5.0 out of 5 starsLayers of Mystery Upon Mystery-A thrilling read
By Mihir Shah on January 17, 2011
Format: Hardcover
Alan Douglas' Circle of Lies is a riveting page turner that affirms the old Pringles commercial, "once you pop, the fun don't stop." Now, this is not your bag of chips; instead, it's a dazzling display of tremendous plot and character development. From the get go, readers are attached to John Delaney, an ex-cop turned lawyer. Modeling after the Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey, fate puts Delaney into a situation where he must decide whether to support his childhood friend and risk his career and family, or shy away and presume him guilty. s Alan Douglas' writing style is exhilarating, prompting the reader to simply devour through the book at breakneck speed. The plot revolves on his childhood friend, Ted Jordan, who is accused of murdering his law partner for a grand total of $500,000 dollars. …show more content…
Despite the evidence clearly pointing to Ted Jordan, Delaney continues his investigation. A series of events leads to Jordan's disappearance and puts Delaney at a crossroads. Does John Delaney take the loyalty route and seek his friend or take the easy way out and let sleeping dogs lie.
In Circle of Lies, there is an overarching mystery, or lie that is being concealed. There is someone more powerful than Ted Jordan; so powerful that the government is intent on having Delaney drop the case.
It's a must read book that puts Alan Douglas' thirty years of law experience on full display. He knows the way around the court and does an excellent job of weaving in minor characters to give depth to the book. Five-stars, highly recommended!
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By Mihir Shah on January 17, 2011
Format: Hardcover
Alan Douglas' Circle of Lies is a riveting page turner that affirms the old Pringles commercial, "once you pop, the fun don't stop." Now, this is not your bag of chips; instead, it's a dazzling display of tremendous plot and character development. From the get go, readers are attached to John Delaney, an ex-cop turned lawyer. Modeling after the Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey, fate puts Delaney into a situation where he must decide whether to support his childhood friend and risk his career and family, or shy away and presume him guilty. s Alan Douglas' writing style is exhilarating, prompting the reader to simply devour through the book at breakneck speed. The plot revolves on his childhood friend, Ted Jordan, who is accused of murdering his law partner for a grand total of $500,000 dollars. …show more content…
Despite the evidence clearly pointing to Ted Jordan, Delaney continues his investigation. A series of events leads to Jordan's disappearance and puts Delaney at a crossroads. Does John Delaney take the loyalty route and seek his friend or take the easy way out and let sleeping dogs lie.
In Circle of Lies, there is an overarching mystery, or lie that is being concealed. There is someone more powerful than Ted Jordan; so powerful that the government is intent on having Delaney drop the case.
It's a must read book that puts Alan Douglas' thirty years of law experience on full display. He knows the way around the court and does an excellent job of weaving in minor characters to give depth to the book. Five-stars, highly recommended!
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