hare" adventures (co-written with Janet Evanovich), and the new thriller Ashes Never Lie, the second in his "Sharpe & Walker" series.. He's written and/or produced many TV shows, including Diagnosis Murder, SeaQuest, and Monk and he co-created the Hallmark movie series Mystery 101.
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Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
June 20, 2023
A fake "Mr. Jury" is roaming the streets and killing only black people. Someone wants to stir up racial tension and use the vigilante's popularity to their favor. All this exposure gets a reporter who has been on the real Mr. Juries heels fired up. She strikes a deal with him that if he can prove that he's not doing the killings, she won't publish in her paper that he is Mr. Jury. He's got a couple days to prove it.
Really good "Death Wish" style vigilante pulp for your guilty pleasure. Nothing really new here, but it's done with a flair that you get drawn into the thing. You just keep reading and it flows right through. Just wish this series would of went on longer.
Really good "Death Wish" style vigilante pulp for your guilty pleasure. Nothing really new here, but it's done with a flair that you get drawn into the thing. You just keep reading and it flows right through. Just wish this series would of went on longer.
February 28, 2024
Lee Goldberg is a respected and successful author now, but this series was written while he was in college and it showed.
He knew nothing about weapons or cars, but they were featured heavily in these books. I bought all 4, but am calling it quits after this one
He knew nothing about weapons or cars, but they were featured heavily in these books. I bought all 4, but am calling it quits after this one
May 4, 2018
"Time Is Of The Essence"
This is an action-packed book the author had written in the 1980s. This helped launch his career as a television write. Vigilante Brett Macklin, the real Mr. Jury, is hitting the killings in Los Angeles as a sadist, who hungers for victims, stalks the streets. He also calls himself Mr. Jury. Macklin has 70 hours to hunt down the impostor. Time and luck are running out. Full of action, fast moving, enticing, and a little spooky. A very entertaining read.
This is an action-packed book the author had written in the 1980s. This helped launch his career as a television write. Vigilante Brett Macklin, the real Mr. Jury, is hitting the killings in Los Angeles as a sadist, who hungers for victims, stalks the streets. He also calls himself Mr. Jury. Macklin has 70 hours to hunt down the impostor. Time and luck are running out. Full of action, fast moving, enticing, and a little spooky. A very entertaining read.
November 11, 2018
Another Total Bro Action Revenge Book
Book 3 of the series and it continues the trend of over the top, ridiculous revenge action vigilantism. Not that I mind, but I feel I would like it better as a movie or tv show where the testosterone filled theatrics can thrive and be showcased better.
Book 3 of the series and it continues the trend of over the top, ridiculous revenge action vigilantism. Not that I mind, but I feel I would like it better as a movie or tv show where the testosterone filled theatrics can thrive and be showcased better.
September 5, 2017
Brett Macklin continues his vigilante behavior....
June 22, 2018
Payback
Continued the tale and left the dangler for the next version. Goes from possible to highly unlikely in a few short paragraphs but still interesting.
Continued the tale and left the dangler for the next version. Goes from possible to highly unlikely in a few short paragraphs but still interesting.
March 14, 2019
Payback
Each book becomes more and more interesting. I think Mack wants to end his Mr. Jury's activities but crime will not let him. Look forward to the next one!
Each book becomes more and more interesting. I think Mack wants to end his Mr. Jury's activities but crime will not let him. Look forward to the next one!
April 28, 2019
Like junk food you just can’t stop. Fun stuff that stretches the bounds of credibility but enjoyable just the same. You can see the movie playing in your head.
January 14, 2022
Lee Goldberg is great at writing action sequences. I can see in these Mr. Jury books his contributions to the Fox and O'Hare stories. Good reading.
June 1, 2025
great short stories
3rd book 3rd home run. On to the last book. Great character both the good and bad guys. Both very well written.
3rd book 3rd home run. On to the last book. Great character both the good and bad guys. Both very well written.
November 3, 2014
Shaw is kidnapped and will die if Brett doesn't find him. A fake Mr. Jury is going around killing people pretending he is the true Mr. Jury. Brett is determined not to lose another person he cares about.
This series is getting kind of old. I have one more to go. Looking forward to finishing it.
This series is getting kind of old. I have one more to go. Looking forward to finishing it.
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