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Lawyer David Thompson #1
The Killdeer Connection
A clean, gripping standalone "mystery-within-a-thriller" full of suspense, secrets, twists and turns. It's an Amazon international writing competition winner. . Some readers say it's just as good as a John Grisham novel. Some say it's better. Others compare it favorably to books by Lee Child, Michael Connelly, or David Baldacci. Readers of Scott Pratt, Thomas Benigno, Robert Dugoni, and John Ellsworth also enjoy Killdeer.
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When your friend's life is a lie, the truth can kill you.
David Thompson is a burned-out lawyer and family man just trying to make ends meet when he stumbles into the crosshairs of the law.
He's in the wrong place at the wrong time and becomes a suspect in a friend's murder because the law has nobody else to pin it on.
Thompson goes on the run to find his friend's true killer before he's thrown in jail and railroaded all the way to the lethal injection table.
But the truth is a slippery slope full of court drama, mystery, mayhem, and murder because his friend lived a secret life built on lies.
When Thompson gets too close to the truth, the real killer goes on the hunt. The law and a killer want Thompson now. His wife and son just want him back home.
Suddenly, a tidal wave of terror strikes the country and Thompson's quest to save his own skin suddenly explodes into a race to save both his family and the nation.
But he may be too late . . .
The Killdeer Connection is the 1st standalone book in the Lawyer David Thompson Legal Thriller Series. If you like gripping thrillers full of suspense, mystery, and mayhem with twists and turns that will leave you guessing until the very end, you'll love Tom Swyers' tale of Big Oil, trains, and wild rides over the backroads of America.
Buy both Killdeer AND Caged to Kill (the next in the series) right now!
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Here's what readers are saying about Killdeer:
"Low-cost Kindle books, I have found, are generally all a little rough and amateurish, but this book is as good as it gets. There is suspense and surprises and twists that are breathtaking and unique. I enjoyed this book as much or more than books by the NY Times bestsellers. It was a fast, exciting and rewarding read. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy quality." - Gardengale
"I never saw the end coming. The book was hard to put down to go to sleep the night I started it. It's as good as any Grisham novel I've ever read." - Mountain Mom
"Unputdownable. This book absolutely draws you in and makesyou feel as if you're there. Lee Child meets John Grisham."-Robann
"This is a new legal writer who deserves to be viewed with Grisham and Baldacci.From page one word you are drawn in until the last word on the last page."- Ken
"This book grabbed my attention and interest from the first page and it never let go!" - Maria
"His story hooked me from page one and kept steaming along, just like the trains in the book. This author is just as good if not better than John Grisham." - Artist 2017
"It was exciting, clean as to language, no sex just a really great legal thriller. I highly recommend this book!" - G.L.H.
"If you dig John Grisham you will enjoy Killdeer."- Steve
"Move over John Grisham!." - Greg
"Lots of twists, turns, me guessing...action packed, more suspense, more of me guessing. A great read! Another new author for me." - Montzalee
"I often felt as though I was watching a mystery or action movie. I really felt drawn in to the story. The pace is steady and the mystery keeps you guessing and interested. I highly recommend this book." - Susan
"Tom Swyers delivers another thrill ride from the opening scene tothe high-octane ending." - Kelly
"I had weeds in the garden, dishes in the sink, unwashed laundry,but I couldn't put the book down." - Phebe
"A well written legal thriller you will not want to put down."-Bette
"One of the best legal thrillers I have ever read." - Rob
"An excellent legal thriller in the manner of John Grisham."- Simon
Get Killdeer & a copy of Caged to Kill now!
* * *
When your friend's life is a lie, the truth can kill you.
David Thompson is a burned-out lawyer and family man just trying to make ends meet when he stumbles into the crosshairs of the law.
He's in the wrong place at the wrong time and becomes a suspect in a friend's murder because the law has nobody else to pin it on.
Thompson goes on the run to find his friend's true killer before he's thrown in jail and railroaded all the way to the lethal injection table.
But the truth is a slippery slope full of court drama, mystery, mayhem, and murder because his friend lived a secret life built on lies.
When Thompson gets too close to the truth, the real killer goes on the hunt. The law and a killer want Thompson now. His wife and son just want him back home.
Suddenly, a tidal wave of terror strikes the country and Thompson's quest to save his own skin suddenly explodes into a race to save both his family and the nation.
But he may be too late . . .
The Killdeer Connection is the 1st standalone book in the Lawyer David Thompson Legal Thriller Series. If you like gripping thrillers full of suspense, mystery, and mayhem with twists and turns that will leave you guessing until the very end, you'll love Tom Swyers' tale of Big Oil, trains, and wild rides over the backroads of America.
Buy both Killdeer AND Caged to Kill (the next in the series) right now!
***
Here's what readers are saying about Killdeer:
"Low-cost Kindle books, I have found, are generally all a little rough and amateurish, but this book is as good as it gets. There is suspense and surprises and twists that are breathtaking and unique. I enjoyed this book as much or more than books by the NY Times bestsellers. It was a fast, exciting and rewarding read. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy quality." - Gardengale
"I never saw the end coming. The book was hard to put down to go to sleep the night I started it. It's as good as any Grisham novel I've ever read." - Mountain Mom
"Unputdownable. This book absolutely draws you in and makesyou feel as if you're there. Lee Child meets John Grisham."-Robann
"This is a new legal writer who deserves to be viewed with Grisham and Baldacci.From page one word you are drawn in until the last word on the last page."- Ken
"This book grabbed my attention and interest from the first page and it never let go!" - Maria
"His story hooked me from page one and kept steaming along, just like the trains in the book. This author is just as good if not better than John Grisham." - Artist 2017
"It was exciting, clean as to language, no sex just a really great legal thriller. I highly recommend this book!" - G.L.H.
"If you dig John Grisham you will enjoy Killdeer."- Steve
"Move over John Grisham!." - Greg
"Lots of twists, turns, me guessing...action packed, more suspense, more of me guessing. A great read! Another new author for me." - Montzalee
"I often felt as though I was watching a mystery or action movie. I really felt drawn in to the story. The pace is steady and the mystery keeps you guessing and interested. I highly recommend this book." - Susan
"Tom Swyers delivers another thrill ride from the opening scene tothe high-octane ending." - Kelly
"I had weeds in the garden, dishes in the sink, unwashed laundry,but I couldn't put the book down." - Phebe
"A well written legal thriller you will not want to put down."-Bette
"One of the best legal thrillers I have ever read." - Rob
"An excellent legal thriller in the manner of John Grisham."- Simon
Get Killdeer & a copy of Caged to Kill now!
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About the author
Tom Swyers
6 books42 followersHe's often called "Tom Sawyer," but he is not the Mark Twain character, though he did marry Becky Thatcher and his best friend is Huck Finn. He lives in a nice home with his family near the Mohawk River in Upstate New York and writes from behind a locked basement door when Becky has had enough of him.
Saving Babe Ruth was his first novel and these are some of the awards it has received:
Gold Winner, "Best First Book: Fiction," 2015 Independent Book Publishers Association's Benjamin Franklin Book Awards.
Silver Winner, "Best Popular Fiction," 2015 Independent Book Publishers Association's Benjamin Franklin Book Awards.
Readers Views, "Best Regional Fiction 2014/2015: Northeast."
Finalist, "Best New Fiction," 2014 USA Best Book Awards.
Saving Babe Ruth was his first novel and these are some of the awards it has received:
Gold Winner, "Best First Book: Fiction," 2015 Independent Book Publishers Association's Benjamin Franklin Book Awards.
Silver Winner, "Best Popular Fiction," 2015 Independent Book Publishers Association's Benjamin Franklin Book Awards.
Readers Views, "Best Regional Fiction 2014/2015: Northeast."
Finalist, "Best New Fiction," 2014 USA Best Book Awards.
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July 25, 2017
THE KILLDEER CONNECTION (Lawyer David Thompson Series #1) by Tom Swyers is a Kindle Scout book I won and it is a great win. A suspense thriller/mystery that is never dull. Lots of twists, turns, me guessing...action packed, more suspense, more of me guessing...
A great read! Another new author for me, I like finding those hiding gems. Great read for those mystery/thriller/suspense fiends that are looking for a bit more action in their books. Good job!
A great read! Another new author for me, I like finding those hiding gems. Great read for those mystery/thriller/suspense fiends that are looking for a bit more action in their books. Good job!
December 28, 2017
Good legal thriller.
Author wrote a really good thriller, entertaining and he made a very good statement about horizontal drilling. Drilling in North Dakota, transferring crude oil by train to Albany, NY. Injured worker case David Thompson took on against the big oil company. His one and only expert witness murdered. He left behind many clues. Investigating these clues took him to North Dakota. This put him and his family in great danger.
Author wrote a really good thriller, entertaining and he made a very good statement about horizontal drilling. Drilling in North Dakota, transferring crude oil by train to Albany, NY. Injured worker case David Thompson took on against the big oil company. His one and only expert witness murdered. He left behind many clues. Investigating these clues took him to North Dakota. This put him and his family in great danger.
August 9, 2017
I nominated this book on Kindle Scout and I'm so happy Mr. Swyers won because I received the book for free (I would have bought it, though). A great plot, well-paced and excellent writing means never a dull moment. This book caught me from the beginning and kept my attention. The subject matter - oil, corruption and murder - make for a compelling story and Mr. Swyers pulls it off perfectly. The Killdeer Connection is fiction, but the subject matter really makes you think about what goes on in our world and how this could be real. A great story that comes highly recommended.
July 26, 2017
A Shaky Plot and Somewhat Preachy Dialog Limits this Book’s Appeal
The Killdeer Connection is the story of lawyer David Thompson’s struggle to clear his name after he is falsely accused of killing an acquaintance, Harold Salar. And when a possible link to terrorism comes up, Thompson is fighting for his life. One of his main clues? A cryptic message in Salar’s will that says, ‘always follow the killdeer’ – a message that has a host of meanings, both symbolic and literal.
Swyer is an excellent writer – one who is particularly adept at creating visual descriptions that convey the underlying psychology of a situation, as well as the physical scene. The initial meeting at Baxter & Chadwick, lawyers for the oil industry, and at the oil field in Williston, North Dakota, are particularly good examples. If there is a flaw in these descriptions, it’s that they do tend to be overly long and in some cases, misplaced. The scene where Thompson and a friend, Jim, are watching dust particles, until Jim chases them away with a hand is an example of the latter issue. I had a hard time picturing why anyone would be doing that.
Thompson as the protagonist was cast as the man who tried to do it all himself, tending toward sarcasm and deceit as his tools. When he wasn’t making excuses or telling half-truths to everyone from his wife to the FBI, he was preaching about the dangers of transporting oil by rail – complete with statistics. True, it is dangerous, but he wasn’t comparing its pros and cons against pipelines or alternative energy. He was sermonizing and those sections became ponderous. By the end, Thompson was transformed by his experiences…maybe. But even at the conclusion, he was grandstanding and reveling in his moral stands. I never came around to liking him.
One of my biggest concerns, however, was that the plot was shaky. For example, physical evidence links Thompson to the murder scene when he clears a spot and sits down near the body. While that is odd enough, at least two later scenes have him running into the apartment holding his breath because the smell is so bad, even though the body has been removed. The notion that the FBI would consider Thompson a terrorist based on the evidence they had seemed ludicrous. That they would even think terrorism was a motive given the nature of the crimes was not believable to start with. How could Salar have left the clues he supposedly did when he was being accosted? Why did Salar put Thompson in such an awkward position when his objectives could have been accomplished many other ways? Etc.
The author has some reveals at the conclusion that tie up some loose ends, but several of the apparent twists involve revelations that have little to do with the story. Many other questions that are germane, however, remain unanswered.
The Killdeer Connection is the story of lawyer David Thompson’s struggle to clear his name after he is falsely accused of killing an acquaintance, Harold Salar. And when a possible link to terrorism comes up, Thompson is fighting for his life. One of his main clues? A cryptic message in Salar’s will that says, ‘always follow the killdeer’ – a message that has a host of meanings, both symbolic and literal.
Swyer is an excellent writer – one who is particularly adept at creating visual descriptions that convey the underlying psychology of a situation, as well as the physical scene. The initial meeting at Baxter & Chadwick, lawyers for the oil industry, and at the oil field in Williston, North Dakota, are particularly good examples. If there is a flaw in these descriptions, it’s that they do tend to be overly long and in some cases, misplaced. The scene where Thompson and a friend, Jim, are watching dust particles, until Jim chases them away with a hand is an example of the latter issue. I had a hard time picturing why anyone would be doing that.
Thompson as the protagonist was cast as the man who tried to do it all himself, tending toward sarcasm and deceit as his tools. When he wasn’t making excuses or telling half-truths to everyone from his wife to the FBI, he was preaching about the dangers of transporting oil by rail – complete with statistics. True, it is dangerous, but he wasn’t comparing its pros and cons against pipelines or alternative energy. He was sermonizing and those sections became ponderous. By the end, Thompson was transformed by his experiences…maybe. But even at the conclusion, he was grandstanding and reveling in his moral stands. I never came around to liking him.
One of my biggest concerns, however, was that the plot was shaky. For example, physical evidence links Thompson to the murder scene when he clears a spot and sits down near the body. While that is odd enough, at least two later scenes have him running into the apartment holding his breath because the smell is so bad, even though the body has been removed. The notion that the FBI would consider Thompson a terrorist based on the evidence they had seemed ludicrous. That they would even think terrorism was a motive given the nature of the crimes was not believable to start with. How could Salar have left the clues he supposedly did when he was being accosted? Why did Salar put Thompson in such an awkward position when his objectives could have been accomplished many other ways? Etc.
The author has some reveals at the conclusion that tie up some loose ends, but several of the apparent twists involve revelations that have little to do with the story. Many other questions that are germane, however, remain unanswered.
March 18, 2019
I received this book through ARC in exchange for an honest review. A lawyer chasing after big oil, finds himself charged with murder. Out on bail David sets out to prove his innocence, but somebody has other ideas. Fast paced, a little confusing in the beginning but it twisted and turned furiously and reeled me in! I stayed up all night turning pages! Well developed plot, great characters, well done! Great read!
August 1, 2017
I voted for this book as part of the Kindle Scout program - I may have forgotten that I don't like legal thrillers. I can imagine how hard it must be to write a book, so I feel bad when I give a bad review. I will just say that I found it repetitive, I didn't care for the characters, and all the exposition about the oil business and how it is distributed was just plain boring.
September 29, 2017
I enjoyed this read. Far-fetched? Yes, but it's fiction! Interesting plotline and great insights into fracking. I recommend to readers of conspiracy thrillers. Check it out!
I received a free Advanced Copy from Kindle Scout.
I received a free Advanced Copy from Kindle Scout.
October 24, 2019
Follow the Killdeer that does not migrate.
Great story with well defined characters who keep up the action and suspense. The plot twists keeps your attention. My only suggestion to the author would be there was too much non-essential descriptive information that slowed the story in some parts.
Great story with well defined characters who keep up the action and suspense. The plot twists keeps your attention. My only suggestion to the author would be there was too much non-essential descriptive information that slowed the story in some parts.
October 1, 2017
If this is a debut novel, it's pretty good. I didn't realize it was more of a legal thriller instead of an adventuresome thriller. So it was on the slow side. Things just sort of happened, including a long section of time inside a jail. Which was enlightening and rather interesting.
The dialogue is clunky in places. There's a lot that's expository in an information-dump kind of way, regarding the legalities of the oil industry. On the one hand, that's "showing not telling," which is an author's bane. But on the other, that information is necessary to understanding the plot, especially for those (like me) with little to no prior knowledge of the topic. So that was handled fairly well.
The twist at the very end was the best part. Even though the clues were there, I really didn't notice or piece it together.
The dialogue is clunky in places. There's a lot that's expository in an information-dump kind of way, regarding the legalities of the oil industry. On the one hand, that's "showing not telling," which is an author's bane. But on the other, that information is necessary to understanding the plot, especially for those (like me) with little to no prior knowledge of the topic. So that was handled fairly well.
The twist at the very end was the best part. Even though the clues were there, I really didn't notice or piece it together.
August 22, 2017
Definitely a 4.5 on a scale of 5.
Tom Swyers evidently knew my background as a retired legal secretary, and he brought lawyer David Thompson knocking at my door with a stellar mystery involving the oil industry, the environment, and yes, murder. Not just any murder but a murder landing Lawyer Thompson in jail.
A bit slow out of the gate, Swyers quickly picks up the pace and begins his efforts to clear his character's name. I appreciated the character development and scenes as they rolled out, especially the use of nature in showing his readers the damages being wrought by improper use of certain chemicals in the environment.
Swyers is a good writer with just a bit of wordiness getting in his way at times. But then, he too is an attorney and a judge, and they enjoy using a lot of words to keep the rest of us seeking the truth in the story. What better way to keep a lover of mystery engaged than by using lots of words!
Kudos to Tom on another good read!
Tom Swyers evidently knew my background as a retired legal secretary, and he brought lawyer David Thompson knocking at my door with a stellar mystery involving the oil industry, the environment, and yes, murder. Not just any murder but a murder landing Lawyer Thompson in jail.
A bit slow out of the gate, Swyers quickly picks up the pace and begins his efforts to clear his character's name. I appreciated the character development and scenes as they rolled out, especially the use of nature in showing his readers the damages being wrought by improper use of certain chemicals in the environment.
Swyers is a good writer with just a bit of wordiness getting in his way at times. But then, he too is an attorney and a judge, and they enjoy using a lot of words to keep the rest of us seeking the truth in the story. What better way to keep a lover of mystery engaged than by using lots of words!
Kudos to Tom on another good read!
September 4, 2017
Interesting story
I received this book through Amazon to read and review. Though I found the story interesting the writing style of this author made it difficult for me to engage with the characters. There was a lot of superfluous narrative that added very little to the story itself. The ending was the best part for me.
I received this book through Amazon to read and review. Though I found the story interesting the writing style of this author made it difficult for me to engage with the characters. There was a lot of superfluous narrative that added very little to the story itself. The ending was the best part for me.
December 10, 2017
A youth baseball coach learns that one of fellow coaches is dead. However, not only is the deceased a coach, he is also the key expert in the case that coach/attorney David Thompson is brining on behalf of an injured worker against an oil company. What happens to David as learns more about Harold’s death makes for a taut legal thriller in “The Killdeer Connection”
That single death leads David along a path connecting railroad, hydrofracking, and Bakken oil production (which produces an explosive gas as well as the oil) that brings him to the oil wells of North Dakota, a long way from his home in upstate New York. The reader will not only learn about these aspects of the petroleum industry, but will also learn a great deal about David, his family (wife Annie and son Christy, who plays on the team) and Ben, David’s client. Other characters that play an important role in the story are the town police chief and an FBI investigator, as the story takes unexpected turns when tanker cars explode at every stop David makes, leading to a terrorism investigation as well as the legal case.
The story is very fast pace, is easy to read and does not contain graphic language, sexual references or violence. I found that aspect refreshing to read in a novel geared for adults as the actions and emotions of the characters were enough to keep the reader engaged. I found myself hanging on every twist and turn, especially on David’s trip to North Dakota and his discovery of the connection to the killdeer bird to a legal case against an oil company.
There is not much baseball but for a few passages that do connect the sport to the story. The most fascinating baseball connection is in the letter written by Harold to David using baseball positions. A play in the scorebook had the odd sequence of 1-2-6-7 – pitcher to catcher to shortstop to left field. That ended up being an important clue to the investigation into the explosions of the tanker cars.
This book is part of a series that will continue as the ending leaves no doubt that there is more to come in the adventures of David Thompson. After reading this book, this is a series that I will be following.
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That single death leads David along a path connecting railroad, hydrofracking, and Bakken oil production (which produces an explosive gas as well as the oil) that brings him to the oil wells of North Dakota, a long way from his home in upstate New York. The reader will not only learn about these aspects of the petroleum industry, but will also learn a great deal about David, his family (wife Annie and son Christy, who plays on the team) and Ben, David’s client. Other characters that play an important role in the story are the town police chief and an FBI investigator, as the story takes unexpected turns when tanker cars explode at every stop David makes, leading to a terrorism investigation as well as the legal case.
The story is very fast pace, is easy to read and does not contain graphic language, sexual references or violence. I found that aspect refreshing to read in a novel geared for adults as the actions and emotions of the characters were enough to keep the reader engaged. I found myself hanging on every twist and turn, especially on David’s trip to North Dakota and his discovery of the connection to the killdeer bird to a legal case against an oil company.
There is not much baseball but for a few passages that do connect the sport to the story. The most fascinating baseball connection is in the letter written by Harold to David using baseball positions. A play in the scorebook had the odd sequence of 1-2-6-7 – pitcher to catcher to shortstop to left field. That ended up being an important clue to the investigation into the explosions of the tanker cars.
This book is part of a series that will continue as the ending leaves no doubt that there is more to come in the adventures of David Thompson. After reading this book, this is a series that I will be following.
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August 30, 2017
Swyers is a new author still honing his craft. And I see a lot of potential.
The main character, David Thompson, is running a marginal one-man law firm in Albany NY as the novel opens. He has financial troubles that are only compounded when his wife loses her job due to a layoff. In addition, he has a client who has a personal injury claim against a large oil company that is draining his personal finances as the client has no money to hire investigators or expert witnesses. The oil company has been stalling. And, David's only expert witness, who also happens to be his friend, gets murdered. David found the body. Having no other suspects, David feels the police are trying to pin the murder on him. And, apparently, so is the FBI who are looking into this as part of a terrorism investigation. David decides he needs to find the killer himself. The chase leads him to North Dakota and back.
There is a quite good plot here. But I found the execution a little weak - not terrible and not unusual for a new author. The writing is a little unclear in the first few chapters, but improves steadily throughout the book until it isn't an issue by the midpoint of the story. And Swyers has a message about the practices of the oil companies that he delivers over and over again in the same way. Likewise, Thompson reveals insecurity about himself, worrying that he isn't good enough for his wife and that he is failing his family. These points are mentioned all too often (in my opinion.)
The best parts of the book are the scenes between Thompson, his wife and his teenage son. These all ring absolutely true and show how great a writer Swyers is when he is writing in his comfort zone. I look forward to reading more novels in this series.
Recommended to those who enjoy reading novels by promising new authors.
The main character, David Thompson, is running a marginal one-man law firm in Albany NY as the novel opens. He has financial troubles that are only compounded when his wife loses her job due to a layoff. In addition, he has a client who has a personal injury claim against a large oil company that is draining his personal finances as the client has no money to hire investigators or expert witnesses. The oil company has been stalling. And, David's only expert witness, who also happens to be his friend, gets murdered. David found the body. Having no other suspects, David feels the police are trying to pin the murder on him. And, apparently, so is the FBI who are looking into this as part of a terrorism investigation. David decides he needs to find the killer himself. The chase leads him to North Dakota and back.
There is a quite good plot here. But I found the execution a little weak - not terrible and not unusual for a new author. The writing is a little unclear in the first few chapters, but improves steadily throughout the book until it isn't an issue by the midpoint of the story. And Swyers has a message about the practices of the oil companies that he delivers over and over again in the same way. Likewise, Thompson reveals insecurity about himself, worrying that he isn't good enough for his wife and that he is failing his family. These points are mentioned all too often (in my opinion.)
The best parts of the book are the scenes between Thompson, his wife and his teenage son. These all ring absolutely true and show how great a writer Swyers is when he is writing in his comfort zone. I look forward to reading more novels in this series.
Recommended to those who enjoy reading novels by promising new authors.
August 18, 2017
Absolutely loved this book. From a relatively slow start it kept me reading until the early hours of the morning for two days. The dialogue can be a touch wordy occasionally, and living in the UK I maybe struggle to relate to small town America, but the scenes once David, our central character, moved to North Dakota are terrifically gripping, and the deposition chapter is so well written I've re-read it twice already. Most importantly the book raises crucial warnings about the safety of transporting fracked crude oil on railways, and the impact on the health of people directly exposed to the drilling and burning-off of the oil that would be foolish to ignore. A highly accessible, enjoyable and informative read that I would definitely recommend.
December 21, 2017
This is an interesting indictment of big oil for its greed and dangers of fracking and shipping unstable oil in old rail cars. Main character David Thompson is a courageous yet believable hero and his time in prison is vivid enough to underscore one's resolve to never go there. Descriptions of the North Dakota boom town and oil fires are excellent and educational. In the ending, the author's attempt to entice the reader to buy his next book seems clumsy and over the top. I would rather he had just focused on writing a great ending, making the sales pitch unnecessary.
January 23, 2018
I would give this book a 4+. It is a very good thriller... fast pace, with lots of twist and turns that will not disappoint any legal thriller fan. However, the end was quite "forced" though I can understand it seeds the next book. I look forward to reading David Thompson next adventure!!
Ah! Praise to Tom Swyers for creating a lawyer character with a normal life: family, friends, facing a professional challenge, committed to his values... A very good change in the bunch of somber lawyer characters that legal thrillers are full of.
Enjoyable reading!!!!
Ah! Praise to Tom Swyers for creating a lawyer character with a normal life: family, friends, facing a professional challenge, committed to his values... A very good change in the bunch of somber lawyer characters that legal thrillers are full of.
Enjoyable reading!!!!
February 15, 2018
Excellent legal thriller
This is a new legal writer who deserves to be viewed with grisham and baldachin. From page one word you are drawn in until the last word on the last page. Steady flow of characters and plot that leaves you thinking you have it figured out to find you are ? Sorry you have to read it to find out. You will enjoy it and then will be looking for more books by Mr. Sayers. This would be a great audio book or one for a book group. It is one you won't want to put down .enjoy.
This is a new legal writer who deserves to be viewed with grisham and baldachin. From page one word you are drawn in until the last word on the last page. Steady flow of characters and plot that leaves you thinking you have it figured out to find you are ? Sorry you have to read it to find out. You will enjoy it and then will be looking for more books by Mr. Sayers. This would be a great audio book or one for a book group. It is one you won't want to put down .enjoy.
March 4, 2018
The no so uncommon tale of greed and corruption, well told.
Good plot and a good storytelling. A well crafted peek into the world of oil production and the toll on human lives and our environment. As a writer with several years spent in the Texas oil industry, it rings true to the ear. Greed drives the industry. If we don't demand enough, they'll simply cut the supply to drive prices higher.
Good plot and a good storytelling. A well crafted peek into the world of oil production and the toll on human lives and our environment. As a writer with several years spent in the Texas oil industry, it rings true to the ear. Greed drives the industry. If we don't demand enough, they'll simply cut the supply to drive prices higher.
July 24, 2021
This is the third book I have read by Tom Swyers and I have really enjoyed each one. I am so impressed with his writing skills of telling a story while bringing to light problems our country faces in our present time. In this book he masterfully brings the dangers of oil trains and fracking to our attention all the while telling an intriguing story. He is my newest favorite author. So ready to read more by this master storyteller.
February 10, 2018
Follow the killdeer. This is a dramatic, suspenseful story surrounding the oil industry and their victims. David learns of conspiracies while trying to get a settlement for his client who was burned badly while unloading unstabilized oil from a RR tanker. He learns that someone he thought he knew had many secrets. All of this occurs while he is trying to find a killer and save himself.
October 28, 2021
The author is caught up in the anti-fossil fuel craze. He includes inaccurate information regarding hydraulic fracking. But it's a novel, a fiction so why not exaggerate and include inaccurate information (cynical comment). The novel is a tedious read. I waded through it's 320 pages to the end. It sets one up for the next novel in the series but I doubt I'll read it.
May 27, 2022
excellent read
Great legal thriller with lots of twists and turns. David Thompson is a fascinating character and I look forward to reading another book with him as the character who drives the story to its conclusion. I also enjoyed how the killdeers were used in this suspenseful mystery.
Great legal thriller with lots of twists and turns. David Thompson is a fascinating character and I look forward to reading another book with him as the character who drives the story to its conclusion. I also enjoyed how the killdeers were used in this suspenseful mystery.
August 15, 2017
David Thompson, has a problem, Harold Salary his expert witness and Friend has died, and David is the prime suspect in the murder. I truly enjoyed this book and I can't wait for the next.
A review copy of this book was sent to me by the author. All of the above opinions are my own.
A review copy of this book was sent to me by the author. All of the above opinions are my own.
January 3, 2018
Constant reader
I didn't want to stop reading the book as I was anxious to find out what was coming next. Had my own idea of what the answer was but I was srong. Enjoyed reading the book.
I didn't want to stop reading the book as I was anxious to find out what was coming next. Had my own idea of what the answer was but I was srong. Enjoyed reading the book.
April 1, 2018
Riveting Read
I never saw the end coming. The book was hard to put down to go to sleep the night I started it. I finished it the next day. It’s as good as any Grisham novel I’ve ever read. The Killdeer Connection is definitely worth your time to read.
I never saw the end coming. The book was hard to put down to go to sleep the night I started it. I finished it the next day. It’s as good as any Grisham novel I’ve ever read. The Killdeer Connection is definitely worth your time to read.
May 6, 2019
Could not put this book down for long. Well developed characters. Interesting content. Left me hanging at the end - For what amount did Ben settle his claim against Helmsley Oil? Liked it so much, I bought the next book in the series.
August 23, 2019
Fast Reading Book
Is similar to Grisham. Good character development and plot flow. The book continues to come up with surprises. Gave 4 stars because at one point there was a lot of legal talk.
Is similar to Grisham. Good character development and plot flow. The book continues to come up with surprises. Gave 4 stars because at one point there was a lot of legal talk.
October 15, 2019
Very intriguing read. Major twists and turns and who to trust, kept me on the edge of my seat.
Finally finished and I was really exhausted-an interesting exhaustion,processing all of how it came together.
I would definitely recommend
Finally finished and I was really exhausted-an interesting exhaustion,processing all of how it came together.
I would definitely recommend
November 6, 2019
John
Read thirty books in the last year and this was probably the worst. Very aggravating to read. Plot and story line compelling and kept you wanting more but needless ranting about the oil companies and excruciating detail about crummy hotels kept getting in the way.
Read thirty books in the last year and this was probably the worst. Very aggravating to read. Plot and story line compelling and kept you wanting more but needless ranting about the oil companies and excruciating detail about crummy hotels kept getting in the way.
August 7, 2017
I was highly impressed with the originality of the plot and greatly enjoyed this novel.
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