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Black Oil, Red Blood [Kindle Edition]

Diane Castle
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Book Description

The thing about cancer is it’s hard to prove somebody gave it to you on purpose—but Chloe Taylor can prove it. In fact, she proves it for a living. She sues oil refineries that would rather save a buck than comply with safety regulations designed to do important things like, you know, keep people alive.

Chloe had a successful career until circumstances forced her to move to the bass-ackwards town of Kettle, Texas (human population: 4,000; gun population: 34,356). Big Oil industry giant PetroPlex employs half of Kettle’s population, and there’s no question the judge in the town’s got oil stains on his hands. It’s no wonder she’s been on a losing streak lately. She suspects she’s been litigating on an uneven playing field, but when her star expert witness turns up dead less than 48 hours before a make-or break hearing, she knows.

What she doesn’t know is the key piece of information that got her expert killed. It turns out PetroPlex is harboring a shocking secret—one that has the potential to skyrocket gasoline prices, spark an energy market meltdown, and trigger riots, chaos, death, and destruction on a global scale. Chloe must discover the secret and expose the villains before she is permanently silenced, all while juggling a troublesome ex-fiancé and a tantalizing new flame along the way.


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About the Author

Diane Castle is the pseudonym of a Texas attorney whose practice experience includes assisting plaintiffs with wrongful death and personal injury cases against Big Oil giants such as ExxonMobil, ChevronTexaco, BP, and ConocoPhillips. Ms. Castle has published short fiction under a different name, and she has also written a stage play that was translated into German, produced in a castle near Munich, and sold out three seasons. Prior to her career as an attorney, Ms. Castle was a staff writer for The Dallas Morning News. She also feels privileged to have been honored with two awards for humor and satire and one award for literary criticism.

Product Details

  • File Size: 440 KB
  • Print Length: 366 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0974474223
  • Publisher: Wishlist; 1 edition (February 2, 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00759NLLO
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,153 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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The book was very well written. Sherry Fundin  |  22 reviewers made a similar statement
I look forward to reading more from Diane. Russell C. Drewes  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is on the free list? June 10, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I read this book a few months back and was impressed by how well the author wrote, even if I didn't agree entirely with her view on the topic. What I felt about the point of the story did not detract from how well it was written and how easy it was to read. Now that I see it is on the free title listing, I felt I must write a review. It is a good story that you will enjoy and if you search out the good free books, this one is one. I paid for my copy and would again, but since you can get it for free right now, snatch it up.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars For readers of John Grisham May 17, 2012
By H. Tjoa
Format:Kindle Edition
For all those who love John Grisham type thrillers, here's one with a hot red-haired attorney working on an oil pollution case which turns out to be much more. She is also running away from a womanizing ex-fiance and head-long into the arms of a too-good-to-be-true hunk of a cop. The plot is convoluted, the action is almost non-stop, and there is a satisfyingly happy ending. What more could any one ask for?
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Slick Mystery April 24, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Very interesting! Fast paced, fact-filled, and edge of your seat action.

Only downside, DO NOT attempt reading before bed, or while not fully awake. This bad boy needs your full attention.

Love the redheaded spitfire, Chloe. Her adorable hetero(or not so hetero)-life mate, Miles. And the chivalrous, Detective Nash. The combination of interesting characters, legal-eagle plot line, and downright out of nowhere twists, kept me enthralled.

Took a few chapters to get me hooked, but once I was in I couldn't put it down.

A razor sharp, eye-opening read from Diane Castle. Kudos!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars ♦GREAT READ♦
I enjoyed this book tremendously. I could not put it down. If you have a chance I highly recommend this book and hope you enjoy as much as I did.
Published 12 days ago by ertigers
3.0 out of 5 stars Black Oil, Red Blood
Nice light book to end the day with. While it was very enjoyable I do like books that are more believeable.
Published 1 month ago by Barbara J Powers
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
All of the makings of a great little judicial thriller. The plot is believable enough to keep me awake at night and the characters written well enough to keep me reading we'll... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Christi
5.0 out of 5 stars Very eye opening.
I currently work for an oil construction/maintenance company in Southern Louisiana. Everyday we worry about our guys and girls out there in the Gulf taking care of those platforms. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Skye Silverleaf
4.0 out of 5 stars Black Oil, Red Blood
Very good read. Intrigue, political insight in today's world very on target. Will look for more books by this writer.
Published 1 month ago by Roberta Termine
5.0 out of 5 stars Hold On!!!
Great read!  This novel will give you a thrilling adventure every chapter along with some light romance and the meaning of real friendship. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sandy in east Tx.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good action
The action never stops. The things Diane Castle thought of is great.
Just now looking for more books by her.
Published 1 month ago by Clark Calhoun
4.0 out of 5 stars Slow to start
Quick read. Slow starting, builds to suspense, quirky characters, not too bad, but have read better. A take off of a James Bond plot.
Published 1 month ago by Milt Gallmeyer
5.0 out of 5 stars thoroughly enjoyed this book
Fast, clipping pace. Interesting story line. Good character development. Fun and exciting read. Really hope this is #1 of a series.
Published 1 month ago by Cassandra Carson
4.0 out of 5 stars Home run!!!
A page turner! From the moment I began reading this novel I couldn't put it down. Thank you such a great literary journey Diane. Can't wait for your next NOVEL. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Wenceslao P Bravo
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More About the Author

Diane Castle is the pseudonym of a Texas attorney whose practice experience includes assisting plaintiffs with wrongful death and personal injury cases against Big Oil giants such as ExxonMobil, ChevronTexaco, BP, and ConocoPhillips.

Ms. Castle has published short fiction under a different name, and she has also written a stage play that was translated into German, produced in a castle near Munich, and sold out three seasons. Prior to her career as an attorney, Ms. Castle was a staff writer for The Dallas Morning News. She also feels privileged to have been honored with two awards for humor and satire and one award for literary criticism.

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