GOOD BUT NOT TOP NOTCHThe story is about a powerful rich corporation accused of improper waste disposal, this fact causes the death of eleven children who live in a nearby neighborhood, there is also a subplot featuring a sadistic killer who makes the impossible to accomplish his goal. The author is a great storyteller, in this book he deflty manages two different parallel stories, and subtly intertwines them until they merge into the main plot, he knows how to handle ticking bomb suspense and exhibits a gripping writing style with an accurate character drawing. However, some flaws can be seen like the unveiling of the identity of the sadistic killer and the contrived ending which after long way originated in a terrific start, shows blunt childish surprises and a quick turning of key events just to end the book That left me unsatisfied.
My most recent visit with William Bernhardt's excellent series featuring the relentless attorney, Ben Kincaid and his loyal collection of staff, friends, and adversaries, is my favorite so far. The case is again probably hopeless and presents a substantial economic threat to all concerned, but Ben plows ahead and shows his dedication to fighting the good fight against huge odds. The plot is tight and the outcome unpredicted, but the reader leaves well satisfied as always. Bernhardt always keeps his characters real and his conflicts compelling. It is a pleasure to read these stories.
What do You think about Silent Justice (2001)?
This was a real legal thriller/page turner. I did not realize that it was part of a series. This is the 9th in the Ben Kincaid series. Ben is a sole practitioner in Tulsa. 11 children in a nearby town died from leukemia. The apparent connection was polluted water from a nearby manufacturing plant. The parents sue in a class action suit and the intrigue begins and does not quit until the end. Seemingly unrelated subplots and plot twists abound. Not to be missed. I am going to read the rest of this series. I could not put it own. Similiar to A Civil Action and the Verdict. For fans of legal thrillers, this is a winner.
—Kathy kennedy
