Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue

Pursuing Justice, Book 1

By: Jules Mermelstein

Narrated by: Carol Herman

Joshua Frankel is an attorney who pursues justice. Inside or outside the law. When a client says he's being framed for his wife's murder by a government intelligence agency, can Josh help? Is the client telling the truth or is he guilty? How can Josh obtain justice in this case? And can he avoid getting caught when he goes outside the law?

"This book is a fun, insightful look at a brilliant lawyer in search of justice, his team of dedicated professionals, and some international intrigue. As a courtroom 'insider', I loved the details in the trial preparation and the courtroom, and the realistic personalities of the people who worked there. My advice: Get this book and read it!" (David A. Keightly, Sr., attorney, former prosecutor, and former district judge, Montgomery County, PA, and proud father of two Bucks County prosecutors)

"A tension packed, legal thriller that takes you into the realm of high-level security, personal protection and private investigations." (Stuart Visnov, Founder, Echelon Protection & Surveillance)

"A legal thrill ride that will keep you guessing to the very end!" (Julius James DeAngelus, author of Dancing on Seaside)

©2020 Jules Mermelstein (P)2020 Jules Mermelstein

Terrible book

This book strikes out on every count. The plot is not credible. The writing is clunky and exceedingly pedantic. At times it turns into a mini-lecture on courtroom procedure and even a lecture on political ideology. The reader's voice is inappropriate for the story, and the reader cannot credibly switch voices for the different characters. The lead character, who is the narrator, is smug and offensively self-centered -- a constant, grating know-it-all. There is even a subtle touch -- I assume it is unintentional -- of religious and racial stereotyping. There is a constant message that people who don't like a law should just go ahead and break it, based solely on their personal belief. I've never given straight 1's to a book before, but this book has earned them. I could find no redeeming qualities. Definitely not recommended.