Critical Reaction by Todd M. Johnson

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Critical Reaction

Bethany House Publishers (November 19, 2013)

by

Todd M. Johnson

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:


Todd M. Johnson has practiced as an attorney for over 30 years, specializing as a trial lawyer. Todd's career experience blends with his passion for writing in his novels published through Bethany House.

A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Minnesota Law School, he also taught for two years as an adjunct professor of International Law, and served as a US diplomat in Hong Kong.

The Deposit Slip, Mr. Johnson's first novel, debuted in 2012.  Todd's second novel, Critical Reaction, will be released in November 2013.

Todd lives outside Minneapolis, Minnesota, with his wife Cathy and children Ian and Libby.



ABOUT THE BOOK:

After decades of turning out plutonium for the arms race, the Hanford Nuclear Facility has long been shuttered, though its deadly legacy cannot be fully contained. The men who guard the facility from sabotage or monitor its buildings for radiation leaks are told the risks are under control. They believe it, until the worst happens: a thunderous explosion in the dead of night.

Two workers, lifer Poppy Martin and new hire Kieran Mullaney, believe themselves lucky to survive the blast. But as the debris is cleared, they discover their safety is not assured. Dead ends and closed doors halt their efforts to discover what really happened--and what radiation may have poisoned them. When stalling and threats force them into the hands of experienced trial lawyer Ryan Hart, they learn that theirs is no ordinary lawsuit. There is something still hidden in the desert of eastern Washington, and someone is willing to go to extreme lengths to make sure it never sees the light of day.


If you would like to read the first chapter of Critical Reaction, go HERE.


Margie's Comments: Review to come later. Loving it so far! 

Review: The Deposit Slip by Todd M. Johnson

A couple of months ago, I posted for the CFBA information about The Deposit Slip by Todd M. Johnson. I finished reading it shortly thereafter, but the book sits in my pile of books that need reviews written. :( Today, I'm ready to make some comments about it (and then put in my hubby's TBR stack.)

As a reminder to the story: Erin Larson is running out of options. In the wake of her father's death, she found a slim piece of paper—a deposit slip—with an unbelievable amount on it. Only the bank claims they have no record of the money, and trying to hire a lawyer has brought only intimidation and threats. Erin's last chance is Jared Neaton—who is doing everything he can to scrape by.

He's not sure if Erin's case is worth the risk, but if the money is real, all his problems could vanish. When digging deeper unleashes something far more dangerous than just threats, both Jared and Erin must decide the cost they're willing to pay to discover the truth.

Margie's Comments: This book held my attention until the end, to the point of staying up late the last night in order to finish—an unusual happening anymore. I have way too many books needing review, so that if a book doesn't hold my attention, I put it down to finish reading later. I don't even know how many books are in that category. (SMILES) So . . . that said, I enjoyed this legal thriller. The unusual circumstance, the opposition from the bank and their lawyers, and the characters themselves appealed to me. The characters are ones I would love to know in real life. Their interactions with each other, their needing to deal with their past as a result of this circumstance, and their tenacity in the face of utter defeat encouraged me to continue on in my own set of "impossible" circumstances. Their reliance on God's grace and strength and provision to see them through is a major theme in the book. So if you like legal thrillers, I highly recommend The Deposit Slip by Todd M. Johnson.

The Deposit Slip by Todd M. Johnson

This week, the  Christian Fiction Blog Alliance  is introducing  The Deposit Slip  Bethany House Publishers (July 1, 2012)  by  Todd M. Johnson   

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Todd M. Johnson has practiced as an attorney for over 30 years,
specializing as a trial lawyer.

A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Minnesota
Law School, he also taught for two years as adjunct professor of
International Law and served as a US diplomat in Hong Kong.

The Deposit Slip is his debut novel. He lives outside Minneapolis,
Minnesota, with his wife Cathy, and children Ian and Libby.




ABOUT THE BOOK

$10,000,000 Is Missing.

Erin Larson is running out of options. In the wake of her father's death, she found a slim piece of paper--a deposit slip--with an unbelievable amount on it. Only the bank claims they have no record of the money, and trying to hire a lawyer has brought only intimidation and threats. Erin's last chance is Jared Neaton.

How Far Will One Lawyer Go to Find the Money?

When Jared wearied of the shady ethics of his big law firm and started his own, he never expected the wheels to fly off so quickly. One big loss has pushed him to the brink, and it's all he can do to scrape by.

And How Far Will Someone Go to Stop Him?

He's not sure if Erin's case is worth the risk, but if the money is real, all his problems could vanish. When digging deeper unleashes something far more dangerous than just threats, both Jared and Erin must decide the cost they're willing to pay to discover the truth.


If you would like to read the first chapter of The Deposit Slip, go HERE.

Review later.