James Sheehan masterfully weaves stories of love and friendship into one man's uncompromising search for truth within the four corners of a courtroom where it is often spoken about but seldom seen.
In his first three highly acclaimed novels, The Mayor of Lexington Avenue (2005), The Law of Second Chances (2008), and most recently, The Lawyer's Lawyer (2013), Sheehan's character, attorney Jack Tobin, attracted many fans.
In The Alligator Man (2013), Sheehan introduces fans to a new protagonist, lawyer Kevin Wylie, whose compassion and quick wit give readers a reason to root for him in the courtroom.
Hardback: Kevin Wylie's crooked boss wants to run him out of town, and Kevin's long-time girlfriend is ready to take a hike. He decides that now is the time to leave Miami, visit his father - Tom Wylie, whom he hasn't seen in 28 years, and get some answers.
Heading back to his hometown in St Albans, Kevin doesn't realize that he and his dad will become embroiled in a murder case.
Roy Johnson, the victim, one of the richest and most-hated corporate criminals in America has been dubbed "the alligator man" since he went missing and pieces of his clothing were found in a local swamp. Billy Fuller had every reason in the world to want Johnson dead and all the evidence leads right to his doorstep.
But legendary trial lawyer Tom Wylie believes in Billy, and he and his son, Kevin, reunite to fight the courtroom battle for Billy's life.
The Alligator Man is essentially a story of greed, anger, love, redemption and two powerful trial attorneys who fight to the end and risk everything for the truth.
If you like South Florida crime novels, then you won't be disappointed with Sheehan's tightly- and stylishly-written courtroom thrillers.
About the author: James Sheehan is the author of The Mayor of Lexington Avenue (2005), The Law of Second Chances (2008), The Lawyer's Lawyer (2013) and The Alligator Man (2013). He was a successful trial attorney for thirty years, and currently teaches trial law and is the Director of the Tampa Law Institute at Stetson University College of Law in Tampa, Florida.
Rating: 5/5
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