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Thomas McMurtrie's been a Law Professor for many, many years. He was first attracted by a power politician and gradually built a reputation as a superb scholar, teacher, and writer. Now right when he's having a tough time revising his latest edition on the classic legal text of legal evidence and having a tough time with a major physical problem, his world starts spinning totally out of control. The case is that against himself as a new, younger Dean of Students is trying to force Tom out of his teaching job at the University of Alabama. The Dean wants fresh young blood, not realizing that competence and legal brilliance don't necessarily follow younger lawyers. It's skill, experience and learning the ropes that makes the legal pro! Tom McMurtrie has all of those qualities - and more!
Tom is about to refer a very important lawsuit case to his former friend and then opponent, Rick Drake. It involves a fatal crash between a gasoline container truck and a small private automobile. The result is devastating - families are bereft of their loved ones and all are afraid to pursue answers to their persistent questions. Was speeding involved? Has this been a pattern and who knew about it and is now covering it all up? Rick Drake is in way over his head and eventually may be forced to consult with someone with more experience!
The story is simple in this phenomenally well-written first legal thriller, but the steps by which the topics of legal defense and legal community problems are handled is exemplary and bodes well for more exciting fiction from this new writer! Plot is everything in these pages - with enough insults, adventurous scenes, fights, misunderstandings, threats and more to sink a ship. But Tom McMurtrie is one hell of an investigator and lawyer, and that makes all the difference in the unexpected outcome of this mystery/crime thriller novel.
Finely crafted, Robert Bailey - keep writing! This reviewer wants to read more of your style!


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The Professor Robert Bailey Books Reviews

Wasn't my favorite book, and doubt I'll be back for the second book in the series. There really wasn't too much to hold and captivate the reader in the way of character development - I didn't end up caring that much about any of them. The plot was fairly predictable, without any real suspense or twists and turns. And at times, the material devolved into legalese which I'm sure an attorney-reader would enjoy, but which 'lost' and bored me to tears. Wouldn't recommend it.
This is a pretty good read. I enjoyed it, and looked forward to reading it every night or opportunity I had to read. The basic storyline is about an aging (68 year old) college professor (law degree, but went into education rather than the courtroom). Pretty much wrote the book on admission of evidence - which comes into the plot later on. Due to changes in university leadership and politics, he's forced out, and not in a good way. The back story is that in the opening scenes of the book, there's a horrific accident when an entire family is hit by a truck and all of them die. This ultimately turns out to be a court case, and a family member of one of the victims seeks out the Professor for help in bringing it to trial. He's too old and hasn't practiced so he refers the case to one of his former students, with whom he'd had a bad falling out earlier. Anyway, there's plenty of tension between the main characters, a huge oil and trucking company involved (led by an unscrupulous "will do anything to win" character). Ultimately the case goes to trial, and the young lawyer the case was referred to is in over his head against the big corporation and its big-time lawyer. So, "the Professor" comes to the rescue. The court scenes are pretty riveting. Not great literature, but an easy and enjoyable read. One minor irritation. I don't know how this got through the publisher's proofreading process, but the author literally goes over the top in using the phrase "his stomach tightened." C'mon, there's plenty of other phrases to express fear or frustration or anger, etc. In fact, he seems to have a fixation on other phrases involving the word "stomach." I lost count of the number of occurrences. Other than that minor flaw, again, a good book.
For the past nearly 40 years I have worked as a legal secretary for a small law firm representing claimants/plaintiffs. As the plaintiff in a personal injury case, I have also had personal experience with a defense firm's methods of reaching their goal of winning at all costs. Since plaintiffs' firms live from case-to-case they must stretch every dollar but defense firms have the resources of the insurance industry behind them. In case you don't know, the insurance industry is in control of our lives these days and they rake in more and more money from us then don't want to return any of it when they or their insured are at fault. Thus, a lawsuit against an individual is truly a lawsuit against an insurance company. Having said that, understand that "The Professor" is a classic David vs. Goliath situation. What's the little man to do? The defense firm/insurance company and, in this case, the business owner, is doing everything in their power, including murdering witnesses, to be sure the jury brings in a defense verdict. What did I think of the book, I started it yesterday morning and, with the exception of giving my poor old eyes a break in the afternoon, I read and read finally finishing it around 400 a.m. By the way, I had to be ready to take my grandson to school and get from home to work (over 30 miles) thereafter. Would I recommend it? I already have and I intend to try and buy a copy for my boss (who doesn't own an e-reader). For the most part, it was very true to life albeit slightly exaggerated in some parts. I have to say, though, I don't know many business owners who have been sued who have killed to protect their pocketbook, but I guess there are some. So, if you like legal intrigue, this book is definitely for you. The plot twists are worth the time reading it. I have already preordered the next book in the series.
Thomas McMurtrie's been a Law Professor for many, many years. He was first attracted by a power politician and gradually built a reputation as a superb scholar, teacher, and writer. Now right when he's having a tough time revising his latest edition on the classic legal text of legal evidence and having a tough time with a major physical problem, his world starts spinning totally out of control. The case is that against himself as a new, younger Dean of Students is trying to force Tom out of his teaching job at the University of Alabama. The Dean wants fresh young blood, not realizing that competence and legal brilliance don't necessarily follow younger lawyers. It's skill, experience and learning the ropes that makes the legal pro! Tom McMurtrie has all of those qualities - and more!
Tom is about to refer a very important lawsuit case to his former friend and then opponent, Rick Drake. It involves a fatal crash between a gasoline container truck and a small private automobile. The result is devastating - families are bereft of their loved ones and all are afraid to pursue answers to their persistent questions. Was speeding involved? Has this been a pattern and who knew about it and is now covering it all up? Rick Drake is in way over his head and eventually may be forced to consult with someone with more experience!
The story is simple in this phenomenally well-written first legal thriller, but the steps by which the topics of legal defense and legal community problems are handled is exemplary and bodes well for more exciting fiction from this new writer! Plot is everything in these pages - with enough insults, adventurous scenes, fights, misunderstandings, threats and more to sink a ship. But Tom McMurtrie is one hell of an investigator and lawyer, and that makes all the difference in the unexpected outcome of this mystery/crime thriller novel.
Finely crafted, Robert Bailey - keep writing! This reviewer wants to read more of your style!