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Great thriller which I could not put down. Brilliant characters, and twists and turns. Highly recommend to others!

Avery Duff has done a great job in The Boardwalk Option. It's about Robert Worth relocating his law practice to the Venice Beach boardwalk. He never thought he’d be cutting movie deals. But when his pal Reyes needs legal help with his film project, Robert agrees to look into it. The road to Hollywood fame takes a crooked turn after a potential billionaire backer turns up dead in his Brentwood mansion—and Reyes is arrested for first-degree murder.

The characters were very well developed and the storyline was easy to follow.

The Boardwalk Option was another DNF for me. I did not find the characters believable or likable and the way the characters spoke in 'slang' was distracting. I am sure that there are people who would enjoy this as a quick summer read, but it was not for me.

I thank NetGallery for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Boardwalk Option, by Avery Duff, features a lawyer who has set up practice on the boardwalk. As a retired lawyer, I found this intriguing, as is the contract issue that triggers the plot’s action. Although the protagonist is a really good guy and a multidimensional character, this story quickly devolves into a typical murder investigation with an equally typical who “don it” mystery.

Although it will probably make a fun movie, I prefer more nuance and more character. This book was easy to read at the pool…easy to pick up and put down. However, I doubt either the story or characters will stay with me for very long. Nonetheless, I am quite sure many other readers will find it just the diversion they seek.

This is the third book in the beach lawyer series. I have read and enjoyed the entire series. Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity. My review is my own opinion.
In this next 3rd installment of the series our attorney Robert Worth has established a new law practice in Venice Beach. His friend Reyes has asked him to do some legal work for a film. When Reyes is the prime suspect in a murder of a wealthy backer for the project Worth is determined to clear his friend , He ask for help where needed from his friends and soon he is on the trail of a cold blooded killer .
I enjoy this series for its base in LA and well rounded charcters . The author always has a interesting sleuth . i would recommend this book and look forward to the next in series.

Sorry to say that this thriller did not work for me.
None of the characters were empathetic enough to engage with and the stakes around movie options were not clear,

Great book, with fantastic characters, plot and story. The dialogue sounds very real, and the book is easy to read with a clear timeline and not too many changes of perspective.

Follow this story of backroom dealings, intrigue and deal making; and murder. Will truth win out in a city not known for placing a high value on truth.

The Boardwalk Option was a difficult read for me. I kept putting it down, distracted by other things. It did not grab my attention and suck me in. I think the street lingo/dialect slowed me down. That said, I can see that it will be quite popular with many readers. It simply did not resonate with me.

Robert's finally gone Hollywood! Not really. He's in Venice, still, but he's helping his friend Reyes, who is in the business when Reyes is arrested and charged with first degree murder. This is the third, and honestly the best, book in the series and don't worry if you haven't read the first two- you'll be fine. Robert's girlfriend Gia and his pal Erik investigate along with him but he's the real focus here. I'm a Gia fan. Thanks to Netgalley for the aRC. You'll get a little law, a little atmosphere, and a good readable mystery.

My third Beach Lawyer book and I have loved all three. At the beginning I was not so sure I would enjoy the book but by the end I thought it was a really well written book that flowed nicely. It starts with a dead body and one of the beach lawyer's friends is implicated. He then sets off the prove his friend innocent and uncover the conspiracy that lead to his friend being arrested. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Thank you Netgalley, Avery Duff and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC for my honest review.

Another huge hit by Avery Duff! If you like legal novels, you'll LOVE this one! The series is excellent, and each one gets a little bit better. The characters are amazing, and my only complaint is I hate to see them end.

The Boardwalk Option.

By Avery Duff

Four stars.

The second in the beach lawyer series, sees Robert Worth take on a film making client who has been framed for murder. As he digs for the truth and fights for justice for his client, he draws on his friends and partners for assistance.

This fast moving book is a pleasure to read. Duff’s easy style means that it can easily be read in a sitting or over a couple of nights. The plot and characters are well developed and allow for the story to roll.

When his pal Reyes needs legal help with his film project, Robert agrees to look into it. The road to Hollywood fame takes a crooked turn after a potential billionaire backer turns up dead in his Brentwood mansion—and Reyes is arrested for first-degree murder.

I enjoyed reading this book. It had a good story to it. I liked the variety of characters in it. I hope to read more books by this author. It is my first book read by this author.