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Juror #3 Hardcover – September 10, 2018

by James Patterson (Author), Nancy Allen

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A young attorney is defending her client in a racially charged felony case -- but in a town of old money and hidden secrets, her first trial may be her last in this #1 New York Times bestselling legal thriller.

Ruby Bozarth, a newcomer to Rosedale, Mississippi, is also fresh to the State Bar -- and to the docket of Circuit Judge Baylor, who taps Ruby as defense counsel.

The murder of a woman from one of the town's oldest families has Rosedale's upper crust howling for blood, and the prosecutor is counting on Ruby's inexperience to help him deliver a swift conviction. Ruby's client is a college football star who has returned home after a career-ending injury, and she is determined to build a defense that will stick. She finds help in unexpected quarters from Suzanne, a hard-charging attorney armed to the teeth, and Shorty, a diner cook who knows more than he lets on.

Ruby never belonged to the country club set, but once she nearly married into it. As news breaks of a second murder, Ruby's ex-fiancé shows up on her doorstep -- a Southern gentleman in need of a savior. As lurid, intertwining investigations unfold, no one in Rosedale can be trusted, especially the twelve men and women impaneled on the jury. They may be hiding the most incendiary secret of all.

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James Patterson has written more bestsellers and created more enduring fictional characters than any other novelist writing today. He lives in Florida with his family.

Nancy Allen practiced law for fifteen years in her native Ozarks and is now a law instructor at Missouri State University. She is the author of the Ozarks Mystery series.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown and Company; First Edition (September 10, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316474126
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316474122
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.13 x 9.63 inches

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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Tiger Woods, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, and collaborated most recently with Michael Crichton on the blockbuster “Eruption.” He has told the story of his own life in “James Patterson by James Patterson” and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
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New York Times Bestselling Author Nancy Allen practiced law in the Ozarks for fifteen years as Assistant Attorney General and Assistant Prosecutor. She served on the faculty at Missouri State University for sixteen years, teaching law classes.
With James Patterson, she co-authored The #1 Lawyer (2024), The Jailhouse Lawyer (2021) and Juror #3 (2018).
Nancy is also the author of the Ozarks Mystery Series and the Anonymous Justice Series.
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Colorado Avid Reader

Two for the price of one and a diamond in the rough

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2018

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Ruby is a precious gem and in Juror #3 we see her grow from a fledgling beginner to a fierce junkyard dog of an attorney. In each of the two cases showcased in this book, juror #3 plays a pivotal role—ingenious writing. The cases are interesting—Ruby is riveting. And guess what? There’s a bit of a sweet romance to add to the entertainment.

Characters are genuine—some lovable, some not so much. The cases are plausible. The action and suspense build perfectly for the crimes. A light, entertaining read overall.

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Tiffany

More about the second murder than the first

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3.5 Stars Rounded Up To 4

From the beginning, it’s clear that the odds are stacked against newbie lawyer Ruby Bozarth (who’s lost cases the likes of DWIs on country roads and slumlord issues) and her client Darrien Summers. Darrien is a former college athlete; he’s young, black (I mention this because the victim is white and the circumstances are racially charged from the start when the authorities find Darrien on the scene) and he just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Though he’s charged with Murder One, the readers are clued in immediately to the fact that Summers is innocent.

The question then becomes, why is such a big case being handed to a woman who’s only been a lawyer for eight months? And is it a coincidence that the defendant got a text from the victim, which is what took him to the scene of the crime?

First impressions: I immediately liked Ruby. I could just tell that she was going to give the case everything once she had it. She has a good sense of humor, so I enjoyed her first person perspective. I also liked Darrien right away; got the impression that he’d be tougher on the outside than the inside. Shorty is a great side character with a southern drawl to boot. Suzanne is a Kathy Bates sort of character; tons of gumption and sass mixed with the warmth of southern biscuits.

I’m a sucker for short chapters, so this book went by quickly for me. Here’s why I gave it 4 stars: There’s a bit of a bait-and-switch element as the novel doesn’t focus completely on what you may think at the beginning. My interest did wane a bit in the second half once the focus was on the second murder. I had figured out who was behind the second murder and knew what the twist would be shortly before it happened. By the time I reached the end, I felt like I didn’t have enough closure. All questions were answered, but things felt rushed.

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Entertaining and fun

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023

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Fun and fast read. Well developed characters. The book moved fast enough to keep my interest. The ending was happy and you left wanting more.

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024

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This kept you on the edge of your seat!!! It was an awesome book to read!! I could not put it down!!

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023

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At first the story moved along nicely but it was a little too slow and simple for me I will try smother by author. My husband loves his books

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024

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This was a great book to read I highly recommend everyone should order it I'm definitely going to be ordering more

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"Juror # 3" is a Fun, Fast Read in First Person POV

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2018

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Two factors make Juror # 3 a far faster read than would be expected with a novel of 350-plus pages. One, the story is a fast-moving work of dialogue, told to us in first person. Two, less time is spent on fleshing out the characters. Both factors make this a fun, quick, easy read. Still, dependence on stereotypes to reduce time spent developing characters results in a tale that is more forgettable. It just doesn’t etch itself into my soul the way some great writers do.

Although James Patterson is the lead author, I suspect co-author Nancy Allen had much more to do with the body of this story. At least, the voice that comes through sounds very unlike Patterson to my ears. My observation is not meant as criticism. In fact, it is a tribute to the fine writing of Allen. What I mean is that, unlike several of Patterson’s recent works, the writing here is much more evenly balanced and enticing.

Initially, I thought of some works by John Grisham. I was concerned that Patterson might be trying to hone in on Grisham and, possibly, would be producing an inferior tale to ride on his coattails. But, as it turns out, Nancy Allen is a fine writer in her own right. Now that I’ve read one of her tales, I shall not hesitate to consider her next tale, with or without Patterson.

POV: First person. The power of this story is the narrator. Look to the excerpt to see what I mean.

BLUSH FACTOR: A moderate share of f-word profanities, so I advise you to read it to yourself first. Most folks will probably not choose to share this with their church prayer group or their children.

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‘…“You had a relationship with Jewel; I’m aware of that. I saw the pictures. How long had it been going on?”

They had kept it secret, he told me. He would have been fired for certain, might have faced worse consequences. “Things haven’t changed all that much in Mississippi. You know that.”

I nodded.

“Me and Jewel, we got together whenever she felt like it. Almost always at the club. The first time, we were in the women’s restroom.”

“When was that?”

He stared off to the side as he tried to remember. “Six months ago, maybe? I’d been working at the club for a while, couple of months.”

“Were your meetings always at the club?”

“Sure. What were we going to do, walk into a movie together? In February, when it warmed up some, we started going to her daddy’s cabana by the pool. More private.” He grimaced, then said in a defensive tone, “It was casual. Just a woman having fun. I didn’t mind.”

Oh, my Lord. There was in fact a sexual harassment angle to the tale, but I didn’t think I could sell it to a Mississippi jury.

“So the relationship was casual—you mean, it was strictly physical? Not a romance?”

“A romance? No, nothing like that. You don’t think she wanted to end up with me? Take me home to the family? That’s crazy.”

“But it was her idea? For you to hook up?”

“Always. I never pushed it. [expletive deleted]—never.”

I was still trying to get my head around their dynamic; they were a mismatched pair, for sure, by Mississippi standards. “So she wanted sex. Okay—what was in it for you?”

He gave me a look of disbelief. “Have you seen what she looked like?”

I had. In her lifetime, she was a 9.5, at least.

“And she had that charm thing going on. You know.”

I knew what he was talking about. I’d been taken in by the “charm thing,” too.

I asked: “So how’d you end up in the cabana the night of the Mardi Gras ball?”

“She texted me. I asked to go on break. Once I got into the cabana and saw her lying there, I thought maybe she was drunk.”

“Was that a possibility?”

“Oh, yeah. But then I got closer. And I saw the blood.”

I made a note; the blood was an issue we would have to tackle. “There was blood on you: on your jacket, your face, your hands. How’d it get there?”

“When I listened to her chest, I guess. I was flipped out. But I tried CPR. I tried to help her, I swear I did.”

“And then security came to the cabana?”

He whispered: “[expletive deleted]…’

Patterson, James. Juror #3 (Kindle Locations 410-431). Little, Brown and Company. Kindle Edition.

BOTTOM LINE

As I stated up front, this is a fun, fast read. If you’re looking for a pleasant escape with a hint of romance, “Juror # 3” could be the ideal tale of fiction. If you’re looking for something more deadly serious and thought-provoking, give that Woodward book, “Fear” a try. Better yet, do as I did: Get both. Read “Fear,” then follow it up with “Juror # 3” so you can sleep tonight.

Four stars out of five.

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Marsha Landrith

A great read

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018

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When I first picked it up I thought, wait a minute. Lawyers, courthouse, Mississippi? We’ve done this. No we haven’t. Couldn’t put it down. Ruby is a great character. She had a tough upbringing, but it made her tough. The buttons pop off her Goodwill suit, and the heel comes off her well-worn shoe in the judge’s chamber, but that doesn’t slow her down. Her ex-fiancee’s Aunt Suzanne is a hoot. She mentors Ruby and helps her find her confidence. There’s plenty of mystery in a plot that twists and turns. There’s also a sprinkling of humor throughout. I definitely recommend it. If you like Ruby, you’ll also like Elsie in Nancy Allen’s Ozark Mystery series.

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James Patterson has yet to disappoint in his novels. Excellent!

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Excellent job

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Another great read from Mr Patterson. Brilliant as usual. On to my next book now. What will it be. More of James I think

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Laura Tolomei

Fresh and enjoyable but abrupt at times

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It was a fresh and very enjoyable read. The only thing I'd have liked a little more in the way of explanations and the shift from one case to the next was a bit too sudden for me. But I definitely recommend it!

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