I just discovered Michael Stagg’s Nate Shepherd series recently and I blew through all of them. I also ordered #6 in the series, Lost Proof, which will be released in the spring. They are well-written, entertaining, and I have enjoyed introducing others to this author. Just Plea was perhaps my favorite of the first five in this series.

I am notoriously bad at NOT guessing or figuring out the mystery when I read, and this time was no exception…but that doesn’t diminish my five-star review. Trust me, if you enjoy a good mystery and particularly if you are a fan of legal mysteries/thrillers, READ THESE! They can be read as standalones (I think I read #3 first) but I’d recommend starting at the beginning with Lethal Defense. Five stars.