C L Tolbert

In Sanctuary, book three of the Thornton Mystery Series, author C.L. Tolbert transports the reader back to New Orleans for another intriguing mystery / legal thriller story that will keep the reader guessing and turning the pages.

When nineteen year old Stacey Robert is arrested for the murder of James Crosby, the charismatic leader of the Japaprajnas, she contacts Emma Thornton, a law professor and director of the Homeless Law Clinic at St. Stanislaus Law School in the city, and asks Emma to represent her. Emma had defended Stacey three years ago when the then sixteen year old was arrested for vagrancy along with other homeless youths. Emma agrees to represent Stacey on a pro bono basis, and is determined to prove that Stacey was setup and is innocent of the murder.

Emma's investigation into the murder case takes her into the dark inner workings of the Japaprajnas cult. As Emma digs deeper into the murder investigation, she gets too close to the truth about the secrets, the seedy illicit dealings, and the cult's exploitation of innocent people, even though they supposively espouse their group as a sanctuary. There are some dangerous people who will stop her from learning the truth at any cost. Can Emma help save the wrongly accused teen, or will the dangerous individuals destroy everyone and everything that gets in their way?

Author C. L. Tolbert weaves a fast-paced and suspenseful thriller written in the third person narrative that follows Emma as she tries to get justice for wrongfully accused nineteen year old Stacey Robert. I loved reading this action-packed story. The reader will be easily drawn into this well written story with its richly descriptive plot that will keep them guessing as secrets, betrayals, deceit, motives, revenge, and clues are uncovered, while unexpected twists and turns, and a surprising conclusion will leave the reader simply stunned. I especially loved how the author used her prior experience as a defense attorney to weave an intense account of the legal investigation that Emma engaged in her pursuit to vindicate Stacey, and bring the true murderer to justice.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention how much I enjoyed the rich description of New Orleans. You can't help but want to visit the Big Easy, the author does an amazing job of describing the famous French Quarter landmark, and the various local streets that she called home for many years.

Sanctuary has enough drama, tension, action, dark secrets, and unexpected twists and turns that will take the reader on one heck of a thrilling roller coaster ride.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Partners In Crime Tours.

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In Out From Silence, book one of the Thornton Mystery Series, author C.L. Tolbert transports the reader to Jonesburg, Georgia for an intriguing mystery / suspense / crime and legal thriller / story that will keep the reader guessing and turning the pages.

After eighteen year old Jennifer Patrick was found murdered in her bedroom, her nineteen year old deaf boyfriend Adam Gannon is arrested and charged with her murder. Emma Thornton, is a third year law student, and works as a part-time law clerk for defense attorney Silas Steele III, who has agreed to represent him.

As Emma investigates the murder case, she gets too close to the truth about Adam's long buried family secrets, and danger is around every corner as there is someone who is determined to stop her from learning the truth at any cost, including threatening her family. Can Emma help save the wrongly accused teen, or will the truth behind the long buried family secrets and the reason for the young woman's murder remain silenced?

Author C. L. Tolbert weaves a fast-paced and suspenseful thriller written in the third person narrative that follows Emma as she tries to get justice for accused murderer nineteen year old Adam Gannon, who was born profoundly deaf. I loved reading this action-packed story. The reader will be easily drawn into this well written story with its richly descriptive plot that will keep them guessing as secrets, betrayals, deceit, motives, revenge, and clues are uncovered, while unexpected twists and turns, and a surprising conclusion will leave the reader simply stunned. I especially loved how the author used her prior experience as a defense attorney to weave an intense account of the legal investigation that Emma engaged in her pursuit to vindicate Adam, and bring the true murderer to justice.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention how much I enjoyed the author's debut novel, it had a rich description of the legal process that draws the reader into the investigation and preparation of the murder case. You can't help but get caught up in the progress of Adam's case, and how determined Emma was to vindicate him for the murder of his girlfriend Jennifer, while putting the pieces of the puzzle together to solve the murder mystery and find the real murderer.

Out From Silence has enough drama, tension, action, dark secrets, a touch of romance, and unexpected twists and turns that will take the reader on one heck of a thrilling roller coaster ride.

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In The Redemption, book two of the Thorton Mystery Series, author C.L. Tolbert transports the reader to New Orleans for an intriguing mystery / suspense / crime and legal thriller / story that will keep the reader guessing and turning the pages.

After two men are murdered on the grounds of the Redemption housing projects, sixteen year old Louis Bishop is arrested and charged as an adult with two counts of murder in the first degree, a capital case that could involve the death penalty. Emma Thornton, a law professor and director of the Homeless Law Clinic at St. Stanislaus Law School in the city agrees to represent him.

Emma's investigation into the murder case takes her into the dark and seedy part of New Orleans, where drug dealers and corrupt police run the show with their illegal dealings, and the residents of the Redemption housing projects are too scared to talk to her about that fatal night. As Emma digs deeper into the murder investigation, she gets too close to the truth about Louis' family secrets and seedy illegal dealings, and some innocent victims are murdered after talking to her. There are some dangerous people who will stop her from learning the truth at any cost, including threatening her family. Can Emma help save the wrongly accused teen, or will the corrupt individuals destroy everyone and everything that gets in their way?

Author C. L. Tolbert weaves a fast-paced and suspenseful thriller written in the third person narrative that follows Emma as she tries to get justice for wrongfully accused sixteen year old Louis Bishop. I loved reading this action-packed story. The reader will be easily drawn into this well written story with its richly descriptive plot that will keep them guessing as secrets, betrayals, deceit, motives, revenge, and clues are uncovered, while unexpected twists and turns, and a surprising conclusion will leave the reader simply stunned. I especially loved how the author used her prior experience as a defense attorney to weave an intense account of the legal investigation that Emma engaged in her pursuit to vindicate Louis, and bring the true murderers to justice.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention how much I enjoyed the rich description of New Orleans. You can't help but want to visit the Big Easy, the author does an amazing job of describing the famous French Quarter landmark, and the various local streets that she called home for many years.

The Redemption has enough drama, tension, action, dark secrets, a touch of romance, and unexpected twists and turns that will take the reader on one heck of a thrilling roller coaster ride.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Partners In Crime Virtual Book Tours.

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