Anything Legal, Legal Thrillers, Legal Mysteries and More discussion

Hello Everyone,

I recently finished reading "Unintended Consequences" By Marti Green. I strongly recommend this book. A quick read that is hard to put down. Check it out!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

This book sounds great----I am searching for a book difficult to put down. Thanks.

Hi Skye. I would also like to recommend "Color of Law", by Mark Gimenez. I found it extremely difficult to put down. Also another author who borders on political/legal thriller, Brad Metzler. Let me know how you like the book if you get a chance to read it.

I need to jot down the authors' names before I forget; Gimenez's novel sounds familiar.

The best legal thriller I ever read was Billy Strobe by John Martel. It's a long book at almost 600 pages but it caught my attention right from the start and I burned through it in 2 days.

I've re-read it twice since then and found it just as engaging those times.

Thanks. I will check it out.

Just added Billy Strobe to "My Read List"

Hi Group,

I just had a book pop into my head that I would like to recommend, "A Class Action". I read it years ago. They made it into a movie, starring John Travolta. It is a true story and a good read. This one was hard to put down.

It sounds familiar.

I appreciate the recommendations. Will be adding these to my list. Since I joined this group I am just sitting down to read Michael Burton's Croker Diaries: Justice Be Mine. Looking forward to it....

Gay; please let me know what you think.

Skye - I bought the book some time ago but read it now since I joined the group. I did like it so much. I saw other comments regarding editing problems but I read for content, story, connection to characters and flow. I want a book to pull me in, hold me there and make me not want to put it down. I found this to be fast paced and captivating. I do recommend you give it a read.

I will be getting his next book too.

Hi Skye,

I have to recommend the books also. I guess I am a little biased. If you give them a read, enjoy them. Thanks for the support.

Thanks Gay and Michael. I really should jot down a list of author's names that interest me. By the time I try to order from B and N's market place, I draw complete blank.

Not sure this is right thread, but for next 7 hours, Scott Pratt's 5-book Joe Dillard legal thriller series is on sale at Amazon for 99 cents. They look good, and I see Michael has read and liked at least some of them.

Hi Christine. This would be the right thread. Scott Pratt's 5 books for 99 cents is an absolute bargain. I have read all five and have enjoyed them. I would certainly recommend these books. Thanks Christine for the heads up.

Michael wrote: "Hi Christine. This would be the right thread. Scott Pratt's 5 books for 99 cents is an absolute bargain. I have read all five and have enjoyed them. I would certainly recommend these books. T..."

Gotta act fast! This expires in 3-4 hours!

I got it. Now I'm not going to get anything done...

Belle wrote: "I got it. Now I'm not going to get anything done..."

Yay, Belle! I really like the looks of Friday's Edition. I already have the 2nd book of that series on my Kindle App for iPad and was delighted to see this one, which is 1st in that series.

Thanks for the heads up, Christine. That was a bargain!

Belle wrote: "Thanks for the heads up, Christine. That was a bargain!"

Yes, I couldn't believe it.

Hi Christine. I found this a little coincidental. Scott Pratt sent me a message on Facebook informing me that his 7th Joe Dillard novel will be available on Amazon November 20th.

Michael wrote: "Hi Christine. I found this a little coincidental. Scott Pratt sent me a message on Facebook informing me that his 7th Joe Dillard novel will be available on Amazon November 20th."

Wow. Very cool, I have to get to this series; it looks so good, Michael.

The series is good. Different from other legal thriller series as it takes place in the south...Tennessee.

Michael wrote: "The series is good. Different from other legal thriller series as it takes place in the south...Tennessee."

No kidding, Michael! I grew up in East Tennessee, a wonderful place to live. I have been in Minnesota for the last several decades. Now I really need to get to Joe Dillard.

I am sorry to hear that.

I just remembered a series of legal thrillers, I read several years ago, written by Joseph Teller and wanted to recommend them to you.

Joseph Teller's books are a little different from your usual legal thriller. Unlike typical legal thrillers that encompasses the normal courtroom/trial scene, the majority of Joseph Teller's books comprises of a trial. He does give the reader enough information to build the story, but keeps it minimal and focuses on the actual trial. He doesn't use a lot of legalese which makes it an enjoyable read.

Joseph Teller uses his own experiences as both a D.A and NEA agent in his stories, making it very realistic.

If you enjoy the bantering between attorneys, judges, and witnesses, you can't go wrong with his books.

I am not sure if this book would be considered a legal thriller, but it is a thriller that I'm presently reading with issues of many varieties of legality. It's my first book by Gregg Hurwitz called You're Next. I am loving it! I'm at the edge of my carseat on my way to work and back listening to the audio. Highly recommended and I am still in the middle!

Skye wrote: "This book sounds great----I am searching for a book difficult to put down. Thanks."

Just saw your post and I highly recommend Gregg Hurwitz, You're Next!

Thanks Skye I will check it out.

I have come across a book that looks really good but got very mixed reviews. It's No Lesser Plea by Robert K. Tannenbaum. Has anyone read any of his books?

Michael wrote: "Hi Group,

I just had a book pop into my head that I would like to recommend, "A Class Action". I read it years ago. They made it into a movie, starring John Travolta. It is a true story and a g..."

Michael, the lawyer at the center of A Civil Action, Jan Schlichtmann, is colorful (and somewhat controversial) character around here (Boston) - that case almost destroyed him (financially and otherwise), and it took him years to recover.

Pete, Interesting. I take it he is still practicing law? If so, do you know what area?

Yes, he’s back to doing the same thing - “toxic tort” law. And some consumer protection projects, too.

Hopefully he has learned from his previous experiences. He reminds me of a law firm I had some dealings with, Masry and Vitale. They had a woman, non-attorney who investigated one of the largest settled toxic cases in U.S. history, Erin Brockovich. After the settlement she used her bonus money to purchase a house in an affluent neighborhood in Los Angeles. What is ironic about this, is the house was later condemned because of toxic mold. Karma?

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to bring to your attention several new books I just added to the bookshelf by one of of members, Pete Morin.

Diary of a Small Fish
Full Irish
Tight Spots

Two true legal fiction short stories:

Club Dues
Recompense

Please check them out!

Cheers,

Mike

I finished Billy Strobe a few nights ago. I’m still on the fence about it.

One thing I found quite surprising after I’d finished it - it’s a trad pub book (Dutton). It doesn’t read like one.

Michael, did you mean The Color of Law?
Teller sounds promising as well.

Yes Jean. Thanks for catching that. I will edit that.

I know you will enjoy Teller. Unfortunately he hasn't written anything over the last couple of years. I hope that changes.

I highly recommend the books by David Hosp featuring attorney, Scott Finn.

Lori wrote: "I have come across a book that looks really good but got very mixed reviews. It's No Lesser Plea by Robert K. Tannenbaum. Has anyone read any of his books?"

Hi Lori,

I have read the first 23 books in the Butch Karp series and enjoyed all of them with the exception of "Outrage". That one had more lecturing on the law than necessary. Otherwise, I have thoroughly enjoyed the series and would strongly recommend it!

Charles Kovacs has written a 5 star review of the spy/thriller THE OLD SPOOK. He affirms that it's "one of the great novels of the Cold War." You may read the full review on the following link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Jean wrote: "Michael, did you mean The Color of Law?
Teller sounds promising as well."

Mark Jimenez' The Color of Law is Fabulous.

Cameron

I have just finished reading COLLISION COURSE by Joe Broadmeadow. This author writes with style and panache, and the book was more enjoyable than any I have read for some time. Do not, however, base your decision to read or not read on the book's description, as it does not do the novel justice -- it is better than that!

DRJ

David wrote: "I have just finished reading COLLISION COURSE by Joe Broadmeadow. This author writes with style and panache, and the book was more enjoyable than any I have read for some time. Do not, however, b..."

Thanks for the mention David.

I have just finished City of Dreams by William Martin

I enjoyed reading this book and give it 4 out of 5 stars. It is part history, going back to 1776 and the Revolutionary War, part historical fiction, and part modern day thriller. The book opens with people trying to find twenty thousand dollars worth of US Revolutionary war New Emission bonds. These bonds could be worth over a billion dollars with compound interest.

One thread follows the persons who have possession of the bonds going back to 1780 up the present time. The second thread takes place in the present day, with a variety of people trying to find the bonds, some of whom are willing to kill to get these bonds.

This book is #4 in the Peter Fallon series, but it read ok as a stand alone. Peter Fallon is a rare book expert and at the center of the present day thread.
There is a lawsuit concerning the bonds that ends up at the Supreme Court. A law firm hires Peter Fallon to find the bonds.
I don't know if this qualifies as a legal thriller, or if I should post my review here. Feedback welcome

This was a good book

Recently read Land of Shadows; it was a Goodreads First Reads giveaway win. And it is a winner. Good story, good characters, good writing.

Thomas wrote: "I have just finished City of Dreams by William Martin

I enjoyed reading this book and give it 4 out of 5 stars. It is part history, going back to 1776 and the..."

Not a problem Thomas. The book looks interesting.