This is the first book I have read by this author and it was quite enjoyable.

In Justice Makes a Killing we meet Bobby Earl and Kate Carlson. Bobby is defending Kate and she insists she was set up. To find the truth he must jump hoops, dangerous hoops.

Well written and believable, this book is a must read.

What do you do when your client has been framed for murder? If you're Bobby Earl, you go in search of the truth - even if it puts you in the line of fire (so to speak). The author's previous experience as a criminal defense lawyer certainly shines through, lending this book a sense of authenticity. I love that this book takes on the privatized prison system, while weaving in elements of danger that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A great mystery/thriller that you won't want to put down.

Author Ed Rucker employs his professional career experience in "Justice Makes a Killing". In a seemingly slam dunk case, investigation begins to unravel an onion skin of hidden agendas. Fast paced, with limited "court-room action" these legal defense tale provides plenty of "behind the scenes" and "on the street" action.

This is the first book by this author I have read. I enjoyed it very much. The story was extremely believable and the characters are wonderful. I especially enjoyed the courtroom scenes. Thank you, Net Galley, for a copy of this book for me to voluntarily review.

When Kathkeen Collins, a respected California lawyer, is charged with smuggling a gun to a prisoner that is used to murder a guard in cold blood, she hires Bobby Earl, Rucker' s Fla anchorage series hero, to defend her. Convinced she's being framed because of her advocacy on behalf of an initiative to bar private prisons from lucrative contracts with the state, a possibility that would dramatically deplete the coffers and members of the prison guards union. There are few twists and turns in the somewhat creaky plot - this is a serviceable mystery but not one of the author's bests.

This book is the second in the series but even if you didn't read the first one you are able to jump in and enjoy the story like I did. The exploration of the private prison system and how they work are the subject of this book and the twists and turns along the way help to shine the light on the issues. The characters are well developed and bring the story to life with their personalities and dialog..

Prison politics and a long and boring legal case do not make interesting reading. No mystery, no action and no suspense. Just boring.

I didn't realise that this was the second book in a series, but it didn't matter. It's not often that i read legal thrillers as i'm not usually fond of court room dramas, but so glad that i had the chance to read 'Justice Makes a Killing'. An interesting story and one that did have me thinking. No doubt i will read the first book in the near future. Recommended.

My thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for my copy.