Official Review: The Attorney by Joe Timberlake

[Kibet Hillary]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Attorney" by Joe Timberlake.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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It has been observed it is always darkest before dawn, could the vice versa be true? Well, one devastating misfortune after another had faithfully followed Jay Barnett. He had been committed to a rehabilitation center after becoming an alcoholic. Jeff Davis had also approached him with a business idea, and it was an instant success. However, life held shocking surprises too. His wife abandoned him, and his partner, Jeff, orchestrated his ouster from the café business. His million-dollar investment went down the drain. Joseph Barnett, his father, disappears the night he had just arrived home to reconcile with him.

Jay is worried about the whereabouts of his eighty-eight-year-old father. The police rush to the scene and start interrogating him and his father’s legal assistant, Robin. It is evident Joe Barnett did not just go wandering off as the cars are still parked outside. Detective Mason believes the estranged son’s arrival and his father’s likely abduction are not coincidental. The case is made more complicated when it is revealed Jay could benefit immensely from his father’s death. The sudden turn of events is saddening for Jay. Unknowingly, something is happening behind the scenes.

The Attorney is a remarkable crime thriller authored by Joe Timberlake. The book was published by LitFire Publishing in 2019. It is approximately 153 pages long. The fascinating story is narrated in the first person and, therefore, enables the reader to comprehend Jay’s pains. It is a story of loss, betrayal, sacrifice, love, redemption, and triumph that pities Jay and his associates against an established trucking company, senator, and law enforcement officers. The plight of Jay, Robin, and their friends made the account not only stimulating but also highlighted the cruelty and greed of their formidable adversaries.

The book is made up of a unique and exhilarating plot. The main conflict rises gradually as more players are implicated. What had been a straightforward case quickly exploded into a sizeable fight requiring the execution of multiple plans. What I liked most about the book was the court battle between the local district attorney and Jay’s sister Suzanna at the end. The arguments were intense, and the evidence mounted against Jay was overwhelming. The fact that Suzanna refused to give up and threw her weight behind her client was astounding. The four-day legal fight naturally generated enthralling suspense. Key witnesses’ statements were amazingly dismantled as both prosecution and defense teams looked forward to winning the high-profile case.

There is nothing I disliked about the book. All the characters were developed brilliantly and realistically. The story highlighted the widespread effects of gluttony and corruption. There were a few swear words and no intimate scenes. The book entails belief in God, but this will not detract from the enjoyment of the book by skeptics. Editing was professionally done as I identified only three grammatical errors. As a result, I soundly rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to all ardent fans of crime, mystery, and thriller books.

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[Praise GodWord]

Honestly, I think the novel involving crime will suit me. For Jay and his attorney, I hope they know nothing about the man in question.

[Damian Keyes]

I'm a huge fan of those "who did it?" crime thrillers, so I can't wait to read this. Thanks for this well-written review!

[Shageel Sharafath]

I'm a fan of the tv show "better call saul" so I think I am going to love it

[NetMassimo]

Considering the book's limited length, this seems like an intense crime thriller full of twists and great characters. Thank you for your great review!

[KMGR70]

I love legal thrillers and this sounds like a good one to move to my Want To Read shelf! Great review!

[Cecilia_L]

I am a fan of crime thrillers, and this sounds like a good one! Thanks for your excellent review.

[cbear5]

This seems like a very good book. Thank you for the great review. I love how you went into detail and because of that, I will be putting it on my reading list. Great job!

[Jennifer Garcia 555]

Good review. It sounds like a thrilling read.