Thankyou to NetGalley, Thomas and Mercer and the author, William L Myers Jr, for the opportunity to read A Killer's Alibi in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
Such a good courtroom thriller.
The storyline was well written and keeps you hooked. Would definitely read more from this author.
Worth a read.

A Killers’ Alibi by William L. Myers, Jr.

Brief Summary: This is the third book in the Philadelphia Legal series featuring attorney Mick McFarland. I have been a big fan ever since I read A Criminal Defense and will continue to read every book in the series. This book centers around Mick’s defense of revered crime lord Jimmy Nunzio, who is caught red handed with a bloody knife in his hand over the dead body of his daughter’s lover Antonio Vigilante, and the son of his arch enemy. At the same time, his wife Piper is working with his partner Susan to clear Darlene Dowd, incarcerated for killing her father after years of sexual abuse.

Highlights: These simultaneous plots make for an engrossing and page turning legal thriller. The characters and their legal ethics are well known by now; and since the previous books are referred to it helps to read them in order. The psychology involved in the jury consultant and the way she worked was certainly interesting. The major twists in the story were surprising and not predictable. I’m sure this won’t be the last time I read about the manipulation tendencies of a crime lord like Nunzio.

Explanation of Rating: 4/5 This held my interest but wasn’t a schedule clearing read with a killer twist like A Criminal Defense.

Favorite Quotes: She told me plenty of women get left by their husbands. Some fall apart. Others rebuild. It all comes down to how you see yourself. She wasn’t raised to be a victim and refused to act like one.

Looking forward to reading book four next!

Thank you to Net Galley and Thomas & Mercer for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review

A KILLER’S ALIBI by William L. Myers, Jr. is an exciting courtroom drama with a crime boss thrown in. It was a fast-paced marvel. Highly recommend.

An enthralling thriller involving two great story lines... A mafia boss on trial for the murder of his arch nemesis's son in an apparent Romeo and Juliette plot... A daughter abused by her father imprisoned for his murder claiming innocence... Both with a plot twist as amazing as the other!!! You'll never see it coming!

Readers who love a good legal thriller will be doubly happy as this one runs two major story lines at the same time. William Myers has written a rock solid mystery that keeps your interest as you try to solve it before the end. What does a lawyer do when he's pretty certain his client is guilty? What can a lawyer do when your client has been found guilty but you know they are innocent? Both questions go right to the heart of this book and keep you turning pages. I had not read anything by this author before, but I'm definitely looking forward to reading his other books.

This book isn’t one that I would normally read and I like to branch out of my normal genre but I didn’t like it.
It was a mafia related book and I couldn’t get into it

I didn't know that this is the third book in a series. There are references to events in the two earlier books but these only tease and never spoil them. Sadly, I struggled to connect with the characters. It felt like I am missing something. In mysteries I really enjoy alternating story lines. The really suited the plot and made me want to read more after I got used to it. It took a while until I understood the connection betwenn the two cases.

One of my new favorite books! This author has such a way with words the pages flew by in no time! I can’t wait to see the next work by this author! This was such a joy to read!

Philadelphia crime boss Jimmy Nunzio is found by police at the scene of the murder of his daughter’s lover, and archenemy of the family, knife in hand, covered in blood. It seems like a slam-dunk case for the prosecutor. Nunzio hires lawyer Mick McFarland to defend him, but refuses to tell him any details at all, insists on pleading not guilty, and tells Mick he’ll find out more ‘when it’s time’. Time is running out, a mafia war is in the making, and Mick and his family could be in danger.
The legal ins and outs of the court room drama, crime family intimidation, and what happened the night of the murder all intrigue the reader as the story unfolds. An excellent novel, and I highly recommend it.

I have always enjoyed a courtroom drama and this delivers, and then some. A drug war is threatening when a Romeo and Juliet type situation takes a turn. I love this author and never see his twists coming. I am completely believing in the story until a new narrative changes everything! Wow!! Looking forward to others by this author!!

Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
I have loved William L Meyers Jr other 2 books and this was no exception. It was such a thrill ride and I kept wanting to know what would happen next. Some parts did get a little slow but it was mostly a fast read for me. And I did not expect that ending. Overall 4 stars. I would definitely recommend this one.

4.5*
The story opens with a shocking prologue as twelve year old Jimmy Nunzio is initiated into the family ‘firm.’ Twenty some years later mob boss, Jimmy Nunzio is caught knife in hand and covered in blood, a body at his feet and his daughter weeping over her dead boyfriend. Mick McFarland is hired to represent Nunzio as his defence counsel and, although he has mixed feelings, after talking to his client he feels pressured to accept despite the fact Nunzio refuses to explain what actually happened.

Running alongside the Nunzio trial is another separate case taken on by Mick’s wife, Piper, and his law firm partner Susan Klein. They are working on innocence cases—trying to get a retrial for people who they believe are wrongly imprisoned. Darlene Dowd was convicted fifteen years ago, when she was nineteen, of murdering her sexually abusive father. Now a deathbed letter from Darlene’s mother could help prove her innocence. A witness had come forward at the time with information that would help to prove Darlene couldn’t have committed the crime, but had been scared off by the then police chief.

Parallels run through both cases, namely the relationships between fathers and daughters, although the actual events bear no resemblance to each other. Throughout the two threads, believable as they are, nothing is quite as it seems with a twisty storyline ensuring the reader is kept guessing along with Mick.

Although this is the third book in the series, for the most part it can be read as a standalone. There are certain references to events in the previous books which play a small part in the overall story; they did leave me wondering what had happened and how much impact they had on the present as the characters themselves still seem to be dealing with the fallout.

A Killer’s Alibi is extremely well written with great characterisations and attention to detail, as well as brilliant courtroom scenes. The fact that Mick is kept more or less in the dark along with the reader adds to the tension and uncertainty of what really happened that night in the warehouse and how events will unfold. A terrific legal thriller … and I need to add the first two books to my list.

A Killer’s Alibi by William L. Myers Jr. is a truly addictive legal thriller.
From the start, the author plunged me into his ingeniously crafted fiction. I absolutely did not want to stop reading. Consequently, I finished this book in three days straight. The fast pace of the narrative helped too.

Anchored with perfect words, the characters—the protagonists as well as the supporting ones—effortlessly carried the burden of the plot. I could empathize with Mick’s helplessness. He could only grasp at straws as his client refused to speak. Piper came across as a strong, supportive, and a diligent woman who worked hard to free Darlene.

However, I liked Jimmy Nunzio the best. After such a long time, I have had the pleasure to read an unforgettable villain. The way he ascended the throne of the mob family, his internal conflicts, and their resultant outcomes made it a treat for me to read this book. I loved the portrayal of the mob, their inner dynamics, the crossings, and the double-crossings. All of these were skillfully interwoven with the narrative. There are several other characters here; however, William L. Myers’ expert handling doesn’t result in a hotchpotch of the narrative.

Coming to the plot twists, I will admit that I saw the biggest one coming a mile away. However, the way the author led me up to it was fantastic. As a result, I was still blown away by the climax. The story flows smoothly and is taut with suspense. Moreover, William L. Myers handles both the mysteries—the murder of Nunzio’s daughter’s lover and the murder of Darlene’s father—with panache making them equally captivating.

The lucid explanation of the legal terms and the proceedings without slowing down the story, or boring the reader, is the strongest quality of this book. Few legal thrillers have achieved this feat, in my opinion. The author's vividly descriptive writing breathed life into the judicial proceedings and the courtroom scenes. Even though it's the third book in the Philadelphia Legal series, the author explains every reference to past events. So, it can be read as a standalone.

A Killer’s Alibi by William L. Myers Jr. is my first 5-star read of 2019, and it totally deserves it. A smoothly flowing story, well-developed characters, and most importantly, a nail-biting, thrilling trial- what more can one require from a legal thriller. I will surely check out the rest of the books in this series.

What a twisty, turny path this book takes along the length of its entirety. It had me lost at some points with the changing of story lines and character perspectives throughout, but I'm a reader who enjoys that when it's done right.
The book itself is the epitome of a legal thriller - do I do what's right, or do what's wrong for a good cause?
And of course the theme: things aren't always as they appear.
There are lots of characters to keep track of, and a couple different stories within the book that all tie up nicely, so if you like that type of writing, you'll enjoy this book!

I really enjoyed this book. A new author, a new style and mafia style. Very good book, twists, turns and plot in abundance. READ IT !

This is top notch for legal thrillers and crime drama. Never a dull moment. The ride begins from the first scene when Philly crime boss Jimmy Nunzio is caught red handed with the dead body of his daughter's lover. Criminal defense attorney Mick McFarland is never really on his feet on this one. The case blindsides him from the beginning and never lets up. Then there's Mick's wife, Piper who investigates an innocence project case to free a young woman from a murder case. Two cases. Two dire situations. A legal thriller laced with tension, an intricate plot, a full cast of characters--But at its core it's about one thing, family.

This was a fast paced legal thriller. It is a series and I didnt know that going in but I didnt feel like I needed to read the others to get to know the characters and I liked that. It was written so that it grabs you from the beginning.

Wow! This book is a wonderful legal thriller. Jimmy Nunzio is the head of the crime family in Philadelphia. When he is found with a knife in his hands less than ten feet away from the son of the New York crime boss's son, he is immediately arrested. Now Mick McFarland is representing Nunzio and must somehow prove that Nunzio should be released. Mick's wife is dealing with her own legal struggle. Piper is representing Darlene Dowd, who was imprisoned for allegedly killing her abusive father. Piper and her partner Susan now must find a way to prove Dowd did not do it, and try to find out who did. This book is beautifully written and very intriguing to read. I highly recommend checking it out.

This is the 3rd book in the Philadelphia legal series following lawyer Mick McFarland and it’s fast becoming a firm favourite in my house, such terrific page turners, immersive writing and unexpected plotting.

This one was just like that, tense and pacy, with some memorable supporting characters in the mix and a difficult, dangerous case for our main protagonist.

Mob war looms, Mike under pressure from all sides, his wife Piper struggling with her own emotional case and William Myers racks up the tension with every passing chapter so you bolt through the book ignoring all else.

With a perfectly placed twisty finale, thought provoking themes running throughout and the now expected intelligent storytelling A Killer’s Alibi is a genuinely great read.

I thoroughly recommend the entire series.

I tried to read this book but I kept stopping as the story never took hold for me. The characters never grabbed me.