The Reverend is a work of fi ction based on the horrifi c misdeeds of a Black minister. He took directorship of a store front church, increased its congregation, he developed a kindergarten and Middle School for Black children and secured local, state and federal funding in support of these facilities. He is a handsome, charismatic, religious leader who changed his house of worship into a house of multiple horrors. However, he also became arrogant and over confident in this thriving church. In his reign of terror he slew the former Bishop, kidnapped, raped and slain more than forty young Black girls brought to him by a cadre of quasi nuns who also panhandled. He has a sense of being God’s instrument and doing His will, of being infallible, self righteous. Those he has slain were dismembered and their bodies burned. Over the years he has been arrested a number of times for minor offenses. Th is serial killer was brought to justice through dedicated police work and a number of fortunate events. He has been convicted of four homicides and is, at present serving consecutive life sentences in upstate New York.

The Reverend is a work of fi ction based on the horrifi c misdeeds of a Black minister. He took directorship of a store front church, increased its congregation, he developed a kindergarten and Middle School for Black children and secured local, state and federal funding in support of these facilities. He is a handsome, charismatic, religious leader who changed his house of worship into a house of multiple horrors. However, he also became arrogant and over confident in this thriving church. In his reign of terror he slew the former Bishop, kidnapped, raped and slain more than forty young Black girls brought to him by a cadre of quasi nuns who also panhandled. He has a sense of being God’s instrument and doing His will, of being infallible, self righteous. Those he has slain were dismembered and their bodies burned. Over the years he has been arrested a number of times for minor offenses. Th is serial killer was brought to justice through dedicated police work and a number of fortunate events. He has been convicted of four homicides and is, at present serving consecutive life sentences in upstate New York.

The Reverend is a work of fi ction based on the horrifi c misdeeds of a Black minister. He took directorship of a store front church, increased its congregation, he developed a kindergarten and Middle School for Black children and secured local, state and federal funding in support of these facilities. He is a handsome, charismatic, religious leader who changed his house of worship into a house of multiple horrors. However, he also became arrogant and over confident in this thriving church. In his reign of terror he slew the former Bishop, kidnapped, raped and slain more than forty young Black girls brought to him by a cadre of quasi nuns who also panhandled. He has a sense of being God’s instrument and doing His will, of being infallible, self righteous. Those he has slain were dismembered and their bodies burned. Over the years he has been arrested a number of times for minor offenses. Th is serial killer was brought to justice through dedicated police work and a number of fortunate events. He has been convicted of four homicides and is, at present serving consecutive life sentences in upstate New York.

This is the story of the journey taken by David Stanley, insurance corporation lawyer. Initially engaged largely in paperwork, and suffering from diffident feelings about his legal abilities, with a modest opinion of himself, he becomes an aggressive, investigative, and hard-charging courtroom attorney over a two-year period as he leads the defense in a twenty-five-million-dollar lawsuit. The journey begins with an 18-wheeler crushing a small sports car on a Houston freeway, turning its driver into a medical disaster. During the investigation, trial preparations and finally the trial, he encounters fraud, greed, intimidation, and possibly murder as those ironically involved in the accident, and the resulting bizarre lawsuit, pursue their own agendas. Among the characters involved is Laura McWilliams, sister of the victim and his only living relative — a very rich lesbian with a long hatred of her brother. She sets aside her personal feelings as she fights to use the family position to save her brother's life and to provide his medical care. Famous Houston personal injury lawyer, Bill Hertz, advertises himself as the king of torts. He's a very recent born-again Christian, dying of cancer and stoking the favor of God with large contributions from his legal fees. He signs with Laura McWilliams to pursue the recovery of damages for her brother, with plans to make one final huge donation to the church. Bull Kingsley is the tough and chauvinistic company accident investigator with personal troubles at home and at the company. Beau Johnson, David Stanley's boss, is part of the family that owns the controlling interest of the company. The pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of work best describe Beau's attitude, but the possible lawsuit threatens his company and his financial ability to sustain his life style. Sara Malloy, hired by Beau Johnson as lead courtroom counsel, is young, reckless and unethical, and a fierce feminist. Dr. Ruth Jackson, black neurologist and avowed socialist, is in charge of the care of Frank McWilliams. A hard-bitten physician and a bitter enemy of Bill Hertz from past litigation, provides much of the discovery help to David Stanley after they become friends. Jerry "Shorty" Simpson, the only witness to declare that he saw the entire sequence of events leading to the accident, is the plaintiff's star witness, and is a complete opportunist who will tell any story for financial gain. Eddie Welch, driver of the truck, and Glenn Stern, owner of Crown Trucking line, both tell suspicious stories about what really happened. David begins the investigation and the legal preliminaries as we learn of the background, ethics, and morals of the principal characters. During the legal preliminaries, David, mistrusting the ethics of Sara and Bull, begins investigating on his own and uncovers reckless conduct on the part of both Frank McWilliams, and their insured, Crown Trucking Line. David develops two credible witnesses, and the case looks like a lock for David's legal team. When one witness dies, probably murdered, and the other has fled the state after threats on her life, the defense falls apart. The team finally realizes that there is a mole in the company passing information to plaintiff's counsel, Bill Hertz, who was probably the one to effect the departure of the witnesses. The mole, a woman in Beau Johnson's office, is identified. Ostensibly she wants to destroy the company because of her betrayal by the Johnson family, but there may be other circumstances. As negotiations for settlement swing back and forth, Hertz's case becomes extremely strong as the defense is now without credible witnesses. Sara and Bull tell David that they have to match the underhanded techniques of Bill Hertz. David wavers but sticks to his principles, and they begin redeveloping the case. David discovers a new witness that can corroborate the favorable testimony they previously had, Nancy Snyder, but she is dying of AIDS. She has come forward to finalize her life. In addition to witnessing misconduct on the part of Frank McWilliams, she admits to a homosexual affair with Laura McWilliams, who may now be infected with HIV. As the trial nears, the case is in real doubt, but David refuses a last minute offer to settle, vowing to fight the criminal methods of the plaintiff. Hertz has now strengthened his case by discovering a new, last minute, suspicious eye witness, and Laura McWilliams, with the news that she possibly will develop AIDS, has recanted her past and with Bill Hertz becomes born again, raising her credibility. Frank McWilliams has died, and now the only recovery is for wrongful death. As the trial begins, it looks like a sure loss for the defense after Hertz presents his case. A final blow to the defense occurs when their last witness, Eddie Welch, admits to David that he deliberately ran over the car in a fit of rage. In a last minute attempt to merely mitigate the damages, the defense puts the neurologist, Dr. Ruth Jackson, back on the stand. During a bitter cross-examination by Hertz, he has a stroke, and in the end is placed under the care of Dr. Jackson for the rest of his life. When a mistrial is declared, Laura McWilliams, disgusted with the legal procedures, and having discovered she is not HIV positive, settles the case for a figure that saves the company a vast sum. David is left being invigorated by the courtroom drama, now determined to be a high-dollar lead litigator.

The story begins with a manhunt and culminates with the process of recovery, both emotionally and physically, after he is attacked by an inmate and he struggles to move on in life. Those employed in the justice system and law enforcement should read this book. It may also be interesting to someone who has been the victim of a crime or even someone who was hurt on their job.

The story begins with a manhunt and culminates with the process of recovery, both emotionally and physically, after he is attacked by an inmate and he struggles to move on in life. Those employed in the justice system and law enforcement should read this book. It may also be interesting to someone who has been the victim of a crime or even someone who was hurt on their job.

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Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, Margot Langford was never afraid to compete – even with the boys. As a famed member of the Public Defenders Murder Task Force, Margot had reached the top of her game, defending everyone from petty thieves to alleged murderers. When it came to moving up the ladder of success, Margot let nothing and no one stand in her way. That all changed when Margot met her nemesis and new boss Justin Reilly, one of the city’s most respected trial lawyers at one of the city’s most prestigious law firms. A legal genius and ladies man, Justin was used to winning - and getting everything he wanted. He wanted Margot. When Justin hands Margot the case of a lifetime, she’s primed to prove herself. But in the midst of her race to the top, Margot is sidelined by her feelings for her charismatic and handsome client - Victor Rios: a man who was like catnip to women. And Margot was not immune. But Justin had plans for Margot that didn’t include competition from any man. Little did he know someone had plans for him as well; plans that would leave him dead on his office floor.

Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, Margot Langford was never afraid to compete – even with the boys. As a famed member of the Public Defenders Murder Task Force, Margot had reached the top of her game, defending everyone from petty thieves to alleged murderers. When it came to moving up the ladder of success, Margot let nothing and no one stand in her way. That all changed when Margot met her nemesis and new boss Justin Reilly, one of the city’s most respected trial lawyers at one of the city’s most prestigious law firms. A legal genius and ladies man, Justin was used to winning - and getting everything he wanted. He wanted Margot. When Justin hands Margot the case of a lifetime, she’s primed to prove herself. But in the midst of her race to the top, Margot is sidelined by her feelings for her charismatic and handsome client - Victor Rios: a man who was like catnip to women. And Margot was not immune. But Justin had plans for Margot that didn’t include competition from any man. Little did he know someone had plans for him as well; plans that would leave him dead on his office floor.

An All American City, Cleveland, having been so declared in the early 90’s for its refurbished downtown of new Stadiums, Arenas, and Museums ... is still broken ... in its public educational system and crumbling school buildings, in its neglected neighborhoods, its high unemployment, inadequate housing, and filled jails ... until the people, all the people, rich and poor, old and young, and especially the children say NO MORE! Until they fight in federal court on whether the United States is a nation under God!

Jimmy Altimanno, a self-described “Bum from the corner,” grows up in Cleveland with all the trappings of city life in the 50’s and 60’s to become a teacher and lawyer who, in the 70’s and 80’s as he climbs the ladder of success, fights for the underprivileged and better neighborhoods. Then, in the 90’s, when all the Stadiums and Museums are built and downtown is booming, he runs for Mayor of Cleveland.

At closed down John Adams High School in the core of the city, with an army of young people and a special Group of 100 as supporters, they go to the “Tents” and fight a War!

... and the War goes ’round the World!

An All American City, Cleveland, having been so declared in the early 90’s for its refurbished downtown of new Stadiums, Arenas, and Museums ... is still broken ... in its public educational system and crumbling school buildings, in its neglected neighborhoods, its high unemployment, inadequate housing, and filled jails ... until the people, all the people, rich and poor, old and young, and especially the children say NO MORE! Until they fight in federal court on whether the United States is a nation under God!

Jimmy Altimanno, a self-described “Bum from the corner,” grows up in Cleveland with all the trappings of city life in the 50’s and 60’s to become a teacher and lawyer who, in the 70’s and 80’s as he climbs the ladder of success, fights for the underprivileged and better neighborhoods. Then, in the 90’s, when all the Stadiums and Museums are built and downtown is booming, he runs for Mayor of Cleveland.

At closed down John Adams High School in the core of the city, with an army of young people and a special Group of 100 as supporters, they go to the “Tents” and fight a War!

... and the War goes ’round the World!

“WE FIND THE DEFENDANT…” is a composition that portrays the conflicts of good and evil in the lives we choose to live.  Attorney Davis Greco encounters unexpected situations in his specialty of law.  He had to decide to uphold the law or to cross over to the dark side.  The choices that he makes drastically destroys the lives of his wife Jillian, and their two young children, Tiffany and Taylor.  The ramifications continue and affect even his livelihood in a drastic way.

Jillian is a good wife and mother.  She is well bred and from a well to do family herself.  She is wealthy in her own right.  Her life centers around her two young children and her civic yet boring responsibilities.  She is very supportive of her husband Davis, even to the point of using her families’ wealth to help set up his law practice in the beginning.  

Davis and Jillian had a decent marriage.  Life together was good and provided the extravagant neccessities of life for their social standing.  Everything seemed to be going well until Davis DISAPPEARED one night.  After that, life was NEVER the same for Davis Greco and his world.

Public attention given to Taliban John Walker-Lindh’s activities on behalf of his Nation’s enemies caused a resurgence of interest, not only in the law of treason and the eight Americans who were tried for, and convicted of, that crime following World War II, but also in what could have been treason cases from Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and today—where indictments were appropriate, but not forthcoming. Why Not Call It Treason? explores the only constitutionally defined crime, and the cases of four notorious individuals – two American soldiers, Walker-Lindh, a radical New York lawyer – who were not, but should have been, prosecuted for treason.

I could not love except where death was mingling his with beauty´s breath, or hymen, time and destiny were stalking between her and me." --Edgar Allan Poe

Shamanic Healer Denise Riley and her criminal defense attorney husband Alan open the door to a mysterious stranger and are unwittingly drawn to another time to battle for the redemption of Edgar Allan Poe.

Who was Poe´s "bipart soul"? Was cigar girl Mary Rogers his secret loer, hisown lost Ulalume? Did Edgar Allan Poe murder the real life heroine of one of his most famous short stories?