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A Greater
Glory
by James
Scott Bell\
#1 The Trials
of Kit Shannon Series
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I haven't read this first
book in this new series yet. I read the second first and found
it very enjoyable. I'll be keeping my eye out for this one
too!
A Higher
Justice
by James
Scott Bell
Book 2 of
the Trials of Kit Shannon Series
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Award-winning novelist James
Scott Bell offers up another captivating legal thriller as
Kit Shannon takes on two parallel cases, both pivotal in the
burgeoning City of Angels of a century ago. The first involves
a woman tragically bereaved of her young son; the second has
the feisty and determined lawyer defending a down-and-outer
accused of attempted murder.
As the two cases move forward,
Kit soon finds herself up against a powerful coalition of
railroad men and politicians--all of whom seem to have something
to hide, a scheme Kit sets out to bring to light.
As she continues her pursuit
of justice, certain people of great influence will stop at
nothing to keep her from discovering the truth. (c)
back cover, A Higher Justice, James Scott Bell
A Higher Justice
is the first novel I have read by James Scott Bell. I found
it to be a different experience reading a christian historical
fiction by a male author. I have read historical fiction by
Al Lacy and Brock Thoene and I have thoroughly enjoyed them,
empathizing with the characters and the situations etc. (It
is interesting to note that they usually co-author the book
with their wives - hence, the feminine influence?) This book
I found to be somewhat different in a weird, non-specific
way. It is difficult to put my finger on it, but I think it
lacks a bit of warmth or female identification on the reader's
part with the main character, Kit Shannon. I'm not sure that
this is a negative drawback to the novel, or just a difference
to be duly noted. Many would be appreciative of the lack of
sentimentality on behalf of the main female character. Amusingly,
I found the male counterpart to Kit (her fiance, Ted, to be
more sentimentalized in his romantic disposition towards Kit.
Perhaps more idealized than if a woman created the leading
hero? The bereaved widow's death of her son is so shocking
at the beginning of the story that I was unable to get past
that event during the rest. It just seemed too horrible and
devastating. I'm not sure of the author's intention and wonder
if he was going for shock value or if he was unaware of how
horribly cold the event seemed or if was intended to be just
as terrible as it was and I played right into his hand. Just
thoughts....
I really like to see strong
female characters who are gutsy, determined, and able to reason
and think for themselves. The portrayal of a young women lawyer
during the early 20th century in a man's profession is also
very intriguing. I think this is a great novel that presents
a woman leader in a very positive and commendable way.
The story line is fast paced,
the characters intriguing, the plot requires you to have your
mind engaged to keep the people and subplots straight in your
mind. This is definitely not "fluff" for a quick
afternoon read, but it is definitely worth taking the time
to pick this book up! You'll enjoy watching Kit Shannon seeking
justice for those who are defenseless!
~ Tracy
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