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★"Relentlessly entertaining." - New York Daily News★
A Jetliner Crashes in the Everglades.A Billion-Dollar Negligence or Terrorism?
The Kill Anyone, Even a Supreme Court Justice, to Win the Case.
Supreme Court Justice Sam Truitt takes the bench with high ideals, lofty intentions...and a troubled marriage. Lisa Fremont, his stunning and brilliant law clerk, has a dark secret in her past. If Lisa doesn't get Truitt's vote in multi-million dollar case involving a catastrophic airplane crash, she'll be killed.
IMPACT is a tale of seduction and betrayal, of passion and greed. Truitt, who has always followed the rules, and Lisa, who never has, join together to battle those who live by no law at all.IMPACT was the inspiration for the CBS television drama "First Monday," starring James Garner and Joe Mantegna.
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First published July 31, 2010
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Paul Levine
86 books557 followersThe Genius and the Tramp Fight Fascists in 1930's Hollywood
MIDNIGHT BURNING - September 2025
“Ingeniously pairs real-life friends Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin on a roller coaster ride to save America from a fascist threat within its borders.” – Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs series.
Award-winning author Paul Levine weaves historical figures into a gripping, true-to-life plot to overthrow the U.S. government in the sizzling thriller MIDNIGHT BURNING.
It's 1937 and clouds of war gather over Europe, and American fascists march at home. While the FBI chases suspected communists, Nazi agents plot an armed insurrection. When the world’s two most famous men–Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin–uncover the scheme, which includes the assassination of Hollywood’s biggest stars, they fight back with nothing but their ingenuity, raw courage, and the fierce resolve of Georgia Ann Robinson, LAPD’s first Black female officer.
Levine—praised by The New York Times for his “realistic, gritty, and fun” novels—delivers a breathtaking thriller laced with humor and a larger-than-life cast, including Charles Lindbergh, Douglas Fairbanks, William Randolph Hearst, and Joseph Goebbels.
"This could be Levine's masterpiece." - Lee Goldberg, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author
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Jake Lassiter tackles high school football and becomes the most hated man in Miami in EARLY GRAVE, Paul Levine's sizzling legal thriller.
"An extraordinary hero stars in a legal tale as believable as it is riveting." - Kirkus Reviews
"Levine scores with this complex and witty legal thriller. This winner works even for those new to the series." - Publishers Weekly (★starred review★)
When his godson suffers a catastrophic injury in a high school football game, lawyer Jake Lassiter sues to abolish the sport and becomes Public Enemy Number One. The former NFL linebacker also battles CTE, the fatal brain disease caused by repetitive head injuries. His personal life, too, hits a rocky patch. He's in couple's therapy with fiancée Dr. Melissa Gold and vows to live long enough to fix his relationship and achieve justice for his godson.
"Grounded in reality, EARLY GRAVE is a novel with heartfelt emotion, flashes of humor, and high-octane excitement." - Franco Harris, NFL Hall of Fame Running Back
STILL GOING STRONG:
CHEATER’S GAME is a stand-alone entry in the Jake Lassiter series.
"Clever, funny and seriously on point when it comes to the inequities of society and the justice system, CHEATER'S GAME is top-notch stuff from Paul Levine. His Jake Lassiter is my kind of lawyer!" - Michael Connelly
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ALSO AVAILABLE: BUM DEAL.
“Fascinating, fully developed characters and smart, well-paced dialogue keep the pages turning. Levine manipulates the expectations of the reader as skillfully as Jake manipulates the expectations of the jury” — Publishers Weekly (★starred review★)
"Drop everything...Read it now...BUM DEAL is fantastic." - Lee Child
MIDNIGHT BURNING - September 2025
“Ingeniously pairs real-life friends Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin on a roller coaster ride to save America from a fascist threat within its borders.” – Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs series.
Award-winning author Paul Levine weaves historical figures into a gripping, true-to-life plot to overthrow the U.S. government in the sizzling thriller MIDNIGHT BURNING.
It's 1937 and clouds of war gather over Europe, and American fascists march at home. While the FBI chases suspected communists, Nazi agents plot an armed insurrection. When the world’s two most famous men–Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin–uncover the scheme, which includes the assassination of Hollywood’s biggest stars, they fight back with nothing but their ingenuity, raw courage, and the fierce resolve of Georgia Ann Robinson, LAPD’s first Black female officer.
Levine—praised by The New York Times for his “realistic, gritty, and fun” novels—delivers a breathtaking thriller laced with humor and a larger-than-life cast, including Charles Lindbergh, Douglas Fairbanks, William Randolph Hearst, and Joseph Goebbels.
"This could be Levine's masterpiece." - Lee Goldberg, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author
ORDER FROM AMAZON HERE.
ORDER FROM BARNES & NOBLE HERE.
ORDER FROM BOOKSHOP HERE.
**********************************************;
Jake Lassiter tackles high school football and becomes the most hated man in Miami in EARLY GRAVE, Paul Levine's sizzling legal thriller.
"An extraordinary hero stars in a legal tale as believable as it is riveting." - Kirkus Reviews
"Levine scores with this complex and witty legal thriller. This winner works even for those new to the series." - Publishers Weekly (★starred review★)
When his godson suffers a catastrophic injury in a high school football game, lawyer Jake Lassiter sues to abolish the sport and becomes Public Enemy Number One. The former NFL linebacker also battles CTE, the fatal brain disease caused by repetitive head injuries. His personal life, too, hits a rocky patch. He's in couple's therapy with fiancée Dr. Melissa Gold and vows to live long enough to fix his relationship and achieve justice for his godson.
"Grounded in reality, EARLY GRAVE is a novel with heartfelt emotion, flashes of humor, and high-octane excitement." - Franco Harris, NFL Hall of Fame Running Back
STILL GOING STRONG:
CHEATER’S GAME is a stand-alone entry in the Jake Lassiter series.
"Clever, funny and seriously on point when it comes to the inequities of society and the justice system, CHEATER'S GAME is top-notch stuff from Paul Levine. His Jake Lassiter is my kind of lawyer!" - Michael Connelly
You may ORDER HERE.
ALSO AVAILABLE: BUM DEAL.
“Fascinating, fully developed characters and smart, well-paced dialogue keep the pages turning. Levine manipulates the expectations of the reader as skillfully as Jake manipulates the expectations of the jury” — Publishers Weekly (★starred review★)
"Drop everything...Read it now...BUM DEAL is fantastic." - Lee Child
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November 2, 2022
Ridiculous to preposterous story
The story was poorly written, too much backstory and the twists and turns in the story were only possible from a vivid imagination which was developed from reading too many superhero comic books. I would recommend this book to readers of fantasy, not fiction
The story was poorly written, too much backstory and the twists and turns in the story were only possible from a vivid imagination which was developed from reading too many superhero comic books. I would recommend this book to readers of fantasy, not fiction
January 5, 2020
A Solid Three
For many readers this could be a 4 or even a 5 star read. I liked the plot and the characters. For me it read like a TV show, not bad a solid read, but just not good enough to be great. I was entertained. I didn’t see the plot twist. So both of those elements worked in the story’s favor. The dialogue and the plot developments could be much better. There is room to go deeper in the characters. Much of the dialogue is “Meh”. But if you have a plane ride or down time and want a fun read, here’s one suggestion.
For many readers this could be a 4 or even a 5 star read. I liked the plot and the characters. For me it read like a TV show, not bad a solid read, but just not good enough to be great. I was entertained. I didn’t see the plot twist. So both of those elements worked in the story’s favor. The dialogue and the plot developments could be much better. There is room to go deeper in the characters. Much of the dialogue is “Meh”. But if you have a plane ride or down time and want a fun read, here’s one suggestion.
November 5, 2020
I haven't even finished the book but am so riveted by the characters and the action that I feel compelled to write a review. Paul Levine has created a complex plot that drew me in from the beginning. Without giving too much away, I can say that I found myself holding my breath when Lisa and Sam are in danger. Never have I felt such fear from a fictional character like I feel when I read about Lisa, Max, and Sam's nemisis, Shank. This dude is scary. I recommend this great read to all. Great job, Paul Levine.
June 28, 2018
Tragedy or murder?
The airline industry is strictly regulated to test all aircraft engines and moving parts regularly. What if a plane crashes and the truth is buried at sea with all passengers and crew, lost. A lawsuit ensues, trying to get to the truth, but is blocked from going to trial for insufficient evidence. The appeal is denied and the case then gets kicked up to the supreme court.
Is it possible to fix the ruling? What is the airline hiding, and why?
The airline industry is strictly regulated to test all aircraft engines and moving parts regularly. What if a plane crashes and the truth is buried at sea with all passengers and crew, lost. A lawsuit ensues, trying to get to the truth, but is blocked from going to trial for insufficient evidence. The appeal is denied and the case then gets kicked up to the supreme court.
Is it possible to fix the ruling? What is the airline hiding, and why?
January 14, 2021
Interesting Great Story
“Up there!” Truitt yelled, leading Lisa toward a set of steel stairs that connected to the catwalk. Behind them, the heavy door opened, and Shank burst in. “Freeze!” he yelled. “Keep going,” Truitt told Lisa, who was ahead of him on the stairs. Truitt stopped and turned. Several steps below him, Shank steadied a handgun on the railing, aiming at Truitt’s heart. “Don’t move a muscle, asshole.”
“Up there!” Truitt yelled, leading Lisa toward a set of steel stairs that connected to the catwalk. Behind them, the heavy door opened, and Shank burst in. “Freeze!” he yelled. “Keep going,” Truitt told Lisa, who was ahead of him on the stairs. Truitt stopped and turned. Several steps below him, Shank steadied a handgun on the railing, aiming at Truitt’s heart. “Don’t move a muscle, asshole.”
October 28, 2023
This is the lowest rating that I have ever given this author!
This story was too much ado about "Shank," a typical gangster, who was portrayed pretty accurately as wierd psycho. And, too much written space was taken up with Lisa's "romantic real and imagined episodes," which seemed to relate very little to the main story plot. I found myself just skimming over most of these descriptions, as well as those of the geographical areas,where the aircraft crashed.
This story was too much ado about "Shank," a typical gangster, who was portrayed pretty accurately as wierd psycho. And, too much written space was taken up with Lisa's "romantic real and imagined episodes," which seemed to relate very little to the main story plot. I found myself just skimming over most of these descriptions, as well as those of the geographical areas,where the aircraft crashed.
October 20, 2020
Nail biting page turner
When an Atlantica plane crashes in the Everglades and all 288 people on board are killed, the victims families want their day in court claiming negligence on the part of the airline. With falsified records the judges can find no evidence of wrongdoing. One law clerk is determined to get justice at the risk of her life and career.
When an Atlantica plane crashes in the Everglades and all 288 people on board are killed, the victims families want their day in court claiming negligence on the part of the airline. With falsified records the judges can find no evidence of wrongdoing. One law clerk is determined to get justice at the risk of her life and career.
October 26, 2020
Another good Levine book
but a little unbelievable. Alert: very graphic violence and sex scenes. They’re not an integral part of the book but they’re there. An interesting look at the workings of the Supreme Court but definitely fictionalized. Levine’s books always keep you reading to find out what happens next but I don’t think it’s one of his best books.
but a little unbelievable. Alert: very graphic violence and sex scenes. They’re not an integral part of the book but they’re there. An interesting look at the workings of the Supreme Court but definitely fictionalized. Levine’s books always keep you reading to find out what happens next but I don’t think it’s one of his best books.
December 20, 2020
I had hoped for more courtroom emphasiis
Like any good drama the reader feels the fear, the thrill of the find, and the characters. Yet, I am most interested in courtroom emphasis and here it is secondary. While it is nice to advertise other books by the author, this ebook has far far too Mich.
Like any good drama the reader feels the fear, the thrill of the find, and the characters. Yet, I am most interested in courtroom emphasis and here it is secondary. While it is nice to advertise other books by the author, this ebook has far far too Mich.
November 22, 2021
Appropriate title
This book is very entertaining and, while believable, hopefully it is improbable. The characters were interesting and the story was compelling. The book gave insight into the life of a Supreme Court justice and the fight for justice. The book is appropriately titled - Impact! It will have an impact on you!
This book is very entertaining and, while believable, hopefully it is improbable. The characters were interesting and the story was compelling. The book gave insight into the life of a Supreme Court justice and the fight for justice. The book is appropriately titled - Impact! It will have an impact on you!
July 27, 2023
Interesting story
A good story line from a young girl who had a tough life,becoming a stripper, a mistress, to studying to become a successful lawyer. Getting back with her last lover who was involved in criminal behaviour with the crashing of an airline plane. The story was a bit drag out two but all in all not bad.
A good story line from a young girl who had a tough life,becoming a stripper, a mistress, to studying to become a successful lawyer. Getting back with her last lover who was involved in criminal behaviour with the crashing of an airline plane. The story was a bit drag out two but all in all not bad.
January 16, 2020
Great book
I loved this book,I had to resist the teamptation to turn to the last page to see what happened,the book will keep you guessing until the very end !!,can't wait to read more books by this Arthur,great story teller !!
I loved this book,I had to resist the teamptation to turn to the last page to see what happened,the book will keep you guessing until the very end !!,can't wait to read more books by this Arthur,great story teller !!
August 24, 2020
Paul Levine at his best
Loved it. Impact moves quickly and balances a meaningful topic (judicial integrity) with edgy characters (Shank), a sexy female attorney, swamp poachers and ..... hard to remember all the fun people in this one. It moves and entertains.
Loved it. Impact moves quickly and balances a meaningful topic (judicial integrity) with edgy characters (Shank), a sexy female attorney, swamp poachers and ..... hard to remember all the fun people in this one. It moves and entertains.
October 13, 2020
Wow! Talk about a few twists and turns
This is an excellent read with many chances to change your allegiances from one shady character to another. I highly recommend this to anyone that likes to keep going on a book, even if the bedtime alarm has sounded
This is an excellent read with many chances to change your allegiances from one shady character to another. I highly recommend this to anyone that likes to keep going on a book, even if the bedtime alarm has sounded
October 14, 2020
Plotline good
But personally I continually was offended by the “Jesus Christ” used predominately through out the entire book. It was also was sexually graphic. I will not read any book from this author again.
But personally I continually was offended by the “Jesus Christ” used predominately through out the entire book. It was also was sexually graphic. I will not read any book from this author again.
November 24, 2020
Paul Levine......one of my favorite authors.....what the hell happened. I hate "pulp" fiction and that is what this is. Hated it. Got to page 150 and couldn't take any more stupid violence, sex, romance, blah, blah, blah!
April 8, 2021
The story started a little slow for me and I put it down a couple of times. I’m glad I stuck with it. The further I read the better I liked it. By the time I finished It was a real page-turner. I enjoy stories that deal with the law. The character descriptions were vivid and realistic.
June 13, 2021
Excellent book to read
I absolutely loved all of the characters and the story and mystery were riveting. The romance was nice but could have been more detailed. All in all though I will undoubtedly try to read more books by Paul.
I absolutely loved all of the characters and the story and mystery were riveting. The romance was nice but could have been more detailed. All in all though I will undoubtedly try to read more books by Paul.
July 15, 2021
Example of justification
Very good plot and interesting characters. Fast paced kept me looking forward to the books poetic and symbolic ending. Excellent images of strong evil characters through the book.
Very good plot and interesting characters. Fast paced kept me looking forward to the books poetic and symbolic ending. Excellent images of strong evil characters through the book.
December 6, 2021
Great book
A very judicial storyline and great characters even if everything can be figured out quite quickly. I think young and old will enjoy this story. Probably will not be so predictable to an unseasoned reader. Keep up the good work.
A very judicial storyline and great characters even if everything can be figured out quite quickly. I think young and old will enjoy this story. Probably will not be so predictable to an unseasoned reader. Keep up the good work.
June 12, 2024
3.85 stars
The story and main plot are both good enough for 4 stars but so many holes and inconsistency in subplots. I’m a straight shooter so talking in circle really annoyed me and man…there’s a lot of that here.
The story and main plot are both good enough for 4 stars but so many holes and inconsistency in subplots. I’m a straight shooter so talking in circle really annoyed me and man…there’s a lot of that here.
August 2, 2025
Not good
Way below Levine's talent level. Nothing about the story, except the airline causing the crash, was even slightly plausible. The sex scenes were unnecessarily repulsive. I'm a Lassiter and Soloman and Lord fan, but this one completely missed the mark.
Way below Levine's talent level. Nothing about the story, except the airline causing the crash, was even slightly plausible. The sex scenes were unnecessarily repulsive. I'm a Lassiter and Soloman and Lord fan, but this one completely missed the mark.
January 11, 2018
It's crap.
February 2, 2020
Suspenseful and entertaining reading
The author has written a very interesting story with a very fast pace and suspenseful plot that will keep you guessing and entertained.
The author has written a very interesting story with a very fast pace and suspenseful plot that will keep you guessing and entertained.
October 13, 2020
No idea
I couldn't decide if I was reading Pretty Woman, pornography, or a just a legal story. The book was a train wreck, but readable--though totally unber
I couldn't decide if I was reading Pretty Woman, pornography, or a just a legal story. The book was a train wreck, but readable--though totally unber
October 27, 2020
Intense
I love the style of the author. He is witty and has a gift with words. I highly recommend him.
I love the style of the author. He is witty and has a gift with words. I highly recommend him.
October 27, 2020
Easy read
November 2, 2020
Excellent book; well written, but very long. Took a long time to finish.
November 7, 2020
As always Paul Levine brings out another thriller, but this time with a lot of official legal & judicial jargon that swiftly went over my head. The remainder of the story was very intense & thrilling. On the whole a splendid read.
November 29, 2020
Enjoyed this very much
Periodically wordy but a fabulous read and it’s much like Ben porter in false assurances and threat bias, two excellent stories!
Periodically wordy but a fabulous read and it’s much like Ben porter in false assurances and threat bias, two excellent stories!
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