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Lady Justice and the Lottery Kindle Edition

by Robert Thornhill (Author), Peg Thornhill (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 170 ratings
Two septuagenarians win the lottery's biggest prize, dragging Walt and Ox into the most bizarre cases of their career.
The two 'oldies' are determined to use their new found wealth to re-create the past but instead propel Walt into the future where he must use drones and Star Trek phasers to balance the scales of justice.
When an extortion plot turns into kidnapping, Walt must boldly go where no cop has gone before to save himself and the millionaire.
Come along for another hilarious ride with the world's oldest and most lovable cop!
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Reviewed by Lee Ashford for Readers' Favorite

Lady Justice and the Lottery is a fun read, once again showcasing the talents of Robert Thornhill.
I generally am amazed at the historical knowledge of Thornhill who obviously does his homework before writing his stories. He has the uncanny ability to weave those factoids into the fictional plot of his mysteries, while maintaining an air of humor throughout his stories. In short, Thornhill is something of a genius at crafting a good, entertaining mystery, guaranteed to make you laugh.

About the Author

Award-winning author, Robert Thornhill, began writing at the age of sixty-six and in four short years has penned fourteen 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 and Lady Justice and the Book Club Murders won the Pinnacle Award for the best new mystery novels of Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2012 and Spring of 2013 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 25 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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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00EDQK9OE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (August 6, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 6, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 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
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    4.5 out of 5 stars 170 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 enjoy the book's humor, particularly Walt's dry sense of humor, and find it easy to read, with one customer noting it reads like a TV sitcom. The story features action from the beginning, and customers appreciate the well-developed characters. Customers describe the book as light and good value for money, with one review highlighting the theme of winning more than just money.

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23 customers mention "Humor"23 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with several mentioning lots of laughs throughout. One customer particularly appreciates Walt's dry wit, while another notes it's an amusing tale about elderly characters.

"I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed this series, love the dry humor of Walt, I have to say each story makes me laugh out loud but this more..." Read more

"...The story has action from the get go and humor. I really love how he mixes it up with an older cop playing the hero and not a young hot god of a man...." Read more

"I don't know what to say about this book - it's funny, it's serious, it's exciting, it's informative...." Read more

"...It has everything from laugh out loud moments, to some intense police work action, and lets not forget some romance as well...." Read more

12 customers mention "Story quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, finding it interesting, exciting, and quirky, with one customer noting it has action from the beginning.

"...to his characters you can feel the power of the excitement, danger, thrills, and humor along with the dry humor of dear old Walter...." Read more

"...The story has action from the get go and humor. I really love how he mixes it up with an older cop playing the hero and not a young hot god of a man...." Read more

"...It is written so I felt like I knew the characters and empathized with some of their situations, and wanted to give them advise about others...." Read more

"This was a very interesting book and fun to read. I was glad to have a more light hearted read because Walt can be quite interesting...." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one customer noting how the author brings true emotions to them.

"...is one of the best narrators I have listen to and does brings true emotions to his characters you can feel the power of the excitement, danger,..." Read more

"...I find it so refreshing that the main characters are not only very likable and easy to relate to but they also show that life is not over after 60..." Read more

"...He is very well developed as a character and I enjoyed all the situations he got into." Read more

"...Quirky, weird and fun. An interesting unique cast of characters. Most mystery lovers will enjoy this book." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one customer noting it reads like a TV sitcom, and another mentioning it's a quick read.

"...Mr Kuch is a wonderful narrator from his male to female voices you are captivated, he really brings Walter to life with his dry humor that fits him..." Read more

"...refreshing that the main characters are not only very likable and easy to relate to but they also show that life is not over after 60 or even 70...." Read more

"As usual, a very good read. I enjoy reading the Lady Justice series and this was as good as any of the others...." Read more

"...Lots of laughs. Reads like a TV sitcom. Easy to read and enjoyable." Read more

3 customers mention "Lightness"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the lightness of the book.

"...There is a bit of humor sprinkled through the tale that keeps it light. There are a host of grammatical errors that need to cleaned-up...." Read more

"...A quick read that is light but entertaining. Looking forward to another episode with these same characters." Read more

"This series is light and funny...." Read more

3 customers mention "Value for money"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book offers good value for money, with one mentioning it provides more than just financial gain, while another notes it's a good purchase when offered at reduced prices.

"...It suggests the concept of funding good works with sudden super wealth...." Read more

"I love reading this series and purchase when offered at reduced prices. The characters are light, funny and get into all kinds of situations." Read more

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  • Cyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Star for the story and a 4 star for narration
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021
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    I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed this series, love the dry humor of Walt, I have to say each story makes me laugh out loud but this more than most of them. I laughed so hard my tummy hurt people at work said there she goes again, my boss said what is so funny, then said your listening to that audio again aren't you. I know we have all thought about winning the lottery and what we would do with the money, but I doubt any of us have every thought of spending it the way these men do. I love how the author spins a tale of danger, love with a twist of humor that keeps you on the edge as you laugh yourself silly. I love how Walt makes a mess of things but it somehow works out. I have thought about it before and always thought this series would make a great TV show only if you would have the right people playing the parts. As in this story the winners decide all of Walt's and his friends should be on TV, I couldn't agree more. This would be on series I would have to buy as soon as it came on DVD.

    Mr Kuch is a wonderful narrator from his male to female voices you are captivated, he really brings Walter to life with his dry humor that fits him to a T. Each of his character voice really fit what I picture the character to sound like which makes it very easy to picture them in your mind. I had no trouble picturing the danger, ribbing, humor and excitement as it unfolds. I always give him a five start because of the wonderful job he does. I wish I could do that again but there were a lot of volume changes half way through the audio that did take away from his preference. Beside that there is no background noise, no repeating of words just a lot of volume changes where his voice is lower and than higher. It happens to many times for it to be when breaks are taken. He still is one of the best narrators I have listen to and does brings true emotions to his characters you can feel the power of the excitement, danger, thrills, and humor along with the dry humor of dear old Walter. The narrator knows how to bring you the thrills, excitement that holds your attention from the first page until the last. I didn't know just why I truly loved his narration until I listened to someone else narrate and found he doesn't put in Walt said or she said etc that takes so much away from the enjoyment of listening. If you have truly wonderful character voices they can tell you who is talking and what they are feeling. My hats of to this narrator for giving me what I truly want to listen to.

    Even with the volume changes I totally enjoyed this audio, I love the laughs, even a few OH MYs and a couple of oh that isn't good.
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  • Erika
    4.0 out of 5 stars Uncommon superheros
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2013
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    I haven't read yet the rest of the series but after reading this I may have to. The author centers the tale around a couple older guys who win the lottery. They have visions of using their money to bring back the past more or less. These intentions are ultimately for the greater good which is how they get hooked up with Ox and Walt. The story has action from the get go and humor. I really love how he mixes it up with an older cop playing the hero and not a young hot god of a man.There is even a damsel in distress again a strange turn of events. This book is anything but stereotypical and a fantastic read for most ages.
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  • Allison Kohn author
    5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasurable read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2013
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    I don't know what to say about this book - it's funny, it's serious, it's exciting, it's informative. It is written so I felt like I knew the characters and empathized with some of their situations, and wanted to give them advise about others. As the old cop lives, I learn, and as he acts, I applaud. some of the things Robert says in this book, I want to copy to my wall on Facebook for everyone to see, it's so good. I think I'm going to feel about these books the way I did about Grace Livingston Hill's books - I have cases full of them and read them over and over. Not that Robert Thornhill's books are anything like Grace's; but they both have that effect on me.
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  • C. Toste
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2013
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    I got this book as a free download and I loved it. Another great installment of the Lady Justice series. It has everything from laugh out loud moments, to some intense police work action, and lets not forget some romance as well. I find it so refreshing that the main characters are not only very likable and easy to relate to but they also show that life is not over after 60 or even 70. I can't wait to see what trouble Walt and Ox will get into next.
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  • Jeff Dawson
    3.0 out of 5 stars It's okay
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2019
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    Hmm. Two old men win the lottery and reminisce of the days of old. Their fortune will lead them with two cops, Walt Williams and Ox. I can’t say they’re enthralled with the escapades to come, but fate has a way of doing that.

    These two are quite a pair they are put in some most unusual and highly, unlikely situations and manage to triumph over evil. If you’re a Star Trek fan, you’ll find a lot of appeal to all references tossed around. You’ll especially enjoy the heist of Captain Kirk’s command chair.

    There is a bit of humor sprinkled through the tale that keeps it light.

    There are a host of grammatical errors that need to cleaned-up. The most irritating thing I came across was the author putting his hyperlink for his other books constantly through-out the story. I can’t think of anything that would turn me off more than this. It has nothing to do with the story and it is over the top promotion. Very unprofessional.

    I definitely didn’t care for the chapter where the drug lords were caught red-handed making a huge cocaine buy and then got off by a liberal lawyer and judge. I wonder if they’ll be standing by their thin laurels when the “smack” hits the street and crime rates soar! Doubtful. Proof, lady justice is blind.

    I can see where this tale will have a wide appeal to many of the geriatric crowd as they reminisce of bygone days. Luckily, I’m not that old yet!

    No interest in reading any of the other stories in this series.
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  • Booklover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2014
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    This was a very interesting book and fun to read. I was glad to have a more light hearted read because Walt can be quite interesting. He is an older cop that gets in the most unusual situations with Lady Justice. His friends, partner and colleagues are all quite interesting and always getting into the most trouble. Walt is always trying to uphold the law and get the bad guys put away. He is very well developed as a character and I enjoyed all the situations he got into.
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  • Lorraine Garant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit
    Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2018
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    Yet again the authors don't disappoint. I love all the Lady Justice books. They are all very well written with suspense as well as comedic content. You can't help but enjoy Walt and Ox's antics. All the characters are great and the storylines never disappoint. Well worth the read!
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  • C. M. Donaldson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Just the right amount of comedy and wit
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2013
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    Two 'old codgers' help the police after their enormous lottery win, and highlight the skills of the 'older' Chief of Police Walt and his colleague Ox, while trying to put the money to good use. Unfortunately, as one would expect, someone wants to relieve them of their stash and will go to dangerous lengths to do it. There are repercussions one couldn't imagine and a roller coaster ride, dappled with humour. It was an interesting story, and there are more in the series which, to me, as an avid reader, is like a red rag to a bull. This type of read played out in my mind like a TV series - like Murder She Wrote but with male main characters all over the age of 60, which is unusual and welcome, definitely tongue-in-cheek with just the right amount of comedy and wit. The Star Trek angle must have required quite a bit of research, unless the author is a dyed-in-the-wool fanatic, and it was surprisingly informative too. I was hooked from the first page - it's got mystery and adventure - and I'm pleased to have discovered the Lady Justice series.
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  • Carmen Garant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Read !
    Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2018
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    This was another great read! Exactly what I've come to expect from the Lady Justice series & I'm Never disappointed. Always a capturing storyline with characters I've come to Love. Great Humor. These old Birds are So Funny! Love this Author !
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