This Gripping Legal Thriller Is a Perfect Summer Read
When Jared Neaton grew tired of the shady ethics of his big law
firm and left to go out on his own, he never expected the wheels to
fly off so quickly. One big case collapsing on him has pushed him
to the brink and it's all he can do to scrape by. He can't risk
another bad loss.
Erin Larson is running out of options. In the wake of her father's
death, she found a slim piece of paper--a deposit slip--with an
unbelievable amount on it. Ten million dollars. Only the bank
claims it has no record of the deposit and stonewalls her attempts
to find out more. This lawsuit, her last chance, has brought only
intimidation and threats. Now she needs to convince Jared to take a
risk, to help her because the money is real. And both need to watch
their backs as digging deeper unleashes something far more
dangerous than just threats.
$10,000,000 Is Missing.
Erin Larson is running out of options. In the wake of her father's
death, she found a slim piece of paper--a deposit slip--with an
unbelievable amount on it. Only the bank claims they have no record
of the money, and trying to hire a lawyer has brought only
intimidation and threats. Erin's last chance is Jared Neaton.
How Far Will One Lawyer Go to Find the Money?
When Jared wearied of the shady ethics of his big law firm and
started his own, he never expected the wheels to fly off so
quickly. One big loss has pushed him to the brink, and it's all he
can do to scrape by.
And How Far Will Someone Go to Stop Him?
He's not sure if Erin's case is worth the risk, but if the money is
real, all his problems could vanish. When digging deeper unleashes
something far more dangerous than just threats, both Jared and Erin
must decide the cost they're willing to pay to discover the
truth.
"Todd Johnson's debut novel is impeccable. The author shows a rare
ability to combine high stakes with great characters and a profound
moral concept... Highly recommended."--Davis Bunn, bestselling
author of The Lion of Babylon
"Johnson writes vividly... With an irresistible set-up, suspense, a
subtle love triangle, strong dialogue, characters, and a focused
plot, Johnson makes a strong first literary case." --Publishers
Weekly
"This involving, well-written debut
novel is a character-driven legal thriller...
a page-turner worth reading." -- St. Paul Pioneer Press
Todd M. Johnson has practiced as an attorney for over 30 years, specializing as a trial lawyer. A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Minnesota Law School, he also taught for two years as adjunct professor of International Law and served as a US diplomat in Hong Kong. This is his debut novel. He lives outside Minneapolis, Minnesota, with his wife, his son, Ian, and his daughter, Libby. Visit his website at www.authortoddjohnson.com.