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Virtual Justice

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Hard truth-factual stories evolved into fiction. True to life characters that find their way into your life. The book can be cynical, sarcastic and very intriquing. Weak judges, over burdened prosecutors, weak sentences leading to more violent crimes adds fuel to violent action. A fast paced exciting, exotic and violent novel with plenty of funny and moving moments. Quick witted, snappy and sarcastic dialogue keeps the reader on edge, waiting for the hammer to fall and it does. Amazing book by a first time author. The author is not afraid to tell the truth. A must read-truly enjoyable

If the New York Times does not want to be remiss in their selection of favored books, they should recognize a new comer by the name of Richard Calvert and his recent writing of "Virtual Justice". As a former police lieutenant, now retired, he has favored us with a book so compelling and suspenseful that the best selling novelists will be looking over their shoulders. I cannot wait for Book Number Two.

Virtual Justice is a book that will hold your interest from the opening pages where a young officer is shot to the final pages with a visit to O'Steens in Saint Augustine. Two things you must do, read the book and eat shrimp at O'Steens. Both are worth while pursuits. I worked with Dick and he knows police work and the criminal injustice system. That knowledge is translated into a great piece of fiction.

An excellent portrayal of our imperfect judicial system. While a work of ficition, the reader senses that some aspects of the story and possibly characters may well be based on fact.

Virtual Justice is one of those books that grabs the reader on the first page and continues to hold his interest to the last sentence. The plot is woven intricately and provides mysteries for the reader to attempt to solve. The relationships the main characters enjoy are also enjoyable to the reader and reveal the unexpected sensitivity of the writer as well as his quick wit. The story ends as an "unsympathetic cell phone began to ring." I am eager for Richard Calvert to have his character answer that cell phone and give us the next adventure.

Being somewhat familiar with the Miami scene, this story is more factual, less fiction! One feels he is reading actual police reports, sharing the experiences with Calhoun and his fellow officers. However it expands on these happenings with real human feelings and emotions the author himself had to experience. I commend the author for allowing the reader to share in his life work, the work of all law enforcement we so often take for granted. I'm sure the next book will take us to a higher level of appreciation.

A fine work that gives the reader a classic look at scenarios facing the big city detective. Police work, politics, and the justice system combine to make "Virtual Justice" an exciting, informative thriller. Though a work of fiction the players in this book could very well be real. I was continously looking forward to reading the next chapter.
The author has a talent for keeping the reader engaged and guessing. I for one would like to see a "Virtual Justice II"

Virtual Justice is a fast paced book based on Miami police work. At times couldn't put it down. Would make a great movie. Hopefully Richard Calvert will do a second book following the main character. The book gives you an appreciation of a policeman's life and how far afield 'justice' has gone. We, as citizens, have to take a more pro-active role in the election of judges to get 'real' justice.