Concept of Justice [Paperback]

Henry Custer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 10, 2002

Confronting an intruder in his home in Florida, Martin Lovett ultimately discovers that the intruder was the father of a child who had been abducted thirty years earlier in Oklahoma. Because of some sketchy evidence that Martin was possibly involved with that crime, the father was apparently seeking vengeance, or perhaps just answers. The details of this and other crimes Martin was involved in during his lifetime are told in flashback. Growing up during the war years of the forties, Marty lived through some pretty gritty times, leaving school at an early age, seeking adventure, finding trouble instead. In the meantime, Marty is plagued with memories of his past life. The deception of keeping his criminal activities from his wife is especially painful. The present day courts finally resolve the issue with Martin Lovett.

Product Details

• Paperback: 198 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (July 10, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159129553X
• ISBN-13: 978-1591295532
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,972,028 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down, April 4, 2004

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Tony Scarbrough (Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Concept of Justice (Paperback)

This book grabbed my attention quickly and by the time I'd read about 30 pages, I couldn't put it down. The plot was well thought out and believable, and it kept me guessing right up to the last page, and that's rare for me. The characters were real people and I enjoyed meeting them, although most of them I didn't like at all. I look forward to reading more books by Henry Custer.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complex Crime Thriller, March 8, 2004

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Joyce Scarbrough (Mobile, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Concept of Justice (Paperback)

Concept of Justice is such a realistic picture of the criminal mind that I couldn't help feeling a little bit relieved that I don't live next door to Henry Custer. Anyone who can plan burglaries, murders, kidnappings and counterfeiting schemes with such flawless attention to detail should be watched very carefully!

The book's main character, Martin Lovett, makes some very bad choices in his life and isn't always a nice guy, but he remains oddly likable throughout the story and I found myself rooting for him despite his flaws. Maybe it's because of his devotion to his wife Cindy, a fine woman who knows nothing of his criminal activities; or it could be because of the dirt-poor family Marty came from and all the hardships he had to overcome growing up. Possibly it's just that the lowlifes he gets mixed up with make him look like an Eagle Scout in comparison, but I know I couldn't help feeling that Marty was really a decent guy and wanted a happy ending for him.

Concept of Justice unfolds one subtle layer at a time and culminates in a resolution that is both surprising and completely credible, thanks to some tenacious law enforcement officers who add even more human flavor to this intriguing story. The author's extensive knowledge and expertise in a variety of professions is impressive and make for a book that has no loopholes or slips in logic that annoy me to no end. This crime thriller will keep you up late turning pages to find out how the deliciously complex plot turns out, but you definitely won't regret missing a little sleep for this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this, October 29, 2003

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Lynn Price (Lake Forest, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Concept of Justice (Paperback)

`Concept of Justice' is not a feel-good book. You don't read the last pages of Henry Custer's work thinking that lilies are going to spring forth in your garden while breaking into a Julie Andrew's song. What you will find is the complexity of Man's struggle to fight the demons of his own soul. It's a disquieting story and Henry Custer is a master at telling it. That alone should have you calling your bookstore immediately. His powerful writing skills tell the story simply and starkly, and I had a very hard time putting it down. Once you've read `Concept of Justice', you'll be thinking about its intricacies for days afterward.

Lynn Price