DECEPTIVE JUSTICE

When Victoria Justice discovers a coworker on the phone with a mad bomber, she doesn’t think twice about springing into action to diffuse the situation. After all, her work as a court reporter in the Superior Courthouse places her at the heart of all types of crime. But moments later, a mysterious package is found in the building’s lobby, leading to an evacuation that has everyone pointing fingers…that is, until a car explodes in the parking lot killing a prominent government official. Authorities quickly search the area and determine a recently vindicated arsonist is to blame, but the arrest sparks an alternate theory for Victoria, who believes the real culprit is still at large with more targets on the horizon.

With no leads, except a manuscript of the initial bomb threat and a faint audio recording of the caller’s scrambled voice, Victoria recruits former State Trooper Ashton North and local newsman Mike Slocum to help her weather the firestorm of community outrage. But can the two men stop bickering long enough to protect Victoria and capture the killer?

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“Victoria Justice is a smart, savvy court reporter who finds herself on the trail of a killer. When danger touches those closest to her, Victoria kicks into high gear in a dogged search for answers. A fun, read with twists and turns you never see coming!”

~ Pamela Samuels Young, award-winning author of The Law of Karma 

and Failure to Protect

"Deceptive Justice is a rousing romp of clues and quips even before the crime occurs. Becurled, spunky, and short in stature, Victoria Justice is also courageous and crafty. Readers will find themselves laughing out loud as Victoria bogarts her way into a case the police think is cut and dried and marvel at the way she goes into action when her friends and family are in peril. With an insider’s knowledge of trial proceedings, Andrea J. Johnson plunks the reader into the authentic dynamics of courthouse culture you won’t see while serving on jury duty. Set firmly in the structure of a cozy mystery, the characters and strong writing will keep you engaged and entertained."

~ Cheryl A. Head, author of the Charlie Mack Motown Mystery Series