Ben Singleton, a Marine veteran, had returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan and was having difficulty adjusting to civilian life.
Fate, coincidence, or something else thrust him right into the heart of some of Walt and Ox’s most difficult cases.
Our heroes find themselves knee-deep in trouble as they go undercover in a nursing home to smoke out practitioners of Medicaid fraud, meanwhile, Islamic terrorists with ties to the Taliban are plotting to attack one of Kansas City’s most cherished institutions.
Join Walt and his band of senior sidekicks on another emotional roller coaster ride that will have you shedding tears of laughter one minute and sorrow the next.
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Review
Reviewed by Lee Ashford for Readers' Favorite
Lady Justice and the Vet by Robert Thornhill is a poignant, faithfully accurate story, which could have been taken from today's headlines. Mr. Thornhill, with each new episode of the Lady Justice series, continues to surpass himself. Within the pages of Lady Justice and the Vet, Robert Thornhill has presented a better, more realistic dissertation on the plight of ALL combat veterans, to whom we as a nation owe our all, than any I have seen anywhere else. Thornhill has brilliantly used a fictional comedic mystery story to force us to remove the blinders and take a peek at reality. Lady Justice and the Vet should be required reading for every politician.
Lady Justice and the Vet takes aim at the atrocious mistreatment of our veterans who require far more and far better access to both physical and psychological restoration. It focuses on the high unemployment rate, the nightmares, the disabilities, and the lack of respect. Mr. Thornhill has an uncanny talent for bringing our attention to a serious problem while also entertaining and amusing us. Robert Thornhill's house will one day be a National Monument. Okay, maybe that's a little over the top, but he is a very good storyteller, and a very good writer. I anticipate with great relish each new release in his Lady Justice series. His writing is superlative, and his ability to inform and amuse, almost in the same sentence, makes him a consummate storyteller. However, don't take my word for it; buy one of his Lady Justice stories - it doesn't really matter which one - and see for yourself.
From the Author
Lady Justice and the Vet reached #1 on Amazon in the Cozy Mystery and Humor categories, and received a 5-Star rating from Reader's Favorite. Views: 604
The baseball diamond isn't the only field for all-star player Alex Tavonesi; he also runs his family's prestigious vineyard. What he can't seem to run is his love life. He's closing in on the perfect vintage and the perfect game, but so far the perfect woman has eluded him.A stormy night changes their lives forever...In LOVE BATS LAST, (The Heart of the Game, #1), the baseball diamond isn't the only field for all-star player Alex Tavonesi; he also runs his family's prestigious vineyard. What he can't seem to run is his love life. He's closing in on the perfect vintage and the perfect game, but so far the perfect woman has eluded him. Veterinarian Jackie Brandon is eluding her aristocratic past and memories of a soccer star who jilted her just before their wedding. She devotes herself to a marine mammal rescue center on the northern California coast, where hundreds of seals and sea lions are washing up dead. A chance meeting in a midnight storm brings Alex and Jackie together to rescue a stranded whale. Watching her work, he realizes she's the passionate, courageous woman he thought he'd never find—he just has to overcome her deep distrust of jocks. Jackie’s passion and courage lead her to discover what's killing the sea mammals. The culprits want to silence her, and Alex is the only one standing in their way. What will he sacrifice to save the woman he loves?Get ready for the entire HEART OF THE GAME series coming in Spring 2014, by award-winning author Pamela Aares. Love Bats Last (Book 1)Thrown By Love (Book 2)Fielder's Choice (Book 3)Love On The Line (Book 4) Views: 604
The Incredible Jaki has spent years enslaved by the terrible ruler Grall. Now on his own Jaki pushes forward through the burning sands to destroy the second sun that is driving all of the animals and villagers mad. Everywhere he goes the villagers know his face, they all know what will happen if they help Grall's worst enemy, but there is hope in this man.Jaki's adventures will only expand over time. This one focuses on his quest to end the eternal torment being created by the dark second sun that Grall has created. Will Jaki be able to stop this abomination and push even further in his struggle to end Grall's rule once and for all? He must first acquire some mystical artifacts to help him destroy the dark second sun. As he travels on he meets new allies, and many servants to Grall hoping to end the quest of the man determined to stop their leader's demonic rule. The Incredible Jaki will not stop for nothing. Views: 603
Sixty-year-old retiree Chris Landrum has simple needs: stay healthy, avoid sunburns, and steer clear of vacationers on the small South Carolina island where he hopes to live out his remaining years. But when local teenager Samuel Perkins pulls Chris aside and tells him he just witnessed the kidnapping of a beauty queen right off Folly Beach, Chris wonders if his hopes for a peaceful retirement have just disappeared with the sunset. While Chris and his close friend, Charles—a faux detective—contemplate whether Samuel actually witnessed a horrific crime, dead bodies begin appearing on Folly Beach. But with trouble brewing within the ranks of the police department and a newly elected mayor nurturing a vendetta against Chris, the two men have their work cut out for them as they launch their own investigation. As the body count rises and the list of suspects increases, Charles suddenly becomes the target for a serial killer intent on eliminating anyone who gets in... Views: 603
When Bob finds himself drawn into a magical world of giants, witches, and war, he wishes desperately to get home. But how can he escape when his very destiny is drawing him deeper and deeper into an insane new world?Bob never should have taken that last bite of cake. After all, he was supposed to save the last piece for Sara! While trying to escape Sara's cake-driven wrath, he stumbles into a rip in time and space and finds himself lost in a world of giants, witches, werewolves, and dragons. All Bob wants to do is get home--but what if his destiny lies in this strange new world?This work, edited and compiled by Jason N. Beil, is a collaboration of the following authors: Derek E. Keeling, J Bryden Lloyd, P.L. Blair, Kellie, Recluse, Ella Stradling, Eric C. Zawadzki, Kenneth J. Mayer, Homecooking, Marc Iverson, Martin D. Gibbs, Pipeline, and Jason N. Beil. Views: 603
When Cabo the guide dog puppy arrives No.4, no one knows quite what they have let themselves in for.He charms everyone and even makes friends with Diva, the cat.It is a year of tears and laughter, chewed phones and nasty smells...Chaos begins with love. This is a fact that Jackson Tide is rapidly discovering as he negotiates his increasingly chaotic life. Jack's not just a young hitman living in the emerald city of Seattle, but also a college student with dreams of teaching. Now, not only has his girlfriend mysteriously left him, but a powerful organization has hired him to take out a senator. The organization hints that there is more to Jack's past than believed. Questions arise. What is a Ferocity? Who is the enigmatic Mr. Sunset? Why did his girlfriend leave him (and was she cheating on him), can he pass his Humanities test, and is he a sociopath or just unlucky in love? Ferocity is a black comedy adventure thriller in the vein of Nick Hornby's High Fidelity meets David Sedaris meets James Bond. It's a story about relationships in the new millennium and bullets. Views: 603
It is 1969 and James Bond is about to go solo, recklessly motivated by revenge.
A seasoned veteran of the service, 007 is sent to single-handedly stop a civil war in the small West African nation of Zanzarim. Aided by a beautiful accomplice and hindered by the local militia, he undergoes a scarring experience which compels him to ignore M's orders in pursuit of his own brand of justice. Bond's renegade action leads him to Washington, D.C., where he discovers a web of intrigue and witnesses fresh horrors.
Even if Bond succeeds in exacting his revenge, a man with two faces will come to stalk his every waking moment. Views: 603
A young girl finds more than she expected on a family vacation to the Florida shore.Seek not pleasure or fancy beyond this point. These stories are not for everyone and I would warn against those that are faint of heart from continuing. The deaths contained in these stories are no pretty, glamorized, or funny. They are detailed and raw.A Death in Afterworld is a short story series that focuses on the death of a person in the After World universe. Pitfalls, deaths, and murder are commonplace and are a means of survival for others.Death is final. Death is abrupt. Death is the end of one’s story. Now these people get their last story told before the book is closed on them. Views: 603
A funny short story about an artist, Cyra O'Grady, her beautiful new extension, bumbling bureaucrats and disappointing friends, featuring plenty of idiots. Cyra contacts her boyfriend in the hope of some help and support, but he too is unable to help. However, things are not as they seem.Eventually she decides on a novel plan of action.Artist Cyra O'Grady is very pleased with her life, one might almost say smug, until that fateful day when a dumper truck, complete with idiot driving it, demolishes part of her new extension. Cyra's efforts to interest the police, fire service and council come to naught in a fog of incompetence and bureaucracy.Cyra is distraught until she thinks of her friends. Surely they will rally round to help her in this time of crisis. Won't they? Views: 603
More than one thousand years in the future, the conservative borders of Pelbar society continue to crumble as the people of Pelbar conduct trade, form friendships, and intermarry with members of the tribes now settled peacefully around the citadel of Northwall. Not all agree with the changes, however, and long instead for the old times of conflict and rigid order. Igniting the tension is the discovery of a mysterious subterranean shelter, where the descendants of survivors of the long-ago nuclear war live. A young woman from the shelter and the shocking revelations she brings precipitate a crisis that will profoundly affect the futures of plainsmen and citadelfolk alike. The Dome in the Forest is the third volume and one of the most exciting tales in the Pelbar Cycle, a classic series of seven postapocalyptic novels about the people of Pelbar. Views: 603
It begins as a simple mission to retrieve an artifact from a cave in a mountainous region of France. But it will lead rugged adventurer Adam "Jacky" Jackson across the globe on a dangerous search for an ancient king's tomb and the power it holds.It begins as a simple mission to retrieve an artifact from a cave in a mountainous region of France. But when a rich Irish businessman learns of what was found there, rugged tomb raider Adam "Jacky" Jackson will be propelled into his greatest and most dangerous adventure yet. From the infamous Money Pit in Nova Scotia, to a vast castle in Ireland and an abandoned prison in South America, he will tackle fiendish traps and face dangerous enemies who are also on the hunt for an ancient king's burial chamber and the power it holds. Views: 603
A collection of some of my original poetry, organized under four genres, Nature, Love, Reflective and Spiritual. It serves as a sort of poetic journey in which I attempt to take the reader with me to a journey beyond reality, through the world of philosophy, love, spirituality and descriptive poetry.Poetry is a universal language, that walks beyond everything. It takes the mind to a beautiful realm, free from all sorts of worries that haunt us in reality. Poetry is food for the soul, because as humans, we need respite from the tremendous materialism all around nowadays. In this small book, I try to take the reader with me on a journey to a realm of poetry, where we enjoy hope, faith, spirituality, philosophy, love, natural beauty together. Views: 603
Something for everyone! A short collection of stories from a variety of genres. From Sci-Fi to Thriller. From Comedy to Paranormal. Everyone is sure to find something for them. Why not take a look? What's the worst that can happen? It is free, after all!This collection of short stories from Nicholas House spans a wide range of genres including Science Fiction, Thriller, Supernatural and Comedy.Around the Galaxy in 80 DaysGerald ‘Shwaps’ Tansem is a slob. Albeit a slob who is a member of The Educated Guild of Travellers. Now, the guild want him out so, in traditional fashion, they send him on an impossible journey. A journey around the galaxy in 80 days. The price of failure; eviction from the guild and no more easy going lifestyle.AmethystIn the near future humans have set out into space, colonising other worlds in the search for extraterrestrial life. Expecting to find familiar forms of life, what they discover will change their understanding of the Universe forever.WithinSomething happened outside, something terrible. Only no-one knows exactly what. Now the remnants of our species is confined, blind and without a clue. Those who venture out never come back, but the way things are getting in here, I think I’ll take my chances…The MessengerTrapped and besieged by a terrible enemy, a lone, simple Messenger ventures out into the wilderness . His quest; to retrieve a sacred artefact that could save his city and everyone in it. Yet the siege was only the beginning as worse dangers lie beyond the walls in the changed world outside. It was never the destination that ever truly mattered but the journey…and the reason behind it.End of WorldPlagued by dreams of the end of days he never expected the nightmares come true. The end of the world is only the beginning, though. What lurks beyond will test mankind to its limits and push the human soul to breaking point.SoulIs it possible to find a new life so far away from home? Torn away from all that he knew, one of the few survivors of a devastated Earth, has to resettle on a strange and alien world at the far edge of the Solar System. What he finds is not just a new home but a new experiences he never knew could exist.PlagueAfter years of isolation from a virus thought to be extinct, the plague once again raises its head to wipe out what’s thought to be left of humanity. Yet, something’s not quite right and it will take a bold act to uncover the truth behind the plague.ClaudiaClaudia was special. Like the others. Only she was alone, no guidance and no way to know what to expect. Her family was broken, she had grown up being told she was nothing. Useless. But there is always a light in the darkest places. Then she found it. A simple, etched rock, decoration at best, but it was something that would eventually lead her to inner strength and a life she dared never to imagine."The aim of this collection was to offer something to everyone and allow me to spread my literary wings, so to say." -Nicholas House Views: 603
In this inventive, fast-paced novel, New York Times bestselling and Printz Award-winning author Paolo Bacigalupi takes on hard-hitting themes--from food safety to racism and immigration--and creates a zany, grand-slam adventure that will get kids thinking about where their food comes from.
The zombie apocalypse begins on the day Rabi, Miguel, and Joe are practicing baseball near their town's local meatpacking plant and nearly get knocked out by a really big stink. Little do they know the plant's toxic cattle feed is turning cows into flesh-craving monsters! The boys decide to launch a stealth investigation into the plant's dangerous practices, unknowingly discovering a greedy corporation's plot to look the other way as tainted meat is sold to thousands all over the country. With no grownups left they can trust, Rabi and his friends will have to grab their bats to protect themselves (and a few of their enemies) if they want to stay alive...and maybe even save the world. Views: 603
