Bøger af James Chandler

"In the wake of a trial loss and personal upheaval, defense attorney Sam Johnstone is drawn back into the legal fray by an accused drug dealer involved in a fatal fentanyl case. The dealer's tantalizing offer? Pivotal information that could exonerate the son of Sam's former partner in exchange for representation. As Sam ventures deeper into this moral minefield, he uncovers suppressed testimony that could incriminate a former client... and threaten his own career."--Amazon.

The line between truth and deception is as thin as a razor's edge.Determined to enjoy the pace of small-town life, lawyer Sam Johnstone has left his painful past behind and looks forward to taking each new day as it comes. Yet just as he sees peace and tranquility on the horizon, a close friend is charged with murder. Unable to stand quietly by, Sam quickly signs on for the defense.But how can he defend a client who has already confessed to the crime?Further complicating matters, an ethically-challenged prosecutor with an ax to grind seems embarked on a personal crusade against Sam.Now, in a case that seems doomed from the start, Sam must risk his reputation, his livelihood, and more to help a friend in need. But how far is he willing to go to uncover the shocking truth?________________________What readers are saying: "Fantastic..." "...phenomenal..." "What an ending!" "...you are in for a treat..." "...courtroom drama at its best."

After a fall-out with his business partner and a breakup with his girlfriend, lawyer Sam Johnstone thinks a long vacation might be just what the doctor ordered.Before he can quit town Sam gets a call from Lucy Beretta, the wife of the missing local college president. With a shocking accusation against an acquaintance and a plea for protection, Lucy derails Sam's plans for a quiet escape.But when her alleged attacker turns up dead, Lucy is charged with his murder-and Sam is appointed to represent her. As he struggles to prepare his defense, Sam discovers that Lucy is lying-about a lot of things. The facts are not in her favor, and to make matters worse, Lucy is also a suspect in her husband's disappearance.If Sam is successful, a guilty woman may go free-and if he's not, he will have failed at his job. Facing a client who can't seem to tell the truth, an aggressive prosecutor eager for a conviction, and an ethical dilemma of epic proportions, Sam faces his most challenging case yet.________________________What readers are saying: "A wonderful legal thriller!" "...it ain't over till the very end." "...the courtroom drama was amazing..." "This was a fantastic book...as it progressed, wow!" "If you like raw guts and uncompromising loyalty to the truth, you'll love this book."

When a disabled veteran takes a new job as an attorney in a small Wyoming town, he is thrust into a mysterious murder case."James Chandler's experience as a lawyer and Army veteran shines in every page of his brilliant legal thrillers." --Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling authorSam Johnstone was hoping for renewal when he took a job at a boutique law firm in rustic Wyoming. The mountains and streams of the west would be a refreshing, quiet place to start over after years of war and turmoil in his personal life.But after a local woman is brutally murdered, Sam realizes that things aren't so quiet in this rural American town. The accused is one Tommy Olsen, a known delinquent who had been sleeping with the victim. Sam is repulsed by the crime and wants nothing to do with the case, but meets with Tommy to make sure he has legal representation.Yet things are not as they seem.What begins as a cut-and-dry case becomes infinitely more complicated as new facts are uncovered, and Sam agrees to serve as Tommy's defense attorney.With the killer's identity still unknown, Sam is enveloped in the small-town politics and courtroom drama of a murder investigation that keeps getting more shocking.But if Sam can't uncover the truth, an innocent man might be punished...while the real killer watches from the shadows.From Wall Street Journal bestselling author James Chandler comes the riveting Sam Johnstone legal thriller series; perfect for fans of John Grisham, James Patterson, and C.J. Box.______________________Praise for Misjudged: "Few seasoned authors can deliver what James Chandler has with his debut novel. I'm already waiting in anxious anticipation of his next installment." --Brian Shea, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Boston Crime Thriller series"...a tense nail biting suspenseful page turner..." --Gary Roen, Midwest Book ReviewWhat readers are saying: ★★★★★ "A wonderful legal thriller!"★★★★★ "...it ain't over till the very end."★★★★★ "...the courtroom drama was amazing..."★★★★★ "This was a fantastic book...as it progressed, wow!"

When an all-star college athlete is charged with murdering a fellow student, attorney Sam Johnstone must solve a crime that isn't as clear-cut as it appears. "James Chandler's experience as a lawyer and Army veteran shines in every page of his brilliant legal thrillers." -Jason Kasper, USA Today Bestselling Author of The Spider HeistAfter an impressive performance in front of a full house, local college basketball stand-out Davonte Blair celebrates the victory with a few friends. But when a fierce argument over drugs ensues, the evening takes a violent turn-and one member of the group goes missing.When police discover the body of the basketball team manager, the town turns into a tinderbox of emotions. The media is calling it a hate crime. The college president is desperate to avoid a scandal. And the police department is under intense pressure to solve the horrific case.As defense attorney Sam Johnstone looks into the murder, the case grows even more complicated. Ronnie Norquist, the son of Sam's longtime friend and law partner was the dead student's roommate-and Ronnie was there the night his roommate disappeared.His personal and professional worlds colliding, Sam can tell Ronnie knows more than he's letting on. But what is it that Ronnie witnessed? And whose guilt does it prove?In a case that's full of circumstantial evidence and competing versions of truth, Sam must find out what really happened-before this college town tears itself apart.________________________What readers are saying: "What a story!" "Fantastically written story!" "James Chandler is a master at twists." "Outstanding. Very Highly Recommended." "This is a great read but plan to stay up late to finish it!"

Offers an account of Dickens and early American film by tracing the unexpected history and intricate strategies of the sentimental mode and showing how it has been reimagined over the past three centuries. This title begins with a look at Frank Capra and the Capraesque in American public life.

The year 1819 in England was notable for the quality, value and topicality of its literature, while parliamentary and political reforms were widely demanded, especially by "Romantic" writers. This book argues that the writing demonstrates an awareness of its place both in history, and as history.

A collection of essays and rejoinders about what constitutes evidence in research and scholarship. They examine not only the constitution and "blurring" of disciplinary boundaries, but also the configuration of the fact-evidence distinctions made in different disciplines and historical moments.