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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A high-stakes thrill ride through the darkest corners of the Sunshine State, from the author hailed as “the best thriller writer alive” by Ken Follett
“Riveting . . . an elaborate conspiracy.”—The New York Times Book Review
We expect our judges to be honest and wise. Their integrity is the bedrock of the entire judicial system. We trust them to ensure fair trials, to protect the rights of all litigants, to punish those who do wrong, and to oversee the flow of justice. But what happens when a judge bends the law or takes a bribe?
Lacy Stoltz is an investigator for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct. It is her job to respond to complaints dealing with judicial misconduct. After nine years with the Board, she knows that most problems are caused by incompetence, not corruption.
But a corruption case eventually crosses her desk. A previously disbarred lawyer is back in business, and he claims to know of a Florida judge who has stolen more money than all other crooked judges combined. And not just crooked judges in Florida. All judges, from all states, and throughout United States history. And now he wants to put a stop to it. His only client is a person who knows the truth and wants to blow the whistle and collect millions under Florida law. When the case is assigned to Lacy, she immediately suspects that this one could be dangerous.
Dangerous is one thing. Deadly is something else.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Vintage
Publication date : July 11, 2017
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 384 pages
ISBN-10 : 1101967676
ISBN-13 : 978-1101967676
Item Weight : 12 ounces
Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.77 x 7.99 inches
Book 1 of 2 : The Whistler
Best Sellers Rank: #1,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Legal Thrillers (Books) #16 in Political Thrillers (Books) #105 in Suspense Thrillers
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Customers say
Customers find this book to be a quick read with an intriguing plot and satisfying conclusion, featuring well-developed characters and fantastic writing. They describe it as a suspenseful legal thriller that keeps them engaged throughout, with one customer noting it’s never a dull moment. The pacing receives mixed reviews – while some find it well-paced, others mention it starts somewhat slow.
