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Justice Rules
How far can you go before justice becomes revenge?
FBI Special Agent Brian Wylie investigates the murder of an ex-con in Eastern Washington. This single murder leads to a vigilante coalition that wreaks its own brand of justice. Wylie's investigation unravels an intricate and complex plot that involves a victims help group, his best friends treachery, and his teenage daughter's well-being.
FBI Special Agent Brian Wylie investigates the murder of an ex-con in Eastern Washington. This single murder leads to a vigilante coalition that wreaks its own brand of justice. Wylie's investigation unravels an intricate and complex plot that involves a victims help group, his best friends treachery, and his teenage daughter's well-being.
418 pages, Paperback
First published March 31, 2010
About the author
Thomas White
2 booksThomas White is a veteran theatrical director and producer. He directed the world tour of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-Coming Out Of Their Shells. He has written several screenplays and Justice Rules is his first novel.
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November 14, 2010
I am consistently amazed at the quality of work that I am finding in the area of Self-Published authors. I think that is why this posting day has become so popular with our readers. And if I haven’t said it recently, thanks for being a reader of this blog. It is nice to know I am not just putting this stuff out there in a vacuum; there are some very nice people out there. That being said here is today’s novel, Justice Rules. It is a thriller and the pages just couldn’t turn fast enough, it is an excellent read. It has been nominated as a finalist in the 2010 Pacific Northwest Writers Association Literary Contest, Mystery/ Thriller category.
Here is Thomas White’s synopsis of his novel: ”How far would you to go obtain justice? FBI Special Agent Brian Wylie investigates the murder of an ex-con in Eastern Washington. This single murder leads to a vigilante coalition that wreaks its own brand of justice. Wylie's investigation unravels an intricate and complex plot that involves a victim’s help group, his best friend’s treachery, and his teenage daughter's well-being.”
It is short and sweet. Brian Wylie is a very well-crafted character and one that I will enjoy reading again and again, I hope. He speaks his mind and his heart. The novel and its plotline bring us to many serious questions. What is fair to the victims? What is going to give them closure? Who is to dispense the “Justice” they seek or should be seeking? I enjoyed the way in which Thomas White brings us to these questions. This is a well-constructed read and a good novel period, whether it is self- published or put out through a large publishing house.
Let Justice Rules! Pick up this quick and moving read and go along for the ride with Brian Wylie. Dispense some justice of your own and support this author.
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Here is Thomas White’s synopsis of his novel: ”How far would you to go obtain justice? FBI Special Agent Brian Wylie investigates the murder of an ex-con in Eastern Washington. This single murder leads to a vigilante coalition that wreaks its own brand of justice. Wylie's investigation unravels an intricate and complex plot that involves a victim’s help group, his best friend’s treachery, and his teenage daughter's well-being.”
It is short and sweet. Brian Wylie is a very well-crafted character and one that I will enjoy reading again and again, I hope. He speaks his mind and his heart. The novel and its plotline bring us to many serious questions. What is fair to the victims? What is going to give them closure? Who is to dispense the “Justice” they seek or should be seeking? I enjoyed the way in which Thomas White brings us to these questions. This is a well-constructed read and a good novel period, whether it is self- published or put out through a large publishing house.
Let Justice Rules! Pick up this quick and moving read and go along for the ride with Brian Wylie. Dispense some justice of your own and support this author.
What are you reading today? Check us out and become our friend on Shelfari & Linkedin. Go to Goodreads and become our friend there and suggest books for us to read and post on. You can also follow us on Twitter, and the Gelati’s Scoop Facebook Fan Page. Did you know you can shop directly on Amazon by clicking the Gelati’s Store Tab on our blog? Thanks for stopping by today; We will see you tomorrow. Have a great day. http://www.gelatisscoop.blogspot.com
November 8, 2012
I discovered this book thru a facebook link and decided to check book reviews on Amazon. It is always suspicious when there is nothing under a 4 star rating -- that's when I count the number of reviewers to discount approx ten family members giving it a 5 (yeah, I admit it, I'm a cynic). This book is outside my usual genre (paranormal, urban fantasy), but its not unusual for me to discover a good book review and read something outside my box.
The book is good-- great if you consider its a first book. I don't agree with many of the Amazon reviews that describe the wonderful character development, but I found something better, in my humble opinion anyway... a fresh plot. And Not just a fresh plot idea, but one that is developed really well over the course of the book. Dialog is snappy through the first few chapters, then calms down (but thankfully doesn't disappear) as the story gains complexity (and you've gotta love the enthusiasm of the computer geeks in the FBI computer lab). The writer has a firm handle on using descriptive language to visually pull you in to the story line.
The biggest drawback? As a transplanted Californian myself(from the Bay Area), I understand the main character's culture shock moving from a fast-paced, culturally rich area to a slower-paced one like Spokane; but I found the main character, Brian, to be a bit of a city-boy caricature that got irritating and offensive after awhile. Towards the end of the book, the author finally suggested Brian had an actual (clinical) phobia and did a great job of blending this phobia into the story, but I would have suggested explaining the phobia the beginning of the story. By letting the reader think he was a backwoods idiot, I mentally skipped a lot of the outdoor scenes under the assumption the author was exaggerating a personal prejudice, rather than understanding this was was a phobia instrumental in the plot... An explanation of phobia would have pulled me into the story more (in sympathy) rather than have me discount his actual fear. Maybe something to remember for a second book.
The ending of the book was a bit abrupt. I was able to guess an important sub-plot/villian after just two clues, but I have to say, I'll be in line to buy the second book.
The book is good-- great if you consider its a first book. I don't agree with many of the Amazon reviews that describe the wonderful character development, but I found something better, in my humble opinion anyway... a fresh plot. And Not just a fresh plot idea, but one that is developed really well over the course of the book. Dialog is snappy through the first few chapters, then calms down (but thankfully doesn't disappear) as the story gains complexity (and you've gotta love the enthusiasm of the computer geeks in the FBI computer lab). The writer has a firm handle on using descriptive language to visually pull you in to the story line.
The biggest drawback? As a transplanted Californian myself(from the Bay Area), I understand the main character's culture shock moving from a fast-paced, culturally rich area to a slower-paced one like Spokane; but I found the main character, Brian, to be a bit of a city-boy caricature that got irritating and offensive after awhile. Towards the end of the book, the author finally suggested Brian had an actual (clinical) phobia and did a great job of blending this phobia into the story, but I would have suggested explaining the phobia the beginning of the story. By letting the reader think he was a backwoods idiot, I mentally skipped a lot of the outdoor scenes under the assumption the author was exaggerating a personal prejudice, rather than understanding this was was a phobia instrumental in the plot... An explanation of phobia would have pulled me into the story more (in sympathy) rather than have me discount his actual fear. Maybe something to remember for a second book.
The ending of the book was a bit abrupt. I was able to guess an important sub-plot/villian after just two clues, but I have to say, I'll be in line to buy the second book.
December 16, 2010
Two words for this book: Loved it! I am a fan of mystery and suspense novels and Justice Rules does not disappoint. Thomas White created characters and scenarios that had me totally engrossed in the story.
The story is not about one particular person, but multiple people who have been raped, murdered, or kidnapped and even though their attackers were caught and tried, for some reason or mistake, they always got off with slaps on the wrists. But as the victims or family members become feed up with the justice system, they start to dish out their own twisted brands of justice.
Brian Wylie is an FBI agent with issues of his own, that has been assigned to a gruesome murder case. As he begins to investigate, he ties the murder to an old rape case and then to a unique, but suspicious victims support group. From there, Brian begins to uncover similar cases proving that payback is a bitch you don’t want to mess with.
The plot of this book had so much action and drama that it could easily be an episode of CSI, Bones or Law and Order (which I absolutely love). Thomas White did an excellent job of telling the victims stories of pain and humiliation and their need for closure.
Brian was a very likable character. He was a pretty good agent and a devoted father. At one point the dangers of his job bleeds into his personal life and he becomes one the victims in need of support. How he chooses to handle his anger puts him in the same situation as the victims he currently investigates.
See the full review at http://divasbookcase.blogspot.com/201...
The story is not about one particular person, but multiple people who have been raped, murdered, or kidnapped and even though their attackers were caught and tried, for some reason or mistake, they always got off with slaps on the wrists. But as the victims or family members become feed up with the justice system, they start to dish out their own twisted brands of justice.
Brian Wylie is an FBI agent with issues of his own, that has been assigned to a gruesome murder case. As he begins to investigate, he ties the murder to an old rape case and then to a unique, but suspicious victims support group. From there, Brian begins to uncover similar cases proving that payback is a bitch you don’t want to mess with.
The plot of this book had so much action and drama that it could easily be an episode of CSI, Bones or Law and Order (which I absolutely love). Thomas White did an excellent job of telling the victims stories of pain and humiliation and their need for closure.
Brian was a very likable character. He was a pretty good agent and a devoted father. At one point the dangers of his job bleeds into his personal life and he becomes one the victims in need of support. How he chooses to handle his anger puts him in the same situation as the victims he currently investigates.
See the full review at http://divasbookcase.blogspot.com/201...
May 15, 2010
‘Several fallen trees lay beside it, futile sentries that had failed to protect their charge.’
The novel opens in 1990 with the assault of a young woman, Pryor Hart at a co-ed dorm in Cheney, Washington. The scene then shifts to the present day where FBI Special Agent Brian Wylie has been called on to investigate the murder of an ex-convict in eastern Washington. What will be the connection between these two violent crimes?
As Brian Wylie digs into this crime, he has to deal with some issues of his own. Aspects of the investigation and some of the violence become very personal. At the same time, there are a number of mysterious disappearances and subsequent deaths which lead Brian to conclude that vigilantes are at work. But who are they, and how are they operating? And how would you act in similar circumstances?
‘The first lesson he had learned as a profiler: find out ‘why’ and it will inevitably lead you to the ‘who’.’
This is a fast-paced story which delivers both a likeable and very human hero in Brian Wylie, and a sharp focus on the impact of violent crime on survivors. What constitutes justice for some victims? This is Mr White’s first novel: I hope there will be more.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
The novel opens in 1990 with the assault of a young woman, Pryor Hart at a co-ed dorm in Cheney, Washington. The scene then shifts to the present day where FBI Special Agent Brian Wylie has been called on to investigate the murder of an ex-convict in eastern Washington. What will be the connection between these two violent crimes?
As Brian Wylie digs into this crime, he has to deal with some issues of his own. Aspects of the investigation and some of the violence become very personal. At the same time, there are a number of mysterious disappearances and subsequent deaths which lead Brian to conclude that vigilantes are at work. But who are they, and how are they operating? And how would you act in similar circumstances?
‘The first lesson he had learned as a profiler: find out ‘why’ and it will inevitably lead you to the ‘who’.’
This is a fast-paced story which delivers both a likeable and very human hero in Brian Wylie, and a sharp focus on the impact of violent crime on survivors. What constitutes justice for some victims? This is Mr White’s first novel: I hope there will be more.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
October 24, 2010
Justice Rule is a great adventure crime novel. I usually am a big fan of chick lit and memoirs. However, by page twenty, I was sucked into Justice Rules,a story about a man who struggles to make sense of the worst kinds of tragedies...and about a swift kind of vengance.
The drama is fast paced, the characters seem real and the ending is unexpected.
The drama is fast paced, the characters seem real and the ending is unexpected.
May 15, 2010
Nominated as a finalist in the 2010 Pacific Northwest Writer's Association Literary Contest, Mystery/thriller category.
July 30, 2012
Informative but a little slow
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