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Caroline Auden #2
Proof
In this gripping sequel to C.E. Tobisman’s legal thriller Doubt, techie turned attorney Caroline Auden struggles to move on with her life after her last case nearly destroyed her career.
Still haunted by the betrayal that forced her to leave a prestigious law firm, Caroline Auden struggles to keep her fledgling practice afloat—and her paranoia in check. When her grandmother dies, she mourns losing the only constant in her life. But grief soon turns to suspicion when she discovers her grandmother left her entire estate—including a valuable antique watch, the family’s sole heirloom—to a charity called Oasis Care. On the surface, Oasis helps society’s outcasts, like Caroline’s alcoholic, homeless uncle. But as she digs deeper, Caroline uncovers a sinister plot that sends her running for her life on the dangerous streets of Los Angeles.
Plunged into a world of addicts and broken souls and operating without a phone or a computer, Caroline finds sanctuary with her uncle and a ragtag group of outcasts while building evidence for her case. As she sifts through the shadowy world of the Goliath nonprofit, Caroline is also forced to confront her own dark shadows, casting doubt on her ability—and her sanity.
Still haunted by the betrayal that forced her to leave a prestigious law firm, Caroline Auden struggles to keep her fledgling practice afloat—and her paranoia in check. When her grandmother dies, she mourns losing the only constant in her life. But grief soon turns to suspicion when she discovers her grandmother left her entire estate—including a valuable antique watch, the family’s sole heirloom—to a charity called Oasis Care. On the surface, Oasis helps society’s outcasts, like Caroline’s alcoholic, homeless uncle. But as she digs deeper, Caroline uncovers a sinister plot that sends her running for her life on the dangerous streets of Los Angeles.
Plunged into a world of addicts and broken souls and operating without a phone or a computer, Caroline finds sanctuary with her uncle and a ragtag group of outcasts while building evidence for her case. As she sifts through the shadowy world of the Goliath nonprofit, Caroline is also forced to confront her own dark shadows, casting doubt on her ability—and her sanity.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 20, 2017
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C.E. Tobisman
2 books73 followersCynthia E. Tobisman is an appellate attorney and comic book writer. She lives in Los Angeles with her wife and three children.
Librarian's note: Also writes comics under the name Cindy Tobisman.
Librarian's note: Also writes comics under the name Cindy Tobisman.
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July 3, 2017
Heart warming story.
Exciting, thrilling and compelling story of our society. Treatment of homeless, veterans and elders living in the nursing homes. Rich, powerful vs poor and defenseless. Caroline Auden, is tenacious and stubborn. She is going after what's rightfully hers, meantime helping people around her and they are there to help and keep her safe. Highly recommend this book.
Exciting, thrilling and compelling story of our society. Treatment of homeless, veterans and elders living in the nursing homes. Rich, powerful vs poor and defenseless. Caroline Auden, is tenacious and stubborn. She is going after what's rightfully hers, meantime helping people around her and they are there to help and keep her safe. Highly recommend this book.
September 13, 2018
"Proof" is book two in Caroline Auden series by C. E. Tobisman. When Caroline Auden beloved grandmother died, and the nursing home told Caroline about the new Will. New Will left everything to Oasis. When Caroline realises that her families heirloom watch was missing from her grandmother's room, she started to wonder about Oasis. However, when Caroline Auden started to investigate Oasis, she did not realise how her life would change and the effect she would have on others. The readers of "Proof" will continue to follow the twist and turns in Caroline Auden investigation into Oasis to find out the truth about her grandmother's Will.
"Proof" is the first book I have read of C. E. Tobisman and I loved it. The plot of "Proof" was fantastic and it differently engaged me as soon as I turned the first page. "Proof" was well written and researched by C. E. Tobisman. I like C. E. Tobisman portrayal of her characters especially Caroline Auden and the way they intertwine with each other. C. E. Tobisman did a great job in describing her settings and highlighting the critical issues of homeless in today society.
The readers of "Proof" will start to understand the problems that homeless people have with organisations and government. Also, readers will learn about computer hacking and the issues that it can cause for others.
I recommend this book.
"Proof" is the first book I have read of C. E. Tobisman and I loved it. The plot of "Proof" was fantastic and it differently engaged me as soon as I turned the first page. "Proof" was well written and researched by C. E. Tobisman. I like C. E. Tobisman portrayal of her characters especially Caroline Auden and the way they intertwine with each other. C. E. Tobisman did a great job in describing her settings and highlighting the critical issues of homeless in today society.
The readers of "Proof" will start to understand the problems that homeless people have with organisations and government. Also, readers will learn about computer hacking and the issues that it can cause for others.
I recommend this book.
July 4, 2017
With previous knowledge of “Doubt,” the book that introduced Caroline Auden, I had prepared myself for a novel grounded in courtroom arguments and lawyerese. “Proof” proved to be something totally different.
Ms. Tobisman’s novel reads like a high-tension action/adventure thriller. From time to time you get a feeling the plot is clashing with reality, but the author’s continuous presentation of information that supports the story line pulls the reader back. This is a riveting tale that combines police and legal tactics with a fast-paced description that careens back and forth as it races to a climax. Ms. Tobisman’s knowledge of the law provides the base, helping her knit a tight web backed by her field of expertise. The result? A pulse-pounding novel that keeps you turning the pages as the events become more perilous, leading heroine Caroline Auden further into the path of danger.
It was a relief to see that the anxiety Caroline suffered with in the first book is still present but more under control. The tendency of writers to grant their creations with physical problems is an overused tactic, and it was good to see that the author has moved away from this crutch and given Caroline more everyday life issues to occupy her time.
Side note: This is one of those books that has the option of audio narration. I have used narration on a few books, with mixed results. “Proof” is narrated by Carly Robbins, who does an excellent job of reading and engaging listeners with different voices and accents. I don’t include this as part of the stars rating, but I did want folks to know that the five-star efforts by Ms. Robbins are enjoyable.
Bottom line: Ms. Tobisman has crafted a story that may cause readers to suspend disbelief. Lovers of action/adventure movies and novels will probably love this book. Once I recognized where the author was taking Caroline, I immersed myself i an excellent, well-crafted story that was firmly grounded with just enough legal principles to ensure credibility without excessive terms that would have left us lay people in the dust. Highly recommended. Four-and-a-half stars.
Ms. Tobisman’s novel reads like a high-tension action/adventure thriller. From time to time you get a feeling the plot is clashing with reality, but the author’s continuous presentation of information that supports the story line pulls the reader back. This is a riveting tale that combines police and legal tactics with a fast-paced description that careens back and forth as it races to a climax. Ms. Tobisman’s knowledge of the law provides the base, helping her knit a tight web backed by her field of expertise. The result? A pulse-pounding novel that keeps you turning the pages as the events become more perilous, leading heroine Caroline Auden further into the path of danger.
It was a relief to see that the anxiety Caroline suffered with in the first book is still present but more under control. The tendency of writers to grant their creations with physical problems is an overused tactic, and it was good to see that the author has moved away from this crutch and given Caroline more everyday life issues to occupy her time.
Side note: This is one of those books that has the option of audio narration. I have used narration on a few books, with mixed results. “Proof” is narrated by Carly Robbins, who does an excellent job of reading and engaging listeners with different voices and accents. I don’t include this as part of the stars rating, but I did want folks to know that the five-star efforts by Ms. Robbins are enjoyable.
Bottom line: Ms. Tobisman has crafted a story that may cause readers to suspend disbelief. Lovers of action/adventure movies and novels will probably love this book. Once I recognized where the author was taking Caroline, I immersed myself i an excellent, well-crafted story that was firmly grounded with just enough legal principles to ensure credibility without excessive terms that would have left us lay people in the dust. Highly recommended. Four-and-a-half stars.
June 21, 2017
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This summer, readers are going to be inundated by thrillers hoping to catch your attention and wallet. But which book to buy? Which thriller do you want keeping you up reading late into the night?
BookSparks Summer Reading Challenge suggests C.E. Tobisman. A Los Angeles, appellate attorney, turned sleuth-writer has created your new favorite heroine, Caroline Auden. The closer she gets to justice, the further she gets from the law.
FYI: If you’re familar with C.E. Tobisman’s work, I’m sure you’re thrilled we’re featuring her on Thoughts on This ‘n That. Her debut thriller, DOUBT has over 27-hundred reviews on Amazon with a solid 4 rating. The sequel, PROOF has just bee published.
In PROOF (Thomas&Mercer), Caroline is making every effort to keep her struggling law practice afloat and her paranoia in check. Still haunted by the betrayal that forced her to leave a prestigious law firm, her grandmother dies, and Caroline loses the only constant in her life. Grief soon turns to suspicion when she discovers her grandmother left her entire estate, including the family’s sole heirloom, a valuable antique watch, to a charity called Oasis Care. On the surface, Oasis helps society’s outcasts, like Caroline’s alcoholic, homeless uncle. But as she digs deeper, Caroline uncovers a sinister plot that sends her running for her life on the dangerous streets of Los Angeles.
Plunged into the underbelly of the city, operating without a phone or a computer, Caroline finds sanctuary with her homeless uncle and a ragtag group of outcasts while building evidence for her case. As she sifts through the shadowy world of the Goliath nonprofit, Caroline is also forced to confront her own dark shadows, casting doubt on her ability, and her sanity.
Caroline Auden is a smart, tough woman who isn't going to take any crap in her pursuit of the truth. She's a fresh welcomed heroine.
For fifteen years, C.E. Tobisman has been an appellate attorney, handling cases in the California courts of appeal and Supreme Court. After graduating from UC Berkeley and attending law school there, she moved to Los Angeles, where she now lives with her wife and their three children. In addition to DOUBT and PROOF, Tobisman is also the author of INSIDE THE LOOP, published by Emet Comics.
Find her on Twitter at @cetobisman, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cetobisman, and at http://www.cetobisman.com.
This summer, readers are going to be inundated by thrillers hoping to catch your attention and wallet. But which book to buy? Which thriller do you want keeping you up reading late into the night?
BookSparks Summer Reading Challenge suggests C.E. Tobisman. A Los Angeles, appellate attorney, turned sleuth-writer has created your new favorite heroine, Caroline Auden. The closer she gets to justice, the further she gets from the law.
FYI: If you’re familar with C.E. Tobisman’s work, I’m sure you’re thrilled we’re featuring her on Thoughts on This ‘n That. Her debut thriller, DOUBT has over 27-hundred reviews on Amazon with a solid 4 rating. The sequel, PROOF has just bee published.
In PROOF (Thomas&Mercer), Caroline is making every effort to keep her struggling law practice afloat and her paranoia in check. Still haunted by the betrayal that forced her to leave a prestigious law firm, her grandmother dies, and Caroline loses the only constant in her life. Grief soon turns to suspicion when she discovers her grandmother left her entire estate, including the family’s sole heirloom, a valuable antique watch, to a charity called Oasis Care. On the surface, Oasis helps society’s outcasts, like Caroline’s alcoholic, homeless uncle. But as she digs deeper, Caroline uncovers a sinister plot that sends her running for her life on the dangerous streets of Los Angeles.
Plunged into the underbelly of the city, operating without a phone or a computer, Caroline finds sanctuary with her homeless uncle and a ragtag group of outcasts while building evidence for her case. As she sifts through the shadowy world of the Goliath nonprofit, Caroline is also forced to confront her own dark shadows, casting doubt on her ability, and her sanity.
Caroline Auden is a smart, tough woman who isn't going to take any crap in her pursuit of the truth. She's a fresh welcomed heroine.
For fifteen years, C.E. Tobisman has been an appellate attorney, handling cases in the California courts of appeal and Supreme Court. After graduating from UC Berkeley and attending law school there, she moved to Los Angeles, where she now lives with her wife and their three children. In addition to DOUBT and PROOF, Tobisman is also the author of INSIDE THE LOOP, published by Emet Comics.
Find her on Twitter at @cetobisman, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cetobisman, and at http://www.cetobisman.com.
June 20, 2017
Great read! I actually couldn’t put it down! Started reading in a coffee house sofa chair and just stayed.
Caroline is a little older, and a little wiser, which would make sense. But on top of that, she is now totally stressed out after what happened in the first book. Let me say here that I don't think you need to read the first book first- this book stood on its own. I know that because I made my cousin read it and she was equally liking it and had not read the first book. I wanted to tell her about the first book, but she borrowed it right then.
In this one, her grandmother’s death kicks off a chain of events that forces this tech wizard to figure out how to survive on the street with no tech at all – and that's what got me stuck in that sofa chair all day, reading. “Proof” picks up a year after “Doubt” leaves off, but I really think it is a true stand-alone book (you don’t have to read “Doubt” first to enjoy “Proof”). Really- let yourself get a few pages into this book and you won't be able to put it down.
Caroline is a little older, and a little wiser, which would make sense. But on top of that, she is now totally stressed out after what happened in the first book. Let me say here that I don't think you need to read the first book first- this book stood on its own. I know that because I made my cousin read it and she was equally liking it and had not read the first book. I wanted to tell her about the first book, but she borrowed it right then.
In this one, her grandmother’s death kicks off a chain of events that forces this tech wizard to figure out how to survive on the street with no tech at all – and that's what got me stuck in that sofa chair all day, reading. “Proof” picks up a year after “Doubt” leaves off, but I really think it is a true stand-alone book (you don’t have to read “Doubt” first to enjoy “Proof”). Really- let yourself get a few pages into this book and you won't be able to put it down.
June 21, 2017
So much intelligent fun. Loved checking in with Caroline Auden again after "Doubt." She is a charismatic, complex, and cunning hero who manages everytime, to make it in under the wire with brilliance and aplomb. This sequel features some of our favorite peeps from round one, and, with pleasing predictability, introduces a new cast of uniquely lovable characters to the team. Caroline harkens to Lisbeth Salander with her internet savvy, but this time, in addition to her Grishom-style lawyer smarts, she's also tinted with an LA grit; She's got street smarts that you wouldn't want to have to know. Our intrepid Angeleno, who loves her dear Granny Kate, seeks to know how and why those caregivers seem so suspicious..? Finally, who doesn't love it when evil real estate mongers who are ripping off old folks get their due? Satisfying in a get-what-you-deserve way that reality these days may not be....
June 20, 2017
Caroline Auden is back, and she does not disappoint! She connects the dots of deception better than the best, and C.E. Tobisman provides an abundance of heart-stopping dots for her to connect. This sequel to "Doubt" surpasses the first as a page-turner. I finished "Proof" in two sittings and was rewarded with a totally satisfying conclusion. Setting is essential to this thriller, so if you happen to live in L.A. there's an added satisfaction in visualizing every building, street and underpass Caroline visits. A must for your summer reading list!
June 25, 2017
I pre-ordered "Proof" the day I finished "Doubt" ---> both books are finely crafted with believable, compelling characters. The plots are credible and the twists make both books "page-turners". Thanks to you ---> I can't wait to pre-order the next Caroline Auden thriller...!!!
June 20, 2017
PROOF is an excellent follow up to DOUBT. Tobisman did a great job growing the character and unfolding an interesting plot. There was a new side to Caroline that showed her as dogged and resourceful in a seriously alien situation. This was an entertaining read that I will enjoy again and again.
June 19, 2018
Proof is a page-turner. Caroline Auden, the protagonist, is a likable, idealist attorney, who had been previously burned by a prestigious, but corrupt law firm. Now in private practice, Auden selects cases that help people. In other words, she's a do-gooder, someone with whom I identified!
Add her amazing cyber skills—she's a great hacker—with her idealism, and the story is ripe for a crusade against a corrupt real estate company, with tentacles in many different businesses, one of which is a series of nursing homes.
When Auden's grandmother dies at one of these nursing homes, Auden senses that something is wrong. As she investigates, she undercovers a despicable plot that points to money laundering and murder.
Investigating further, she finds herself in mortal danger and goes underground seeking the help of her uncle, a former police detective, who now lives on the street. He connects Caroline with a motley crew of homeless people in possession of amazing skills, perhaps the most important being loyalty to each other and to Caroline.
These characters make the book engaging and very readable when it could have been a bit over the top (e.g. idealist lawyer fights a corrupt evil "empire). If you like thrillers with a nod towards the law, this book is for you.
Add her amazing cyber skills—she's a great hacker—with her idealism, and the story is ripe for a crusade against a corrupt real estate company, with tentacles in many different businesses, one of which is a series of nursing homes.
When Auden's grandmother dies at one of these nursing homes, Auden senses that something is wrong. As she investigates, she undercovers a despicable plot that points to money laundering and murder.
Investigating further, she finds herself in mortal danger and goes underground seeking the help of her uncle, a former police detective, who now lives on the street. He connects Caroline with a motley crew of homeless people in possession of amazing skills, perhaps the most important being loyalty to each other and to Caroline.
These characters make the book engaging and very readable when it could have been a bit over the top (e.g. idealist lawyer fights a corrupt evil "empire). If you like thrillers with a nod towards the law, this book is for you.
June 17, 2017
When I started this book, I didn't realize it was second in a series. But I believe it is fine as a standalone.
Caroline is a young attorney trying to make a go of it on her own, after having had some trouble in her past. She is a bit estranged from her parents.
Her grandmother dies in a nursing home under some suspicious circumstances, and they find she has left all of her estate to Oasis, a training program for homeless, recovering drug addicts, etc.
Caroline's uncle Hitch is a homeless alcoholic.
Odd things happen, Caroline is on the run, and her Uncle Hitch and some of his homeless community assist her in getting to the bottom of what really happened in the nursing home where her Grandma lived and died.
There was some good suspense and this book kept me interested throughout.
Thanks to Netgalley & Thomas & Mercer for providing me with an ARC.
Caroline is a young attorney trying to make a go of it on her own, after having had some trouble in her past. She is a bit estranged from her parents.
Her grandmother dies in a nursing home under some suspicious circumstances, and they find she has left all of her estate to Oasis, a training program for homeless, recovering drug addicts, etc.
Caroline's uncle Hitch is a homeless alcoholic.
Odd things happen, Caroline is on the run, and her Uncle Hitch and some of his homeless community assist her in getting to the bottom of what really happened in the nursing home where her Grandma lived and died.
There was some good suspense and this book kept me interested throughout.
Thanks to Netgalley & Thomas & Mercer for providing me with an ARC.
July 30, 2019
I typically like to start a series at the beginning, but on some occasions I don't for whatever reason. In this case, I found out about the series due to this book and decided to just start here. I did not feel lost or confused at all while reading this despite not having read book 1.
I liked the main character, Caroline, a lot. Her background of being tech-savvy while also being a lawyer was very interesting to me and I liked how she used those skills throughout the book. Unlike some thrillers, Caroline actually behaved in a way that I found reasonable even when the crap was hitting the fan. She tapped into her resources and had a clever way out. I did enjoy reading this book and will likely go backwards to book 1 next.
I liked the main character, Caroline, a lot. Her background of being tech-savvy while also being a lawyer was very interesting to me and I liked how she used those skills throughout the book. Unlike some thrillers, Caroline actually behaved in a way that I found reasonable even when the crap was hitting the fan. She tapped into her resources and had a clever way out. I did enjoy reading this book and will likely go backwards to book 1 next.
November 19, 2017
This is the second book in the Caroline Auden series by C.E. Tobisman. While it took a few chapters before I became interested - in fact, was beginning to wonder why I had gotten the book - everything turned into thrilling chaos. The main character and those around her were targeted by assassins and Caroline finds herself running for her life to find a place to hide - not only for her safety but for those she loves. I found this to become quite a page turner, especially when Carolyn started using her computer hacking skills (which she had nearly gone to prison for years earlier). The suspense is almost unbearable right up to the last chapter. I highly recommend this book. Stick with it for the first few chapters, it gets thrilling FAST after that!!
July 23, 2017
A fun, fast-paced, legal thriller that you won't want to put down. The story is inventive but believable, full of flawed but likable characters, and takes the reader on some very enjoyable twists and turns that are satisfying from start to finish. Great read.
June 19, 2017
review to follow.
May 23, 2017
First line: "On some days, Caroline disliked being a lawyer."
First off, I would like to thank Netgalley for the opportunity to read this novel.
Fantastic read that had me on the edge of my seat nearly the entire time. Fast-paced, edgy, nail-biting, shocking....all of these words are great descriptors for this novel...but none of them do it justice.
I did not read the first book in the Caroline Auden series...so I have no idea if the novels are to be read in order, but I did not feel lost while reading. There is a lot of referencing to Caroline's previous jobs and the author alludes to something bad happening, but I don't think it made a large impact on this plot.
I was flabbergasted at the actions of some of the characters in this book, and the extents they went to keep their secrets kept. Although that was a rather cryptic phrase, I really don't want to give away the storyline nor the many plot twists that are encountered in the novel. I would like to say that I really enjoyed reading this novel and I am happy with the way it ended... so, I guess I can say that this is definitely an author I will look into reading their other works.
One of the best books of the year for me!
First off, I would like to thank Netgalley for the opportunity to read this novel.
Fantastic read that had me on the edge of my seat nearly the entire time. Fast-paced, edgy, nail-biting, shocking....all of these words are great descriptors for this novel...but none of them do it justice.
I did not read the first book in the Caroline Auden series...so I have no idea if the novels are to be read in order, but I did not feel lost while reading. There is a lot of referencing to Caroline's previous jobs and the author alludes to something bad happening, but I don't think it made a large impact on this plot.
I was flabbergasted at the actions of some of the characters in this book, and the extents they went to keep their secrets kept. Although that was a rather cryptic phrase, I really don't want to give away the storyline nor the many plot twists that are encountered in the novel. I would like to say that I really enjoyed reading this novel and I am happy with the way it ended... so, I guess I can say that this is definitely an author I will look into reading their other works.
One of the best books of the year for me!
June 28, 2017
C.E. Tobisman did it again. I fell into Caroline Auden's world - hook, line, and sinker. Theft, nursing home improprieties, a guardianship issue, the homeless, and a hit man, I couldn't put it down. I especially enjoyed how Caroline had to think outside the box and follow "homeless protocol" to get her hands on technology while living on the street. Whew, now I can get my life back (until the next installment comes out)!
June 27, 2017
Not what I expected
Well the first Caroline Auden book was good. This one was even better!
It flows very well, characters filled out, side story interesting but not intrusive.
None of the very intrusive and unbelievable love between the characters, no smoldering scenes to interrupt the real plot. All in all a good story, really enjoyable
Well the first Caroline Auden book was good. This one was even better!
It flows very well, characters filled out, side story interesting but not intrusive.
None of the very intrusive and unbelievable love between the characters, no smoldering scenes to interrupt the real plot. All in all a good story, really enjoyable
June 26, 2017
Chatsworth. Harold DuBois (nursing home administrator) was giving his deepest regards to Caroline Auden (lawyer) about the passing of her grandmother Kate Hitchings at The Pastures Assisted Living (PAL).
He was also going over Kate’s will with her.
The left-over funds were going to the Oasis Care charity.
The funeral & burial had taken place.
Patricia Amos (PAL CNA) had talked to Caroline about her Aunt.
It seems she suddenly up & disappeared from PAL.
Kate had a Guatemalan pouch with a family heirloom watch in it.
LA Superior Court. Judge Beatrice S. Chandler presiding.
Caroline Auden for plaintiff.
Francis Thibodeaux for the defense.
Katherine Hitchings didn’t intend to leave her estate to the Oasis Care charity.
Tracy Garber (Amy’s sister) called Caroline with some very bad news.
Amy’s at Central Hospital. Room # 205; alive, but in critical condition & Hector (BF, reporter) died.
Mrs. Garber & Mr. Garber were hoping for the best.
Someone ran them off the road at Lake Arrowhead.
The family did have a name of the person that caused the tragedy.
Uncle Hitch was having Jake (retired US Army Ranger, Iraq) keep a close eye on Caroline.
What was the Spreadsheet of Death all about?
How will the court case come out?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written legal thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a large set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great mystery legal thriller, or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; MakingConnections; Thomas & Mercer; Amazon Digital Services LLC; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
He was also going over Kate’s will with her.
The left-over funds were going to the Oasis Care charity.
The funeral & burial had taken place.
Patricia Amos (PAL CNA) had talked to Caroline about her Aunt.
It seems she suddenly up & disappeared from PAL.
Kate had a Guatemalan pouch with a family heirloom watch in it.
LA Superior Court. Judge Beatrice S. Chandler presiding.
Caroline Auden for plaintiff.
Francis Thibodeaux for the defense.
Katherine Hitchings didn’t intend to leave her estate to the Oasis Care charity.
Tracy Garber (Amy’s sister) called Caroline with some very bad news.
Amy’s at Central Hospital. Room # 205; alive, but in critical condition & Hector (BF, reporter) died.
Mrs. Garber & Mr. Garber were hoping for the best.
Someone ran them off the road at Lake Arrowhead.
The family did have a name of the person that caused the tragedy.
Uncle Hitch was having Jake (retired US Army Ranger, Iraq) keep a close eye on Caroline.
What was the Spreadsheet of Death all about?
How will the court case come out?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written legal thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a large set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great mystery legal thriller, or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; MakingConnections; Thomas & Mercer; Amazon Digital Services LLC; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
July 27, 2017
I hadn't read the first book but this one was very good as a stand alone. A lawyer with a highly qualified techie background was an unusual combination to begin with. Someone who stood first in her graduation, was offered a plum job coveted by all and left it within a month leaves a lot of questions behind. Starting her own firm in a very small way, carving out a niche for herself is going to be tough.
Caroline is tough - separated from all family she feels the loss keenly. A mother who is disinterested, and a father who has made another life for himself with a wife who does not want to have his daughter in their life the only person whom she loves dearly is her grandmother. Her grandmother is old, lives in a facility and Caroline knows that her time has come. However, when she does pass on Caroline is left with a lot of questions and ones which niggle at her conscience.
Unraveling these turns out into a full time investigation which is going to leave Caroline stunned by the extent of the corruption, the machinations behind the facade of old time retirement homes and a mafia of people who will leave no stone uncovered, including murder to cover up their traces.
The story was excellent, plausible and very very readable. I enjoyed this one thoroughly.
Caroline is tough - separated from all family she feels the loss keenly. A mother who is disinterested, and a father who has made another life for himself with a wife who does not want to have his daughter in their life the only person whom she loves dearly is her grandmother. Her grandmother is old, lives in a facility and Caroline knows that her time has come. However, when she does pass on Caroline is left with a lot of questions and ones which niggle at her conscience.
Unraveling these turns out into a full time investigation which is going to leave Caroline stunned by the extent of the corruption, the machinations behind the facade of old time retirement homes and a mafia of people who will leave no stone uncovered, including murder to cover up their traces.
The story was excellent, plausible and very very readable. I enjoyed this one thoroughly.
March 5, 2019
As much fun as the first
As with the first in the series, I very much enjoyed this book. Caroline is a very relatable protagonist, although she is threatening to become almost too competent I fear!
That, of course, is why we suspend belief when we escape into fiction.
I enjoyed the tech parts of this story, which are quite well researched and hit the fine line between boring the layman and causing others to roll their eyes at the liberties taken. There is generally more to hacking than getting a connection, but the plot must move on. The demonstration of social engineering was interesting. More people should understand how easy it is to fall victim to.
The interaction with the homeless community was the part that most moved me. I have no experience here myself, but the sympathy and dignity attributed to the people Caroline meets warmed me. I'm not religious, but have always paid heed to "there but for the grace of God go I". The author writes warmly, and you leave the experience feeling good. I couldn't ask for more.
So if you are looking for extensive plot details, this is the wrong review, but I hope I have convinced you to give it a try.
As with the first in the series, I very much enjoyed this book. Caroline is a very relatable protagonist, although she is threatening to become almost too competent I fear!
That, of course, is why we suspend belief when we escape into fiction.
I enjoyed the tech parts of this story, which are quite well researched and hit the fine line between boring the layman and causing others to roll their eyes at the liberties taken. There is generally more to hacking than getting a connection, but the plot must move on. The demonstration of social engineering was interesting. More people should understand how easy it is to fall victim to.
The interaction with the homeless community was the part that most moved me. I have no experience here myself, but the sympathy and dignity attributed to the people Caroline meets warmed me. I'm not religious, but have always paid heed to "there but for the grace of God go I". The author writes warmly, and you leave the experience feeling good. I couldn't ask for more.
So if you are looking for extensive plot details, this is the wrong review, but I hope I have convinced you to give it a try.
January 15, 2018
Second book in a series about a former hacker/now-ethical lawyer who keeps finding herself in huge conspiracies but can never back down. This one is different in that she’s no longer with a huge law firm, now doing the attorney version of the down-on-her-luck private investigator. In this story she realizes her late grandmother’s watch has been stolen, and tracking it down leads to much bigger crimes that threaten her life and those of her friends.
I love how this author, in both books, takes a small detail and turns it into an entire plot. That takes skill and imagination. But unlike the first one, this time it felt a little more convoluted than it needed to be. I didn’t like it as much as the first, especially in the beginning, but since it was on nursing homes and that’s important to me right now, I kept reading. Thankfully in the end that didn’t turn out to be an issue. There were some intriguing new characters and everything wrapped up in the end.
3.5 pushed up to 4/5
I love how this author, in both books, takes a small detail and turns it into an entire plot. That takes skill and imagination. But unlike the first one, this time it felt a little more convoluted than it needed to be. I didn’t like it as much as the first, especially in the beginning, but since it was on nursing homes and that’s important to me right now, I kept reading. Thankfully in the end that didn’t turn out to be an issue. There were some intriguing new characters and everything wrapped up in the end.
3.5 pushed up to 4/5
March 28, 2021
This is how you keep an audience!
After reading book 1 of the Caroline Queen series, 'Truth', I wanted more of that character. C.E. Tobisman created a character that was human in every way you'd want your champion to be: intelligent, humble, caring, brave - yet with the right amount of flaws that have you second guessing those same attributes. Because, when we meet someone, new, who we're considering for a friend, we question their character and motives until we can put all the pieces together to declare " this is how that person is and I love him/her any way. That is how we find the main character Caroline and even the adjunct character: Hitch in this beautifully written and captivating storyline of a lawyer with a conscience who is willing to do what she has to for justice. This is a page turner/page swiper of a book.
After reading book 1 of the Caroline Queen series, 'Truth', I wanted more of that character. C.E. Tobisman created a character that was human in every way you'd want your champion to be: intelligent, humble, caring, brave - yet with the right amount of flaws that have you second guessing those same attributes. Because, when we meet someone, new, who we're considering for a friend, we question their character and motives until we can put all the pieces together to declare " this is how that person is and I love him/her any way. That is how we find the main character Caroline and even the adjunct character: Hitch in this beautifully written and captivating storyline of a lawyer with a conscience who is willing to do what she has to for justice. This is a page turner/page swiper of a book.
December 26, 2017
Fast-paced read
I received this book from Goodreads in exchange for an honest review. I did not read the first book in this series but found it fast paced and easy to follow. Caroline is a lawyer/computer guru who is investigating patients in nursing homes who have signed over their assets to a charity called Oasis. Come to find out Oasis is a large corporation that markets itself as helping the homeless get trained to work in society. Part of the training is to convince the elderly to give their money to Oasis. Unfortunately the homeless are caught in a web of having to repay from minimal wages what Oasis says is owed them for the training. The book relates the investigative work the Caroline does to bring the bad guys to justice.
I received this book from Goodreads in exchange for an honest review. I did not read the first book in this series but found it fast paced and easy to follow. Caroline is a lawyer/computer guru who is investigating patients in nursing homes who have signed over their assets to a charity called Oasis. Come to find out Oasis is a large corporation that markets itself as helping the homeless get trained to work in society. Part of the training is to convince the elderly to give their money to Oasis. Unfortunately the homeless are caught in a web of having to repay from minimal wages what Oasis says is owed them for the training. The book relates the investigative work the Caroline does to bring the bad guys to justice.
July 3, 2017
A sequel as strong as the frst
"Proof" is book 2 in the Caroline Auden series. That said, you don't need to have read book 1 to enjoy book 2. Caroline is a lawyer, top of her class, a and a bit of a hacker genius. The story opens with Caroline visiting the nursing home to collect her grandmother's possessions since she had recently died. She notices a treasured heirloom is missing, and the search for it leads to a trail of increasingly higher stakes the more she uncovers. This is as fast and interesting read which will hold your attention even if it is not great literature. I will look forward to reading more about the protagonist and her motley crew in book 3.
"Proof" is book 2 in the Caroline Auden series. That said, you don't need to have read book 1 to enjoy book 2. Caroline is a lawyer, top of her class, a and a bit of a hacker genius. The story opens with Caroline visiting the nursing home to collect her grandmother's possessions since she had recently died. She notices a treasured heirloom is missing, and the search for it leads to a trail of increasingly higher stakes the more she uncovers. This is as fast and interesting read which will hold your attention even if it is not great literature. I will look forward to reading more about the protagonist and her motley crew in book 3.
July 30, 2017
Excellent follow-up to "Doubt", which you don't have to read to appreciate Proof. But you do get a better sense of who Caroline is and what she's gone through in the past.
Fast paced, interesting and entertaining. I love that greed and corruption are highlighted in both books because as we humans find ourselves drawn toward public figures that can be so charismatic and successful on the surface and hence, seemingly likable and deserving of our trust - there's always room to question who really lives inside such people and whether their proposed benevolent projects and who they truly are warrant our support and loyalty.
To me, this is a "truth in fiction" type of story. Great read.
Fast paced, interesting and entertaining. I love that greed and corruption are highlighted in both books because as we humans find ourselves drawn toward public figures that can be so charismatic and successful on the surface and hence, seemingly likable and deserving of our trust - there's always room to question who really lives inside such people and whether their proposed benevolent projects and who they truly are warrant our support and loyalty.
To me, this is a "truth in fiction" type of story. Great read.
June 24, 2018
New to the legal thriller genre and started with this series
I slammed through this book in about two nights. I enjoyed the first one so much that when I saw this one come up I had to read it. I work on the enforcement side of the law and I take my trade serious enough that I try to keep up with the law reviews that come down in areas in which I'm involved. I would give this book a 5 star rating but I felt like some parts in the book were dragged out and other parts ended too quick. I certainly don't mean to tarnish the style of the author of the content. This is my own personal experience. Loved the book and look forward to more.
I slammed through this book in about two nights. I enjoyed the first one so much that when I saw this one come up I had to read it. I work on the enforcement side of the law and I take my trade serious enough that I try to keep up with the law reviews that come down in areas in which I'm involved. I would give this book a 5 star rating but I felt like some parts in the book were dragged out and other parts ended too quick. I certainly don't mean to tarnish the style of the author of the content. This is my own personal experience. Loved the book and look forward to more.
April 18, 2019
Smart legal mystery...
The second of 2 (so far) novels from this author, this one leaves me awaiting the next! The multi-thread plotlines are very appealing to me and both Doubt and Proof were very satisfying in this regard. Twists and turns, suspense and an imperfect heroine (and others), combine with tech, legal theory and murder to keep the reader completely engaged at all times. Plausible plotlines, are a real plus, as you don't get distracted thinking "that wouldn't work", instead, you get to stay immersed in the very realistic world the author (C. E. Tobisman) has created. A serious, smart goodread!
The second of 2 (so far) novels from this author, this one leaves me awaiting the next! The multi-thread plotlines are very appealing to me and both Doubt and Proof were very satisfying in this regard. Twists and turns, suspense and an imperfect heroine (and others), combine with tech, legal theory and murder to keep the reader completely engaged at all times. Plausible plotlines, are a real plus, as you don't get distracted thinking "that wouldn't work", instead, you get to stay immersed in the very realistic world the author (C. E. Tobisman) has created. A serious, smart goodread!
January 4, 2023
An All Nighter
I honestly can not remember the first pages of this novel. I do know it hooked me very quickly. It became fast paced and I could not wait until I had the time to continue reading. I would catch myself holding my breath at times when Caroline found herself in danger. As with most novel’s, I suspended my sense of reality some. However, because the author must have spent a great deal of time in researching facts, I appreciated the reality of the story line. I will definitely read more novels by this author, C. E. Tobisman!
I honestly can not remember the first pages of this novel. I do know it hooked me very quickly. It became fast paced and I could not wait until I had the time to continue reading. I would catch myself holding my breath at times when Caroline found herself in danger. As with most novel’s, I suspended my sense of reality some. However, because the author must have spent a great deal of time in researching facts, I appreciated the reality of the story line. I will definitely read more novels by this author, C. E. Tobisman!
July 20, 2017
I didn't read the author's first book in the series, Doubt, first and I had no clue as to what to expect from this book. I thought, perhaps, I would read a few chapters and move on to something else. This book sucked me in from the get-go. If you have any experience with caring for elderly loved ones, you might be like me and identify with the need to fight for their rights. Beware the greedy mean people.
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