The Defendants by John Ellsworth
He carved his name in her chest and then ended up dead. Guess who's on trial for murder? Thaddeus Murfee is a rookie lawyer who is completely unprepared when the small-town waitress asks him to defend her. When her fingerprints turn up on the weapon, Thaddeus finds himself having to defend her against the death penalty - and against retribution from the mob. Thaddeus is struggling and needs help, when his paralegal ex-Iraq War veteran steps up and shows him how it all works. Her name is Christine. She and Thaddeus begin a long-term legal defense firm that's still winning cases 15 books later. With more than 1.5 million readers and counting, Thaddeus Murfee has made John Ellsworth into a household name. If you love page-turning thrillers with mystery, clandestine plotting, and a dash of romance, dive into the world of Thaddeus Murfee today USA Today Bestselling Author John Ellsworth's books are renowned for their twists and turns and surprise endings. See the politics and internal maneuvering that lurk behind criminal cases and discover how the strongest bonds can grow out of the strangest places. Enjoy this Legal Thriller Series FRE as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. You can read these Kindle Unlimited books online via your Kindle device or any smartphone or tablet with the free Amazon Kindle app.John Ellsworth was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and later relocated to Chicago to start his legal career. He represented criminal clients across the United States for thirty years. He has represented clients in cases ranging from shoplifting to first-degree murder, RICO, and tax evasion, and has gone to jury trial on all of them. His debut novel, The Defendants, was written in 2013 and released on January 20, 2014 for Amazon Kindle. Thaddeus Murfee, a 25-year-old attorney with 18 months under his belt, is the protagonist.
When a woman walks into his workplace with the letters V-I-C-T-O-R tattooed on her breasts with a ballpoint pen, he is lured into a government-mob plot. There'll be an investigation, a lawsuit, a murder trial, and a showdown with a mob hit guy. The book is brought to life by strong female characters that are both brilliant and tough. Beyond a Reasonable Death, John's second book, was released in March 2014 and is available on Amazon.
It is a legal thriller in the real sense of the word, and it continues Thaddeus Murfee's journey. Beyond a Reasonable Death was a smash hit with both John's fans and newcomers. I had a lot of fun creating these novels because they're exactly the kind of books I enjoy reading: they're packed with information about a diverse cast of characters, plenty of dialogue, and, as always, plenty of action and traps for the young lawyer. The books represent the type of education I had when I was Thaddeus' age and learned how to patty-cake when it came to doing the right thing for clients.
John Ellsworth now lives in Arizona with his wife and three grown children (all musicians and teachers), and he saves guinea pigs while playing classical guitar. Please keep checking back for updates on my next work, which is shaping out to be a heart-pounding thriller.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780615953779 |
| ISBN 10 | 0615953778 |
| Title | The Defendants |
| Author | John Ellsworth |
| Series | Thaddeus Murfee Thrillers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Subjudica House |
| Year published | 2014-01-15 |
| Number of pages | 266 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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