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Atlanta Murder Squad #1
The Murder of Sara Barton
A #1 Best Seller in Legal Thrillers in the Kindle Store Modern-day Atlanta. Driven by his tragic past, prosecutor Chance Meridian seeks justice for a beautiful woman brutally murdered in her own home. Except nothing comes easy in Atlanta, certainly not justice. A lot of people in town wanted Sara Barton dead, and every single one of them is lying about something. Masterful, fast-paced, and full of intrigue, The Murder of Sara Barton is an intense courtroom drama brimming with suspense.
357 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 9, 2020
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About the author
Lance McMillian
8 books44 followersLance McMillian is a recovering lawyer who gave up the courtroom for the classroom. For over a decade, Lance has taught Constitutional Law to future lawyers at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. Now he writes books. The Murder of Sara Barton is his debut novel.
Being a great writer first requires being a great reader. Lance loves taut legal thrillers, heart-pounding crime fiction, and captivating murder mysteries. His literary inspirations include Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, John Grisham, Scott Turow, Michael Connelly, Erle Stanley Gardner, Ross Macdonald, Walker Percy, Agatha Christie, and, of course, Harper Lee.
Lance's writing career began as a weekly columnist for The Daily Tar Heel while an undergraduate at UNC. As a UGA law student, he also contributed columns to The Red and Black. In the academic realm, his scholarly work about lawyers and pop culture has appeared in leading law journals. The American Bar Association chose him to write a book chapter in its acclaimed project Lawyers in Your Living Room: Law on Television, which included chapters by actors Sam Waterston and James Woods.
But if Lance is being honest, writing novels is the most fun.
Being a great writer first requires being a great reader. Lance loves taut legal thrillers, heart-pounding crime fiction, and captivating murder mysteries. His literary inspirations include Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, John Grisham, Scott Turow, Michael Connelly, Erle Stanley Gardner, Ross Macdonald, Walker Percy, Agatha Christie, and, of course, Harper Lee.
Lance's writing career began as a weekly columnist for The Daily Tar Heel while an undergraduate at UNC. As a UGA law student, he also contributed columns to The Red and Black. In the academic realm, his scholarly work about lawyers and pop culture has appeared in leading law journals. The American Bar Association chose him to write a book chapter in its acclaimed project Lawyers in Your Living Room: Law on Television, which included chapters by actors Sam Waterston and James Woods.
But if Lance is being honest, writing novels is the most fun.
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August 30, 2020
Wow wow wow wow, look at what the cat dragged in for me to read lol. For a first book this guy can flat out write -no denying that this is a very very very good book. This book is red hot. The first twist to this book was that he was not a defense lawyer but a District Attorney. Most legal books side with the defense side of things, this was a welcome twist. The story flowed very well and never bogged down. I liked the main character but was getting pissed at him for making stupid mistakes with the same person, but I thought about that as I read the book and that meant I liked this flawed character. This author was influenced strongly by the Sharon Stone character in Basic Instincts no two doubts about that one. All the main characters were good and the secondary characters as well .The dialogue was very good in this book-once again this guy can flat out write. Sone people might argue that the ending was a bit over the top-I can see both points of the argument but I think it was good and plausible. When I read these types of books I don't spend a lot of time killing myself trying to figure out the ending to soon. I thought I knew who the bad person was and how it was going to end-I was half right lol but he got me lol. I think the main flawed character will move on to another book- he seems to be given a second chance but it is not 1oo percent clear on that one. I say give this book a big spin
August 31, 2020
'Prosecutors cannot sleep with witnesses.' -Chance Meridian
So what does Chance do? Sleep with a witness in a murder case.
Read like a tv script. At first it was fast and effortless then i realized that it had no real depth. Poorly written with terrible dialogue. Turned into a daytime soap. The Bold and The Beautiful and The Bizarre.
Chance was not a character i connected with. Chance passes judgment on Sam, the victims divorce attorney, for sleeping with his client so what does Chance do? Sleeps with a witness in the case. Dumb. Chance's personal life was filled with poor decision making. The religious part of his life seemed forced and added nothing to the story. The race card was unnecessary. "Do we have any suspects? Please tell me a white person killed her." -DA Bobby Lewis. No.
Chance's relationship with Lara, the murder victims twin sister, was bizarre. I could see Lara was mentally ill from the start. And his relationship with the black assistant DA Ella was childish where once again the race card was awkwardly played.
The side characters were dull cliche caricatures. The ending? Ha! An ending you see on a daytime soap.
Two stars but dropped it too one too balance out the shills who gave this five stars.
So what does Chance do? Sleep with a witness in a murder case.
Read like a tv script. At first it was fast and effortless then i realized that it had no real depth. Poorly written with terrible dialogue. Turned into a daytime soap. The Bold and The Beautiful and The Bizarre.
Chance was not a character i connected with. Chance passes judgment on Sam, the victims divorce attorney, for sleeping with his client so what does Chance do? Sleeps with a witness in the case. Dumb. Chance's personal life was filled with poor decision making. The religious part of his life seemed forced and added nothing to the story. The race card was unnecessary. "Do we have any suspects? Please tell me a white person killed her." -DA Bobby Lewis. No.
Chance's relationship with Lara, the murder victims twin sister, was bizarre. I could see Lara was mentally ill from the start. And his relationship with the black assistant DA Ella was childish where once again the race card was awkwardly played.
The side characters were dull cliche caricatures. The ending? Ha! An ending you see on a daytime soap.
Two stars but dropped it too one too balance out the shills who gave this five stars.
March 17, 2023
Eewww! This attorney is super slimey and gross. I almost feel sorry for the author, Lance McMillan. Clearly all his experience with women has come from storylines depicted in porn movies. I hate to break it to you, Lance. But, in real life, beautiful, famous actresses don't strip and throw themselves at mediocre male attorneys who strut around with unearned confidence, who they barely know.
I'm confused? Are we supposed to think the main character, the DA, is a good man? He's not.
The author wants us to believe he's a good man who can be trusted to do the right thing in most situations. Though flawed, he's a country boy who talks about his feelings and spouts off Bible verses, so we should automatically like him! Right?
Wrong. First, this guy is an absolute idiot. Does this mediocre guy really think he's so exceptional that a beautiful, famous actress would fall all over him, after one conversation? With no alternative motivation?
Second, the bible verses are misplaced or irrelevant, and seem forced. Basically, the author thinks readers will like this character if he talks about his "relationship with God", quotes the Bible, and says he misses his dead relatives. That may work at your evangelical church, but it's insulting to think I wouldn't see through this load of complete bullshit.
Finally, actions speak louder than words. And this guy has done some shady, self-serving shit. He's no Atticus Finch. In fact, he reminds me more of Frank Underwood. If only his Bible, which he's so fond of quoting, would spell out to him that he should keep his dick in his pants and protect the life of his witnesses? Strange. I seem to recall a book called the Bible mentioing something about this? He must be reading a different version.
Needless to say, I won't be continuing this series.
I'm confused? Are we supposed to think the main character, the DA, is a good man? He's not.
The author wants us to believe he's a good man who can be trusted to do the right thing in most situations. Though flawed, he's a country boy who talks about his feelings and spouts off Bible verses, so we should automatically like him! Right?
Wrong. First, this guy is an absolute idiot. Does this mediocre guy really think he's so exceptional that a beautiful, famous actress would fall all over him, after one conversation? With no alternative motivation?
Second, the bible verses are misplaced or irrelevant, and seem forced. Basically, the author thinks readers will like this character if he talks about his "relationship with God", quotes the Bible, and says he misses his dead relatives. That may work at your evangelical church, but it's insulting to think I wouldn't see through this load of complete bullshit.
Finally, actions speak louder than words. And this guy has done some shady, self-serving shit. He's no Atticus Finch. In fact, he reminds me more of Frank Underwood. If only his Bible, which he's so fond of quoting, would spell out to him that he should keep his dick in his pants and protect the life of his witnesses? Strange. I seem to recall a book called the Bible mentioing something about this? He must be reading a different version.
Needless to say, I won't be continuing this series.
September 17, 2020
Based on off the chart percentage of 5-star reviews, decided to give this new author a chance. Unfortunately reading quickly turned to skimming…never a good sign. An unbelievably dumb decision by our supposedly brilliant DA, which he continually repeats, quickly turned me off. Add in a couple of unbelievable plot points, and this went completely off the rails.
More than the book itself, I am most disappointed by the ridiculously high ratings that this book has garnered on Goodreads. I depend on the Goodreads community to assist me in selection of new reads and have been mostly pleased thus far. Unfortunately, this is the second book in the past couple months where the Goodreads reviews seem totally out of line with the quality of the book itself. I understand that readers opinions vary, but something appears very off here. Consider that this book has 63% 5-star reviews. That is unbelievably good and easy for me to take a chance on. Big mistake! Maybe I’m being a little too naïve, but I hope this is not indicative of a new trend of inflated reviews similar those that seem to proliferate within Amazon product reviews.
More than the book itself, I am most disappointed by the ridiculously high ratings that this book has garnered on Goodreads. I depend on the Goodreads community to assist me in selection of new reads and have been mostly pleased thus far. Unfortunately, this is the second book in the past couple months where the Goodreads reviews seem totally out of line with the quality of the book itself. I understand that readers opinions vary, but something appears very off here. Consider that this book has 63% 5-star reviews. That is unbelievably good and easy for me to take a chance on. Big mistake! Maybe I’m being a little too naïve, but I hope this is not indicative of a new trend of inflated reviews similar those that seem to proliferate within Amazon product reviews.
May 24, 2021
DNF - I agree with the other reviewers who disliked the hypocritical moralizing, constant clumsy mentions trying to make it about racism and the idiot decisions of the main character. DNF
February 6, 2024
I struggled to finish this book for many reasons: the random references to religion, the string of stupid decisions by the supposedly brilliant lawyer, the cliche portrayal of the “crazy” woman. The trial parts were good, but not enough to carry this novel. I won’t continue reading this series.
July 6, 2023
Could not finish this. Awful characters. Soap opera story line.....
October 16, 2023
The story was so far fetched it was difficult to read. I solved the murder within the first few chapters, and then witnessed almost every male character think with his downstairs instead of his brain, taking them entirely too long to realize the “big twist”.
June 6, 2023
Made it to the halfway mark and couldn’t go any further. Just not interesting. Also extremely slow, in a boring way (not in a thoughtful way).
December 2, 2022
4.5 stars✔️
Enjoyed it so much that I just bought book 2
Enjoyed it so much that I just bought book 2
February 7, 2024
5 stars
Awwwww, this was good. My first 5-star review of the year.
If you like law thrillers, this is the book for you! I was hooked within 10 minutes, entertained throughout, and spiked with tension until the end.
I'm looking forward reading to all of Lance McMillian's books. They all say (Atlanta Murder Squad), so I assume they'll focus on these same characters.
Good stuff. I'd recommend this one to anyone.
Awwwww, this was good. My first 5-star review of the year.
If you like law thrillers, this is the book for you! I was hooked within 10 minutes, entertained throughout, and spiked with tension until the end.
I'm looking forward reading to all of Lance McMillian's books. They all say (Atlanta Murder Squad), so I assume they'll focus on these same characters.
Good stuff. I'd recommend this one to anyone.
October 12, 2021
This might have been a better read than a listen. The audio reminded me so completely of James Lee Burke's Robicheaux series. Similar cadence, lyrical descriptions, noir tone. And the voice of the investigator is so like that used for Robicheaux's Clete that it was almost funny. Atlanta lawyer Chance Meridien, haunted by the unsolved murders of his wife and son, works in the DA office and takes a case of a murdered woman, who claimed to be abused by her husband. Did he do it? Good twists, good courtroom drama, but the lawyer is seriously flawed and, for me at least, not particularly likable or worth remembering.
October 24, 2023
Not sure why I finished it
My first problem with this book is its heavy reliance on religion. While it did not affect the narrative, it left me wondering if and when it would. The author is certainly free to express his feelings but I hope he realizes how many readers he has turned off.
Also, the book starts out with a crime against the family of the main character but that crime is never developed. And the book ends so abruptly that my head was spinning. I won't read another.
My first problem with this book is its heavy reliance on religion. While it did not affect the narrative, it left me wondering if and when it would. The author is certainly free to express his feelings but I hope he realizes how many readers he has turned off.
Also, the book starts out with a crime against the family of the main character but that crime is never developed. And the book ends so abruptly that my head was spinning. I won't read another.
May 17, 2022
This murder mystery feels very human. Although the plot isn’t deep, it does have some nice twists and hidden gems. I was pleased with myself that while I did “solve” the ending, it was about 3/4 through so then it was exciting to finish and confirm my thoughts. This style is different than what I normally read so it was a refreshing break. The audio performance was very good and captivating. I hope to check out the next in this series.
August 24, 2022
Nope. Too Jesus-y. And absolutely unbelievable relationship.
February 15, 2024
Oh.. that sister was CRAZY!!!!
August 22, 2023
Have you ever enjoyed a book right up until you wanted to throw it against the wall? This is that book for me. I listened to the audiobook (which isn't listed here on Goodreads). The narration was excellent! I didn't want to stop listening. The tale is compelling. The courtroom scenes were brilliant and so gripping. This was my first by this author and I was thinking I had found a new series. Then the protagonist makes some really stupid decisions. How can an attorney be so intelligent about the law and perform so cleverly in a courtroom and then be so reckless outside the courtroom? Still I could not stop. I had to know where it was going and how it would all come out in the end. Who was the murderer? This is an author who can write....but then he betrayed this reader!!! I am so mad that I will likely never read this author again! Why? He pulls us through all the drama, keeps us hooked then waits until almost the end to stick it to us. SPOILER ALERT, SPOILER ALERT, SPOILER ALERT...He lets the bad guys win and kills an innocent child!!!!! This isn't even the main plot-it's a side plot! Maybe one day I can forgive you for putting me through that, Mr. McMillian! I'll not give you the chance again and it's a shame.
October 27, 2025
Sarah Barton is murdered and prosecutor Chance Meridian is tasked with bringing swift justice to this high profile case. Chance must navigate this very punch trial while battling his own demons of overcoming a personal tragedy.
Great premise right? Absolutely but what threw me off was the overkill of masculinity in this entire book. You don't sympathize with the protagnist, the victim or the accused. The narration grates, the justifications are paper thin and worse is the need to keep testoterone justifying each of Meridian's bad decisions.
Really why this book even has a good rating is mind-boggling.
Great premise right? Absolutely but what threw me off was the overkill of masculinity in this entire book. You don't sympathize with the protagnist, the victim or the accused. The narration grates, the justifications are paper thin and worse is the need to keep testoterone justifying each of Meridian's bad decisions.
Really why this book even has a good rating is mind-boggling.
December 9, 2025
A solid legal thriller with a unique spiritual component.
February 24, 2024
I listened to this book on audible and the narration was fabulous. The story is compelling, the courtroom scenes clever and interesting and there are plenty of twists and turns. Loved the end solution but the epilogue was a bit odd. Still definitely going to get book 2. Highly Recommended for anyone looking for a legal drama as an alternative to John Grisham.
October 6, 2020
Too much angst
The plot was good, but not foolproof. I figured out the killer after reading 1/4 of it. The author spent many pages developing the primary suspect guilt. Then 3 pages discovering the real killer. I frankly don't give a damn about the lawyer's conscience or his relationship with his god.It pretty much soured me on the book.
The plot was good, but not foolproof. I figured out the killer after reading 1/4 of it. The author spent many pages developing the primary suspect guilt. Then 3 pages discovering the real killer. I frankly don't give a damn about the lawyer's conscience or his relationship with his god.It pretty much soured me on the book.
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October 23, 2023free ebook
he was a da, his wife and child were killed. he thought of them all the time
a woman , twin to a movie star, was found dead in her home. when they got there, her lawyer was the one who found her. he was having a affair with her while she was signing papers for her divorce
when her husband showed up, turned out he was having a affair too
he was a da, his wife and child were killed. he thought of them all the time
a woman , twin to a movie star, was found dead in her home. when they got there, her lawyer was the one who found her. he was having a affair with her while she was signing papers for her divorce
when her husband showed up, turned out he was having a affair too
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August 11, 2020
Oh Wow!!!
Now this is a story!! This book was read by myself in a day because it grabbed me in a multitude of different ways. First there's Chance, a man who is struggling with the very things most of us struggle with. Then there's Chance, the lawyer, brilliantly written and portrayed, the legalities portrayed in this story are riveting! Then there is the mystery and the suspense of a well written plot that sucks the reader in from the minute they begin reading this story. The mystery of not only who killed Chance's family but who killed Sara Barton. Then there are the characterizations. Many interesting characters in this story that are well fleshed out and realistic, both emotionally and professionally. Then there's the most interesting aspect of this book, and that is Chance's relationship with God. To me that's the heart and soul that makes this story not only unique but a stand out. An honest look into how a relationship with Christ can be portrayed in a true and raw way that not many authors have done, especially inside a legal thriller! I just loved this book and will read anything else this author writes. Hopefully he'll continue this series with Chance. Hard to let go of this book. Five stars!!
Now this is a story!! This book was read by myself in a day because it grabbed me in a multitude of different ways. First there's Chance, a man who is struggling with the very things most of us struggle with. Then there's Chance, the lawyer, brilliantly written and portrayed, the legalities portrayed in this story are riveting! Then there is the mystery and the suspense of a well written plot that sucks the reader in from the minute they begin reading this story. The mystery of not only who killed Chance's family but who killed Sara Barton. Then there are the characterizations. Many interesting characters in this story that are well fleshed out and realistic, both emotionally and professionally. Then there's the most interesting aspect of this book, and that is Chance's relationship with God. To me that's the heart and soul that makes this story not only unique but a stand out. An honest look into how a relationship with Christ can be portrayed in a true and raw way that not many authors have done, especially inside a legal thriller! I just loved this book and will read anything else this author writes. Hopefully he'll continue this series with Chance. Hard to let go of this book. Five stars!!
June 5, 2022
When Sara Barton, wife of a well-known lawyer and sister to the country's most popular movie star is found dead in her home, speculation abounds as to who the killer might be. Every person who came in contact with her over the months leading to her death seems to have a motive, and none of their alibis are air-tight.
Prosecutor Chance Meridian teams up with Detective Scott to solve the murder mystery that has become the talk of the town. The high-profile victim and suspects make sure the press covers every twist and turn of the case in this courtroom drama. But as more dead bodies turn up and Chance finds an unexpected personal connection to the dead woman, the case turns out to be the most difficult one he's ever had in his long career.
The plot flows really well, and there was never a dull moment. The icing on the cake is the flawed characters, who make such terrible choices that make you want to yell at them but make them relatable as well. After all, haven't we all been in situations where we knew what was right, and yet, ended up doing what our hearts wanted?
The start is a bit slow, but once the main story arc begins, the book is impossible to put down. The cliffhangers and sudden unexpected plot twists will make sure you keep reading until the end.
Prosecutor Chance Meridian teams up with Detective Scott to solve the murder mystery that has become the talk of the town. The high-profile victim and suspects make sure the press covers every twist and turn of the case in this courtroom drama. But as more dead bodies turn up and Chance finds an unexpected personal connection to the dead woman, the case turns out to be the most difficult one he's ever had in his long career.
The plot flows really well, and there was never a dull moment. The icing on the cake is the flawed characters, who make such terrible choices that make you want to yell at them but make them relatable as well. After all, haven't we all been in situations where we knew what was right, and yet, ended up doing what our hearts wanted?
The start is a bit slow, but once the main story arc begins, the book is impossible to put down. The cliffhangers and sudden unexpected plot twists will make sure you keep reading until the end.
July 22, 2020
Meh
Book started out well BUT a few short pages in, the lead prosecutor beds a key witness. WTH! While he is pining after someone else. I could go on..think I will bypass subsequent books by this author
Book started out well BUT a few short pages in, the lead prosecutor beds a key witness. WTH! While he is pining after someone else. I could go on..think I will bypass subsequent books by this author
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April 14, 2022The book jacket of this book does not give it justice in the slight! I was riveted on page 1! With so many thrillers following the same model these days, I never thought I would see a new recent book that I just can’t put down! This is to kill a mockingbird, meets the silent patient. I chose this book because it was a free credit on audible, which perplexes me. I cannot figure out why people are not shouting about this book from the rooftops. I am recommending it to every friend I know! I was disappointed when the book ended. The character development is phenomenal! The twists and turns I felt were not predictable. This book will stick with me for a long time.
July 24, 2020
I am not a fan of attorney/court ro0m drama novels. The only reason I picked this up was because it is set in Atlanta a city I lived in for years and still love. Unfortunately, there was too little Atlanta to catch my interest. I got bored at about 35% and skimmed the rest. Even then it was slow. Mr. McMillian should stick to his day job.
July 25, 2020
A good courtroom drama but with points off for a muddled and unbelievable ending. The characters were for the most part interesting and the dialog on point. The story line was very good for 95% of the book. The ending seemed thrown together and stretched credibility.
August 22, 2024
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
The purpose of Thrifty Thursday is to read a book which was free (at some point).
Kindle freebie on September 11, 2023 (currently FREE at Amazon and Barnes & Noble as of writing this post)
The Murder of Sara Barton gives us the interesting investigation including a police detective who works well with the prosecutors to get to the truth. The case is complicated with lots of lawyers and the sister of the victim being a celebrity.
Chance is the main prosecutor and he tragically lost his wife and son to murder, which isn't solved. That may be a background plot thread throughout the series. He has just worked and not much else in the past two years. His older brother is a pastor and his wife was quite religious, but he has shut off from everything. I admire his intelligence and his solid work.
However, I found the book a bit long and had trouble with the pacing with the various personal affairs and sex scandals (although some are part of the case). The religious wonderings were also a drag because they didn't advance the plot. Editing those sections would have made this a shorter, and better paced story. The writing also had an older feel as to the view of women, for example, but this was released in 2020.
There were some interesting discoveries and a big twist to the truth at the end. Chance was a skilled prosecutor and handled the courtroom and jury well. It turns out I bought this on audio as it is Audible Only but I read my free ebook, and I'm not sure I will ever listen to the audio or not, perhaps if I go back and start reading the whole Atlanta Murder Squad series in the future.
The purpose of Thrifty Thursday is to read a book which was free (at some point).
Kindle freebie on September 11, 2023 (currently FREE at Amazon and Barnes & Noble as of writing this post)
The Murder of Sara Barton gives us the interesting investigation including a police detective who works well with the prosecutors to get to the truth. The case is complicated with lots of lawyers and the sister of the victim being a celebrity.
Chance is the main prosecutor and he tragically lost his wife and son to murder, which isn't solved. That may be a background plot thread throughout the series. He has just worked and not much else in the past two years. His older brother is a pastor and his wife was quite religious, but he has shut off from everything. I admire his intelligence and his solid work.
However, I found the book a bit long and had trouble with the pacing with the various personal affairs and sex scandals (although some are part of the case). The religious wonderings were also a drag because they didn't advance the plot. Editing those sections would have made this a shorter, and better paced story. The writing also had an older feel as to the view of women, for example, but this was released in 2020.
There were some interesting discoveries and a big twist to the truth at the end. Chance was a skilled prosecutor and handled the courtroom and jury well. It turns out I bought this on audio as it is Audible Only but I read my free ebook, and I'm not sure I will ever listen to the audio or not, perhaps if I go back and start reading the whole Atlanta Murder Squad series in the future.
December 3, 2023
Mixed review: This author was recommended in a Christian fiction group I am in, and his books sounded really good....so I bought the first one.
It is well written, and I liked the characters and plot. The main character references being a Christian at the beginning of the book, and there is some Christian content throughout the book, including a conversation with his pastor brother. And slight spoiler: He has a coming back to Jesus moment at the end of the book.
However, there is some bad language. The "b" word, damn, hell, and I think the "s" word.
But that isn't the worst.
The murder victim's twin sister seduces him, and they have sex multiple times throughout the book.
It isn't overly descriptive, but does state them undressing, a description of her upper body, and references to her straddling him and gyrating, and their bodies thrusting against each other, etc.
The plot was rather ingenious, and I started to suspect the truth before it was revealed.
But had I known about the content, I would never have bought the book.
I admit I am curious about the rest of the series. I am guessing since the author used bad language, there will at least be that in the rest of the series, but hopefully no sex.
But I don't want to pay money to find out, so I doubt I will read any more of the author's books.
It is well written, and I liked the characters and plot. The main character references being a Christian at the beginning of the book, and there is some Christian content throughout the book, including a conversation with his pastor brother. And slight spoiler: He has a coming back to Jesus moment at the end of the book.
However, there is some bad language. The "b" word, damn, hell, and I think the "s" word.
But that isn't the worst.
The murder victim's twin sister seduces him, and they have sex multiple times throughout the book.
It isn't overly descriptive, but does state them undressing, a description of her upper body, and references to her straddling him and gyrating, and their bodies thrusting against each other, etc.
The plot was rather ingenious, and I started to suspect the truth before it was revealed.
But had I known about the content, I would never have bought the book.
I admit I am curious about the rest of the series. I am guessing since the author used bad language, there will at least be that in the rest of the series, but hopefully no sex.
But I don't want to pay money to find out, so I doubt I will read any more of the author's books.
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