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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780967392097
ISBN: 0967392098
Label: Cool Titles
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishUnknownEnglishPublished
Manufacturer: Cool Titles
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 300
Publication Date: September 01, 2006
Publisher: Cool Titles
Studio: Cool Titles
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Editorial Review:Dead Lawyer. Drugs. Dormant Volcano? Disgraced former prosecutor Luna Cruz has one chance at redemption, defending her only client and only friend, Jen Song. Jen is a legal secretary accused of killing her boss and leaving him atop an Albuquerque volcano. During the investigation, Luna uncovers a conspiracy involving lawyers and illegal prescription drugs coming across the border. Luna journeys into Texas, and then down to Mexico only to find hat her friend might be the real volcano and she's ready to erupt.
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Former District Attorney Luna Cruz, who left Crater County in disgrace after a humiliating recall vote, is given a second chance when she comes to the aid of legal secretary Jen Song, who is accused of killing her boss. Luna soon learns there is more to this case - and Jen than meets the eye.
Volcano Verdict takes you on a fast paced, action packed ride into the dark side of the law, with crooked cops, corrupt lawyers and a fallen heroine, trying to redeem herself. She is tempted by ... Read More
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Edward Hobbs was an attorney, who was about to be disbarred for
transporting illegal drugs from across the border into America.
He pays a price of one-million dollars for freedom, but never realized
that wasn't enough. He was the boss of Jen Song, a legal secretary,
who was accused of killing him, and leaving his body on top of an
Albuquerque volcano. The fireworks were about to begin in Albuquerque
at the same time Jen falls, and cuts her hand on a sharp edge of ... Read More
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I experienced such a dichotomy reading this book I scarcely know where to begin. As I wrestled with whether to give this review three or four stars I considered the pros and the cons of Jonathan Miller's well-written legal thriller, VOLCANO VERDICT.
Pros: Miller's writing flows fluidly and easily; even better, his writing style reflects a great deal of wit and a keen sense of humor. This makes for a very fun read. Miller is a criminal attorney, and his expertise comes through time after ... Read More
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Knocked my socks off - a super story, packed with surprises and twists - and, because the legal angle ran surreptitiously in the background, it didn't labour or get bogged down.
Forget the Grisham thing - Jonathan Miller has placed himself as a serious rival to Harlan Coben.
Great stuff, looking forward to picking up my next one.
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