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Robert Thornhill

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born
May 12, 1943 in Kansas City, Mo, The United States

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About this author

At age 66, Bob wrote his first book, LADY JUSTICE TAKES A C.R.A.P. from his own perspective and experience as a Senior Citizen.

Since then, he has written seven sequels in the Lady Justice series, Lady Justice And The Lost Tapes, Lady Justice Gets Leid, Lady Justice And The Avenging Angels, Lady Justice And The Sting,Lady Justice And Dr. Death,Lady Justice And The Vigilante and Lady Justice and the Watchers.

He has also written seven children's chapter books in the Rainbow Road series.

While Walter Williams is a fictional character, many of his adventures and friends are anecdotal and based on Bobs real life. Bob holds a Masters Degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, but his wit and insight come from his varied occup

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I couldn't believe that the Captain had asked me to go undercover as a transvestite.
I figured if I had to dress up as a dame, my best bet was to enlist the aid of Maggie, my sweetie.
After supper, I saw my opening.
“So what exciting things did you do today?” she asked.
“I’ve got something to talk to you about and I don’t want you to interrupt me or ask any questions until I’m completely finished,... read more »
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Published on March 25, 2012 10:40 • 76 views • Tags: humor, lady-justice, mystery, transvestite
Average rating: 4.47 · 217 ratings · 140 reviews · 18 distinct works
Lady Justice Takes A C.R.A....
4.11 of 5 stars 4.11 avg rating — 53 ratings — published 2011 — 5 editions
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Lady Justice And The Lost T...
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Lady Justice Gets Lei'd (La...
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Lady Justice And The Avengi...
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Lady Justice And The Vigila...
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Lady Justice and the Sting
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Lady Justice and the Watche...
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Christmas Crooks of Rainbow...
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Super Secrets of Rainbow Road
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The Colon Cleanse (Mystery & Thrillers)
1 chapters   —   updated Oct 22, 2011 08:08am
Description: Walt's transformation to a healthier lifestyle involves more than he had bargained for.
Chapter 35 (Mystery & Thrillers)
1 chapters   —   updated May 19, 2011 11:06am
Description: My first bookstore gig
Chapter 34 (Mystery & Thrillers)
1 chapters   —   updated Mar 25, 2011 06:39am
Description: Release of Lady Justice Gets Lei'd
Chapter 33 (Mystery & Thrillers)
1 chapters   —   updated Feb 01, 2011 07:21am
Description: Release Date At Last!
The Tears And Triumphs Of A New Author Chapter 32 (Mystery & Thrillers)
1 chapters   —   updated Nov 15, 2010 09:25am
Description: The next chapter in the story of a new novel from conception to publication.
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Lady Justice And The Vigilante by Robert Thornhill
" I just finished reading this book and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. Not only is it well written and has a good pace, it also kept you guessing until the end. I found it refreshing that the characters of the series are past middle age. The... "
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Lady Justice and the Watchers by Robert Thornhill
" Lady Justice and the Watchers(lady Justice #8) Robert Thornhill
Robert Thornhill knows how to pen a thought-provoking tale. Once again he come up with a hit in Lady Justice and the Watchers.

Walt Williams is back and this time is faced with a pair o... "
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Lady Justice And The Vigilante by Robert Thornhill
" Lady Justice and the Vigilante is another comedy/ mystery thriller written by award winning Robert Thornhill for our reading enjoyment. This time he takes a story from the “headlines” (really, the movies in this novel) and adapts it to his unique... "
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"To introduce the 8th volume in the Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, I will be giving away:
Two Lady Justice and the Watchers
One Lady Justice and the...more
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Robert Thornhill said "yes" to attending the event: Lady Justice Volume #8 Giveaway
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date: April 28, 2012 02:19PM
location: http://booksbybob.com/contest-watchers_355.html, MO, The United States
description: To introduce Lady Justice and the Watchers, the eighth volume in the Lady Justice mystery/comedy series,I will be giving away:
Two Lady Justice and the Watchers
One Lady Justice and the Sting
One Lady Justice and Dr. Death
One Lady Justice and the Vigilante
The contest will end on May 18th.

To enter, click the website link.
Good Luck!

Bob t.

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message 35: by Melissa

Melissa Keith Hello Robert. I'm afraid I haven't had much time to spend in Goodreads. Poor timing on my part. I have read so many good books and I'll write reviews for them as time permits. I'm facing some serious health issues now. Have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for the friendship!


Patricia Look forward to reading your books!


Katrina (Kindred Dreamheart) Thanks for friending me!

Katrina
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Savannah Thank you for the friendship...


VampireNovelFan Thanks for the friendvite, Robert!

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Christine Hatfield thanks for adding me as a friend


message 29: by Alicia

Alicia Jones Hi Robert
Thanks for friendvite! I look forward to reading your reviews.


message 28: by Robert

Robert Thornhill I have been notified that Lady Justice And Dr. Death has been chosen as the 'best mystery' in the North American Bookseller's Exchange and has received the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Fall of 2011.[bookcover:Lady Justice And Dr. Death|12427605


message 27: by Amy

Amy Your book Lady Justice Takes A C.R.A.P. is one of the nominated for our next book in my book club! :) I hope it gets selected!!


message 26: by Brandy

Brandy I would love for me and my husband to read and review these! ! They look so good. And right up my husbands alley!


message 25: by Amy

Amy Thanks for the friend request and the giveaway invite! I checked out your site, and I love the goodreads deals on your books. If I don't win a copy in the giveaway, I will most definitely be ordering one of the combo packs from there! :)


message 24: by Darla V

Darla V Thanks for the friend request. I really hope that I can win at least one of your books. How fantastic it is to realize that you are from so close to where I now live! I hope that I can meet you at a signing, or possibly a writer's course!


message 23: by Gary

Gary Revel It's great to have you as a friend ROBERT:

My memoir - TO LIVE OR MAYBE NOT is at Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com and other book selleres worldwide. It includes details of my birth, youth, US Navy Service, music-Hollywood, Memphis, Nashville, Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Investigation, recording and releasing the single record THEY SLEW THE DREAMER about the MLK assassination.

Paperback and Nook BookLinks to more Jongleur books and book sellers.


message 22: by Stacy

Stacy Eaton Robert - thank you for the friendship! Just added your Lady Justice books to my "to read" list!


message 21: by Beth

Beth Hi Robert,
Thanks for sending a friend request to this fellow mystery author on Goodreads!


message 20: by Serena

Serena Hi Robert! Thanks so much for the friend invite!

Looking forward to reading some of your books ;-)

~Serena


Tamara Rose Blodgett Robert, thanks for the friendship~! :D


Christie Silvers Thanks for the friend request, Robert. Nice to meet you. :)


message 17: by Jillian

Jillian Peery Thanks for the add, Robert!


message 16: by Tamela

Tamela Quijas Thanks for the friendship!


message 15: by Mary

Mary Abshire Elvis Rocks! Long live the King :)


message 14: by Dylan

Dylan Thanks for the friend request Robert! How are you? :)


message 13: by Ellen

Ellen Maze Hi Robert,

I loved your profile info--and because of it, I snagged your first Lady Justice book for my shelf. When I get to it, I will be sure to give you feedback.

My novels are all Christian Thrillers and Paranormal Fantasy, and I have fun with them. You and I didn't have any such in common, but I will still be following your reviews and recommendations. I'm happy we're connected.

Have a super day!

Ellen C Maze
http://www.ellencmaze.com
Author of Rabbit: Chasing Beth Rider, #1 Top-Rated book in Horror/Occult on Amazon


message 12: by Maureen

Maureen Mullis Thanks for adding me as a friend! Love connecting with fellow authors, and you are definitely an inspiration to me! I look forward to reading your reviews and recommendations!


Harlequin Books Hi Robert, it is a pleasure to meet you.


message 10: by Gigi

Gigi Hi Robert! Thanks so much for the friendship!

-Gigi


message 9: by Anni

Anni I'm SO excited that I won a copy of Lady Justice Takes A C.R.A.P. City Retiree Action Patrol (Lady Justice #1)!!!! I cannot wait to read your book! :)


Glenda Alexander I love finding a new author, and I tend to be very loyal and keep track of what's next. I do look forward to reading your books and do hope to win.

Thanks for being a new friend.


Robert Thornhill Kristine wrote: "Roger Thornhill is Cary Grant's character in North by Northwest."

OHHHH, THAT Roger Thornhill!
We may or may not be related, but I certainly have a lot in common with Cary Grant!
I've never been chased by an airplane though.
Bob T.


Kristine Roger Thornhill is Cary Grant's character in North by Northwest.


Robert Thornhill Kristine wrote: "Any relation to Roger Thornhill? :)"

Not that I'm aware of.
My Dad was adopted, so I really don't know much about my family background.
Bob T.


Kristine Any relation to Roger Thornhill? :)


Cheryl Thanks for the friend request!


Bradley Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

Dreamsbane of Tamalor


Cheryl Thanks for the friend request Robert! I look forward to reading your books :)


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