Daniel Schwabauer

A science-fiction legal work, Maxine Justice failed the bar exam three times before passing it. Broke, she desires wealth. With her flaws visible to all who will read this book, she still becomes a character I want to know better.

Maybe serving on several juries including serving on a Grand Jury where we determined what cases should go to trial, I found myself able to. Keep up with the legalese in this book. Also, I loved Singh – a Therapod who serves as a Christian counselor sharing Bible verses.

This book explores the idea of aliens trying to infiltrate Earth by a galaxy courtroom. Maxine rises to fame and wealth through her representation of them. So if you enjoy legal dramas or science fiction or both, check out this book for yourself.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.… (meer)

I love reading different genres that get me out of my comfort zone. This book is definitely different but in a really good way. The creativity the author shows is great as he delivers a story that takes us to a far away world in the universe. Oh how I loved the descriptions that made me feel like I was on a space station. The author then throws in a lawyer that is like no one we have ever met.

Maxine Justice is gritty, a little gullible, somewhat wanting to do the right thing kind of character that you cheer for. Struggling in her business, a client comes to her with a case that seems too good to be true. The decision to take on the client unleashes a whirlwind of danger, lies and most of all greed. Maxine’s instincts are good but she ignores them at times. I think she wanted to believe that everyone was on the up and up so she would not feel guilty when things started falling apart.

I loved the distinguished Singh who was a robot that is programmed to give wisdom. His quotes from the Bible were placed perfectly in the story. He was more than a robot to Maxine. She thought of him as a friend who watched out for her and tried to lead her to make the right decisions. The character reminded me of our conscience. We know right from wrong, but will we always follow good?

The story turns to greed as lies are exposed. I kept thinking that Maxine didn’t read the fine print on the contract she signed and that was going to be costly for her. Many questions popped into my head as I read the story. If there was a cure for all medical issues would the pharmaceutical companies support it? At what point do we give complete control to a company that says they have our best interest at heart? Maxine faces off against a group that is deceitful and greedy. I loved following her as she makes decisions that could either save the world or destroy it.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.… (meer)

What an intriguing story the author delivers using his imagination to take readers to another world. Within the first few sentences readers find that it will be hard to trust anyone in the story. A journalist who lies for a living gave me pause for a minute. I wonder how many stories we have read or seen on television are fabricated for someone’s benefit? Oh that blows my mind thinking about it. That little sentence carried me through the entire story.

Dahl has been summoned to write a story of what is really happening in the war. The truth must be told and his mission is to get it out no matter the cost. I loved the action and the characters so much I almost believed them to be real. It was watching a science fiction movie only I was part of the story, Yes I attached myself to the star of the book and joined him on his mission. I felt every pain he endured and the agony of losing those who fought for freedom and truth.

The author does throw a major curve ball in the story that shocked me. There was the brilliance of his writing. He lulls his readers into a sense of security and bam nothing is what we thought. I do have to say that I’m not sure why this is a Christian book. I found no reference to faith or Jesus at all. Maybe the author has subtlety put in things I didn’t catch. For me it missed its mark as a Christian book but is good as a science fiction one for older teens.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.… (meer)