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Double Jeopardy

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As an avid reader of several genres, I was completely disappointed with Berhhardt's (Bryne?)Double Jeopardy. I suppose the jeopardy was in buying the book. The first few pages,including the opening trial scene were fairly good - then the plot becomes increasingly incredible, implausible, and just plain silly. A crime/legal/murder novel should at least have some plausibility - this book has zero. I only kept reading it to see how inane the plot would become. I ended up hating the book so much, I would not have been displeased had the hero been put out of his misery - that ending might have redeemed the book.

The legal thriller genre has been overshadowed by the Grishams of the land, unfortunately obscuring some very skilled writers like William Bernhardt. This novel begins as a courtroom drama but soon develops into a fast-paced chase plotline a la The Fugitive. There's an edge here that Grisham seems to have lost; readers disappointed by Grisham's latest overly planned-out novels will find a fresh sense of recklessness, uncertainty and spontanaeity in Bernhardt. Well-written, deft characterization, and satisfying plot twists. Two thumbs up

I love GOOD mysteries - especially those involving court cases; cops and lawyers and Bernardt certainly gives me all that in his books. He also respects his characters - and I love the fact that, be it Travis Byrne or Bern Kincaid (his main lawyering men), uphold the law and fight for the rights of the defendant no matter how much we hate the crime. The law is the law! I totally appreciate the fact that the secretary/paralegal/female attorney character's in his book(s) are treated with respect and given intelligence and a sense of humor. All of Bernard's books have the same theme - and that is that justice does prevail and one way or another and that crime does not pay. Good stuff Bernardt. I can't wait till I tackle the next own. So glad to know that the caliber of writing I respect is out there and that Bernardt provides it.

As a fan of William Bernhardt I am sorely disappointed. I've enjoyed tremendously other titles by him and was expecting, if not a flawless book, at least one that would not stretch my easily stretchable credulity past the breaking point. It's a silly book. I'm grateful I checked it out from the library.

I have read all the so called "Justice" books by Bernhardt but I think I liked this one the best of any of his I have read.Travis Byrne is the new hero. He is an ex-cop with a law degree, but don't let that fool you, he is not good in fights or pulling the trigger. His new clint shoots his way out of the courthouse and takes off. He along with some other people try to make it look like Travis was in on the shoot out. Byrne ends up with many different groups looking for him, the mob, the local police, the FBI and one person acting on his own. He does get some help from two unexpected people. There is lots of action, it is a very fast moving book. I found my self nearly skimming pages to find out what happened next. Has a great ending. Surprising, to me, but great.

Interesting characters. Intricate plot. Suspenseful action. Lack of coincidences.Surprise resolution. What more can you ask. I have read one of this author's novels before. Now I'm ready to read the balance.

What a disappointment! I bought this book because I like the genre, and because of the glowing reviews already posted on this site. Unfortunately, I found the plot to be utterly reposterous, and the dialogue weak. This book was very poorly written.

Okay, here it is--I've read William Bernhardt for many years and really enjoyed his "Ben Kincaid" series. However, I want to get ALL the Ben Kincaid books IN ORDER! Mr. Bernhardt refers to previous books too often and his character has evolved so much, that I want all of the books numbering 1-?
TAT

This is my 1st William Bernhardt novel. I found it very intriguing and always needing to turn the page. Who would know who was going to meet with Travis next or who could he trust. I won't give away the ending but what a surprise! Can't wait to read some more from Mr. Bernhardt. Great summer reading!

This books starts out with an explosive page turning experience and then keeps you rivtet to each new page. I was interested and continued to try and solve the mystery throughout the entire book. Each new chapter tilted me off my original guess and slide me on through to the next exiciting adventure. I held my breath, who is Travis Byrne's next encounter with...the FBI, the mobs, the cops or....! I LOVED IT! Take a ride with this unsuspecting defense lawyer in the run for his life.