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Bethany House Publishers (2012), 368 pages
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Fiction. Suspense. Christian Fiction. When 10 million dollars goes missing, a down-on-his-luck lawyer is given the case of a lifetime... if he can stay alive long enough to win it.
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LibraryThing member ReviewsFromTheHeart
Just when things can't possibly get any worse for her, Erin Larson discovers a deposit slip in her father's safe deposit box dated for February 10, 2008, three years earlier before her dad died. It's drawn on Ashley State Bank for the amount of $10.3 million dollars and Erin has no idea where the
As she begins to inquire to the whereabouts of the funds through the bank, she is only told that no such deposit was ever made, and there is no account with that number at the bank. Yet what Erin can't figure out is why her father would have kept this deposit slip if it was worthless. As she tries to hire lawyers to represent her and begin to dig into the location of the money, she finds herself on the end of threats, harassing phone calls and even vandalizing of her car. Now she learns that the Paisley Law Firm is handling the case from bank's interest and she doesn't have the funds or even an attorney that seems interested in dealing with a high power law firm.
Until Jared Neaton is called by a former high power attorney by the name of Clay Strong. He advises Jared of the potential this case could do for his own struggling firm and has offered to front him $30,000 of expense money if he'll consider taking the case. Strapped and barely making ends me because of a failed trial that almost left him bankrupt, Jared is trying to keep his head above water since leaving the Paisley law firm where he met and was mentored by Clay.
Without any other proof other than a deposit slip, Jared wonders if this will be a repeat of the previous case he lost or will he be able to find the evidence he needs to go up against some of the best attorneys and possibly win. Things aren't looking too good, but what God uses best in circumstances like this, is when the odds are against us and it looks like we are at a dead end. That's when things begin to look up!
I received the debut novel, The Deposit Slip by Todd M. Johnson compliments of Christian Fiction Blog Alliance for my honest review and literally read this one in a few hours. It's compelling, page turning, edge of your seat, all the way through the book and one you simply will not be able to put down. If you love novels where the high power attorneys are looking to take out the little guy, this is the perfect novel for you. I rate this one a 5 out of 5 stars for it's exceptional writing and it's ability to keep the reader engaged at a constant pace from beginning to end.
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money is or how her father obtained it.As she begins to inquire to the whereabouts of the funds through the bank, she is only told that no such deposit was ever made, and there is no account with that number at the bank. Yet what Erin can't figure out is why her father would have kept this deposit slip if it was worthless. As she tries to hire lawyers to represent her and begin to dig into the location of the money, she finds herself on the end of threats, harassing phone calls and even vandalizing of her car. Now she learns that the Paisley Law Firm is handling the case from bank's interest and she doesn't have the funds or even an attorney that seems interested in dealing with a high power law firm.
Until Jared Neaton is called by a former high power attorney by the name of Clay Strong. He advises Jared of the potential this case could do for his own struggling firm and has offered to front him $30,000 of expense money if he'll consider taking the case. Strapped and barely making ends me because of a failed trial that almost left him bankrupt, Jared is trying to keep his head above water since leaving the Paisley law firm where he met and was mentored by Clay.
Without any other proof other than a deposit slip, Jared wonders if this will be a repeat of the previous case he lost or will he be able to find the evidence he needs to go up against some of the best attorneys and possibly win. Things aren't looking too good, but what God uses best in circumstances like this, is when the odds are against us and it looks like we are at a dead end. That's when things begin to look up!
I received the debut novel, The Deposit Slip by Todd M. Johnson compliments of Christian Fiction Blog Alliance for my honest review and literally read this one in a few hours. It's compelling, page turning, edge of your seat, all the way through the book and one you simply will not be able to put down. If you love novels where the high power attorneys are looking to take out the little guy, this is the perfect novel for you. I rate this one a 5 out of 5 stars for it's exceptional writing and it's ability to keep the reader engaged at a constant pace from beginning to end.
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LibraryThing member mbarkman
This is one novel I did not want to put down until I finished it, once I had started reading. I knew that Legal Thrillers do that for me, and so it was a while after I got it I read it. And I was right. This is a edge of the seat type of novel, drama on almost every page, drawing in the innocent,
This is a well told novel that captivated my mind even when I was not reading it, and even now, after I have finished it. The book ends with Jessie, Jared's secretary, receiving a call for another case, and Jared accepting it. I will be watching for this next one with anticipation.
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as well as targetting the guilty. With twists and turns and ups and downs and arounds throughout the story, it is difficult, though not impossible to figure out who wants the lawyer and client quiet. And yet, I continued reading to find out how far they were going to go to do this, and why. Was there really a deposit slip that had been buried so far in bureaucracy that it would not see the light of day, or was there no money? And why did it matter to Erin and Jared?This is a well told novel that captivated my mind even when I was not reading it, and even now, after I have finished it. The book ends with Jessie, Jared's secretary, receiving a call for another case, and Jared accepting it. I will be watching for this next one with anticipation.
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LibraryThing member SAMANTHA100
Put yourself in Erin Larson's place. What would you do if you found a deposit slip for $10.3 million in your deceased father's safety deposit box? Mr. Larson had not lived the life of a millionaire. The bank denies any knowledge of the deposit. Seeking answers as to the whereabouts of the money she
Jared had left the large law firm that represents Erin's father's bank. He had opened his own practice and was struggling financially. His old mentor referred the case to him asking only for a referral fee if Jared actually found the money. Erin could not provide any money up front and taking this case was financially risky, but if he wins his financial worries are over. Another coincidence was that Jared had grown up in the same town where Mr. Larson had lived and banked. Jared's memories of his hometown were overshadowed by his father's crime and the fact that his father still lives there, but he is forced to return in order to prepare for a trial. Jared's search for the truth about the money becomes dangerous and is filled with twists and turns. Jared finds more than even he bargained for.
The author brings to the reader a finely crafted story. There is natural dialogue between the well developed and interesting characters. The story includes conflict, tension and surprise which make this a fast moving book. In my opinion, this is a book worth reading.
I received this book free of charge from Bethany House Publishers and I give this review of my own free will.
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tries to hire an attorney, but this brings "intimidation and threats". The Deposit Slip, a legal thriller by Todd M. Johnson, is the story of what happens when Jared Neaton agrees to take the case.Jared had left the large law firm that represents Erin's father's bank. He had opened his own practice and was struggling financially. His old mentor referred the case to him asking only for a referral fee if Jared actually found the money. Erin could not provide any money up front and taking this case was financially risky, but if he wins his financial worries are over. Another coincidence was that Jared had grown up in the same town where Mr. Larson had lived and banked. Jared's memories of his hometown were overshadowed by his father's crime and the fact that his father still lives there, but he is forced to return in order to prepare for a trial. Jared's search for the truth about the money becomes dangerous and is filled with twists and turns. Jared finds more than even he bargained for.
The author brings to the reader a finely crafted story. There is natural dialogue between the well developed and interesting characters. The story includes conflict, tension and surprise which make this a fast moving book. In my opinion, this is a book worth reading.
I received this book free of charge from Bethany House Publishers and I give this review of my own free will.
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LibraryThing member mookiekat
At the risk of loosing everything he has, Jared Neaton, a young lawyer, on the verge of bankruptcy takes on a case in which the only evidence he has is a worn old deposit slip and the feeling deep in his gut that something isn't right. A deposit slip for 10 million dollars that seemed to just
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vanish into this air. Money that doesn't exist except if this were true someone is going to an awful lot of trouble to conceal the transaction ever took place. With the decision to take on the case comes a trip back in time for Jared to his home town and a revisitation of old wounds and a time in his life he'd much rather forget. Can Jared find the evidence in time to avoid loosing everything? Can he stay alive long enough to prove he has what it takes to beat his old colleages? Read this exciting new thriller from a new author and find out. Show Less
LibraryThing member vintagebeckie
I love legal suspense and am so glad that I came across a new author to add to my favorites. From the opening sentences of The Deposit Slip, I knew this was a book I would love.
Jared Neaton is still trying to recover emotionally and financially from the break-out case that didn’t happen. When he
The Deposit Slip has a lot to recommend it — underdog client, conspiracies reaching from small town to Washington, D.C., and a lawyer struggling with forgiveness. Johnson’s novel is right up there with the best of Randy Singer and Robert Whitlow. So if you are looking for a new voice and a great read, check out The Deposit Slip.
Jared Neaton is still trying to recover emotionally and financially from the break-out case that didn’t happen. When he
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is approached with another legal puzzle, he is intrigued. But as he gets to know the people and facts involved with a mysterious deposit slip, he finds he can’t step away. Adding to the legal maze, is the return to his hometown and the strained relationship with his father. Danger also starts to dog his steps, but Jared is determined to see justice served.The Deposit Slip has a lot to recommend it — underdog client, conspiracies reaching from small town to Washington, D.C., and a lawyer struggling with forgiveness. Johnson’s novel is right up there with the best of Randy Singer and Robert Whitlow. So if you are looking for a new voice and a great read, check out The Deposit Slip.
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LibraryThing member Northern_Light
After Erin's father dies she comes across a deposit slip for $10,000,000 but the bank has denied all knowledge so she needs a lawyer to fight for her.
Meanwhile fed up of corporate life Jared sets up his own legal practice with a shoe-string budget. Life is tough and he's just getting by so Erin's
To take up the case means returning to his home town, a place he left as soon as possible ashamed of his father's behaviour. The town however is against him as the bank could make things very difficult for everyone so finding people to help the case isn't going to be easy. I really loved the librarian Mrs Huddleston who manages to pour oil on troubled waters on more than one occasion.
The end did seem rather rushed and contrived but that is my only real problem with this book.
With powerful characterisation and courtroom scenes this is a winner especially considering it's a first book. If you're a fan of John Grisham then you will enjoy this book
Meanwhile fed up of corporate life Jared sets up his own legal practice with a shoe-string budget. Life is tough and he's just getting by so Erin's
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case could make all the difference.To take up the case means returning to his home town, a place he left as soon as possible ashamed of his father's behaviour. The town however is against him as the bank could make things very difficult for everyone so finding people to help the case isn't going to be easy. I really loved the librarian Mrs Huddleston who manages to pour oil on troubled waters on more than one occasion.
The end did seem rather rushed and contrived but that is my only real problem with this book.
With powerful characterisation and courtroom scenes this is a winner especially considering it's a first book. If you're a fan of John Grisham then you will enjoy this book
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LibraryThing member Carolee888
The Deposit Slip was exciting, well written and thought out. There were just the right amount of characters foe me and my interest never lagged. The main character, Jared Neaton had left a big firm and now he was referred a case by his mentor. He was in a financial lull after a previous case had
Jared Neaton left Minneapolis to meet Erin Larsen in the town that he had groen up in Ashly. Minnesota. He was estranged from his father and was not wanting to mend fences with him. There is very little information to start and it was a big gamble with not much time to decide whether he even wanted to take on the case. But Jared was a trial attorney who was meticulous in his research and filled with determinattion that literally wore his body out. There is a secondary story about his relationship with his father which revealed much to him later on. I liked his careful research and intelligence and the interplay with the other characters who were on his side.
I really enjoyed this legal thriller and would love to read more from this author. Also, I enjoyed learning the difference between trial attorneys and litigation attorneys. I highly recommend this book.
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fizzled out. He met with his mentor over the referral and was reluctant to take it on as the defendent was represented by the firm he had left and had bad feelings about. It was a contingency case so that would help only if he won it and there was no money upfront. Also, the previous attorney was leaving and there was a minumum of time to prepare before the next court appearance. The evidence was an old deposit slip without much detail on it found in the lockbox of Erin Larsen's deceased father. Erin did not have any information about the slip. her father had told her nothing about the deposit slip for over ten million dollars.Jared Neaton left Minneapolis to meet Erin Larsen in the town that he had groen up in Ashly. Minnesota. He was estranged from his father and was not wanting to mend fences with him. There is very little information to start and it was a big gamble with not much time to decide whether he even wanted to take on the case. But Jared was a trial attorney who was meticulous in his research and filled with determinattion that literally wore his body out. There is a secondary story about his relationship with his father which revealed much to him later on. I liked his careful research and intelligence and the interplay with the other characters who were on his side.
I really enjoyed this legal thriller and would love to read more from this author. Also, I enjoyed learning the difference between trial attorneys and litigation attorneys. I highly recommend this book.
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Original language
English
Physical description
8.5 inches
ISBN
0764209868 / 9780764209864