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The Beautiful Normal - Softcover

Ellzey, Jarrett Lee

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9798223645160: The Beautiful Normal
Softcover
ISBN 13: 9798223645160
Publisher: Jarrett Lee Ellzey, 2023

Synopsis

In the realm of suspense books and detective novels, this gripping tale unfolds around two lawyers, Jake Martin and Wayne Devereux, navigating a treacherous path of debt, drugs, and desperation. Formerly a rising star in the legal arena, Jake's journey takes a darkly comedic turn as he grapples with a decade of destructive choices, plummeting from a promising trial lawyer to the depths of ambulance chasing. Amidst the chaos, a hungover Jake discovers two cases in his file cabinet—one promising and one perilous—alongside a staggering seven-figure debt owed to a menacing loan shark.

In a twist of fate, Jake's eccentric Cajun law partner, Wayne Devereux, takes charge of the promising case while unwittingly embarking on the tail-end of an accidental acid trip. As the duo teeters on the edge of their legal endeavors, a desperate Jake turns to an old client, armed with a phone filled with influential contacts. Seizing on their desperation, a mysterious new acquaintance proposes a high-stakes deal that could either lead to untold riches or a one-way ticket to prison.

However, just as the allegedly fool-proof plan is set to unfold, Jake's materialistic world is disrupted by a chance encounter with an old flame. Faced with conflicting desires, he must make a pivotal choice— proceed with the risky deal and potential fortune, or defy the dangerous Cartel in pursuit of a new love and his duty to his last remaining client. This crime fiction narrative weaves together suspense, intrigue, and the complexities of human choices, making it a top-tier addition to the best detective novels and crime mystery books.

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About the Author

Jarrett Ellzey was born in raised in Texas and California, an inherent conflict that has informed most of his writing. He is a practicing trial lawyer who enjoys social justice, exposing fraudsters and cheats, and spending every possible free minute with his wife, three girls, and two dogs on the road or in their living room.

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Publisher
Jarrett Lee Ellzey
Publication date
2023
Language
English
ISBN 13 
9798223645160
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
310
Rating
  • 3.38 out of 5 stars
    29 ratings by Goodreads