Reading and Reviews (Winters and Winters)
I'm an author, but I'm also a reader. From time to time, I'llshare my reviews of present and past reads. My available time to read islimited because I write, but I love to curl up with a paperback or an eBook atnight for the last hour of my day.
I tend to read what I write, but not exclusively. BesidesRomantic Suspense, I read crime and law novels, once in a while a true story, WWIIhistoricals, mysteries, and mainstream character driven books.
I'm on a Larry A. Winters jag right now with his Jessie Black legal thrillers.
Informant (Jessie Black LegalThriller Book 1) by Larry A. Winters
Prosecutor Jessie Black has an airtight case against TyroneNash, a gang thug who shot a man behind a bar in West Philly. But what shouldbe an easy trial turns complicated when Nash somehow intimidates hereyewitness, and he recants his testimony on the eve of the trial. Now Jessie'sonly move to stop the killer from walking is to call a witness she had hoped toavoid—Reggie Tuck, a smooth-talking jailhouse snitch who claims Nash confessedto him during a short time they shared a cell. Worse, there are other peoplewith an interest in the trial—people intent on silencing Reggie's big mouth,permanently.
Soon Jessie and Reggie findthemselves trapped in a courthouse taken hostage by armed assailants. She mustfind a way to keep both Reggie and herself alive long enough to learn who theyare, and how to stop them. But is Reggie Tuck's life worth protecting at the riskof her own?
MY REVIEW
Another fun read by Larry Winters. Jessie's personality stays true to form. Reggie Tuck steals the show in this book. The entire scenario was just a touch difficult to suspend belief, but because of the characterizations and the twisty plot, I was able to accept it. The only thing that had me scratching my head was a timeline issue for Detective Leary who's outside the courthouse and trying to find a way to help. But that's a sidebar. Overall, this is another good entertaining novel.
Silenced Witness (Jessie BlackLegal Thriller Book 6) by Larry A. Winters Life is good for Assistant DA Jessie Black. She just broughtanother murder trial to a successful conclusion. Her reputation is growing as atop prosecutor in Philadelphia. And she’s engaged to a strong, handsome man sheloves. Now it’s time to step back, plan her wedding, and look forward to abright future.
But when a young man is brutallybutchered in his own home, the courtroom calls to her. Especially when thepolice are desperate for help. Hal and Kristina Nolan, a cleverhusband-and-wife team of defense attorneys, have filed motions to block keyevidence and keep a critical witness off the stand. Jessie knows she needs togo to trial and beat them at their own game. Because if she fails, theirclient, a remorseless human monster, will stroll out of the courthouse a freeman.
MY REVIEW
This is my favorite so far in this series I will continue to read. I really need to drop back and read them in order I suppose, but it hasn't messed with my enjoyment. I'm a little lost on the relationship between Jessie and Detective Leary but not so much to disturb me. The villain in this book is complex and one we can love to hate. Jessie's personal life with her upcoming wedding causes more conflict for the story. And the clever husband/wife law team Jessie comes up against is so believable I think I saw them on a billboard in Phoenix. Enthralling read.
