Dead By Proxy takes you on a heart-pounding journey through the life of a criminal defense attorney whose world is wiped out. When Quinton loses a career-defining case, he finds himself being hunted by the very client he tried to save.
As Quinton navigates the treacherous path of survival, he is running from a powerful and relentless adversary who will stop at nothing to see him silenced. Finally landing in Houston, he hides in plain sight while re-inventing his new life as a trial lawyer.
When he’s forced to take on a high-profile murder case, he exposes himself and those he loves to danger. With each passing moment, the noose tightens, and he must draw on every ounce of wit to outsmart those who still want him dead.
Will Quinton Bell find a way out, or will he forever be a target in a deadly game of cat and mouse?
Dead By Proxy is the first book in the edgy Proxy Legal Thriller Series. If you like memorable characters, smart gritty action, and jaw-dropping twists, then you’ll love Manning Wolfe’s fast-paced page-turner.
PRAISE FOR DEAD BY PROXY:
“A riveting read that expertly teams courtroom drama and legal maneuvering with imminent danger, spine-tingling suspense, a touch of romance, and non-stop action. Talk about an adrenaline rush!” – Reedsy
“Manning Wolfe just put herself on my list of must-read authors!” – John Ellsworth
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There were several things about this book that stood out to me. The legal jargon, courtroom scenes, and law enforcement scenes throughout the story rang true. I can only imagine the amount of research that went into creating this twisted tale.
Byron Douglas is a lawyer, and he’s a good one. He’s earned a solid reputation in New York City as the lawyer who can get even the most guilty exonerated. But now, he’s crossed the Irish Mafia, and his life is in danger.
Byron’s meticulous planning and patience is a bold and dangerous plan as he makes his next move, one he hopes will keep him alive. With the mob hot on his heels, he boards a ferry, well aware he’s being followed. He’d counted on it. And now, after a physical altercation, he’s tossed overboard and assumed dead.
Only he’s not. From New York City to Reno, Nevada, then to Houston, Texas, Byron fights to stay alive.
The author threw in some plot twists that kept me guessing who, what, when, and where. It’s a well-executed story, and the characters are believable and three-dimensional. The main character is easy to root for. Even though he’s a lawyer and lawyers are stuck with a bad reputation, Byron is compassionate and generous. And when he’s faced with the opportunity to assume his best friend’s identity, he doesn’t take it lightly, although he can’t know all the repercussions it will cause. The love interest in the story struck me as a spoiled rich girl, but she did have some depth. The Judge, who takes Byron, now aka Quentin, as his son, has good intentions, but as tension mounts, his mental stability declines. That is also believable and makes him a realistic character.
The action is fast-paced as Byron attempts to stay one step ahead of those out to eliminate him. I never hit a point of boredom with the story. The courtroom scenes are vivid, and I had no trouble putting myself inside the scene.
I had absolutely no clue how this story would culminate, but the author wrapped it up brilliantly. And while it is only the beginning of the series, this book had a satisfactory ending while leaving the reader wanting to what is next for Byron Douglas, aka Quentin Bell.
If you are a fan of legal thrillers, you are sure to enjoy this book.
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Thanks for sharing what sounds like a great read, Jan. Great blurb and review. Huge congrats to the author. 🙂
My pleasure, Diana. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
An excellent review, Jan. I don’t usually read legal thrillers, but this one sounds intriguing. All the best to Manning!
I am the same, Mae. I rarely read legal thrillers, but this one kept me entertained and guessing. Thanks for visiting!
This sounds like a fun read — and I love that there are more books coming to continue the story! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
My pleasure, Kristine! Always happy to share a good book! Thanks for stopping by!
This sounds really good, Jan! I love these kinds of stories similar to The Firm and The Lincoln Lawyer. Good people who find themselves in impossible, really bad situations. Love your review.
Thank you, sister. I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was a good story. The courtroom scenes were believable. I think this author did a great job of portraying the legal system.
Death by Proxy sounds like an exciting story!
It kept me turning the pages, Vera, with its many twists and turns. Thank you for stopping by to support this author!
This is a great review, Jan! This looks like a book I’d enjoy!
I don’t normally gravitate toward legal thrillers, but I did enjoy this one with all the plot twists and nuances. Thanks for stopping by, Kymber!
Great review, Jan! Thanks for sharing. All the best to Manning Wolfe.
Thank you for stopping by to support this author, Mary!
Fab review Jan!
Thanks for stopping by, Christena. I enjoyed the story!
Sounds like fun. All the best to Manning.
Thanks for visiting, Craig!
This sounds like a book I’d enjoy. It made me think of The Firm. Thanks for sharing, Jan. Have a great weekend!
It also made me think of The Firm, as far as the legal subject matter. It’s a twisted compelling story and I enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by and happy weekend to you, too, Jill!
“Dead by Proxy” is an intriguing title. I will check it out. Jan, thanks for sharing about this new book.
It is an intriguing and appropriate title for the story, Karen. I’m glad you enjoyed it and if you read it, I think you’ll find it compelling. Thanks for visiting.
Hi Jan, a lovely review. This books not for me as I don’t like courtroom scenes. I’ve tried several times to read such books.
I understand, Robbie. I don’t normally gravitate toward the legal trope stories, but this one was a nice surprise. Thanks for stopping by!
Fast paced action and a great story, and a brand new release. That sounds very interesting. My TBR list is somewhat long but I might get to it eventually.
Lol, Thomas. I totally relate to your long TBR list. I often wonder if my Kindle will implode. 🙂 Glad the story caught your attention. Thanks for visiting!