The Litigators

Tell Me a Story - Book Review

Author - John Grisham
Title - The Litigators
Stars - 5

With their new associate on board, Finley & Figg feel they are equipped to confront a big case, a case that could make the partners rich without necessitating them to actually practice much law. A popular drug, Krayoxx, a best-selling cholesterol reducer for the morbidly obese, manufactured by Varrick Labs, has recently come under fire after several patients suffer heart attacks. Finley & Figg smell money.


A little research confirms their suspicions, a plaintiffs’ firm in Florida is putting together a class action suit against Varrick Labs. All Finley & Figg have to do is find a few people who had heart attacks while taking Krayoxx, persuade them to become clients, join the class action, and ride along to fame and fortune. All being well, they won’t even have to enter a courtroom.


It almost seems too good to be true, and it is.


The Litigators is an amusing romp, filled with the kind of courtroom strategies, theatrics, and suspense that have made John Grisham America’s favourite storyteller.

The Litigators goes deeper into the characters than some of John Grisham’s more recent stories. This is a definite page-turner, with an affable hero, interesting yet flawed minor characters, and an intriguing glimpse into the legal world - and a good dollop of humour. It feels like he had fun writing this book. The ending is worthy of John Grisham, and The Litigators is highly recommended.


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PAST SINS
A Love Story

SHORT MOMENTS
Heartwarming Stories

When the Devil Whistles

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Title - When the Devil Whistles
Author - Rick Acker 
Stars - 3.5

Allie, accountant and professional whistle-blower, is skilled at locating and unmasking corporations that over-charge on government contracts. Her lawyer and friend, Connor, keeps her identity a secret while helping her make money that bankrolls Allie's lavish lifestyle.

When she joins a new corporation, tables are suddenly turned. The corporation discover she's the whistle-blower behind Devil to Pay. They threaten to reveal her to all those corporations that hate her unless she removes their opposition, and that probably necessitates planting false evidence. Allie's rock-star boyfriend is involved in drug sales at a concert, the user dies, and Allie is worried she'll go to jail, too, if she turns her boyfriend in.

There seems to be only one route that will keep her safe, but there's more at risk than even Allie knows.

When the Devil Whistles, is a legal thriller. The fast pace keeps you turning pages to see how everything works out. Tension is high and varied, and descriptions bring the scenes vividly to life. Rick Acker's central characters are multifaceted and deal with realistic problems, making this an enjoyable book.

Overall, I'd recommend When the Devil Whistles as a gripping and intriguing novel.


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PAST SINS
A Love Story

SHORT MOMENTS
Heartwarming Stories

Finding Positano

Tell Me A Story - Kindle Book Review

Author - William James
Title - Finding Positano
Stars - 5

Jack Campbell is separated from his wife. His daughter, Maggie, writes a letter expressing her resentment and frustration. She ought to know not to take sides in such a private matter. Jack and his daughter have not spoken since.

Three years later, with the pressure of work and difficulties in her own relationship, Maggie goes in search of her father, a search that takes her to Positano on the romantic Italian Amalfi Coast. Positano is a picturesque town where anything can happen.

What she finds in Positano might just change her life if she doesn’t leave it to return to the comfortable safety of the life she already knows.

Finding Positano is an enchanting story of love, compromise and opportunity.

Finding Positano is a story you might find hard to put it down. The descriptions of the country are vivid - and it's a good love story. Finding Positano is about taking chances.

William James mixes a love story with travelogue in a very successful blend - I was hooked. I recommend this book and expect to hear more from this author


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PAST SINS
Contemporary romance

SHORT MOMENTS
Heartwarming Stories