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Deadly Defiance (A Stan Turner Mystery #10)
by
William Manchee (Goodreads Author)
Volume 10 of the Stan Turner Mysteries series featuring Dallas Attorneys Stan Turner, Paula Waters, and, beginning in this episode, Jodie Marshall who has finally worked her way through law school, passed the bar exam and assumed an associate position with the firm of Turner & Waters.
Paperback, 404 pages
Published
September 1st 2011
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I received this book from the Goodreads First Reads giveaways. Although it is part of a series, it is not necessary to read them in order.
The cover of this book states it is "A Stan Turner Mystery". However, there is no mystery to solve. It is about three very different legal cases being handled by the Turner & Waters law firm. The storyline of each case meshes together nicely and keeps the reader interested in the outcome of each.
There were some editing issues. At the end of Chapter 7, Stan...more
The cover of this book states it is "A Stan Turner Mystery". However, there is no mystery to solve. It is about three very different legal cases being handled by the Turner & Waters law firm. The storyline of each case meshes together nicely and keeps the reader interested in the outcome of each.
There were some editing issues. At the end of Chapter 7, Stan...more
Stan Turner of Turner and Waters Law Office has a heavy caseload and an ailing wife which the doctors cannot figure out. Paula Waters is his partner and best friend and Jodie Marshall who he hired as his secretary and saw so much more in her, saw her through college and a law degree.
Paula's case involves Maureen Thompson who has been accused of murdering her estranged husband who left her penniless. Paula now wondering if she'll even been paid for this case now finds out she was accused of murde...more
Paula's case involves Maureen Thompson who has been accused of murdering her estranged husband who left her penniless. Paula now wondering if she'll even been paid for this case now finds out she was accused of murde...more
Oct 30, 2011
Kai
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5 of 5 stars
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Deadly Defiance has three cases going on as well as Stan Turner's personnel dilemma. Stan Turner, Paula Waters and Jodie Marshall have to represent with a Ice Pick Widow, confrontation with the Mexican Drug Cartel and illegal sweat shop and locating a unknown heir for the probate case while Stan is trying to figure out what is wrong with his wife's health. I'm just surprised that none of the television networks have considered producing a television series for the Stan Turner series. There is a...more
I received a copy of Deadly Defiance free through the Goodreads First Reads program, in exchange for an honest review.
I'd never heard of William Manchee before, nor his main character Stan Turner. This is the tenth book in a series of Stan Turner mysteries.
I was impressed with this 10+ hour audiobook by a lesser-known author. The novel was intriguing, fast-paced, and left the reader excited to continue. There's a nice combination of the legal side of the story and the detective side. If you're...more
I'd never heard of William Manchee before, nor his main character Stan Turner. This is the tenth book in a series of Stan Turner mysteries.
I was impressed with this 10+ hour audiobook by a lesser-known author. The novel was intriguing, fast-paced, and left the reader excited to continue. There's a nice combination of the legal side of the story and the detective side. If you're...more
First I would like to say that I received a copy of Deadly Defiance through the Goodreads First Reads giveaway. I have had the wonderfully good luck to be able to read this book. I had never heard of the author William Manchee or his Stan Turner Mysteries Before. This is the tenth book in the series and I will have to say I will have to get each and everyone of his other books for this was such a delight to read. This novel is intriguing, wonderfully fast-paced. This book kept you glues to your...more
I received "Deadly Defiance" as a bonus Goodreads gift of William Manchee's latest novel.This is a Stan Turner Mystery (Volume 10).I have read other novels by this author, and I was not disappointed with his latest novel.I couldn't put this book down. I found it amazing!
In Dallas, hairdresser Maureen Thompson rollerblades several miles to Turner & Waters law firm as her husband Rod, owner of Thompson Construction, left her a large debt including one to the IRS and her car is repossessed. The...more
In Dallas, hairdresser Maureen Thompson rollerblades several miles to Turner & Waters law firm as her husband Rod, owner of Thompson Construction, left her a large debt including one to the IRS and her car is repossessed. The...more
I won a copy on Goodreads Firstreads.
I have always heard that anyone can draw and do artwork.I believe that this true, but I also realize that it doesn't mean everyone has the same abilityor level of talent.Most people are in the stick figure and paint by numbers range.Very few are capable of producing a Mona Lisa or a statue of David.But there is still a wide range between those two extremes as well.Including a stage where, the artist can consistently produce pleasing artwork that appeals to mo...more
I have always heard that anyone can draw and do artwork.I believe that this true, but I also realize that it doesn't mean everyone has the same abilityor level of talent.Most people are in the stick figure and paint by numbers range.Very few are capable of producing a Mona Lisa or a statue of David.But there is still a wide range between those two extremes as well.Including a stage where, the artist can consistently produce pleasing artwork that appeals to mo...more
I won this book through first reads. The story starts off just a little bit slow for my liking, but the way the subplots coalesce is on point. Really enjoyed reading this book. It took me a few days to get into the story but once it had me intrigued I couldn't put it down.
This is a book with a split personality. The plotting is well done and the author is a skilled juggler keeping several plotlines up in the air at once. Mr. Manchee is obviously knowledgeable about the legal profession and writes well when explaining the how and why of legal procedures. The problem with this book is in the way it is written. The characters interactions lack subtlety and there is no complexity in their emotional makeup.
On plot alone I would give the book four stars and it was th...more
On plot alone I would give the book four stars and it was th...more
I was lucky enough to win a copy of Deadly Defiance through Goodreads, and I am glad that I did. Manchee delivers a great mystery that keeps you turning the pages anxious to see what would happen next. I really enjoyed how Manchee intertwined three main stories together each one tied together with the three main characters Stan, Paula, and Jodie who all work together and help each other with the three different cases. Manchee also really develops all three characters very well making the reader...more
Ok, I won Deadly Defiance by William Manchee on Goodreads. When it arrived, I was shocked to see that it was actually an audio book. It seems I mistakenly entered the wrong giveaway. Nevertheless, since I was lucky enough to receive it for free, I thought I'd give it a whirl. I always assumed that audio books were for those who had difficulty reading or had long commutes. Boy, was I mistaken. Audio books are great to listen to while doing some mundane task. The narrators Jefferey Kafer, Arika Es...more
Boy, this mystery book has it all. Stan Turner is an attorney whose office handles all kinds of cases. Many of the cases he takes are filled with danger for Stan and the attorneys who work with him. He may be a little unusal as he works with 2 females attorneys. The ladies sometimes can find out information that might be difficult for male attorneys to discover. cases in this book are:
Maureen Thompson-young mother comes to Stan for help in bankruptcy, then is charged with her husband's murder. S...more
Maureen Thompson-young mother comes to Stan for help in bankruptcy, then is charged with her husband's murder. S...more
The opening sentence of this book was almost enough to make me put it aside. " One of the most difficult events in a parent's life is when....." A noun cannot be an adverb!! Occurs when perhaps but is NOT when. I battled this sentence structure for 30 years teaching and correcting term papers--but I guess I just have to accept it along with run-on sentences since Manchee and my students refuse to listen. If Mr Manchee would put a period instead of a comma everytime he wanted to use the word " so...more
Stan Turner and his best friend Paula Waters are partners in the law firm Turner and Waters Law offices, Jodie Marshall was hired originally as a secretary, but it did not take long for Stan and Paula to see Jodie’s great potential to be an attorney and agreed to put her through law school giving the law office 3 attorneys.
Paula is handling the case for Maureen Thompson accused of murdering her husband who left her penniless and she has been nick-named the “Ice Pick Widower”. Paula is wondering...more
Paula is handling the case for Maureen Thompson accused of murdering her husband who left her penniless and she has been nick-named the “Ice Pick Widower”. Paula is wondering...more
The trouble with this book is that I kept staying up half the night to read "just one more" chapter. When I started reading, I thought it was "OK" ....but I soon got caught up in the caracters and the various story lines. Realistic???....We'll I doubt that most law firms have anywhere near that much drama on a daily basis...But definitely a good read. This is the first Stan Turner Mystery I have read and I will be looking for more of this series.
I received this book for free. The note that came with it said I had been selected from Goodreads winners to receive this as a bonus gift. Came from Top Publications, Ltd. Good story but I thought it needed a little more spice to it. The ending was a little flat and it turned out just like I thought it would. I'm gonna give Stan Turned another shot in the future.
I have received a free copy of this book through a GoodReads First Reads giveaway.
I didn't realize until I received the book that it was book 10 in a series. It's written well enough to stand on it own though, there were no gaps where I felt I was missing some vital information.
Deadly Defiance is a fast-paced mystery/thriller that definitely left me wanting more. I was lucky enough to win a second book by the author and I can't stop checking my mailbox to see if it's here yet. :)...more
I didn't realize until I received the book that it was book 10 in a series. It's written well enough to stand on it own though, there were no gaps where I felt I was missing some vital information.
Deadly Defiance is a fast-paced mystery/thriller that definitely left me wanting more. I was lucky enough to win a second book by the author and I can't stop checking my mailbox to see if it's here yet. :)...more
I received this book through a Goodreads First Reads giveaway. It is the first Stan Turner mystery I've read, but it won't be the last! The writing was sometimes a little stilted, but not to the point of distracting me from the story. While the outcome of most of the plot lines was fairly predictable, what happened along the way was not always expected. I liked the characters, the fact that many different things were going on at once, and the "peek" into the world of trial lawyers: what they do...more
I won this FREE from Goodreads First Reads.
Thank you Goodreads....
When I entered the contest it was supposed to be a book, but I received it on Audio instead.
This is the first I've listed to an Audio & by William Manchee.
It was a great mystery. I really enjoyed it.
Turner is a lawyer & it is about 3 main stores tied together with 3 main characters.
They all work together on 3 different cases.
If you like a good mystery... this is for you....
It was really good. I really enjoyed it & I hi...more
Thank you Goodreads....
When I entered the contest it was supposed to be a book, but I received it on Audio instead.
This is the first I've listed to an Audio & by William Manchee.
It was a great mystery. I really enjoyed it.
Turner is a lawyer & it is about 3 main stores tied together with 3 main characters.
They all work together on 3 different cases.
If you like a good mystery... this is for you....
It was really good. I really enjoyed it & I hi...more
Deadly Defiance was a very enjoyable legal thriller - I was on the edge of my seat reading the courtroom scenes. This book gave an interesting insight into the different legal tactics that can be used to bring someone to justice. I plan to read more Stan Turner mysteries.
"*** I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads ***
** The Giveaway was Listed By William **
* I received my copy on Thur Jan 31st, 2013 *
THANK YOU GOODREADS FIRST READS AND William! "
** The Giveaway was Listed By William **
* I received my copy on Thur Jan 31st, 2013 *
THANK YOU GOODREADS FIRST READS AND William! "
This is an uneven book. I had trouble getting traction as there is something about the way Manchee fills in the back story that reads a bit like a book report. If this had not been a first-reads win, I probably would have put it down after 20 pages. However, once I got to the main stories (a couple murders, lost heir and a mystery illness) the book was a decent page turner for a while. Eventually, I found I just didn't care enough about the characters to want to read their stories so skipped to...more
Loved this book> It was the first one of William Manchee books I have read. Can't wait to read his others.
***GoodReads Winner***
A very entertaining read! This is book 10 in a series and yet it stands alone very well. It certainly made me want to read the rest of the books.
Mr. Manchee does a great job at juggling 3 different plots and many well-developed characters at the same time without a flaw. No glitz and glammer here just straight-forward mystery, investigation and courtroom drama.
A very entertaining read! This is book 10 in a series and yet it stands alone very well. It certainly made me want to read the rest of the books.
Mr. Manchee does a great job at juggling 3 different plots and many well-developed characters at the same time without a flaw. No glitz and glammer here just straight-forward mystery, investigation and courtroom drama.
I received this book free from Goodreads. This is the 10th in William Manchee's series of Stan Turner's mysteries. I have not read any of the others, but this book stands alone very well. Turner is a lawyer and the book covers three cases he and the other members of his firm are involved in. The book is well written and a very enjoyable read.
Dec 30, 2011
Brittany
rated it
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I won this audiobook on Goodreads First Reads. I didn't think that I would be able to get into this book being that it was #10 in a series, but it was very easy to associate with. The characters were very well developed and the story line was so well written that I would definitely be interested in reading the others in the series and recommend reading at least this one to all who love a good murder mystery :)
the main character of this book was quite interesting. such a great mystery! deffinately recomend this book! I could not put it down!
I won this on Goodreads. I received my copy on October 21.
Thanks to Goodreads and William Manchee for my copy of Deadly Defiance.
Mystery lovers do not miss reading this book. A mystery full of sub-plots that will keep you turning the pages, a mystery you will enjoy reading.
Mystery lovers do not miss reading this book. A mystery full of sub-plots that will keep you turning the pages, a mystery you will enjoy reading.
Feb 18, 2013
Beverly Jones
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This is my first Stan Turner mystery to read. I enjoyed the book. It was interesting and I will read more books by William Manchee.
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William Manchee is an attorney by trade and practices consumer law in Dallas with his son Jim. Originally from southern California, he now lives in Plano, Texas with his wife Janet of some 45 years. Manchee first discovered his passion for writing in 1995 when he started his first novel as a diversion from the stress of law practice. He loved writing so much he vowed then to write a novel every ye...more
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