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Do Not Assume Kindle Edition

by Elaine Williams Crockett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
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  1. Foreword INDIES Book of the Year AwardWinner, 2015
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WINNER  - 2016 CHANTICLEER CLUE AWARD for Political ThrillerWINNER - 2015 INDIEFAB BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD for MysteryWINNER - 2016 NIEA BOOK AWARD for Political ThrillerWINNER - 2016 BEVERLY HILLS BOOK AWARD for Political ThrillerFederal Judge Warren Alexander has the nomination for the Supreme Court wrapped up ... until his wife is accused of murdering Senator Tom Marriner. But it doesn't make any sense. His wife isn't a killer. Still, the FBI's evidence is overwhelming and he, alone, believes in her innocence.
Determined to exonerate his wife, the Judge begins digging through the Senator's life and finds a mysterious link between the Senator and the murder of a beautiful girl in a Maine resort town more than 40 years earlier. Is the key to the Senator's death buried with the girl? 

As the Judge begins narrowing in on suspects, unearthing disturbing secrets along the way, he is unprepared for the consequences. The White House is watching him, waiting for the right moment, determined to do whatever it takes to keep the truth from coming out. 
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    March 12, 2015
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  • "Brilliantly plotted with more twists and turns than an angry rattlesnake, Crockett gives us thrills and chills in her award-winning novel, Do Not Assume." Chanticleer CLUE Award Review. 5 Stars ★★★★★
  • "A master class in lies and deception." IndieReader
  • "A heart-stopping tale that will leave you disgusted, fascinated, and awed at the author's ability to tell a story." 5 Stars ★★★★★ Natasha Jackson for Readers' Favorite.
  • "A high-stakes conspiracy thriller that starts big and gets more explosive with each succeeding chapter. A must for House of Cards fans." BestThrillers.com
  • "An informed, expertly woven tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until you read the last word on the last page." 5 Stars ★★★★★ Barbara Frank, Author of the Princess Book Series.
  • "A quick read that will have you spellbound and hiding in a corner so people will leave you alone." 5 Stars ★★★★★ Goodreads Review.
  • "Run don't walk to the nearest book store for this one, you won't be sorry." 5 Stars ★★★★★ Debra Jenkins.
  • "A terrific read that moves quickly and offers plenty of entertainment. I couldn't put it down because it is so well written and has such depth." 5 Stars ★★★★★ Melinda Hills for Readers' Favorite.
  • "I defy you to read a chapter in this book without peeking at the first page of the next chapter." 5 Stars ★★★★★ Robert D. Paul, Esq., General Counsel to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, 1985-1988.
  • "Do Not Assume was a thrilling read from start to finish. It's full of twists that kept me hanging on, desperately wanting to know the real truth." 5 Stars ★★★★★ Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite.
  • "Brilliantly takes us on a ride of relentless escalation and unexpected directions." 5 Stars ★★★★★ Goodreads Review.
  • "An action thriller with twists and turns and a surprise ending, Do Not Assume may be the title, but it's also a great warning for anyone starting this book." 4 Stars ★★★★ Dave Eisenstark for Readers' Favorite

From the Author

Although the main characters appear in each book of the Do Not series, it is unnecessary to read them in order.  The books are completely stand-alone.
I know that readers have a lot of choices, so I thank you for buying Do Not Assume.  I am always thrilled to hear from readers and interested in what you think.  If you wish to contact me directly, you can get in touch on my Facebook page, through Goodreads, or on my website.  I read each and every message and always reply. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00UMJBO5Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BookBaby; 1st edition (March 12, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 302 pages
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Elaine Williams Crockett

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Elaine Williams Crockett is a graduate of the University of Illinois and Vermont Law School. She spent her legal career in the Office of the General Counsel at the United States Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. She lives in Georgetown with her husband, Don Crockett, and a cat who declined to be named.

DO NOT ASK has won the 2019 IPPY Award for Mystery/Thriller E-Book; the 2018 Readers' Favorite Award for Legal Thriller; the 2018 CLUE Award for Political Thriller; the 2017 CLUE Award for Political Thriller; the 2018 Book Excellence Award for Thriller; the 2018 Solo Medalist (First Place) New Apple Literary Summer E-Book Award for Suspense/Thriller; the 2018 National Indie Excellence Book Award for Political Thriller and was a Finalist in the Suspense and Legal Thriller categories; the 2018 Beverly Hills Book Award for Legal Thriller; the 2018 Beverly Hills Book Award for Suspense and was a Finalist in the Political Thriller category; won Bronze in Foreword Reviews' INDIES Book of the Year Award; and medaled in the Next Generation Book Awards for second novel. DO NOT ASSUME has won 9 National Book Awards: the 2016 Chanticleer Clue Award for Political Thriller; the 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award for Mystery; the 2016 National Indie Excellence Award for Political Thriller; the 2016 Beverly Hills Book Award for Political Thriller; received SILVER in the 2017 ELIT Book Awards for Mystery/Suspense/Thriller; SILVER in the 2016 Readers' Favorite Award for Murder Mystery; BRONZE in the 2016 CIPA EVVY Award for Mystery/Detective, and FINALIST in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Suspense and also for First Novel.

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  • An Old Preppy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Take a vacation just to read this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2016
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    An extremely well written story with very engaging characters and exciting plot twists. I am going to read it again to be sure I didn't miss anything. I always rely on the customer reviews when choosing a new read-- never have I seen a book rate 5 stars by every reviewer. You have got your work cut out for you in the sequel, Elaine!
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  • Gary K Nurenberg
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Plot Keeps Reader Guessing
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2016
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    Elaine Williams-Crockett’s Do Not Assume is more than a title. It’s a warning to readers to pay attention as they get swept along by a fast moving murder mystery whose political intrigue spans decades and involves every branch of government.

    The plot is intricate and filled with unexpected twists that can blindside the inattentive. But Williams-Crockett doesn’t cheat. The surprising revelations catch you off-guard until you realize the clues were there all along.

    Federal judge Warren Alexander too often ignores those clues. As a former FBI agent, he should know better. Alexander is nominated to the Supreme Court by a law-and-order president who may have done some serious law breaking of his own on his climb to the top. As Alexander prepares for his confirmation hearings, old FBI colleagues need his help in investigating a high-profile assassination which, Alexander discovers, may have been staged to hide the apparent involvement of some of the president’s men in yet another murder years ago.

    As Williams-Crockett describes an assassination attempt in the first few pages of the novel, it’s clear she’s a Washingtonian who knows the town well. Geography plays a role and her knowledge of obscure trails in the woods near Embassy Row lend an authenticity to the story too often missing in Washington novels written by authors who don’t live in the capital. The same is true of the way Washington’s bureaucracy actually moves. Williams-Crockett’s years as a top attorney in a federal agency bring an insider’s knowledge of how protect-your-ass feds actually behave when their jobs are put at risk by their own mistakes.

    Alexander’s investigation threatens to expose those mistakes and triggers a take-no-prisoners response that blows up his certain confirmation to the Supreme Court. As Alexander fights back, he counts on the support of his wife and best friend, each of whom offer individual betrayals that stagger.

    As Alexander gets closer to the truth, the pace intensifies with a life and death hunt that bounces from a darkened cemetery in New England to hidden haunts in Georgetown where the fate of a presidency, an assassin and Alexander’s professional and family future converge. It’s a satisfying resolution to a complicated plot. Alexander is a good character ripe for more adventures if Williams-Crockett decides to visit him again. It should be fun.
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  • Karen Correll
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2015
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    This was an awesome book that grabbed me on page one and I couldn't put it down.. This story has it all,love,scandal,secrets,murder,and lots of high powered politics.. Non stop action with lots of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end.. Aptly titled,Do Not Assume.. Nothing is as it seems.. Highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great mystery/thriller!!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2016
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was well written AND a great story! I can't wait to read more from this author.
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  • Gwennie
    4.0 out of 5 stars This was a great book. I found I was aggravated because I ...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2016
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    This was a great book. I found I was aggravated because I couldn't' figure out who the culprits were. Mrs. Crockett keeps the action moving and certainly has a keen ability to keep potential clues very limited. That is the first time I can say I was glad to be aggravated. I also appreciated that she didn't feel profanity was needed o make it seem "realistic." I have never given a five star rating as I think that should be reserved for great literary fiction that will stand the test of time. Therefore, my 4 star rating is tops in my book. I would recommend this book for anybody. I can't wait until the follow-up is published.
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  • james m lee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great master thriller.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2020
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    I liked the story and the action details the author provides. It is a great plot with twists and turns.
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  • Jody Ashenhurst
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016
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    Plenty of twists and turns in this thriller. Presidential malfeasance, a rogue law enforcer, and difficult personal relationships all wrapped up together. Lots of fun to read.
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  • rosemarielintner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read it this summer
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2016
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    outstandind well well done a treat to finally read a mystery that was truly a mystery until the end! Looking forward to her next book
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