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Rivka Anoa has a gift and a galactic mandate. She's a lawyer accused of a murder she did commit. She stands ready to accept her fate, even though her victim was a murderer. A second chance appears. Become more than a lawyer. Be one who judges and punishes the guilty.
The first 4 books in the Space Opera Adventure Legal Thriller are here together for you in one boxed set!
You Have Been Judged, Book 1
Could she look herself in the mirror after meting out justice? She's about to find out. Rivka heads to space to be the Judge, Jury, & Executioner. Criminals have nowhere to go.
You Have Been Judged...
Destroy The Corrupt, Book 2
No one runs a racket and gets away with it.
Not in the Federation and not when it steals business from The Bad Company. Punish the interlopers! But justice must be served. Is it a racket? Or are they just better at business?
Send in the Magistrate to investigate and apply the law. What will Rivka uncover? What justice will she deliver?
Keep pulling the threads. See what unravels. They keep leading her...
Somewhere. She knows she has to follow. Even if it smells like a trap.
Serial Killer, Book 3
Alien ambassadors are dying. The locals are in over their heads. Or are they turning a blind eye?
The Magistrates band together to learn about the law, each other, and even themselves. They still need outside help to solve the case. Who do they call?
And Barnabas stops by to refuel and spin a tale. More training for the Magistrates.
But duty takes them away. Another Ambassador is brutally murdered. Rivka takes her team to find the perp and end the violence.
Very little is as it seems.
Your Life is Forfeit, Book 4
Red has a price on his head. Rivka is determined to find those who put it there.
Criminals commit crimes. Career criminals do it in secret. They are good at hiding.
Rivka’s latest case has her hunting fugitives. Red is on a mission to find them and make them pay for what they’ve done.
Her search leads her through dark warrens of political intrigue and ecological disasters. All the while, Rivka is swinging the scales of justice, judging the guilty, and delivering punishment.
Villainy and scum have toe-holds throughout the galaxy, but Rivka doesn’t mind stepping on their toes even when she’s not judging them. She considers it her job because no one is above the law.
Is Rivka’s search sanctioned or has she gone rogue? Will the Federation back her play?
Magistrate Rivka Anoa is the legal eagle you want on your side. No better friend. No worse enemy.
Judge, Jury, & Executioner is a stand-alone series in t
The first 4 books in the Space Opera Adventure Legal Thriller are here together for you in one boxed set!
You Have Been Judged, Book 1
Could she look herself in the mirror after meting out justice? She's about to find out. Rivka heads to space to be the Judge, Jury, & Executioner. Criminals have nowhere to go.
You Have Been Judged...
Destroy The Corrupt, Book 2
No one runs a racket and gets away with it.
Not in the Federation and not when it steals business from The Bad Company. Punish the interlopers! But justice must be served. Is it a racket? Or are they just better at business?
Send in the Magistrate to investigate and apply the law. What will Rivka uncover? What justice will she deliver?
Keep pulling the threads. See what unravels. They keep leading her...
Somewhere. She knows she has to follow. Even if it smells like a trap.
Serial Killer, Book 3
Alien ambassadors are dying. The locals are in over their heads. Or are they turning a blind eye?
The Magistrates band together to learn about the law, each other, and even themselves. They still need outside help to solve the case. Who do they call?
And Barnabas stops by to refuel and spin a tale. More training for the Magistrates.
But duty takes them away. Another Ambassador is brutally murdered. Rivka takes her team to find the perp and end the violence.
Very little is as it seems.
Your Life is Forfeit, Book 4
Red has a price on his head. Rivka is determined to find those who put it there.
Criminals commit crimes. Career criminals do it in secret. They are good at hiding.
Rivka’s latest case has her hunting fugitives. Red is on a mission to find them and make them pay for what they’ve done.
Her search leads her through dark warrens of political intrigue and ecological disasters. All the while, Rivka is swinging the scales of justice, judging the guilty, and delivering punishment.
Villainy and scum have toe-holds throughout the galaxy, but Rivka doesn’t mind stepping on their toes even when she’s not judging them. She considers it her job because no one is above the law.
Is Rivka’s search sanctioned or has she gone rogue? Will the Federation back her play?
Magistrate Rivka Anoa is the legal eagle you want on your side. No better friend. No worse enemy.
Judge, Jury, & Executioner is a stand-alone series in t
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Published August 16, 2019
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I see my other lives, a career in the Marines, those damn hand-written tests in law school, a business consultant, as if they're stories from a book. I see my books as if I lived there, as if I were friends with the characters. All things we remember are behind us, only those we imagine lie before.
I'm not sure which place I prefer, but I don't have to choose. They live together in my mind. My books have some award nominations, they have bestseller tags across multiple countries. I write about justice, honor, and loyalty because that's what I care about. My stories are mostly set within worlds that haven't been, but could be. We have to be ready for when those times come.
No matter where I went, I always had a book with me. Thanks to 21st Century technology, I now have hundreds of books loaded on my phone and always with me. This breakthrough allows me to binge read my favorites. How many books would I have read on deployments had I not had to have a physical book with me? I paced myself so I wouldn't finish too quickly.
We aren't encumbered like that now. I love the works of Robert Heinlein, Anne McCaffrey, JRR Tolkien, Robert E. Howard, and so many more. I have been compared to Andre Norton and that is humbling - she was an incredible author with a huge list of novels to her credit. With every new book, I aspire to live up to those that you, the readers, have compared me to.
Through a bizarre series of events, I ended up in Fairbanks, Alaska. I never expected to retire to a place where golf courses are only open for four months out of the year. But that's the way it is. It is off the beaten path. My wife and I get to watch the northern lights from our driveway. Our dog has lots of room to run. And temperatures reach fifty below zero. We have from three and a half hours of daylight in the winter to twenty-four hours in the summer.
It's all part of the give and take of life. If we didn't have those extremes, then everyone would live in the sub-arctic.
I see my other lives, a career in the Marines, those damn hand-written tests in law school, a business consultant, as if they're stories from a book. I see my books as if I lived there, as if I were friends with the characters. All things we remember are behind us, only those we imagine lie before.
I'm not sure which place I prefer, but I don't have to choose. They live together in my mind. My books have some award nominations, they have bestseller tags across multiple countries. I write about justice, honor, and loyalty because that's what I care about. My stories are mostly set within worlds that haven't been, but could be. We have to be ready for when those times come.
No matter where I went, I always had a book with me. Thanks to 21st Century technology, I now have hundreds of books loaded on my phone and always with me. This breakthrough allows me to binge read my favorites. How many books would I have read on deployments had I not had to have a physical book with me? I paced myself so I wouldn't finish too quickly.
We aren't encumbered like that now. I love the works of Robert Heinlein, Anne McCaffrey, JRR Tolkien, Robert E. Howard, and so many more. I have been compared to Andre Norton and that is humbling - she was an incredible author with a huge list of novels to her credit. With every new book, I aspire to live up to those that you, the readers, have compared me to.
Through a bizarre series of events, I ended up in Fairbanks, Alaska. I never expected to retire to a place where golf courses are only open for four months out of the year. But that's the way it is. It is off the beaten path. My wife and I get to watch the northern lights from our driveway. Our dog has lots of room to run. And temperatures reach fifty below zero. We have from three and a half hours of daylight in the winter to twenty-four hours in the summer.
It's all part of the give and take of life. If we didn't have those extremes, then everyone would live in the sub-arctic.
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May 22, 2020
Brilliantly written...
Craig Martelle, you have done it again. Pulled together an amazing character list with an equally amazing starting storyline that transverses over this series of books.
What a opening... she loses her case in court, kills the guy, ends up on a one way ticket to a penitentiary planets jail but finds herself given a job to end all jobs! Along the way she collects a motley crew that has her back whilst she finds the evidence to determine if she needs to be the judge, jury and executioner.
Loving the characters and seeing how they grow with each new case. Can’t wait to read more.
Craig Martelle, you have done it again. Pulled together an amazing character list with an equally amazing starting storyline that transverses over this series of books.
What a opening... she loses her case in court, kills the guy, ends up on a one way ticket to a penitentiary planets jail but finds herself given a job to end all jobs! Along the way she collects a motley crew that has her back whilst she finds the evidence to determine if she needs to be the judge, jury and executioner.
Loving the characters and seeing how they grow with each new case. Can’t wait to read more.
December 9, 2020
Great take on the procedural genre.
I really enjoyed the first four Books in this series. Craig Martelle has created a sub genre of his own. Like the procedurals found in Urban fantasy on Earth,these books go after the bad guys in a way that follows the order expected, but with Aliens, other more exotic environments and a endearing cast of characters. Rivak's insistence on due process makes these books a cut above the usual mercenary tale. It was fun romp through the federation.
I really enjoyed the first four Books in this series. Craig Martelle has created a sub genre of his own. Like the procedurals found in Urban fantasy on Earth,these books go after the bad guys in a way that follows the order expected, but with Aliens, other more exotic environments and a endearing cast of characters. Rivak's insistence on due process makes these books a cut above the usual mercenary tale. It was fun romp through the federation.
April 9, 2020
This book is part of the series within a series set in the Kurtherian Gambit Universe. Craig Martelle and Michael Anderle did a great job creating a world and characters you can believe in and get excited about. If you enjoy this series, try the main series, it will take you on a trip...!!!
May 1, 2021
Okay this isn't going to get finished. This is a space ranger type book except rangers are illegal. Much more Judge Dreadd style.
Honestly it is meh. Overpowered MC with backup for all her weaknesses that her boss chose for her.
Honestly it is meh. Overpowered MC with backup for all her weaknesses that her boss chose for her.
July 5, 2020
Fun but basic
Action. Adventure. Fast paced. 2 dimensional characters but still fun to read. Good enough way to while an afternoon away.
Action. Adventure. Fast paced. 2 dimensional characters but still fun to read. Good enough way to while an afternoon away.
April 11, 2023
Craig Martelle spins a fantastic tale
I enjoyed reading Bethany Anne's story, start to finish. But, then it ended and I didn't know what to do.
Then I remembered how much I enjoyed Terry Henry Walton's stories and decided to give this series a try, hoping that Craig Martelle would continue to keep me entertained.
Well, so far he has done that and more.
I'm 3 books in to the series and I already feel like the characters are people I know and care about.
This is a completely different type of story than the Nomad series, and I wasn't sure I'd like a story based around legal issues.
Craig proved to me that he can write characters that you will get attached to, no matter what the situation they live in.
I am truly impressed.
Thank you, Craig Martelle, and of course, Michael Anderle.
I enjoyed reading Bethany Anne's story, start to finish. But, then it ended and I didn't know what to do.
Then I remembered how much I enjoyed Terry Henry Walton's stories and decided to give this series a try, hoping that Craig Martelle would continue to keep me entertained.
Well, so far he has done that and more.
I'm 3 books in to the series and I already feel like the characters are people I know and care about.
This is a completely different type of story than the Nomad series, and I wasn't sure I'd like a story based around legal issues.
Craig proved to me that he can write characters that you will get attached to, no matter what the situation they live in.
I am truly impressed.
Thank you, Craig Martelle, and of course, Michael Anderle.
January 21, 2021
Fantastic compilation for Anderle and Martelle
I am loving this series. It is well written with engaging characters and interesting storylines. I have already purchased the next boxed set to continue the saga because I'm enjoying it and don't want to let the characters go. Well done!
I am loving this series. It is well written with engaging characters and interesting storylines. I have already purchased the next boxed set to continue the saga because I'm enjoying it and don't want to let the characters go. Well done!
June 9, 2022
four and a half stars!
A magistrate is a judge, jury and executioner all in one and Rivka is one of the best. She is the only human magistrate in the Federation and so is assigned a bodyguard and given nano technology augmentation. She also is a secret soft touch and seems to add extras to her crew wherever she goes.
A magistrate is a judge, jury and executioner all in one and Rivka is one of the best. She is the only human magistrate in the Federation and so is assigned a bodyguard and given nano technology augmentation. She also is a secret soft touch and seems to add extras to her crew wherever she goes.
June 22, 2020
Excellent value
This is one of the best series in Kurtherian Gambit
These books are fast paced and keep you reading from start to finish. I’m hoping for more audiobooks as I really enjoyed the first book.
This is one of the best series in Kurtherian Gambit
These books are fast paced and keep you reading from start to finish. I’m hoping for more audiobooks as I really enjoyed the first book.
September 14, 2021
Exceptionally Entertaining
I have always enjoyed learning about the law. I also enjoy some kick arse action. These books combine both with different personalities that somehow come together as a crew.
I have always enjoyed learning about the law. I also enjoy some kick arse action. These books combine both with different personalities that somehow come together as a crew.
December 1, 2021
Well-written, engaging characters, clever plots
I love this series. The characters have completely captivated me, the plots are delightful and engaging, and I read through them quickly because I enjoyed them so much.
I love this series. The characters have completely captivated me, the plots are delightful and engaging, and I read through them quickly because I enjoyed them so much.
June 25, 2022
DNF at 27% which is start of book 2.
Everything before chapter 2 is pretty awful. It really made no sense. I think this might either be a spin-off or in the same universe of a different book or series.
The book does get drastically better after chapter 2.
Overall, the book was alright. I didn’t think it was particularly smart or logical but it was entertaining.
Everything before chapter 2 is pretty awful. It really made no sense. I think this might either be a spin-off or in the same universe of a different book or series.
The book does get drastically better after chapter 2.
Overall, the book was alright. I didn’t think it was particularly smart or logical but it was entertaining.
April 6, 2023
A journey back through time
i read all the titles in this boxed set, purchasing each when they were originally released. Recovering from surgery i wanted to be with old and familiar friends. These highly entertaining tales meet that desire so well.
i read all the titles in this boxed set, purchasing each when they were originally released. Recovering from surgery i wanted to be with old and familiar friends. These highly entertaining tales meet that desire so well.
February 21, 2025
Got to love strong wise female law enforcement.
It's refreshing to read these books with a woman that is in charge but has a strong crew of people that helps balance the story come a live with some humor makes the series a awesome read. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I have
It's refreshing to read these books with a woman that is in charge but has a strong crew of people that helps balance the story come a live with some humor makes the series a awesome read. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I have
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April 10, 2020I really liked these books and have enjoyed the other books in this universe.
June 26, 2020
Great
I enjoy that the characters are all so believable and a little humour in there as well i have enjoyed all the books ive read from these guys
I enjoy that the characters are all so believable and a little humour in there as well i have enjoyed all the books ive read from these guys
February 26, 2021
Great Read
Mystery, law, and space rolled into one. And the foul language is kept to a minimum. Makes it a win.
Mystery, law, and space rolled into one. And the foul language is kept to a minimum. Makes it a win.
August 15, 2021
A lot of fun
Having a criminal justice back ground I real enjoy the way the law is injected into the story. Great books.
Having a criminal justice back ground I real enjoy the way the law is injected into the story. Great books.
September 8, 2022
Fantastic. Love this universe
January 21, 2020
Great series with an eclectic casts thrown alone into the breach against titanic forces of evil. A demostration that in extremis the niceties of law and proceedure may not get the job done with unacceptable consequences. Loved them.
January 19, 2020
Outstanding
Having already read book one, I just finished the next 3. Rivkas magistrate duties have expanded. She has added more too her team. They continue to go after the bad guys, and grow in their abilities as individuals, and as a team. Lots of running, fighting, space ships, humor.
Having already read book one, I just finished the next 3. Rivkas magistrate duties have expanded. She has added more too her team. They continue to go after the bad guys, and grow in their abilities as individuals, and as a team. Lots of running, fighting, space ships, humor.
October 27, 2019
Another great series from Craig Martelle!!!
I truly enjoy Craig Martelle's stories!!! Haven't found one I didn't like. Look forward to reading his other work once I've finished the Kurtherian Gambit Universe!!! Thanks, Craig, for allowing me to escape reality into a universe where the good guys are able to serve Justice and there's no getting off on technicalities, and no innocents are caught up in the system. Wish we had the Magistrate in real life!!! What a wonderful world we would have!!!
I truly enjoy Craig Martelle's stories!!! Haven't found one I didn't like. Look forward to reading his other work once I've finished the Kurtherian Gambit Universe!!! Thanks, Craig, for allowing me to escape reality into a universe where the good guys are able to serve Justice and there's no getting off on technicalities, and no innocents are caught up in the system. Wish we had the Magistrate in real life!!! What a wonderful world we would have!!!
January 7, 2020
Lawyers in space!
Craig Martelle is such a great author I spend money on books with the main character is a lawyer. I try to follow the suggested reading order but noticed "Destroy The Corrupt Judge, Jury, & Executioner Book 2" should have been read before the Bad Company book "Destroyer". I liked the crossover but wanted Rivka and crew's side of the interactions/battles. Rereading the same paragraphs was boring. Having the boxed sets is great because I can flit between them without worrying about internet availability when I need the next one.
Craig Martelle is such a great author I spend money on books with the main character is a lawyer. I try to follow the suggested reading order but noticed "Destroy The Corrupt Judge, Jury, & Executioner Book 2" should have been read before the Bad Company book "Destroyer". I liked the crossover but wanted Rivka and crew's side of the interactions/battles. Rereading the same paragraphs was boring. Having the boxed sets is great because I can flit between them without worrying about internet availability when I need the next one.
September 26, 2019
Interesting Premise, Great Characters
For fans of Space Opera of all ages, this Omnibus volume of the first four novels in this series is as good as it gets. Really evil villains, really staunch judgements of guilt and innocence, all the action you could ask for. Characterization is full and each one is an individual. There are no cookie cutter people here. Too much content in four novels for a detailed review, you will just have to see for yourself. Enjoy
For fans of Space Opera of all ages, this Omnibus volume of the first four novels in this series is as good as it gets. Really evil villains, really staunch judgements of guilt and innocence, all the action you could ask for. Characterization is full and each one is an individual. There are no cookie cutter people here. Too much content in four novels for a detailed review, you will just have to see for yourself. Enjoy
September 10, 2019
Excellent, if violent, Space Opera/Action/Adventure/Procedural
Tidily written, with discrete personalities and just enough emoting to keep the characters relatable.
The first thing that came to mind once i started reading was”Judge Dredd”, except fleshed out and fully realized.
Solid storytelling and investigational procedural in a sci-fi universe.
Tidily written, with discrete personalities and just enough emoting to keep the characters relatable.
The first thing that came to mind once i started reading was”Judge Dredd”, except fleshed out and fully realized.
Solid storytelling and investigational procedural in a sci-fi universe.
December 14, 2019
The four initial books of the Magistrate series
Follow the story of Rivka, as she moves from a lawyer who loves her job and the law as written to a Magistrate. Being Judge, Jury, and Executioner-if necessary is her job, tempered only by the laws and a fierce desire for justice. A great read.
Follow the story of Rivka, as she moves from a lawyer who loves her job and the law as written to a Magistrate. Being Judge, Jury, and Executioner-if necessary is her job, tempered only by the laws and a fierce desire for justice. A great read.
January 10, 2020
Great stories
Somehow I missed reading this series when they were released, but have run through all four books in this collection really fast.
It’s a really well told story with characters that grow and develop and are just trying their best to do the right thing in the big bad world of space.
Fun and entertaining.
Somehow I missed reading this series when they were released, but have run through all four books in this collection really fast.
It’s a really well told story with characters that grow and develop and are just trying their best to do the right thing in the big bad world of space.
Fun and entertaining.
August 28, 2019
Boxed set.
4 books in this set, very highly recommended. A good concept, well carried out. On special for a buck? Days of entertainment you won't be sorry if you pick this set up.
4 books in this set, very highly recommended. A good concept, well carried out. On special for a buck? Days of entertainment you won't be sorry if you pick this set up.
September 16, 2019
A lot of action
The books in this 4 book set had a similar formula in each, but there was enough difference to keep it interesting. I thought book 3 was the best of the set.
The books in this 4 book set had a similar formula in each, but there was enough difference to keep it interesting. I thought book 3 was the best of the set.
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