Blog Tour ~ Killer Lawyer (Jake Wolfe Book 3) by Mark Nolan (Review + Giveaway)
Killer Lawyer
Jake Wolfe Book 3
by Mark Nolan
Genre: Thriller
Attorney by day, assassin by night.
Jake Wolfe is a young lawyer who leads a secret life. Trained by the CIA, he now wants peace and quiet, practicing law and living on a boat with his war dog. But when his city is shocked by a serial killer and he’s framed for the murder of a friend, Jake must race against time to find the killer before he strikes again.
Drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse; at every step Jake and his loved ones are being hunted by the clever, twisted madman. As the city is gripped in fear of the seemingly random shootings that could strike anybody, Jake investigates and uncovers ominous clues until a shocking reversal of fortune changes everything.
With the clock ticking and lives at stake, will Jake be able to find and stop the killer in time, or will he become the next victim?
Buckle up for a wild ride as Jake Wolfe and his exceptionally intelligent dog, Cody, return to action in this page-turning thriller in Mark Nolan’s bestselling series that has earned thousands of 5-star ratings on Amazon and Goodreads.
5 stars!
Killer Lawyer is Book 3 in Mark Nolan’s Jake Wolfe series, which I highly recommend reading in the appropriate order. They follow the crazy life of Jake and his war dog, sidekick/partner, Cody, and as there are many recurring characters and storylines, I think the most enjoyment from this book will come with starting at the beginning of the series.
Here’s what you need to know going in: Jake is really a good guy with a hero complex. He’s served his country and they’re not letting go of him. He can’t catch a break, at all. As much as Jake would like to live a quiet life, being a lawyer and helping those in need, it won’t happen because he won’t let it happen. Whereas many people learn how to say no, Jake can be guilted or pressured into doing things he’d prefer not to, because of his need to serve. And Jake’s need to people-please affects everyone around him. He is impulsive and jumps into situations with the best of intentions, he really does. And, I think in the previous books I was a little annoyed because he did this but I feel like I understand Jake more by book three. I get it. He just really wants to take care of everyone. He wants the world to be a good place and he just can’t stop from trying to fix everything.
I think this book was my favorite of the series, because the action hero stuff was not over the top as it was in previous books. Don’t get me wrong, Jake lives the life of an action-packed movie hero, but it felt a little less dramatic than the previous ones. Or maybe a little more realistic and less like it was made for the big screen. Regardless, once I started reading, I couldn’t stop. Well, until one point. Something happened that made me pause and put the book aside. I was nervous and did not want to read further, only because I thought the author was going to break my heart. He didn’t, thankfully, since I forced myself to pick it back up.
The author writes a fantastic story, with well-developed characters. It’s easy to love Jake and Cody, and their story pulls you in and doesn’t let you go. This book was able to hold my attention and let me shut out everything around me. I can’t wait to read the next installment! If you enjoy action thrillers, I’d highly recommend reading this series.
**Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.**
Vigilante Assassin
Jake Wolfe Book 2
Every marriage has a secret, but this one is deadly.
Lauren Stephens wakes up to find her husband, Gene, has vanished during the night. His phone is dead. Desperate, she hires Jake Wolfe and his war dog, Cody. They search the house and discover something so disturbing that Jake won’t allow Lauren near it. “No, if you see this, there is no unseeing it.”
Lauren thought she had it all: a loving partner, two great kids, a successful business, and a beautiful home in the San Francisco hills. But all of that is about to come crashing down, due to a missing husband, a hidden past, and a frightening secret that will shock a trusting wife to the core. Gene has enemies, and now they want something from Lauren.
Jake Wolfe is a flawed man who has a habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He wants to leave his secret, violent past behind him, but when Lauren and her children are threatened, his protective instinct takes command. Jake soon finds himself involved in a dangerous conspiracy, targeted for death, and engaged in battle with a powerful, unseen group who will stop at nothing to get what they want.
Jake’s going to have to think fast and fight hard to protect Cody, Lauren and her kids.
Vigilante Assassin is “Jake Wolfe book two” in the ongoing series. It can be read as a stand-alone, or you can start with book one, titled: Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie.
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Dead Lawyers Don't Lie
Jake Wolfe Book 1
A mysterious killer who calls himself The Artist is assassinating wealthy lawyers in San Francisco. When war veteran Jake Wolfe accidentally takes his picture during a murder, The Artist adds Jake to his kill list and he becomes a target in a deadly game of cat and mouse that only one of them can survive. How far would you go to protect your loved ones from a killer? Jake wants to leave his top secret, violent past life behind him. But the reluctant, flawed hero can't ignore his duty and his personal moral compass.
This gripping thriller is full of suspense, plot twists and surprises. It features a cast of interesting characters, including several strong-willed women, two wise-cracking San Francisco Police Homicide Inspectors, one highly intelligent dog, and a philosophical killer who shares Jake's admiration for Van Gogh paintings but still plans to kill him anyway. As Jake gets closer to unraveling a merciless conspiracy, his life gets turned upside down and the danger level increases, adding to the growing suspense. This entertaining page-turner starts out as a murder mystery and then shifts gears into a high-speed action thriller that takes you on a roller-coaster ride to the riveting ending. A good read for those who enjoy mysteries, suspense, action and adventure, vigilante justice, unique characters, witty dialogue and a little romance too. Now on sale in over a dozen countries around the world. Be the first among your friends to read it.
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Mark Nolan is the author of Dead Lawyers Don't Lie, the sequel titled Vigilante Assassin, and book 3 in the series: Killer Lawyer. He's currently writing book 4. Mark also tries to make time every day to answer emails from readers. You can reach him and subscribe to his newsletter at marknolan.com
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The covers are very eye-catching!
ReplyDeleteI like that he has a dog assistant.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the review! The books look interesting.
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