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Lady Justice and the Assassin Kindle Edition

by Robert Thornhill (Author), Peg Thornhill (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 387 ratings
Two radical groups have joined together for a common purpose --- to kill the President of the United States, and they're looking for the perfect person to do the job.
Not a cold-blooded killer or a vicious assassin, but a model citizen, far removed from the watchful eyes of Homeland Security.
When the president comes to Kansas City, the unlikely trio of Walt, Willie and Louie the Lip find themselves knee-deep in the planned assassination.
Join our heroes for another suspenseful mystery and lots of laughs!
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    Lady Justice
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    161 pages
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    English
  4. Publication date
    December 31, 2013
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Reviewed by Lee Ashford for Readers' Favorite

Like its predecessors, Lady Justice and the Assassin has a plot ripped from today's headlines. The several sub-plots are blended perfectly within the main theme, which is a conspiracy to assassinate the President of the United States AND the Vice President, while they both are making public presentations half a continent apart from one another. The pretext for the assassinations could not be more plausible. In fact, I would be VERY surprised if Robert Thornhill has not made himself a focus of federal investigation for detailing so much legitimate-sounding preparation for an assassination attempt. If not for the insertion of several comical sub-plots, one might very well be excused for wondering if this was an actual conspiracy gone awry.

Lady Justice and the Assassin is flawlessly executed. As with its precursors, one cannot help but believe this story could be an actual account of the daily extremes faced by police officers everywhere. Thornhill writes as if his primary reference is his daily police log. It is hard to conceive of anyone actually making up this stuff! It is just too authentic feeling to be pure fiction. Yet, in spite of the severity of the main plot, the story is extraordinarily entertaining and humorous... too much so to NOT be fiction. Thornhill deservedly has been recognized multiple times for his Lady Justice series. Lady Justice and the Assassin seems likely to garner yet another award for this brilliantly talented author. If you are new to this series, and enjoy humor mixed with mystery, I urge you to not wait another minute; buy this book and prepare to become an avid fan of Robert Thornhill.

About the Author

Award-winning author, Robert Thornhill, began writing at the age of sixty-six and in three short years has penned thirteen novels in the Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, the seven volume Rainbow Road series of chapter books for children, a cookbook and a mini-autobiography. Lady Justice and the Sting and Lady Justice and Dr. Death, Lady Justice and the Vigilante and Lady Justice and the Candidate won the Pinnacle Award for the best new mystery novels of Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012 and Fall 2012 from the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs. Many of Walt's adventures in the Lady Justice series are anecdotal and based on Robert's real life. Robert holds a master's in psychology, but his wit and insight come from his varied occupations, including thirty-three years as a real estate broker. He lives with his wife, Peg, in Independence, Missouri. Visit him on the Web at: http: //BooksByBob.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00C5M8ABC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Robert Thornhill (December 31, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 31, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 161 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 387 ratings

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Award-winning author, Robert Thornhill, began writing at the age of sixty-six and in ten short years has penned forty-three novels in the Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, the seven volume Rainbow Road series of chapter books for children, a cookbook and a mini-autobiography.

Lady Justice and the Sting, Lady Justice and Dr. Death, Lady Justice and the Vigilante, Lady Justice and the Candidate, Lady Justice and the Book Club Murders, Lady Justice and the Cruise Ship Murders, Lady Justice and the Vet and Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse won the Pinnacle Award for the best new mystery novels of Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2012, Spring of 2013, Summer of 2013, Spring of 2014 and Fall of 2014 from the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs.

Many of Walt's adventures in the Lady Justice series are anecdotal and based on Robert's real life.

Although Robert holds a master's in psychology, he has never taken a course in writing and has never learned to type. All 53 of his published books were typed with one finger and a thumb!

His wit and insight come from his varied occupations, including thirty-three years as a real estate broker.

He lives with his wife, Peg, in Independence, Missouri.

Visit him on the Web at: http://BooksByBob.com

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Customers find the book captivating with an interesting plot that progresses flawlessly, making it a wonderful quick read that keeps them engaged. They appreciate the humor, with one customer noting the unique way it mixes action and comedy, and value the character development, with one review highlighting the wide variety of entertaining voices. The book makes readers think about politics and features great study of varied citizens. While some customers find it well written, others disagree, and the era aspect receives mixed reactions.

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83 customers mention "Story quality"70 positive13 negative

Customers find the book's story engaging and thought-provoking, with a well-written plot that progresses flawlessly, making it enjoyable enough to read another book in the series.

"...A good and entertaining read with terrific characters, action and humor." Read more

"...It is fiction. The purpose is to bring enjoyment in a imaginative and interesting way. This book certainly kept me entertained throughout...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. I have been seeing the Lady Justice series on goodreads, but this is the first one I have read...." Read more

"...I need a little pick me up because this is the kind of story that leaves you smiling...." Read more

54 customers mention "Readability"50 positive4 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a wonderful quick read that's easy to follow.

"...Another entertaining clean read, filled with puns & one-liners, as always dealing with current social topics...." Read more

"...it does make for a good one and it does so at a pace that quickens as it progresses...." Read more

"...A good and entertaining read with terrific characters, action and humor." Read more

"...Right versus wrong with clear distinction between the two. It was an easy read and an easy decision to read as the writing style draws you in from..." Read more

41 customers mention "Humor"36 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it both funny and thought-provoking, with one customer highlighting its unique blend of action and comedy.

"...Another entertaining clean read, filled with puns & one-liners, as always dealing with current social topics...." Read more

"...A good and entertaining read with terrific characters, action and humor." Read more

"...this is the only writer who can make something like an assassination seem humorous. Not only can he do this, he can do so tastefully...." Read more

"...I liked the touches of humor in the book, and the way that it made me think about political issues...." Read more

27 customers mention "Character development"27 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting the wide variety of entertaining voices and another highlighting the real people in unusual circumstances.

"...again adds greatly to the listening enjoyment with his wide variety of entertaining voices & inflections, Kuch IS Walt Williams!..." Read more

"...line that's commonplace or even very believable, but the characters are crafted so well that the reader won't let go...." Read more

"...A good and entertaining read with terrific characters, action and humor." Read more

"...I was pleasantly surprised. Walt makes a good leading man. I like his relationships with his wife and his friends...." Read more

27 customers mention "Thought provoking"23 positive4 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking, particularly noting how it makes readers think about politics and provides a great study of varied citizens.

"...clean read, filled with puns & one-liners, as always dealing with current social topics...." Read more

"...I am not sure but, it raises many issues and food for thought. I had never really thought about hatred being a ‘learned’ behaviour...." Read more

"...the touches of humor in the book, and the way that it made me think about political issues. I am definitely going to read more from this author." Read more

"...that the author has these guys tackling some really tough and relevant issues...." Read more

12 customers mention "Enjoyment"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one describing it as a relaxing read and another noting its intense nature.

"...Narrator George Kuch again adds greatly to the listening enjoyment with his wide variety of entertaining voices & inflections, Kuch IS Walt Williams!..." Read more

"...This book certainly kept me entertained throughout. Robert Thornhill is a keeper. -by Renee Robinson" Read more

"...Why? Because George Kuch made the experience so enjoyable and LOL funny!..." Read more

"Yet another thought provoking novel to read, enjoy and think!!! And pick up more of the Lady Justice series!!!!..." Read more

14 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written while others disagree.

"Good plausible story, interesting characters, decent use of dialog, and an intriguing subject. Ought to be a good story...." Read more

"...The writing seemed juvenile - like a high-schooler wrote it - and the premise - a regular guy who was out of work and had bills piling up was..." Read more

"...The narration was well done. The characters were well portrayed...." Read more

"...This one was not a comedy, not well written and not going to be kept on my bookshelf...." Read more

6 customers mention "Era"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the book's era, with some appreciating its historical context while others find it outdated and full of clichés.

"...It's based on old fashioned, (but never 'out of fashion'), morals and good people...." Read more

"...I felt the attempts at humor to be unoriginal, juvenile and at times crude and pointless...." Read more

"...A variety of characters, young and old, made the story more interesting...." Read more

"...The writing is high school quality and full of clichés, which is supposed to be humorous, I guess...." Read more

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  • Roger Fauble
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, looks to be a good series
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2019
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    Lady Justice and The Assassin is my thirteenth enjoyable read/listen from author Robert Thornhill. Another entertaining clean read, filled with puns & one-liners, as always dealing with current social topics. Each book in the series seems better than the last as Thornhill continues to up his game. Narrator George Kuch again adds greatly to the listening enjoyment with his wide variety of entertaining voices & inflections, Kuch IS Walt Williams! I’ll definitely be reading more from Thornhill! I was given an Audible copy of this book & am voluntarily reviewing it. Up next is Lady Justice & the Lottery. Since I own both the Kindle & Audible editions I was able to follow along while being read to. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
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  • K. Mitnick
    4.0 out of 5 stars The first of the series that I've read won't be the last, for sure.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014
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    Lady Justice And The Assassin was my first read of this extensive series (about 15 titles, I think) and it was really enjoyable enough for me to say that it is far from the last.

    Written from the point of view of Walt, a 69 year old cop, the characters in this fun story are about as far from retirement as you can get. They love what they do and they really do it well. The friendships of the players here are what strikes the reader as being realistic and honest.

    While the story here is pretty far-fetched, it does make for a good one and it does so at a pace that quickens as it progresses. Like any good mystery, drawing the reader into the story takes a little while to be set up. But when it does, you can't turn the pages fast enough. It's not a story line that's commonplace or even very believable, but the characters are crafted so well that the reader won't let go.

    I look forward to others in the series. I have a feeling that the likability of the characters will continue easily to the other titles and will let the reader develop a relationship with Walt and his buddies.
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  • CD Chaffin
    3.0 out of 5 stars With insight and humor--a contemporary good read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2015
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    It's a story you could read in tomorrow's headlines...but hope you never will: the clash of bigotry, hatred and politics, sculpted by a severely damaged economy and desperation. Yet under it all, the love of family and friends provides the glue that keeps us sound. A good and entertaining read with terrific characters, action and humor.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars food for thought
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2014
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    Robert Thornhill: Lady Justice and The Assassin
    I believe this is the only writer who can make something like an assassination seem humorous. Not only can he do this, he can do so tastefully. Could this actually happen? I am not sure but, it raises many issues and food for thought. I had never really thought about hatred being a ‘learned’ behaviour. As I ponder , I realize, at birth we naturally bond. After a few months, I believe we love. There is much more which can be said on the subject but would take me off course. Therefore, I shall refrain. My point is we naturally start out on a path of love. We do not know ‘hate’. Hate is learned. Hate is taught. The more people who gather within a group of hatred grown stronger, powerful and more justified in their actions. One can’t help but bond with the characters. In fact, they are what make the story seem believable in some aspects. For those who ranted on how unrealistic they thought it was, please remember, you were not reading a biography. It is fiction. The purpose is to bring enjoyment in a imaginative and interesting way. This book certainly kept me entertained throughout. Robert Thornhill is a keeper. -by Renee Robinson
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  • Julia Monson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lady Justice and the Assassin
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2013
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    I really enjoyed this book. I have been seeing the Lady Justice series on goodreads, but this is the first one I have read. I was pleasantly surprised. Walt makes a good leading man. I like his relationships with his wife and his friends. It is refreshing to read about someone who has his life together. The plot about the assassination attempt on the president seemed plausible, although the battle with the gang members seemed a little far fetched to me. I liked the touches of humor in the book, and the way that it made me think about political issues. I am definitely going to read more from this author.
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  • G.Hunt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just Like A Burger & Fries!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2014
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    This was the type of book that never goes out of style. Right versus wrong with clear distinction between the two. It was an easy read and an easy decision to read as the writing style draws you in from the first page. I love reading this kind of book when I need a little pick me up because this is the kind of story that leaves you smiling. It's based on old fashioned, (but never 'out of fashion'), morals and good people. It was a quick and fun read for me-I'm betting it will be for you too. Take the time to read just for the pure fun of it & the feel good feeling you'll get. :)

    RECOMMEND! :)
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  • Michael Finlayson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2014
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    This is the second in the series that I have read and it's an absolutely brilliant read!!!!!!!!! The heroes are so unlikely that it's very easy to bond with them and become wrapped up in their adventures. I would really love to see their adventures on the screen!!!!!! An extremely well written book that draws you through a fantastic storyline. The mark of a great book is that you're always sad when you come to the end, and that's the case with this one. An absolutely brilliant read and I highly recommend it.
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