BOOK REVIEW: Dead Lawyers Tell No Tales by Randy Singer

Dead Lawyers Tell No Tales by Randy Singer

 

The popularity of John Grisham has shown there is a huge audience for legal fiction. If you're in that group, you won't be disappointed reading this book.

However, in my mind, Dead Lawyers Tell No Tales is much more than a story with a courtroom angle. It's about marriage, friendship, teamwork, trust, learning from mistakes, vengeance, and finding God.

Landon Reed, a former quarterback who goes to prison for two years for point-shaving, goes to law school after serving his time even though he knows it will be hard to get his license and a job because of his past. His wife, Kerri, who waited for him while he was in prison, is an excellent helpmate, but she has a career of her own. After Landon lands a job, their marriage is strained when they are pulled in different directions because of their careers. Landon works long hours and weekends to prove his worth to Harry McNaughten, the man who took a chance hiring him. Kerri travels to D.C. to interview Sean Phoenix, a former CIA agent who now heads a private company with branches throughout the world. It doesn't help that Landon and Kerri have a young daughter and a small dog.

Harry is killed before Landon has gained much experience. However, Landon uses his quarterback experience and intelligence to make good decisions.

There are many twists and turns and you won't easily figure it out. But, you will certainly enjoy the journey.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

BOOK REVIEW: Breach of Trust by DiAnn Mills

Paige Rogers, the librarian in a small Oklahoma town, is a lovable character before and after we learn she is really Mikaela Olsson, a former CIA operative the world thought had been killed in the line of duty.

Daniel Keary, the person responsible for her early retirement, is about to become the governor of the state with ambitions for higher office. When Paige sets out to stop him, she is reinstated as a CIA operative and she reluctantly accepts the help of the local high school coach, Miles Laird. But it is near impossible to stop Keary.

It is a suspenseful story that grabbed my interest from the beginning. There is a bit of romance in it, but it is not the main part. The intriguing part for me was how Paige justified her job with the CIA with her Christianity. It wasn't easy. We learn she didn't become a Christian until after she had been in the CIA.

Miles lived a Christian life, too. However, the Christianity message is subtle. I watched for it because of my interest in Christian fiction. Most readers wouldn't notice.

The plot itself was fresh and there are surprises I don't want to mention. I know you'll find them all intriguing and entertaining. You'll also love the characters. The characters came alive for me. It was one of those books where you get to know them so well you want to walk with them a little longer. I found it difficult to put the book down, especially near the end.