The Hunt for Thaddeus Murfee - a Novella

Beware of who you chase. You just might catch them.

By: John Ellsworth

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

The Hunt for Thaddeus Murfee

The great majority of this edition of Thaddeus Murfee is taken up with a trial and the investigation by Thaddeus leading up to the trial. If you like him in the courtroom, then this book's for you.

In the heart-pounding legal thriller "The Hunt for Thaddeus Murfee," acclaimed author John Ellsworth introduces readers to the brilliant and resourceful attorney, Thaddeus Murfee, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with the cunning and dangerous criminal, Johnny Seventeen.

The story begins with a shocking incident—a bar room shouting match turns fatal when Johnny Seventeen pulls out a gun and shoots a man in cold blood. Arrested and charged with murder, Johnny hires Thaddeus Murfee, known for his unparalleled courtroom skills, to defend him against the charges. As the trial unfolds, tensions rise, and the truth becomes increasingly elusive. The first trial ends with a hung jury, leaving the case open for a second trial.

With the weight of Johnny Seventeen's conviction hanging over him, Thaddeus discovers that the stakes are higher than he ever imagined. Johnny, consumed by a thirst for revenge, breaks out of jail and becomes a relentless predator, determined to track down and eliminate the one man standing between him and freedom: Thaddeus Murfee.

Forced to abandon his comfortable life and go on the run, Thaddeus finds himself in a race against time. As Johnny's pursuit grows more relentless, Thaddeus must rely on his wit, legal acumen, and survival instincts to outmaneuver the relentless villain. With each passing moment, the line between justice and survival blurs, forcing Thaddeus to confront his own limits.

In "The Hunt for Thaddeus Murfee," readers will be captivated by the intricate twists and turns of the legal world as they follow Thaddeus Murfee's desperate struggle for survival. Packed with suspense, courtroom drama, and a gripping cat-and-mouse chase, this gripping legal thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

If you enjoy the works of legal thriller masters like John Grisham and Michael Connelly, you won't want to miss "The Hunt for Thaddeus Murfee." Grab your copy today and embark on a thrilling journey through the dark underbelly of the law, where justice and survival are on a collision course.

Liked the story

The computer generated narrator almost ruined it for me. You would think that the computer could come up with multiple voices, both male and female. Instead it was one female voice throughout for Thaddeus and everyone else. It was acceptable. But the story was very interesting.