Act Normal, A Stan Turner Mystery Vol 8 (Stan Turner Mysteries) [Audio CD]

William Manchee (Author)

Book Description

Series: Stan Turner Mysteries | Publication Date: September 1, 2008

Stan is recruited by the CIA for its ultra top secret Tarizon Repopulation project. His first assignment is to defend a woman accused of murdering her children and alien husband. The alien husband, however, is not from Mexico but Tarizon, a planet in another solar system. Stan must not only prove his client innocent but also make sure nobody finds out the government is allowing aliens to live and propagate on Earth. While Stan is busy with his CIA project, Paula is asked to defend the accused in the arson-murder of a prominent scientist and his family. While a bitter feud between neighbors over a barking dog and a chain link fence appears to be the motive for the crime, Paula discovers several others who have benefitted from Chester Brown's death. In the midst of the two murder investigations Stan is lured into a dangerous relationship with an alien woman assigned to keep an eye on him. He soon learns the women of Tarizon are much more dangerous than those on Earth.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Act Normal is a highly developed original. Hard hitting fast paced dialogue is filled with compelling nuances and serves to propel the narrative forward in plausible manner... --Molly Martin --Molly Martin, Midwest Book Review

Readers who like to mix their legal thrillers with a bit of science fiction will enjoy Manchee's (Cactus Island) latest Stan Turner mystery, in which the Dallas attorney, grief-stricken by the kidnapping of his son by aliens, is asked by the CIA to defend a woman accused of killing her husband and children." --Library Journal --Library Journal

Though the Tarizonians are involved in this plot, this is not a science-fiction novel. This is a courtroom drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is much more relaxing to read than a John Grisham novel, but it is just as exciting. Anyone who loves a great battle between lawyers will love this story --Readerviews

About the Author

William Manchee is an attorney by trade and practices law in Dallas with his son Jim. Originally from southern California, he lives now in Plano, Texas with his wife Janet of some 40 years. Manchee first discovered his passion for writing in 1995 when he wrote Twice Tempted. He vowed then to write a novel every year for the rest of his life. So far he is on schedule as Act Normal, Volume 8 of the Stan Turner Mystery Series is his twelve published novel. In his last two novels, Cactus Island and Act Normal, Manchee has created a unique genre legal science fiction. Currently he is working on the first of a science fiction trilogy called Tarizon: The Liberator.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Top Publications, Ltd. (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929976534
• ISBN-13: 978-1929976539
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

More About the Author

I'm originally from Ventura, California where I grew up during the 50s and 60s. My wife Janet and I were married while I was attending UCLA and she was attending nursing school. We immediately started having children and had three boys and a girl by the time I graduated from SMU Law School. With four young children we decided to stay in Dallas, where we had family and friends, rather than returning to California. I started law practice in the late 70's and today practice consumer law with my son, Jim. About twelve years ago I took on a famous romance author as a client and, after working with her for a while, I started wondering if I could write a novel myself. Eventually I gave it a shot and found I really enjoyed the writing process. After that it only took a few generous reviews of my first novel and I was hooked. My current novel, Tarizon: Civil War is my fourteenth and my goal is to continue to write a novel a year for the rest of my life.