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Mitch Turner Legal Thrillers #4
The Verdict
MITCH TURNER’S EX-GIRLFRIEND IS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE.Defense attorney Mitch Turner has just successfully resolved a challenging case when he receives a text message from his ex-girlfriend Barbara Sampson. Her message is cryptic, and his efforts to get more information don’t yield anything. Sensing trouble and knowing little more than an address, Mitch flies through the city, hoping his instincts are off. But he fears that something is terribly wrong.
Mitch’s concerns only increase when he finds Barbara—crouching on the floor and covered in somebody else’s blood.
MITCH’S HANDS ARE TIED.Barbara is in a world of trouble. Mitch tries to do what he can but soon finds himself on the outside looking in. Mitch takes on a new client that has been charged with felony murder, hoping it will distract him from Barbara’s challenges. It seems to help, but he finds it increasingly difficult to maintain his focus because he is sure he can recover the situation for Barbara.
WILL THE CONSEQUENCES CHANGE MITCH FOREVER?Mitch is in too deep before he realizes that he’s risking malpractice and that his new client might suffer for his mistakes. Mitch is at risk of losing everything.
His reputation. His career. The woman he thought he loved.
And maybe even his life.
Can Mitch turn things around before it’s too late? Or will he have to live with the consequences?
Pick up your copy today to find out!
Sneak Peek
Barbara opened the door as I reached for the doorbell, letting the chain catch so I could only see her face.
“Mitch.”
Her voice was so quiet it was barely audible. I wouldn’t have known she’d even spoken if I hadn’t seen her lips move.
“Barbara, what’s going on?”
“Something’s happened.” She glanced to either side as if afraid somebody might be eavesdropping on our conversation. I could appreciate her desire for confidentiality.
“Open the door. I’ll come in.”
Barbara shook her head. “You can’t. You can’t get involved… in this.”
My eyes narrowed. “Involved in what?”
Barbara closed her eyes, and she shook her head again. “I didn’t know who else to call.”
“What’s going on, Barbara?”
“It’s Thomas Guyton. He’s dead.”
Mitch’s concerns only increase when he finds Barbara—crouching on the floor and covered in somebody else’s blood.
MITCH’S HANDS ARE TIED.Barbara is in a world of trouble. Mitch tries to do what he can but soon finds himself on the outside looking in. Mitch takes on a new client that has been charged with felony murder, hoping it will distract him from Barbara’s challenges. It seems to help, but he finds it increasingly difficult to maintain his focus because he is sure he can recover the situation for Barbara.
WILL THE CONSEQUENCES CHANGE MITCH FOREVER?Mitch is in too deep before he realizes that he’s risking malpractice and that his new client might suffer for his mistakes. Mitch is at risk of losing everything.
His reputation. His career. The woman he thought he loved.
And maybe even his life.
Can Mitch turn things around before it’s too late? Or will he have to live with the consequences?
Pick up your copy today to find out!
Sneak Peek
Barbara opened the door as I reached for the doorbell, letting the chain catch so I could only see her face.
“Mitch.”
Her voice was so quiet it was barely audible. I wouldn’t have known she’d even spoken if I hadn’t seen her lips move.
“Barbara, what’s going on?”
“Something’s happened.” She glanced to either side as if afraid somebody might be eavesdropping on our conversation. I could appreciate her desire for confidentiality.
“Open the door. I’ll come in.”
Barbara shook her head. “You can’t. You can’t get involved… in this.”
My eyes narrowed. “Involved in what?”
Barbara closed her eyes, and she shook her head again. “I didn’t know who else to call.”
“What’s going on, Barbara?”
“It’s Thomas Guyton. He’s dead.”
- GenresLegal ThrillerLegal
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 25, 2022
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Dan Decker
102 books59 followersDan Decker lives in Utah with his family. He has a law degree and spends as much time as he can outdoors. You can learn more about upcoming novels at dandeckerbooks.com.
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Displaying 1 - 27 of 27 reviews
January 2, 2024
I do love Mitch. He is one of those genuinely nice lawyers who go above and beyond for their clients. Never more so was that fundamental aspect of his personality and work ethic called upon...until this book. When his ex-fiancee looks like she is going to be charged with a slam-dunk murder conviction, Mitch never loses his faith in her innocence, and it takes all of his gut instinct and nouse to fight her way out of this situation. While handling another case as well, Mitch is certainly juggling, and this all comes to a head in a gripping and addictive narration.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Great start to the year.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Great start to the year.
June 21, 2024
I just got so tired of Barbara character
First, I want to thank author for clarifying my curiosity about the 2 women, Britney and Barbara. But author made it extremely difficult for me to finish this book. It took me at 3 days when I usually read a book in a day depending on how thick it is. I got burnout with the name Barbara. It seems every page had her name at least 3 times. If this book had 200 words, Barbara name was 100 of the 200. I’ve never read 1 person name so many times in a book b4. I have an aunt named Barbara & from this day forward, I’m not calling her Auntie Barbara again. I tried to skip as many pages as I could when it came to her. I only continue bc I was interested in Vice case and I wanted to know who killed Thomas and Kinsey. I still don’t understand their deaths. Mitch still my man but author you turned him into a love sick puppy behind Barbara. I was disappointed how he was lagging on Vince case. I always been team Ellie bc she knows him and understands him. She will treat him better than Britney or Barbara. She won’t put demands on him and will work beside him. She won’t make him choose between his job and her, she’s not selfish.
First, I want to thank author for clarifying my curiosity about the 2 women, Britney and Barbara. But author made it extremely difficult for me to finish this book. It took me at 3 days when I usually read a book in a day depending on how thick it is. I got burnout with the name Barbara. It seems every page had her name at least 3 times. If this book had 200 words, Barbara name was 100 of the 200. I’ve never read 1 person name so many times in a book b4. I have an aunt named Barbara & from this day forward, I’m not calling her Auntie Barbara again. I tried to skip as many pages as I could when it came to her. I only continue bc I was interested in Vice case and I wanted to know who killed Thomas and Kinsey. I still don’t understand their deaths. Mitch still my man but author you turned him into a love sick puppy behind Barbara. I was disappointed how he was lagging on Vince case. I always been team Ellie bc she knows him and understands him. She will treat him better than Britney or Barbara. She won’t put demands on him and will work beside him. She won’t make him choose between his job and her, she’s not selfish.
January 27, 2026
Way too much of the story is about his emotional involvement with the current or not so current woman. I'm never sure if this guy is writing a "legal thriller", or a "romance" novel.
His weird infatuation with his old "loves" is really weird. His inability to know who he's attracted to and make a commitment makes him look like a flake. It really takes away from the story.
His frequent use of "gonna" is incredibly annoying, "gonna" is a colloquialism i.e. "Not gonna happen." Most people don't use it continually in their speech, especially well-educated people such as lawyers.
Because of the constant use of gonna in these books I've become very aware of listening to how people speak. I have noticed that most people say "going to", I'm going to help you; What are you going to do?; etc. Instead, gonna is used continually throughout the story and it is very off-putting and annoying!
I will say Mitch Turner books are easy to read, intriguing, and there are always a few twists which is what keeps me coming back. I just wish I could enjoy his books without the weird romance and "gonna" issues! If I ever do, I'll finally be able to give him five stars!
His weird infatuation with his old "loves" is really weird. His inability to know who he's attracted to and make a commitment makes him look like a flake. It really takes away from the story.
His frequent use of "gonna" is incredibly annoying, "gonna" is a colloquialism i.e. "Not gonna happen." Most people don't use it continually in their speech, especially well-educated people such as lawyers.
Because of the constant use of gonna in these books I've become very aware of listening to how people speak. I have noticed that most people say "going to", I'm going to help you; What are you going to do?; etc. Instead, gonna is used continually throughout the story and it is very off-putting and annoying!
I will say Mitch Turner books are easy to read, intriguing, and there are always a few twists which is what keeps me coming back. I just wish I could enjoy his books without the weird romance and "gonna" issues! If I ever do, I'll finally be able to give him five stars!
November 29, 2022
A good thriller
Mitch Turner is a good guy, but spends a lot of time in his own head....and he has A lot of previous girlfriends who also spend a lot of time in his head...but he is a serious guy, dedicated to the law.
Mitch Turner is a good guy, but spends a lot of time in his own head....and he has A lot of previous girlfriends who also spend a lot of time in his head...but he is a serious guy, dedicated to the law.
December 13, 2022
it is a very good read
I never wanted to put my book down
Keep reading it. Very suspenseful. Keeps grabbing you. In this story there are several diff stories going on Barbra, Vince, Ellie
Very suspenseful
Keep reading to find out what’s going on with them
I never wanted to put my book down
Keep reading it. Very suspenseful. Keeps grabbing you. In this story there are several diff stories going on Barbra, Vince, Ellie
Very suspenseful
Keep reading to find out what’s going on with them
April 12, 2023
Fascinating murder involving drugs and relatives and romance.
Confusing and intriguing storyline. Drugs and personal interactions. Leading up to the complicated ending. I want a happy romantic ending for Mitch and Susie.
Confusing and intriguing storyline. Drugs and personal interactions. Leading up to the complicated ending. I want a happy romantic ending for Mitch and Susie.
February 19, 2025
The Verdict (Mitch Turner Legal Thrillers Book 4)
First time I have chosen this author and this series. I enjoyed the book and the story line. Mitch Turner is a well developed character as are the other characters.
First time I have chosen this author and this series. I enjoyed the book and the story line. Mitch Turner is a well developed character as are the other characters.
October 14, 2025
Another Mitch Turner Thriller
Great and intriguing story. Follows closely after book 3. Many unexpected twists. A real page-turner. Offers both courtroom drama and police proceedurals. Highly recommended.
Great and intriguing story. Follows closely after book 3. Many unexpected twists. A real page-turner. Offers both courtroom drama and police proceedurals. Highly recommended.
November 3, 2022
A great read...
.... I zoomed through the pages! Lots of interesting twists to keep my attention.
I highly recommend this author, his books are always first class !
.... I zoomed through the pages! Lots of interesting twists to keep my attention.
I highly recommend this author, his books are always first class !
November 4, 2022
Wow!
What a terrific thriller. Unbelievable how all the pieces were so intertwined, yet so far apart. Fun and exciting to follow all the way to the end.
What a terrific thriller. Unbelievable how all the pieces were so intertwined, yet so far apart. Fun and exciting to follow all the way to the end.
April 3, 2023
good read
Good read and with a satisfactory ending but I am getting tired of books about attorneys and their stupid clients
Good read and with a satisfactory ending but I am getting tired of books about attorneys and their stupid clients
June 9, 2023
I kept waiting for the plot to move forward but it languished with nothingness. I didn’t finish the book because it was unmoving and uninspiring.
July 2, 2023
A bit more “Romance Novel” than I usually read, but I enjoyed the general plot and development
July 13, 2023
Good Read!
Easy to read and had a solid plotline and story. I could easily get lost in Mitch" mind while He was working out the crime...
Easy to read and had a solid plotline and story. I could easily get lost in Mitch" mind while He was working out the crime...
September 22, 2023
Excellent flow and sriting
Best book I've read in a long time. He did use some cliques to many times, but I'm all it was an excellent book.
Best book I've read in a long time. He did use some cliques to many times, but I'm all it was an excellent book.
December 25, 2023
This is the first Dan Decker book.and i found it fast paced and well written. I will certainly be looking for.more by this author
February 5, 2024
Enjoyed this book. Lots of twists and turns right up until the end. The best of his books that I have read.
March 4, 2024
Good
It was a good story but took too long to get to the point of the story could have been better
It was a good story but took too long to get to the point of the story could have been better
July 15, 2024
Great book
It is a very interesting story, with several twists in the plot and an unexpected ending. I highly recommend this book.
It is a very interesting story, with several twists in the plot and an unexpected ending. I highly recommend this book.
November 23, 2024
4.5. This series is usually a 3-4 star for me but I couldn’t put this one down!!! Best book of the series by far
December 27, 2024
Great read! Love Mitch Turner
January 12, 2025
great
Great book. Hard to put it down. Loads of action and continuity. Love Dan deckers Mitch turner legal thrillers. Want more
Great book. Hard to put it down. Loads of action and continuity. Love Dan deckers Mitch turner legal thrillers. Want more
March 23, 2025
The Verdict
There are a lot of twists and turns in this story and I think I was starting to get a bit dizzy.
This is an absolute page turner.
There are a lot of twists and turns in this story and I think I was starting to get a bit dizzy.
This is an absolute page turner.
April 9, 2025
Still fascinating!
May 19, 2025
entertaining story
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this mystery with all its twists and turns. I especially liked when Mitch stopped speaking about himself in the third person.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this mystery with all its twists and turns. I especially liked when Mitch stopped speaking about himself in the third person.
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December 11, 2025Keep Mitch working.
January 13, 2026
4th consecutive read book in the series!
An awesome court room drama & love story!
Suspense & Romance…soooo good!!!
An awesome court room drama & love story!
Suspense & Romance…soooo good!!!
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