Thaddeus Murfee Legal Thrillers Series by John Ellsworth

What if your boss wanted you to spy...on the U.S. government? There is no job description and the job isn't advertised anywhere, not even on the Job Board at Georgetown Law. But Thaddeus Murfee just graduated from law school and has $200 left from his student loan. He is so broke he has to borrow his roommate's suit for his first job interview. While he is so desperate to earn rent and food money, he fails to nail down exactly what it is he'll be doing. They tell him a U.S... moreWhat if your boss wanted you to spy...on the U.S. government? There is no job description and the job isn't advertised anywhere, not even on the Job Board at Georgetown Law. But Thaddeus Murfee just graduated from law school and has $200 left from his student loan. He is so broke he has to borrow his roommate's suit for his first job interview. While he is so desperate to earn rent and food money, he fails to nail down exactly what it is he'll be doing. They tell him a U.S. Attorney is selling government secrets...But is he, really? Thaddeus Murfee likes his new boss, the U.S. Attorney. Good things happen and gifts flow his way. What's not to like? The government lawyer even has a daughter he wants Thaddeus to meet. Were the people who hired him just totally wrong about the guy selling government secrets? What proof do they actually have of this serious accusation? Meet the foreign agents who will pay top dollar for U.S. war plans... This thrilling collection of good-lawyers/bad-lawyers will keep you up late at night. Beware you might show up late for work. But when you get to work you just might find everyone talking about this new, exciting romp through the backstreets of Washington, D.C. On one side, a new, innocent lawyer just out of school. On the other side, the full force and might of the U.S. government. Watch from your front-row seat as it plays out and careers are built and ruined while lives are won and lost. less

Rookie attorney Thaddeus Murfee is hired to defend Ermeline Ransom, accused of murdering the man who carved his name in her chest. Ermeline's persecutors are not only the District Attorney but also the Chicago Mob and Illinois governor in this legal thriller. Set in small-town Illinois, the Governor is in the business of accepting payoffs from state contractors on construction jobs... moreRookie attorney Thaddeus Murfee is hired to defend Ermeline Ransom, accused of murdering the man who carved his name in her chest. Ermeline's persecutors are not only the District Attorney but also the Chicago Mob and Illinois governor in this legal thriller. Set in small-town Illinois, the Governor is in the business of accepting payoffs from state contractors on construction jobs. In the end he is at the bottom of the plot to send Ermeline to the execution chamber for the murder she didn't commit. You never win against the Mob, Thaddeus is warned. Now the FBI has the lowdown on the players and Thaddeus needs their help but is afraid they will come after his client too. For Ermeline to walk away from the murder charges Thaddeus Murfee must not only prove her innocence but must also outwit the Mob and the Governor and stay alive himself. A murder trial ensues, which is followed by a show-down between the Mob's hitman and Thaddeus while the surprise ending leaves the reader breathless in this courtroom thriller. less

Thaddeus Murfee is pursued by the Mob now that he has helped put a godfather behind bars. He decides to file suit on behalf of certain survivors of the Mob's latest murder. He is pursued relentlessly and runs West, where he seeks refuge while he pursues his case against a godfather and attempts to take away his toys in hopes that will end their struggle in this legal thriller. Set in Chicago, Las Vegas, Arizona and Colorado, Thaddeus is hunted... moreThaddeus Murfee is pursued by the Mob now that he has helped put a godfather behind bars. He decides to file suit on behalf of certain survivors of the Mob's latest murder. He is pursued relentlessly and runs West, where he seeks refuge while he pursues his case against a godfather and attempts to take away his toys in hopes that will end their struggle in this legal thriller. Set in Chicago, Las Vegas, Arizona and Colorado, Thaddeus is hunted. Now the FBI has the lowdown on the Mob's plot against him and Thaddeus needs their help but is afraid to reveal his whereabouts. Going up against large well-funded lawyers who seek to protect the mobsters, Thaddeus takes his case to trial with astounding results. Everyone will enjoy the young lawyer's romantic entanglements as he deals with the women in his life and his own desires. A search for mob assets ensues, along with a show-down between the Mob's hitmen and Thaddeus while the surprise ending leaves the reader totally satisfied in this courtroom thriller.. less

He sued & took away the mob's casino. Now they want it back. Imagine meeting a sister you didn't know you had - only to find out that she's been charged with murder and needs an attorney. Already exhausted from trying to raise his young family, and emotionally drained from his own legal troubles, Thaddeus Murfee knows he's about to be overwhelmed... moreHe sued & took away the mob's casino. Now they want it back. Imagine meeting a sister you didn't know you had - only to find out that she's been charged with murder and needs an attorney. Already exhausted from trying to raise his young family, and emotionally drained from his own legal troubles, Thaddeus Murfee knows he's about to be overwhelmed. With everything to lose and the weight of the world on his shoulders, he finds himself defending three felony crimes--including his own - when the mob comes calling. Vengeful and defiant, their brutal attacks get closer and closer to home. It's not his first time squaring off with the bloodthirsty mob, but it just might be his last. Attorney at Large is part of the Thaddeus Murfee Legal Thriller Series, which has more than 1.5 million readers and counting, and made John Ellsworth into a household name. If you love page-turning thrillers with mystery, clandestine plotting, and a dash of romance, dive into the world of Thaddeus Murfee today! less

Join Thaddeus Murfee in his new career in Flagstaff, where he is called on to defend the wife of the District Attorney. She has shot her husband to death and admitted it—but what about the mysterious bite marks in all the wrong places? Watch as sixteen-year-old Turquoise Begay comes on the scene, the beautiful, abandoned Navajo girl living reservation style—with all the wrong people... moreJoin Thaddeus Murfee in his new career in Flagstaff, where he is called on to defend the wife of the District Attorney. She has shot her husband to death and admitted it—but what about the mysterious bite marks in all the wrong places? Watch as sixteen-year-old Turquoise Begay comes on the scene, the beautiful, abandoned Navajo girl living reservation style—with all the wrong people. An adventure into the real world of criminal law, setting a new standard for legal thrillers, DEFENDING TURQUOISE is the riveting story of one lawyer’s attempt to redeem himself, one wife’s attempt to free herself, and one young girl’s hope of a new life after years of unspeakable abuse. "If you like Reacher, the Lincoln Lawyer, Jake Brigance and Paul Madriani, you will love this Thaddeus Murfee crime thriller!” — Five-Star Review “Already John Ellsworth’s name is mentioned with Lee Child, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, and Steve Martini when critics talk about legal/crime fiction.” --Five-Star Review "Every bit as good as Grisham! Superb characterization, suspense, drama.” - Five-Star Review less

The Mental Case is a novel about law firm money and a law firm death. And about a missing child and a parent's frantic search. Join Thaddeus Murfee, back in Chicago and around the world, in his strangest case yet—a man whose plastic character changes, comes and goes, like the proverbial will-o-the-wisp. Ansel Largent has been a founder and managing partner of a large Chicago law firm for two decades. He is respected. Ferocious in the courtroom but a winner with the jury... moreThe Mental Case is a novel about law firm money and a law firm death. And about a missing child and a parent's frantic search. Join Thaddeus Murfee, back in Chicago and around the world, in his strangest case yet—a man whose plastic character changes, comes and goes, like the proverbial will-o-the-wisp. Ansel Largent has been a founder and managing partner of a large Chicago law firm for two decades. He is respected. Ferocious in the courtroom but a winner with the jury. Happy at home with wife Libby, a stroke victim. Happy at the office with Melinda, a married woman with a special interest in him. Ansel has fathered two sons and loves them both dearly. Then Ansel’s law firm is horrified by two shocking crimes: the trust account has been embezzled. $2 hundred million has vanished. And full-partner Suzanne Fairmont has been found dead in her office. Whether her death is a homicide or suicide is immediately disputed. And an even greater shock: Ansel suspects his son David of the embezzlement and wonders if there might also be a connection to Suzanne’s sudden death. Thaddeus meets Ansel inside a Mexico jail where both are lodged for crimes committed at the border. Will Thaddeus agree to defend Ansel? Does it matter that Ansel has a $50,000 retainer taped to his body? It is the ultimate test for Ansel, who above all others in the firm wears the mantle of his partners’ trust. Do you cover up for your child when a crime has occurred? Do you risk your own freedom and reputation for your family, even when you believe deep down it is wrong? Would you forsake it all for your loved one? Thaddeus is struck speechless at the outcome of his trickiest murder trial yet. He is left with no sense of what comes next and where his client might expect to spend the rest of his life—and with whom. The conclusion is shocking. The author respectfully asks that you reveal the ending to no one, so all may read and enjoy for themselves. "If you like Reacher, the Lincoln Lawyer, Jake Brigance and Paul Madriani, you will love this Thaddeus Murfee crime thriller!” — Five-Star Review “Already John Ellsworth’s name is mentioned with Lee Child, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, and Steve Martini when critics talk about legal/crime fiction.” --Five-Star Review "Every bit as good as Grisham! Superb characterization, suspense, drama.” - Five-Star Review Ansel Largent novel categories include: - Legal Thrillers - Crime Thrillers - Legal Suspense - Lawyer Mysteries - Crime Fiction - Mystery Series - Romance Suspense less

His wife is dying. Thaddeus Murfee feels the coming loss and knows dread. But his wife is resilient and keeps finding the strength to spend just one more day with the family she loves. Then the young lawyer is retained to defend a case unlike any he’s encountered before. The client: a doctor who died and went to heaven and came back to write a book and tell the world about what he learned... moreHis wife is dying. Thaddeus Murfee feels the coming loss and knows dread. But his wife is resilient and keeps finding the strength to spend just one more day with the family she loves. Then the young lawyer is retained to defend a case unlike any he’s encountered before. The client: a doctor who died and went to heaven and came back to write a book and tell the world about what he learned. It all sounds like something out of a fantasy novel, and yet the man offers compelling evidence in his bestseller. So compelling, one woman has decided to test his theories for herself and ended up in a coma. Her family has sued the doctor. You'll enjoy a front row seat as Thaddeus encounters the science and medicine of the near death experience. While Thaddeus longs to believe that he might join his wife one day, the cynic in him screams that it’s a scam. But who can really say? Besides, maybe taking such a case to trial will force a a deeper look at both sides. So Thaddeus commits himself to finding out the facts of the matter. Unfortunately the deeper he digs, the more he begins to question everything he’s ever known. And if he’s wrong, he’s not sure he’ll bear the pain of losing his wife a second time. Preorder this exciting book today and begin reading Christmas Day. It just might be the most rewarding gift you receive! less

A lawyer with a contract on his life, the contract lawyer.Thaddeus Murfee is an attorney in San Diego, when he learns from the FBI there is a contract on his life. The FBI can help him discover who wants him dead only so far. The rest is up to him. So Thaddeus gathers his legal team, consisting of investigators Turquoise Murfee and Marcel Rainford. They begin reviewing law cases Thaddeus has handled where threats were made against him... moreA lawyer with a contract on his life, the contract lawyer.Thaddeus Murfee is an attorney in San Diego, when he learns from the FBI there is a contract on his life. The FBI can help him discover who wants him dead only so far. The rest is up to him. So Thaddeus gathers his legal team, consisting of investigators Turquoise Murfee and Marcel Rainford. They begin reviewing law cases Thaddeus has handled where threats were made against him. They review law cases where Thaddeus has left someone dead or imprisoned.The killers make an attempt on his life, then another. Thaddeus moves his operations to an area where he can detect intruders for miles in any direction. He makes contact with an ancient Navajo sheepherder from years before when he was on the run from the mob. Now he's on the run again and must rely on the old man’s wisdom and sweat lodge visions.Can Thaddeus discover--and destroy--the killing machine before it finds and terminates him? Or will his family perish one by one?Get ready for a late night! less