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Justice #2
Twisted Justice
Tampa’s most charismatic Federal Judge, Wilhelmina Carson, returns in another fast-paced novel of mystery and suspense. War hero General Randall Andrews has been nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court and George Carson leads the fight to defeat him. When Andrews is found shot to death in his Tampa home, George is arrested for murder and Willa pulls out all the stops to free her husband in this second installment of the well-loved Judge Wilhelmina Carson Cases.
In another tale of suspense and one surprise after another, this tightly plotted, character-driven novel will give Judge Willa fans the sequel they’ve been waiting for. What, exactly, is George’s game? Realistic twists and turns keep readers engaged and guessing until the finale!
*formerly titled “George’s Game”
In another tale of suspense and one surprise after another, this tightly plotted, character-driven novel will give Judge Willa fans the sequel they’ve been waiting for. What, exactly, is George’s game? Realistic twists and turns keep readers engaged and guessing until the finale!
*formerly titled “George’s Game”
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First published July 19, 2011
About the author
Diane Capri
142 books621 followersBestselling author Diane Capri is a recovering lawyer. She’s a snowbird who divides her time between Florida and Michigan. An active member of Mystery Writers of America, Author’s Guild, International Thriller Writers, and Sisters in Crime, she loves to hear from readers and is hard at work on her next novel.
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#1 Amazon Bestselling Author Diane Capri’s work is what the #1 worldwide publishing phenomenon Lee Child calls “Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too.” Margaret Maron, Edgar, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity Award-winning MWA Past President, says: “Expertise shines on every page.” And Library Journal raves: “….offers tense legal drama with courtroom overtones, twisty plots, and loads of atmosphere. Recommended.”
Diane’s new Jess Kimball series kicked off with Fatal Distraction, opening as the #3 Bestselling Legal Thriller, behind John Grisham. Diane’s new Hunt for Jack Reacher series began with Don’t Know Jack, which garnered #1 Bestseller spots on Mystery, Hard-boiled Mystery, Police Procedural, Women Sleuths, and Legal Thriller lists both in the U.S. and U.K. Don’t Know Jack was followed by two bestselling short stories in the Hunt for Jack Reacher series, Jack in a Box and Jack and Kill. Diane’s Judge Wilhelmina Carson mysteries were praised by Romantic Times and garnered the coveted “Top Pick.” Diane’s savvy, spunky character, attorney Jennifer Lane, stars in her own romantic suspense series, which kicks off with Annabelle’s Attack.
Diane is the past Executive Vice President of International Thriller Writers, past member of the Board of the Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, and active in Sisters in Crime and other writing organizations. She comes to writing after a successful legal career and is married to her college sweetheart. She loves her nomadic snowbird existence preferring perpetual summer migrating from Florida to Michigan each year.
Diane says she writes mystery and suspense for the same reason she reads: to find out what happens, why people do what they do, and how to bring justice to an unjust world.Her books are translated in twenty territories. Diane loves to hear from readers. Contact her at: DianeCapri.com/Contact to receive notice of new releases, subscribe to Diane’s blog, or simply connect with her.
Connect with her online:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/@DianeCapri
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Diane-...
Here’s the Long version, if you’re looking for more info:
#1 Amazon Bestselling Author Diane Capri’s work is what the #1 worldwide publishing phenomenon Lee Child calls “Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too.” Margaret Maron, Edgar, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity Award-winning MWA Past President, says: “Expertise shines on every page.” And Library Journal raves: “….offers tense legal drama with courtroom overtones, twisty plots, and loads of atmosphere. Recommended.”
Diane’s new Jess Kimball series kicked off with Fatal Distraction, opening as the #3 Bestselling Legal Thriller, behind John Grisham. Diane’s new Hunt for Jack Reacher series began with Don’t Know Jack, which garnered #1 Bestseller spots on Mystery, Hard-boiled Mystery, Police Procedural, Women Sleuths, and Legal Thriller lists both in the U.S. and U.K. Don’t Know Jack was followed by two bestselling short stories in the Hunt for Jack Reacher series, Jack in a Box and Jack and Kill. Diane’s Judge Wilhelmina Carson mysteries were praised by Romantic Times and garnered the coveted “Top Pick.” Diane’s savvy, spunky character, attorney Jennifer Lane, stars in her own romantic suspense series, which kicks off with Annabelle’s Attack.
Diane is the past Executive Vice President of International Thriller Writers, past member of the Board of the Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, and active in Sisters in Crime and other writing organizations. She comes to writing after a successful legal career and is married to her college sweetheart. She loves her nomadic snowbird existence preferring perpetual summer migrating from Florida to Michigan each year.
Diane says she writes mystery and suspense for the same reason she reads: to find out what happens, why people do what they do, and how to bring justice to an unjust world.Her books are translated in twenty territories. Diane loves to hear from readers. Contact her at: DianeCapri.com/Contact to receive notice of new releases, subscribe to Diane’s blog, or simply connect with her.
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February 2, 2023
I hate to be uncharitable, but this was a challenge to finish. I thought that, in the first book, the character Judge Willa Carson was quirky and fun, but in this novel, she was intolerably whiny, rude, and entitled. If there were ever a character the living embodiment of white privilege, this would be her. How is it that Agatha Christie can write about a host of sophisticated, upper class, white people and make them sound less entitled and more interesting than these Florida elites. Is it that Capri is less capable than Christie? There's no shame in that. Most people cannot write as well as Christie, but your main character should be someone a reader wants to connect with, and Willa Carson is not it for me. I'm done. Thank you, Ms. Capri, but I cannot continue with this series, nor do you want me, either. It was an absolute challenge to not DNF (something I have never done). This is among the worst books I've ever read. Along with my complaints, this was a too long and wandering a path.
June 17, 2017
Title: Twisted Justice (The Hunt for Justice #2)
Author: Diane Capri
Pages: 528
Year: 2016
Publisher: AugustBooks
My rating 4 ½ out of 5 stars.
Willa Carson is the main character in this story. She is a federal judge and married to an entrepreneur who runs a 5-star restaurant in Tampa, Florida. The story is quite interesting as it deals with a Supreme Court nomination, a retired general, murder and her court caseload. The intricacies of the novel really kept me in suspense as Willa’s husband is accused of murdering the general for political reasons. George’s personality is really different than Willa’s; yet, they have a strong marriage and strong friendship. Willa knows she cannot get involved or she puts her job as a judge in jeopardy, but she also thinks like a lawyer who wants to advocate heartily for her client.
George’s nickname for his wife is Mighty Mouse, which I just love because Willa always wants to come in and save the day. Willa has very little patience for her boss or for people who seem to run roughshod over others. Willa wants to save her husband from having to go through an indictment and a long trial, but George advocates she let him handle it his way. What ensues is definitely a clash of personalities and problem-solving methods that tests their marriage’s strength and endurance.
One of the issues talked about in the story is the military policy of “don’t ask, don’t tell”. If this is something that bothers you as a reader, just know it’s part of the tale. The author handles the delicate subject of sexual choices without going into detail or advocating one side or another. She does an awesome job of helping readers stay tuned to the mystery of finding out who killed the general and why along with a couple other cases Willa is handling in her courtroom.
The author also does a great job of showing how hard lawyers and judges work, and how hard it can be to maintain an unbiased attitude when handing down decisions in a case. Look for more novels coming from the pen of Diane Capri as she has a couple of different series for readers to enjoy.
Author: Diane Capri
Pages: 528
Year: 2016
Publisher: AugustBooks
My rating 4 ½ out of 5 stars.
Willa Carson is the main character in this story. She is a federal judge and married to an entrepreneur who runs a 5-star restaurant in Tampa, Florida. The story is quite interesting as it deals with a Supreme Court nomination, a retired general, murder and her court caseload. The intricacies of the novel really kept me in suspense as Willa’s husband is accused of murdering the general for political reasons. George’s personality is really different than Willa’s; yet, they have a strong marriage and strong friendship. Willa knows she cannot get involved or she puts her job as a judge in jeopardy, but she also thinks like a lawyer who wants to advocate heartily for her client.
George’s nickname for his wife is Mighty Mouse, which I just love because Willa always wants to come in and save the day. Willa has very little patience for her boss or for people who seem to run roughshod over others. Willa wants to save her husband from having to go through an indictment and a long trial, but George advocates she let him handle it his way. What ensues is definitely a clash of personalities and problem-solving methods that tests their marriage’s strength and endurance.
One of the issues talked about in the story is the military policy of “don’t ask, don’t tell”. If this is something that bothers you as a reader, just know it’s part of the tale. The author handles the delicate subject of sexual choices without going into detail or advocating one side or another. She does an awesome job of helping readers stay tuned to the mystery of finding out who killed the general and why along with a couple other cases Willa is handling in her courtroom.
The author also does a great job of showing how hard lawyers and judges work, and how hard it can be to maintain an unbiased attitude when handing down decisions in a case. Look for more novels coming from the pen of Diane Capri as she has a couple of different series for readers to enjoy.
June 13, 2018
Took too long to tell and so much rambling democrats versus republicans rather then plot. Very slow all filler and no content.not one of her best.
Shelved as 'own-under-diff-title-or-anthology'
June 29, 2020Own in: Hunt For Justice
May 23, 2020
It sure was Twisted Justice because they all got away with the crimes they committed .They accused the wrong person and never bring the real killer to justice Done with this author . Sorry
September 11, 2017
Hard, hard time finishing this book, and I only finished it because I am not a quitter, I bought the book, and I was mildly curious how it was going to end. Too much detail, way too slow, no drama, no thrill, and pretty boring. I have read far better books by Diane Capri. Not recommending this book to anyone.
December 1, 2019
I've read several of Capri's books, this is my second Judge Willa Carson book. I liked the first one, I thought it was refreshing. This one I found more tedious. It revolves the nomination of a Supreme Court Judge that turns into a more serious event. Carson gets involved when her husband is accused of a crime and she rises to defend him. The story get tedious as she describes courtroom strategy in a case unrelated to the SCOTUS story line and rehashes her feelings about her husband being unjustly accused. Even non-attorneys can poke their fingers into all the holes in this plot. Capri has to add a epilogue to explain the plot at the end and I hate that in a mystery story. If you can't explain the crime and its solving in the story, then you haven't written the story very well. Not sure I'll continue the Willa Carson series, the next story is about another relative involved in a crime. I'm not sure I want to learn about another relative of the Judge.
April 18, 2021
The author begins this story with some serious factual errors. A man wearing a "bullet proof vest" is shot three times with a hunting rifle at fairly close range and only suffers bruising and a broken rib. The typical bullet proof vest is designed for handgun calibers not hunting rifle calibers. To stop a hunting rifle round would require at least Level III and probably Level IV body armor.
The author also states that the Republicans control the House and want to delay the Supreme Court justice nominations. That statement is irrelevant as the House has Zero control of nominations.
Later in the story the author insists that Harbour Island and Plant Key are below sea level in Tampa. Harbour Island is actually listed at having a max elevation of 2 meters above sea level. Plant Key is fictitious for the story. None of Tampa is below sea level, but sea level has come up about 8" since WWII.
To make up for this she does throw some serious humor into the charity golf with celebrities.
This book in spite of being #2 in the series is written to be entirely standalone. This is evidenced by several chapters being duplicated from the first book.
The author also states that the Republicans control the House and want to delay the Supreme Court justice nominations. That statement is irrelevant as the House has Zero control of nominations.
Later in the story the author insists that Harbour Island and Plant Key are below sea level in Tampa. Harbour Island is actually listed at having a max elevation of 2 meters above sea level. Plant Key is fictitious for the story. None of Tampa is below sea level, but sea level has come up about 8" since WWII.
To make up for this she does throw some serious humor into the charity golf with celebrities.
This book in spite of being #2 in the series is written to be entirely standalone. This is evidenced by several chapters being duplicated from the first book.
March 6, 2021
The second in a series about Judge Wilhelmina Carson, this one is also a little long-winded and contains a lot of casual references to Americans of import — both politically and socially. Capri also continues with her use of sentence fragments, although, this time, they do not appear as jarring.
I enjoy the way Capri centres her stories around interesting cases. This one is difficult to say ,
Much about without giving away the story.
I enjoy the way Capri centres her stories around interesting cases. This one is difficult to say ,
Much about without giving away the story.
March 21, 2019
I forgot I'd read the first book in this series, and forgotten how bad it was. I read about 10% of this one before I gave up. It's just really irritating and dull. 10% and 6 chapters in and I don't even know what the main plot of this book is going to be. It's all just been the protagonist complaining about politics and generally being obnoxious.
February 27, 2019
I don't feel like she and George are as connected as she says she is. Is it just me or would a normal married couple be together much more than they were during an event to this caliber?
Myeah......I finished it and all that but I think this is the last Willa book for me.
Myeah......I finished it and all that but I think this is the last Willa book for me.
April 13, 2019
This series is about a judge in Florida, her husband that owns a restaurant/estate, and political relationships and intrigue that follow.
In this one, a political candidate is killed and they have to unravel why and how. I enjoy the series.
In this one, a political candidate is killed and they have to unravel why and how. I enjoy the series.
July 14, 2020
Judge Willa Carson
Really enjoyed this entire series. Hope to see more of the judge on down the road. She’s a daring lady who believes fervently in the distinction between right and wrong and that Lady Justice should reign Queen.
Really enjoyed this entire series. Hope to see more of the judge on down the road. She’s a daring lady who believes fervently in the distinction between right and wrong and that Lady Justice should reign Queen.
June 11, 2022
A very intriguing story of deception and suspense.
The author has written a story of murder and how Judge Willa Carson goes about getting her husband’s murder charges dropped. Very intriguing and entertaining story.
The author has written a story of murder and how Judge Willa Carson goes about getting her husband’s murder charges dropped. Very intriguing and entertaining story.
January 12, 2019
very good
January 27, 2019
Too long but interesting.
January 31, 2019
Enjoyable plot and characters, like the judge from way back. I hope this series goes on...
April 25, 2019
A good mystery, but I think I would have preferred a little less thought process and more interaction.
June 30, 2019
Way too slow of a read. Too much political information not needed
November 30, 2019
This is the last I read of this repiglicon meddling judge
November 12, 2020
Fantastic
Loved it couldn't put it down. Love the character Willa Carson. Willa Carson books are great reads. Thank you Diane.
Loved it couldn't put it down. Love the character Willa Carson. Willa Carson books are great reads. Thank you Diane.
February 27, 2021
Willa should have left the murder investigation to the sheriff. She may have finally solved the case, but her method was so convoluted it became ridiculous.
October 5, 2021
Good book. Interesting characters and lots of action.
February 28, 2022
Plot is good but - yawn - the writing takes sooo long to get there. I really wanted to enjoy the book more because I really liked the characters. Maybe the later books in the series are better. I would ONLY recommend this book for background IF you want to try reading the series.
August 14, 2015
This is the second book in the Hunt for Justice Series. Judge Wilhelmina Carson lives with her husband George on Plant Key Island in Florida. As in each book of the series, Wilhelmina “Willa” Carson uses her knowledge and power as a Judge to investigate crimes. This is often against the rules, and could be considered obstruction of justice, which could impeach her from her life appointment to the bench.
Twisted Justice starts when a controversial friend of Georges is nominated by the President of the United States to the Supreme Court. George himself has been using his political power to see that this gentlemen, General Albert Randall (Andy) Andrews does not get the appointment. Andy does not seem to be liked by any group, and the reason for his nomination is questioned by all – including Willa who is very curious to find out why the President seems to be backing this nomination. The controversy hits close to home with Andy and Senator Sheldon Warwick arrive at Georges restaurant at Minaret where George and Willa live and an argument ensues. Without revealing any spoilers, Willa soon starts to investigate a murder – and the prime suspect is her husband George. As in Book #1, Due Justice, Willa’s circle of friends, family and acquaintances all seem to be involved. Willa gets away with breaking the rules in her investigation, but feels she’s justified to find the real killer and clear Georges name. As in Due Justice, Willa likes to confront her suspects to get a confession.
Diane Capri has an easy to read writing style, often with a great deal of detail that slows down the plot. There are twists in this story, but I was not on the edge of my seat to see what would happen next. Willa comes across some clues that seem to just fall into her lap, but maybe this is Diane Capri’s style. (What are the chances you happen to be walking down the beach in Tampa and bump into somebody who has a huge clue?) There are some paragraphs that were recycled from Book #1 Due Justice, that maybe could’ve been rewritten. There is no foul language or sex scenes. This book is a stand alone book and you do not need to read Due Justice first to understand the characters or story line. This is a good book to read, I hope you enjoy it. I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Twisted Justice starts when a controversial friend of Georges is nominated by the President of the United States to the Supreme Court. George himself has been using his political power to see that this gentlemen, General Albert Randall (Andy) Andrews does not get the appointment. Andy does not seem to be liked by any group, and the reason for his nomination is questioned by all – including Willa who is very curious to find out why the President seems to be backing this nomination. The controversy hits close to home with Andy and Senator Sheldon Warwick arrive at Georges restaurant at Minaret where George and Willa live and an argument ensues. Without revealing any spoilers, Willa soon starts to investigate a murder – and the prime suspect is her husband George. As in Book #1, Due Justice, Willa’s circle of friends, family and acquaintances all seem to be involved. Willa gets away with breaking the rules in her investigation, but feels she’s justified to find the real killer and clear Georges name. As in Due Justice, Willa likes to confront her suspects to get a confession.
Diane Capri has an easy to read writing style, often with a great deal of detail that slows down the plot. There are twists in this story, but I was not on the edge of my seat to see what would happen next. Willa comes across some clues that seem to just fall into her lap, but maybe this is Diane Capri’s style. (What are the chances you happen to be walking down the beach in Tampa and bump into somebody who has a huge clue?) There are some paragraphs that were recycled from Book #1 Due Justice, that maybe could’ve been rewritten. There is no foul language or sex scenes. This book is a stand alone book and you do not need to read Due Justice first to understand the characters or story line. This is a good book to read, I hope you enjoy it. I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
July 20, 2015
I wasn’t impressed by the first book in this series but thought I’d give the author another chance to win my interest. Sadly, she didn’t.
The event that drives the plot in this book doesn’t happen until 175 pages into this 500+ page book. That’s too late. Ninety percent of what goes before is stage setting that probably could have been done in under 100 pages because most of it merely shows us how wealthy and connected Willa and her husband are.
Many pages throughout the book are filled with Willa philosophizing or what reads to me more like preaching. Neither one is narrative that advances the story; they just add pages to the novel.
Willa often comments on her need to be in control. That’s mandatory when she’s on the bench as a federal judge but in her interactions with others, it comes across as arrogant. It makes her hard to like or care about as a character, and that’s one of my prime criteria for continuing a series.
So, good-bye Diane Capri. I won’t be reading more of your novels.
The event that drives the plot in this book doesn’t happen until 175 pages into this 500+ page book. That’s too late. Ninety percent of what goes before is stage setting that probably could have been done in under 100 pages because most of it merely shows us how wealthy and connected Willa and her husband are.
Many pages throughout the book are filled with Willa philosophizing or what reads to me more like preaching. Neither one is narrative that advances the story; they just add pages to the novel.
Willa often comments on her need to be in control. That’s mandatory when she’s on the bench as a federal judge but in her interactions with others, it comes across as arrogant. It makes her hard to like or care about as a character, and that’s one of my prime criteria for continuing a series.
So, good-bye Diane Capri. I won’t be reading more of your novels.
January 17, 2016
The first in this series about Tampa judge Willa Carson was okay - she worked to solve a murder mystery involving her sister. In this one her husband is accused of murder. (is the next book going to be with her mother accused????) I have 2 main complaints - WAY too much repetition of basic background info from the first book - I would swear the exact same sentences were used. Then this turns into my least favorite type of book.......lots of whining and angst about a relationship. Just talk to each other for God's sake - you're both smart adults but avoiding sharing & talking to each other during a major crisis. Can't believe intelligent, loving, modern people would react this way. She doesn't sell it at all and I got tired of the hand wringing and just skimmed to the end with a mild interest in "who dunnit". Not recommended
November 18, 2014
Usually when I go to write a review of a book, it has been rated higher than I would rank it, but this time I agree. It turned out to be better than I thought it would be. I take exception to Judge Willa smoking cigars--don't think that enhances her image any. A former General is about to be appointed as a Supreme Court Justice, but there are some objectors, and the General gets assassinated. It seems that it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Willa's husband George is accused, since it was his gun that did in the General. Willa sets out to find the real murderer--gay characters as well, including the general.
August 5, 2015
Formerly George's Game - Now Twisted Justice
In Twisted Justice, a retired General is found dead just before the final vote to approve his nomination to the Supreme Court. Willa's husband, George had been campaigning hard to see that the nomination doesn't happen. When his gun is proved to be the murder weapon, George refuses to provide an alibi because he had promised to keep his meeting a secret and he is arrested for the murder. Willa hires the best lawyer around and starts to investigate on her own. "Twisted" is a great name for this book because the twists and turns will keep you guessing right to the end.
In Twisted Justice, a retired General is found dead just before the final vote to approve his nomination to the Supreme Court. Willa's husband, George had been campaigning hard to see that the nomination doesn't happen. When his gun is proved to be the murder weapon, George refuses to provide an alibi because he had promised to keep his meeting a secret and he is arrested for the murder. Willa hires the best lawyer around and starts to investigate on her own. "Twisted" is a great name for this book because the twists and turns will keep you guessing right to the end.
August 3, 2015
The first thing is that the book I read was titled "Twisted Justice". The description is the same. It was not a bad book, easy to put down after a couple of chapters. I have read a couple of others by this author, but I was disappointed by the main character in the way she acted at times. I can only imagine what it would be like to have a loved one charged with murder, but to do some of the things she did and act the way she did, turned me off. I don't know how she remained a judge, except for a life long appointment. The actual murder was a surprise, but again, he got away with it.
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