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Overall I enjoyed the book, mainly for the subject matter. The author had the bad habit of switching points of view between first and third, which was annoying and not handled very gracefully. The ending also went on a bit too long and I thought it would have been better with less.

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Every book by Randy gets better and better.

Fast paced and filled with twists and turns this book keeps the reader's attention from page one!

This was my first legal-thriller to read - and I think I am hooked. If Randy Singer writes like this all the time - I want to read all of his books!

Clark Shealy, a bail bondsman, finds himself looking for a criminal in exchange for his wife's life. Up against the Chinese Mafia, The Manchurian Triad, Clark is in a race for his wife's life. During this time he develops a rap sheet a mile long and is pushed to the edge of his honor.

At every turn of the page there is a new twist. For the first time I seriously began to wonder if such things truly occur in the justice system of our country. If it could happen it did in this book - murder, kidnapping, intent to maim, auto theft, double-crossing, set ups and stings, witnesses in the protection program found out - it was all there.

In fact every time I thought I got the plot figured out - I was led down another twisty road that made everything look grey and made me doubt even those I thought were "good guys".

Absolutely worth the read - you will be kept on the edge of your seat the entire time!

Thank you B&B Communications for this review copy.


Singer was moved by the plight of the Dalit children, struggling to throw off the yoke of oppression and
replace it with real freedom and dignity, so he committed to do his part because he believes that "no
child should be untouchable." So he is donating every penny from the sale of False Witness to the Dalit
Freedom Network. His novel will take readers from the streets of Las Vegas to the halls of the American
justice system and the inner sanctum of the growing church in India with all the trademark twists, turns,
and legal intrigue his fans have come to expect.

Randy Singer is an author of legal stories. This book is a departure in that, while still about a lawyer, it is set during the time of Christ and involves a man who ends up defending a few people of historic significance. The writing is ok. It will hold your interest. The historic aspects i found very interesting and engaging. Singer seems to have gotten the historical aspects of the story and also the culture right. The book tends in some ways to remind me of Ben-Hur (the book, not the movie). If you enjoy historical fiction and/or stories about the law, you will likely find this an enjoyable read. The narrator of the audio book does a competent job and does not detract from the story.

Politically charged, and on-the-edge-of-your-seat captivating. This was hard to put down, even if it is a lengthy book. If you like military, legal, political stories, you will definitely want to check this one out! This was the first book I've read by Randy Singer; I don't think it will be my last.

I thought this was very good. It has plot twists, surprises, and intrigue all wrapped up in one. Meanwhile, one is educated in the legal system, as well as educated in the way grace and mercy are also needed.

Randy Singer’s The Advocate can be regarded as an achievement for three reasons.

Firstly, like any good novel situated in an historical date and place, the reader can feel and smell the greatness and flawless of the Roman empire. A developed civilization in which flourish philosophers and artists, yet subject to the ruthlessness and vanity of his rulers. Order and majesty mingled with terror and injustice.

Secondly, it shows the radicalism Christianity represented to the world. What it seemed just a deviation of the already weird Jewish religion, proved to be even more powerful than death itself. And the humiliating crucifixion on a cross turned to be a source of relief and hope for another life after the earthly one.

Finally, for lawyers, this book is a fresh inspiration about how to address difficult cases. Being faithful to the Truth does not mean being straightforwardly fool or predictable. The art of defending a client has always consisted in presenting the arguments in such a way that the judge can see reality the way the client did under the circumstances. And also, it requires addressing the judge in a way to force him to say what is just. From this viewpoint a good advocate not only presents the facts conveniently but also challenges the judicial system in order to achieve the always painful outcome of justice.

We are grateful for this entertaining novel from whom we learn about God, the human soul and history.

Santiago Acevedo

Very good book. A legal thriller with twists that I hadn't encountered before.

Released by a Christian publisher, but I wouldn't be afraid about recommending this to anyone as it stands very well on it's own merits.

It took me a while to figure out this book. The first part seemed to have nothing to do with the back cover blurb--it actually ended up being set up for the rest of the book, but the reader didn't know that until partway through the second part of the book.

Once we met the law students, I started to enjoy the book more. I liked the characters of Jamie Brock and Wellington Farnsworth. (The other student lawyer not so much, though I do have to say he was very loyal to the other two.) The idea of an algorithm that can easily factor the prime numbers making up security codes worldwide is intriguing. I can see where many groups (some legal and some not so legal) would want something like that.

There's a lot of deception in this book. Shealy/Hoffman didn't really lie when they said they didn't have the algorithm but they omitted that Dagan had told Mr. Shealy that he would send the coded algorithm by email and then send someone with the code key later. Snead seems to be playing everyone to get immunity and a new life for himself. Jacobsen and other law enforcement are willing to let Brock think the bad guys have kidnapped her to further their agenda, as well as killing Brock's dog.

Brock is motivated by wanting justice for her mother (and later for her dog), but in the end she chooses not to lie under oath in order to get what she wants. She also seems to be trying to keep herself from considering crossing ethical lines when she does become a lawyer.

Farnsworth also chooses the higher path when he has ethical dilemmas. He chooses to keep his knowledge of the algorithm secret and regards it as a gift from God as well as a charge from God. He struggles with whether to lie under oath (though in the end, he is not faced with that dilemma thanks to the loyalty of one of his new friends). He's one of the few who didn't seem to be in it for the money.

By the end, I was turning pages wanting to see how the book ended up--though I suspected some of the plot twists before they were confirmed by the author.

This was my first exposure with this author - How did I miss him? I became very invested in the characters and scenarios. Damn it, I cried! This was an excellent read! * DISCLAIMER: I won this in a GOODREAD giveaway.*

Although I signed up to review “Rule of Law” by Randy Singer, I was not anxious to read it. The genre is not one of my favorites, political intrigue and thriller. However, the subject interested me because it is loosely based on actual facts. The author introduces the question whether or not the president is above the law in matters of foreign policy. Since recent diplomatic truths have been brought to light, I was intrigued by this story. It is a rather lengthy book, but I was able to read it in two days. I could not put the book down. I was totally immersed in the courtroom drama, the political maneuvers, the question of guilt or innocence of the president and her advisor, and the legal ramifications of the findings.

Mr. Singer has written a provocative story looking into the dangerous and difficult world of foreign intrigue and questionable practices of the executive branch of our government. It’s too bad that this fiction novel has roots in the actual events happening today. It gives great cause for wonder and concern for the reader as he recognizes the parallels.

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Randy Singer's RULE OF LAW is an awesome and intriguing read. As someone who loves to watch, and read, legal thrillers, this book is one of the best I have read in a long time. It played out like I was watching an intense, edge of my seat movie or TV Show. Randy Singer did not leave me wanting in this book. From the start, I was intrigued by the characters and their development, along with the way Singer makes the reader feel as if they are in the center of the action. This is definitely a high rated 5 stars for this reader! It is going on my keeper list and will be recommended to all who love an intense, fast paced, heart pounding legal read. Hats off to the talented Singer on a job well done.

*Cafinated Reads received a complimentary copy of this book from LitFuse Blog Tours/Tyndale House Publishers and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*

Rule of Law by Randy Singer is fiction, but to this cynical reader, it could just as easily be the depiction of a real-life scandal with wide-ranging implications. And that’s what makes this novel not just an unputdownable adrenaline-laced book with both courtroom and battlefield drama, but a really believable story of intrigue, deception, and cover-up at the highest levels of government. Filled with well-developed characters and a plot that is all too possible, Rule of Law is suspense at its best. It gets a very highly recommended rating from me.

Paige Chambers is a young prosecutor who specializes in appellate cases when she meets Patrick Quillen. Patrick, or Q, as he is known to friends and colleagues, is a dedicated and determined Navy SEAL. An all-in kind of guy, he soon wins Paige’s heart. But the unbelievable happens, and Paige is left to grieve. She soon becomes embroiled in uncovering a military mission gone horribly wrong. But power often corrupts, and Paige has to decide just who has caused the unthinkable to occur.

There is so much right with Rule of Law — page-turning suspense in the courtroom and in war zones, a plot that seems inconceivable, but you fear is all too plausible, and characters that you can cheer for as they fight corrupt government officials. Set in the highest halls of D.C., courts of law, and the war torn middle East, it portrays an Executive Branch that has seized power for its own agenda. Written before the 2016 election concluded, the novel is pure fiction, but draws on the actions of previous administrations and trends in our fight of terrorism. Singer has done his research to make Rule of Law highly readable and believable. A bonus to this military/legal suspense novel, is the faith thread that Singer weaves throughout the novel. Not preachy, it, nevertheless, makes a clear statement of the power and sovereignty of God in our lives. There is one chapter in particular in which main character Paige comes to terms with the turmoil and sorrow in her life. The images are profound and made me think long after I closed the covers.

If you love military or legal suspense novels, then you have got to read Rule of Law. I could not put this one down and will not hesitate to recommend it to everyone I know. Excellent and insightful, this novel will be on my best of 2017 list.

Very Highly Recommended.

Audience: adults.

(Thanks to LitFuse for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

Title: Rule of Law
Author: Randy Singer
Pages: 480
Year: 2017
Publisher: Tyndale
My rating 5+ out of 5 stars.
For Randy Singer, this story is his best ever in my opinion! I really enjoy legal thrillers and suspense type tales and what adds an extra boost to this book is how it also involves politics, the military and much more! The book may look daunting because of the number of pages; however, the action happens so fast you’ll be hard pressed to turn the pages quick enough!
The question as well as others that propels the tale is did the U.S. President send in the military fully knowing it was going to cost each serviceman their life? Did a couple of the key cabinet members or intelligence community keep information from the President that she needed to know? Once Paige, a girlfriend of one of the young men and a Kristen now a widow receive information from someone calling themselves the Patriot, Paige, who is a young lawyer, is burning with more questions than answers.
The material that the Patriot feeds Paige continues to stir questions for her, as well as what Kristen receives and turns over to her lawyer. Can a couple of lawyers go up against the establishment to bring into the light any wrong doing? Is Paige ready to perhaps argue her first case ever before the Supreme Court without reprisals from those she points a finger at along with Kristen’s lawyer?
The story is like reading the news on the front page of a newspaper or social media posts. It takes one’s breath away to see that no one including those who are in Washington and are to be serving the people who sent them to office are above the law. On top of that, readers will become enamored with the bravery of our servicemen and women who give their all to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America. For me, this was a long wait since Randy’s last work of fiction, but is was so worth it! This is an over-the-top, well-written and exciting book I hope many read and share with others!
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