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  • Cruel Sentence

  • Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller Series, Book 8
  • By: Michael Stagg
  • Narrated by: George Newbern
  • Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (179 ratings)

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Cruel Sentence

By: Michael Stagg
Narrated by: George Newbern
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Nate Shepherd's next case sends him north to defend a teenager accused of arson and murder. If the kid started the fire, it's murder, even if he didn't mean to hurt anyone.

He started the fire.

Nate Shepherd's client didn't intend to kill anyone. That doesn't matter.

After an old friend recruits him, Nate Shepherd heads north to defend a teenager charged with igniting a blaze that killed a toddler and a firefighter. When he arrives, Nate finds a neglected case and a looming trial date for double murder.

As he scrambles to discover what happened, Nate is resisted by a stonewalling prosecutor and a grieving town, each bent on punishing his client. Worse, every fact Nate uncovers confirms that his client started the tragic Mission Road fire.

As trial approaches, Nate finds nothing but hatred for his client and growing anger toward him. Facing naked hostility and escalating violence, Nate must go to trial in a town that's become a tinderbox. And without a defense, Nate's teenage client faces life in prison for a crime he didn't mean to commit.

Cruel Sentence is the eighth book in the gripping Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller series. If you like razor-sharp dialogue, captivating characters, and riveting trials, you'll love this fierce courtroom drama by Michael Stagg.

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More Nate please!

I have come to really love this series. Found by accident, but fully invested. This book did not disappoint and I'm bummed I have to wait until the next book.

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Another masterpiece

I have loved every single book of this series (so far). I can’t wait for the next one. They leave you guessing the whole time but not in an annoying way. The wholesome nature of the characters really endears you to them. I love that Stagg gives you just enough legal procedural detail to make sense but doesn’t bury you in proverbial paperwork. As long as Stagg is writing Nate and company stories, I will gladly be a reader/listener, along for the ride

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Great Story

Once again enjoyed the journey with Nate Shepard. Waiting for the next installment! Great characters, writing and reading.

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The team is back

Another excellent story and a tension-inducing trial. Highly recommend this 8th book in the series and look forward to the next.

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Another Great Novel

Love how easy it is to listen to, great narrator (hopefully he keeps narrating). Love all the characters! Keep it up can’t wait till the next one!

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Brilliant Story Weaving

Michael Stagg doesn’t not disappoint. Another Nate Shepherd tale that’s intricate and intriguing. Fantastic character development and detailed,plausible overall storyline. Very entertaining. Pinnacle narration by George Newbern who brings all the characters to life.

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A great new legal thriller by a wonderful author!

The only bad thing about this series is waiting for the next one to be published. Wonderful characters, excellent plots and a top notch performance- I highly recommend this series but suggest you begin with volume one.

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Great series. Excellent twists and turns through story line

Excellent series. Looking forward to the next audiobook in this series. Once I start them I find myself looking for opportunities to listen. Highly recommend.

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good characters

Loved it all, a bit annoyed by the repetition of the case. Don't know what could have been different.

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Another excellent book in the series

This was yet another excellent book in the series. I hope Michael keeps this series going. I am eagerly awaiting the next book.

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