The Winter Verdict: A Legal Thriller (Tom Berte) - Softcover

Buzzetta, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 164875757X ISBN 13: 9781648757570

Publisher: Severn River Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Lawyer Tom Berte’s bucolic new life is about to be shattered by a threat he can’t ignore.

Tom Berte, a former Department of Justice lawyer, thought he’d left his past behind when he moved to Castle Ridge with his family. But when a brutal attack leaves him fighting for his life, Tom and his family find themselves at the epicenter of an unfolding conspiracy that stretches from the local ski resort to a desert compound on the other side of the world.

At the heart of the mystery is Phoenix Holdings Group, a shadowy international conglomerate with its sights set on Castle Ridge Ski Resort. When a catastrophic "accident" at the resort claims dozens of lives, Tom uncovers a chilling connection to his own assault and a ruthless plot that could endanger millions.
With his wife and daughter's lives hanging in the balance, Tom must navigate a treacherous path of legal intrigue, corporate espionage, and looming revenge.

For fans of John Grisham and Michael Connelly, strap in for a heart-pounding legal thriller with The Winter Verdict—where the pursuit of justice is as precarious as a black diamond run.

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Praise for the Tom Berte Legal Thrillers:
“…compelling, descriptive prose…Outstanding!” —James Chandler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Misjudged

“The action is fast paced, with a likable hero…” —Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of An Insignificant Case

“Well written and intricately plotted, Tom Berte is a character worth rooting for.” —Chad Zunker, bestselling author of Family Money and The Wife You Know
“…fast-moving…intriguing settings…replete with a lively cast of characters” —Joseph Badal, bestselling author and Military Writers Society of America Writer of the Year

“The Firm meets The Sopranos in this razor sharp thriller…” —Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Their Double Lives

About this title

About the Author

Dan Buzzetta, an attorney for more than 30 years, is a commercial litigation partner in a national law firm. Dan also serves his community as an elected official on his hometown’s governing body, and as a volunteer firefighter. Dan is a graduate of Tufts University and Fordham University School of Law. In his spare time, Dan enjoys travelling and skiing with his family and friends. Dan is the author of The Manipulator, and The Winter Verdict.

Edition details

• Publisher: Severn River Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 164875757X
• ISBN 13: 9781648757570
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 286