Vindication
by H. Terrell Griffin
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Pub Date Jan 02 2018 | Archive Date Feb 27 2018
Description
Cold-blooded murder in Florida’s “friendliest” retirement community—The Villages
In this John Grisham style mystery, Matt Royal, the retired lawyer-turned-beach-bum is called back into the courtroom to defend his girlfriend J.D. Duncan's Aunt Esther, who lives in the sprawling North Central Florida retirement community of The Villages. A best-selling author has been murdered after a book signing, and Aunt Esther has been arrested. Matt has a history with the local sheriff—one which may not bode well for his client.
Matt reluctantly suits up for the courtroom, and J.D. takes a leave from the police department to go undercover. A bizarre specter from the past haunts their investigation every step of the way.
As they delve further into the case, the pieces of the puzzle refuse to fall into any kind of coherent pattern. Jock Algren arrives with his special skill set to expose the real murderer and free Aunt Esther, but to no avail.
Not until the case goes to trial and the evidence is revealed does the truth emerge—and a strange kind of justice prevails.
The perfect blend of a Michael Connelly police procedural and a John Grisham legal thriller
While all of the novels in the Matt Royal Mystery Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:
Blood Island
Wyatt’s Revenge
Bitter Legacy
Collateral Damage
Fatal Decree
Found
Chasing Justice
Mortal Dilemma
Vindication
Advance Praise
Praise for H. Terrell Griffin and the Matt Royal series
“The action is fast paced, the characters dynamic, and the Key West, FL, setting [of Mortal Dilemma] adds a colorful backdrop to this edge-of-your-seat story. Highly recommended for thriller fans who enjoy the works of David Baldacci.”
—Library Journal (Starred Review)
“Bitter Legacy is another solid cruise in the sun with H. Terrell Griffin. This story takes you in and holds you to the very last page. I enjoyed the ride!”
—Michael Connelly, New York Times best-selling author of The Crossing
“Witty, smart, and highly entertaining. [Found] is an intriguing mix of hopes and fears that combine into a pulse-pounding treat.”
—Steve Berry, New York Times best-selling author of The Lost Order
“Terry Griffin’s latest entry [Collateral Damage] in the Matt Royal set-in-Florida mysteries is a perfect blend of old south, beach bum, funky character-driven stories—the kind that made J. D. MacDonald famous—only Griffin’s tale tops the best with its unexpected blend of international intrigue.”
—David Hagberg, New York Times best-selling author of Tower Down
“Take a tough female cop, a witty and charming retired lawyer, toss in a host of quirky Floridians, and, oh yeah, a murder that on the surface makes no sense, and you have Terry Griffin’s Found. Tightly written and sprinkled with humor, this fun and fast-paced read should not be missed.”
—D. P. Lyle, Macavity Award-winning and Edgar- and Agatha-nominated author of Deep Six
“[Chasing Justice] Royal ensures that justice triumphs in this highly satisfying courtroom drama.”
—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
“A mixture of straight-ahead action and laid-back John D. MacDonald-style narrative (Matt is definitely a hero in the Travis McGee mold), this agreeable tale [Fatal Decree] will be a treat for Griffin’s growing readership as well as Travis fans.”
—Booklist Online
“Blood Island is Florida Deco fiction at its best, and stakes-out a solid chunk of literary beachfront for author H. Terrell Griffin. The dialogue, sparse and mature, is Hemingway-esque. His insights into the quirky beast that is Florida will delight John D. MacDonald fans. Mr. Griffin’s knowledge of law, and his sense of story, rival Grisham’s best. Welcome to the world of Matt Royal, the fun loving beach bum lawyer who is as tough and smart as any character in modern American fiction.”
—Randy Wayne White, best-selling author of Mangrove Lightning
“[Fatal Decree] was a great, tight thriller filled with action and suspense. I enjoyed the punchy writing style.”
—The Book Light
“In the best John D. MacDonald tradition, the pulse-pounding action never stops; Griffin’s well developed crime novel [Bitter Legacy] provides solid escapism.”
—Lansing State Journal
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781608092765 |
| PRICE | $26.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 320 |
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