Family lawyer by James Patterson et al

"Family lawyer" by James Patterson et al - stories.

This book is published by RHUK in 2017 and has 496 pages. 

Family lawyer

Matthew Hovanes and Debra are both criminal lawyers and run their own firm. Matt has a wife Janet, a son Danny who has been in one trouble after another and a beautiful daughter Hailie who is a star soccer player. One day Hailie is arrested for being responsible for suicide of a girl she was mentoring. Lawyer Dad decides to represent her.

Is Hailey guilty? Is it a good idea that her Dad represents her? What does Danny think? Will family lawyer save the day?

The story is built up very well. The courtroom drama, the numerous little surprises in the courtroom poise the story nicely. The tale of and flight is good but the landing is not graceful. Author has attempted clumsily to give a twist to the tale. It's a bit hurried and not in sync with the story. Why Hailey's friends turn on her remains unknown. However overall effect of the story is positive. 

Night sniper

A serial killer, dubbed night sniper, is killing random people in early morning hours, one bullet through heart, no witnesses. Detective Sheryl Mayburn, who has solved a serial murder case, is in a medical facility voluntarily, after accidentally shooting a teenager. Randy Haw, her partner brings her back to the task force to solve the case of night sniper. 

Can Sheryl think like a serial killer? Can she anticipate his move? Will they face off? Will she catch the night sniper?

The story is good. The inspiration for night sniper is interesting. Plan to trap him is also good. What is not so clear is exactly why does the night sniper become serial killer and why does he enter the trap. Story is interesting. 

Good sister

Melissa calls her sister,  Danny, to her house. Melissa's philandering husband is dead and she thinks she poisoned him. They hide evidence. Police unravel that he was shot. 

Who killed Melissa's husband? Will hiding the evidence land the sisters in trouble? Who is the good sister?

Experienced readers can deduce the identity of murderer. A little twist is introduced to strengthen the motive. However, it's the end that scores. There is a twist, an unusual one at that, to conclude the story. 

So,  what are the commonalities in these stories? They are from same author. They are all crime thrillers. They are all narrated by the protagonist in first person.

Why did I read this book? It was on hand.

What I didn't like? Hardly wow. 

What did I like?  Not boring. 

Read of you have spare time and inclination.