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True Intent (The Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller Series Book 2) by [Michael Stagg]

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True Intent (The Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

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Book 2 of 6: The Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller Series

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When a billionaire dies, an innocent woman is blamed. One lawyer must fight a wealthy family for justice.

It seems straightforward to attorney Nate Shepherd – a middle-aged billionaire dies while celebrating at a wedding reception. The grief-stricken family lashes out, though, blaming the billionaire’s date for his death. When the family brings all of its power to bear, the wheels of local justice threaten to overwhelm the woman.

As Nate Shepherd steps in to defend her, he tries to deflect the misplaced anger that’s directed at the woman for the tragedy. But as the investigation progresses, a tangled history unravels, including unexpected ties to Nate’s own life. And with each secret that is uncovered, the stakes rise until Nate finds himself fighting for the woman’s freedom in a trial for her life.

Can Nate Shepherd protect an innocent client from a family trying to buy its own brand of justice?

True Intent is the second 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 court-room drama.

Buy True Intent and step into the courtroom today!

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April 23, 2020
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B085VN3RMJ
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 23, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3651 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 337 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #2,284 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #14 in Pulp Thrillers
- #24 in Legal Thrillers (Books)
- #36 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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LoveToRead

A good read

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020

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I love reading legal mysteries and this was a good one. Nate is a good guy, a well-developed character, intent on doing his best for his clients. The young woman he is defending has created lots of animosity from the family of the man she is accused of killing--in a most unusual way. The plot was well developed and kept me interested for the entire read, but saying too much about the case would spoil the fun for anyone choosing this book.

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Stretch65

Well written and interesting

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021

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I don't want to give away any details, but I thought I had a god idea of the plot at 20% of the way through…was I correct?

Another well written and interesting novel. I especially like the way the author reveals details gradually in context as the story evolves, as opposed to just laying things out in paragraphs of exposition. I also appreciated the way the author has chosen to develop the protagonist in that he is not jumping in bed with every attractive female in the narrative. Lastly, the author does not connect all the dots, but they are there and if you think about them everything works.

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2022

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Nate Shepherd once again back steps into a criminal case. When the uncle of the groom drops dread on the dance floor, Nate is asked to stay with the uncle's date. When the young woman is arrested for murder she asks him to be her lawyer. It is Nate's job to prove that she did not "dance him to death". Read how Nate investigates all the allegations and finds answers to refute them. What will the verdict be? Read to find out.

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mary cooper

Another good Stagg’s book!

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2022

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The second book in the Shepherd series is highly entertaining and recommended. It’s entirely different than the first book, but does once again offers realistic, courtroom drama. It’s a good book that will keep you guessing until the very end.

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Excellent Court Room Drama!

Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2021

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Excellent Court Room Drama that revolves around one of the most interesting murders that you will ever encounter in a court room novel. Lots of knowledge and a subject motive that remains hidden until the end.The main character is down to earth and not a super sluthe that you find in many similar lawyer tales today. A most enjoyable read.

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2022

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Ingenious plot, interesting new characters and the return of some from the first book. A straightforward, compact writing style completes the testimonial trifecta. Most important, I think you’ll enjoy reading this book. I did.

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Mike P.

Be careful who you have over for tea!

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2021

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This was an excellent legal mystery. Stagg does an excellent job of disguising the real criminal . But it all works out best in the end. Good read.

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Scott Genard

Interesting story line

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022

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Nate Shepard is a good character. His group of friends and family kept the stories entertaining. I am excited to read the next book. I like how the second book makes references to the previous story.

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