The Winter Verdict

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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