By Reason of Insanity Book

I REALLY liked this book. Would probably give it 8.5 on a 10 star scale. I am very stingy with the last stars, since they mean that I want to re- and re-read the book.

What was great about this book??? Its a courtroom drama / thriller with psychological undertones, which I expected by the title. The style is similar to the Patterson, Grisham, etc novels, but the thing that lets me recommend it unreservedly to my friends is the absolute lack of objectionable language. There are some PG13 situations, as this is a legal-based drama. But, I don't believe that they are sensationalized, just mentioned in the course of the plot.

Other reviews I read (after reading the book and deciding that I REALLY like it, lol) disparage the 'preachy' tone. I didn't catch that at all, and did not know that the author was a pastor until reading the authors' notes at the end of the book. There was certainly some religious content, and the subject of God was present. Until the final chapter, I never found it to even present an 'agenda', though, and felt that it was more like the PG13 material...simply part of the plot. Face it, in the 'Bible Belt', people integrate religion into their lives, so it's natural for their faith to be part of the plot.

I will recommend this book to any who like legal dramas and thrillers. I will also seek out other work by this author.