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Lethal Defense (The Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller Series Book 1) by [Michael Stagg]

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A client savagely kills a man to protect a friend. A lawyer with secrets must prove it was justified.

Attorney Nate Shepherd left a big firm to go out on his own. He sees nothing but opportunity when an out-of-town lawyer wants to hire him as local counsel on a high-profile murder case. Though his family worries that the case hits too close to home, Nate joins the defense team.

When circumstances force him to take on a bigger role, Nate ignores his family’s fears and throws himself into his client’s defense. But as he digs deeper, every aspect of the case raises memories of a terrible event that Nate has tried his best to bury.

Battling an aggressive prosecutor in court and a dogged reporter outside it, Nate fights to prove that his client’s brutal, bloody slaying of an evil victim was right. But when Nate’s own story is exposed, it threatens his client’s freedom … and Nate’s carefully constructed life.

Can Nate fend off his own demons long enough to save his client?

Lethal Defense is the first book in the gripping Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller series. If you like razor-sharp dialogue, iron-willed characters, and slippery moral quandaries, then you’ll love Michael Stagg’s fierce courtroom drama.

Buy Lethal Defense and step into the courtroom today!

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084NT495P
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 23, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3632 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #3,806 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #16 in Legal Thrillers (Books)
- #23 in Vigilante Justice Thrillers
- #32 in Legal Thrillers (Kindle Store)

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Michael Stagg was a civil trial lawyer for more than twenty-five years. He has tried cases to juries, so he’s won and he’s lost and he’s argued about it in the court of appeals after. Michael was still practicing law when the first Nate Shepherd books were published so he wrote them under a pen name. He writes full-time now and no longer practices, but the pen name has stuck.

Michael and his wife live in the Midwest. Their sons are grown so time that used to be spent at football games and band concerts now goes to writing. He enjoys sports of all sorts, reading, and grilling, with the order depending on the day.

For more information about Michael and his books, sign up for his newsletter at michaelstagg.com/newsletter/ or go to michaelstagg.com.

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Marjorie A. Rafos

Easy read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 31, 2023

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Enjoyed the author’s pace as he related the facts of the case. Read it in one sitting as I was anxious to get to the closing arguments . Recommend this to all legal thriller fans.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 19, 2023

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Legal thrillers are my favorite genre of books. Through this author’s writing I envisioned the characters clearly, but admit to being surprised by the ending. Most authors find a way to uncover the real culprit. Not so with this book. I also enjoyed the touches of humor. Am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

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Sarah's story.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 10, 2023

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I truly loved this story and each character was perfect. I called this Sarah's story because she like so many, have become addicted to meds prescribed by physicians, without following up with them. Nate was able to use his past, because his wife who died from addiction. This helped him to move forward working , so the jury would understand why Hank did for his friend.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 17, 2023

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Really enjoyed this book! Good
characters and the story was well-paced. Didn't want to put it down! It was obvious that Michael Stagg has a background as a trial lawyer, yet he writes in a way that those of us with no legal background can enjoy it.

Going to go get Book 2 now!

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worthwhile

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 23, 2023

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A lawyer themed court case mystery that was a fun read. I definitely will read some more of this author.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 30, 2022

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This book, by this author is heart-stopping and hilarious. Oh, it’s all serious as a man is dead and our lawyer is defending the accused. Socially conscious about heroin and fentanyl on one end and sharing humor with us readers on the other. The trial is serious and the outcome almost certainly death. Read the book, it will get to you.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 8, 2023

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Michael Stagg was a new author to me when I read this book And this legal thriller was a bit different from the many other legal thrillers I have read. Fast paced and fun!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 8, 2022

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This is my first Michael Stagg book, I dug in after checking the reviews, which were very helpful. For readers who enjoy Sheldon Siegel, Robin James, and the late Scott Pratt, Mr. Stagg's writing style won't disappoint. The detail, the humanity of Nate, the narrator, and the sheer personableness of the characters combine to make a great book. Also, the resolution isn't predictable, which adds a good dose of ongoing suspense. I've found a new favorite author. If you are looking for an exciting, unpredictable, well-written legal thriller, you'll be very happy with Lethal Defense.

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David Jackson

Compelling read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 23, 2022

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I love courtroom dramas, love Scott Turow or Sheldon Siegel, for example and this discovery offers promise of another series to devour. It’s ‘don’t want to put it down’ and ‘looking forward to picking it up’ good. Plot and characterisation are good but what singles it out is the quality of the trial scenes - and the fact that you care. Recommended.

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Pansy

Extremely well written courtroom drama

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 16, 2022

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There were some critical reviews about the quality of the writing and maybe the book has been cleaned up but I hate to read even a good story badly told: this was not it, Michael Stagg can write and I am going immediately to his next novel.

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Mark_my_words

Glad to discover a new series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 10, 2022

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A good story, a central character who I warm to. So glad to find a new series to get stuck into.

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Brilliant!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 3, 2022

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Nothing to dislike.
Highly recommend - first book I've read twice!
5* in my humble opinion.
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Pamela Edwards

Excellent read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 10, 2021

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Just discovered this author. Read the first two books and thoroughly enjoyed them. Have the 3rd ready to reD on my kindle and the 4th is on order. Excellent read.

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