Justice Gone

Title: Justice Gone

Author: N. Lombardi, Jr.

Publisher: Roundfire Books, 2018

Pages: 322

Genre: legal thriller, mystery

Obtained: from author in exchange for an honest review




Synopsis: After Donald Darfield's best friend, who fought alongside him in the Iraqi War, is killed by the police, someone murders the three policeman that had been involved.  Donald is arrested for the crime.  Can Donald's legal team and counselors win the court battle?

Thoughts: This was a good book.  I liked that it involved some heavy topics- how veterans are treated, the way the homeless are regarded, and police brutality.  The mystery was a good one and I was surprised at who committed the murders in the end.  The characters were developed and the writing style was organized and clear, which made the story easy to read.  The story moved at a good pace and I wanted to keep reading, but I wouldn't say I felt much suspense.  The settings were described, not in a way that I felt like I was there, but just fine if the reader is all about the mystery and courtroom showdown.

If you like a good mystery or legal thriller try this one.  Just be aware there are some bloody descriptions and bad language, and many of the vets have disturbing flash backs. PTSD is a major topic in this book.


 
                                                                  

This morning, I enjoyed a cup of Earl Grey Creme tea.  I purchased this canister from Art of Tea.  The ingredients were organic and biodynamic Sri Lankan black tea, organic cornflowers, organic oil of bergamot, and natural flavors. The leaves consisted of medium sized twisted black leaves with some long, purple flower petals mixed in.  The scent of the leaves was of very strong bergamot. I put one teaspoon of leaves into my tea ball and poured eight ounces of water that had been boiled over the leaves.  I let this steep for three minutes.  The brown liquid had a much milder scent of vanilla.  The tea had a rich, robust taste that is balanced by citrus, vanilla and bergamot flavors.  This is a tea I drink often, mostly in the morning.  It has a medium caffeine content.  If you like earl grey tea, this is definitely one to try. Don't be fooled by the scent of the leaves or the liquid.  The taste is a wonderful blend.