Winter Verdict [TRADE PAPER ]

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 withThe 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 Journalbestselling author ofMisjudged

“The action is fast paced, with a likable hero…”—Phillip Margolin,New York Timesbestselling author ofAn Insignificant Case

“Well written and intricately plotted, Tom Berte is a character worth rooting for.”—Chad Zunker, bestselling author ofFamily MoneyandThe Wife You Know
“…fast-moving…intriguing settings…replete with a lively cast of characters”—Joseph Badal, bestselling author and Military Writers Sociel“?