Lady Justice on the Dark Side (Volume 19) (17 page)
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Authors: Robert Thornhill
EPILOGUE
Even though DeMarcus Tweedy’s reign of terror had come to an end, nothing had really changed.
People continued to demonstrate across the country, decrying police brutality. The TV reverends continued to stir hatred with their rhetoric and politicians continued to promise reform.
Others, incensed by the cowardly executions of two police officers, marched in support of the men in blue.
In spite of all this, young black men like the Tweedys continued to commit crimes which ultimately lead to their deaths, and brutish officers continued to harass people of color.
Undoubtedly, advances had been made since the days when young men like Nate Jackson could be lynched in broad daylight, but it was obvious that there was still a long way to go.
The encouraging thing is that there are genuinely good people out there fighting the good fight. Some, like Suzanne Romero, Ox and the captain, are seeking the justice of the lady wearing the flowing white robe and a blindfold.
Others, like my brother-in-law, Kevin, are also seeking justice, but they are following the lady from the dark side --- the one wearing a tight skirt, fish-net stockings and high heels.
It’s almost like there are parallel realities, both seeking the same thing, but operating under different sets of rules.
As an officer, I spent five years in one of those realities and was genuinely proud of what had been accomplished.
As a private investigator, I had just spent two months working for the shady lady.
I wondered at the time about the justice that had been meted out to Frankie Bonaducci when he ended up at the bottom of a ravine.
I wondered if the money from the Wells Fargo heist should have been turned over to the authorities, and I wondered most of all, whether pulling the trigger on DeMarcus Tweedy was the right thing to do.
I’ve spent many nights lying awake, wondering if I have indeed slipped to the dark side.
Maybe I’m just deluding myself, but I came to the conclusion that justice is justice no matter whom I’m working for, and I plan to keep on fighting the good fight, not as Officer Williams, but as Walt Williams, Private Investigator.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Award-winning author, Robert Thornhill, began writing at the age of sixty-six and in five short years has penned nineteen novels in the Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, the seven volume Rainbow Road series of chapter books for children, a cookbook and a mini-autobiography.
Lady Justice and the Sting,
Lady Justice and Dr. Death, Lady Justice and the Vigilante, Lady Justice and the Candidate, Lady Justice and the Book Club Murders, Lady Justice and the Cruise Ship Murders, Lady Justice and the Vet and Lady Justice and the Pharaoh’s Curse
won the Pinnacle Award for the best new mystery novels of Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2012, Spring of 2013, Summer 2014 and Fall 2014 from the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs.
Many of Walt’s adventures in the Lady Justice series are anecdotal and based on Robert’s real life.
Although Robert holds a master’s in psychology, he has never taken a course in writing and has never learned to type. All 28 of his published books were typed with one finger and a thumb!
His wit and insight come from his varied occupations, including thirty-three years as a real estate broker. He lives with his wife, Peg, in Independence, Missouri.
Visit him on the Web at:
http://BooksByBob.com
What Other People Are Saying About
The Lady Justice Series
I love the Lady Justice series. The mystery, comedy and the controversial topics of each book. I will be looking forward to his other books. I love this author.
Judy – Amazon Review
I love this series. Walt and his friends are a hoot. Their adventures are sometimes far-fetched, but underneath are some very true-to-life facts about human nature. Although light in nature, the tale is very well researched. Living near Kansas City, Missouri just makes the story more fun. Looking forward to more of Walt's adventures as a senior cop and his over-the-hill gang.
Cuentista – Amazon Review
A fun read, written in a tongue-in-cheek style. Humor and murder, a delicious entrée!
Jean – Amazon Review
Loved it. Bought all the other books in the series!
Lyssa – Amazon Review
Keeps you on the edge of your seat! A real page turner!
Diane – Amazon Review
LADY JUSTICE TAKES A C.R.A.P.
C
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R
etiree
A
ction
P
atrol
Third Edition
This is where it all began.
See how sixty-five year old Walt Williams became a cop and started the City Retiree Action Patrol.
Meet Maggie, Willie, Mary and the Professor, Walt’s sidekicks in all of the Lady Justice novels.
Laugh out loud as Walt and his band of Senior Scrappers capture the Realtor Rapist and take down the Russian Mob.
LADY JUSTICE AND THE LOST TAPES
Second Edition
When corrupt politicians, the Italian mob and a dirty cop collude to take over a Northeast neighborhood, Walt is recruited for the most bizarre undercover assignments of his new career.
When conventional police work fails to solve the case, once again his band of scrappy seniors come to the rescue.
In the process, the amazing discovery of a previously unknown session by a deceased rock ‘n’ roll idol stuns the music industry. What should be a joyous occasion soon turns dark as lives are threatened.
All of your favorite characters, along with two lovable additions are back to help Walt in his quest for justice.
Their adventures and misadventures are sure to keep you captivated – and splitting your sides!
LADY JUSTICE GETS LEI’D
In
Lady Justice Gets Lei’d
, Walt and Maggie plan a romantic honeymoon on the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, but ancient artifacts discovered in a cave in a dormant volcano and a surprising revelation about Maggie’s past, lead our lovers into the hands of Hawaiian zealots.
LADY JUSTICE
AND THE
AVENGING ANGELS
Lady Justice has unwittingly entered a religious war.
Who better to fight for her than Walt Williams?
The Avenging Angels believe that it’s their job to rain fire and brimstone on Kansas City, their Sodom and Gomorrah.
In this compelling addition to the Lady Justice series, Robert Thornhill brings back all the characters readers have come to love for more hilarity and higher stakes.
You’ll laugh and be on the edge of your seat until the big finish.
Don’t miss
Lady Justice and the Avenging Angels!
