Book #63 - The Justice Game by Randy Singer

I recognize my avid readers (Dad) are wondering what has happened to me in the last few weeks. Simply, school has started, and I'm too tired at night to read. It took me almost a week to read this short book, and it is not because it wasn't good..just tired. I find Randy Singer to be one of the most exciting new authors I have stumbled upon. This book was totally different than the one I read previously, but just as exciting and enticing. Like the other book, I did not figure out who the bad guy was until the author clued me in, and the inside look at the courts systems in the USA was eye-opening. Are there really businesses who do nothing but investigate potential jurors? Do they then set up "mirror juries" to predict who will win big cases? And are their hedge-fund guys betting on the odds? Probably. I have to say that after reading this book, I have even less faith in the justice system and that every person can get a fair and unbiased trial. Excellent, quick read.

Book #59 - By Reason of Insanity by Randy Singer

Upon discussing this blog with my new boss (new principal at school), he told me his brother had written some books and would I be interested. As always, the answer was yes. Publisher weekly stated, "Singer is every bit as enjoyable as John Grisham." I have to say that is an understatement. I don't know that I have ever read a Grisham or a Baldacci for that matter that was as good as this book. High paced, intense, courtroom drama, uncertainty, surprising twists, and a deep love of the characters involved were just a few of the things that came to mind. Fantastically written, and Singer must have the imagination of a genius. I highly recommend this book, and not to worry, I will be reading his others. This is truly a "can't put it down." This is book #59, but it is quite possibly the best book I've read this year.