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Lying in Judgment (Lying Injustice Thrillers) Paperback – February 27, 2016

by Gary Corbin (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars 275 ratings
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Peter Robertson, 33, discovers his wife is cheating on him. Following her suspected boyfriend one night, he erupts into a rage, beats him and leaves him to die… or so he thought. Soon he discovers that he has killed the wrong man – a perfect stranger.Six months later, impaneled on a jury, he realizes that the murder being tried is the one he committed. After wrestling with his conscience, he works hard to convince the jury to acquit the accused man. But the prosecution’s case is strong as the accused man had both motive and opportunity to commit the murder. As the pressure builds, Peter begins to slip up and reveal things that only the murderer would know – and Christine, a pretty and intelligent alternate juror, suspects something is amiss.Meanwhile, Peter’s wife leaves him, his mother suffers a series of debilitating strokes, and his best friend and employee, accused of sexual harassment, needs Peter’s help that he’s too preoccupied to give. As jurors one by one declare their intention to convict, Peter’s conscience eats away at him and he careens toward nervous breakdown, revealing details about the crime that had not been disclosed in court.“Lying in Judgment” is a gripping courtroom thriller about a good man’s search for redemption for his tragic, fatal mistake, pitted against society’s search for justice.
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Lying Injustice Thrillers
  2. Print length
    363 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    February 27, 2016
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.91 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0692642684
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0692642689
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"Terrific. Different. Fascinating... [Corbin] adds strain with every turn of the plot."
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Gary Corbin is a writer, editor, and playwright in Camas, WA, a suburb of Portland, OR. Lying in Judgment, his Amazon.com best-selling legal thriller, was selected as Bookworks.com "Book of the Week" for July 11-18, 2016, and was the feature novel on Literary Lightbox's "Indie Spotlight" in February 2017.

Gary's second novel, The Mountain Man's Dog, came out in June 2016. The sequel, The Mountain Man's Bride, was released Feb. 8, 2017. The third book in the Mountain Man Mysteries series, The Mountain Man's Badge, will be released in June, 2018.

The long-awaited sequel to Lying in Judgment, Lying in Vengeance, was released in September, 2017.

All of these mysteries are available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook forms.

His writer's reference, Write Better Right Now: A Dozen Mistakes Good Writers Make-And How to Fix Them, is available exclusively on Kindle.

Gary's creative and journalistic work has been published in BrainstormNW, the Portland Tribune, The Oregonian, and Global Envision, among others. His plays have enjoyed critical acclaim and have enjoyed several productions in regional and community theaters.

Gary is a member of the Willamette Writers Group, Northwest Editors Guild, 9 Bridges Writers Group, PDX Playwrights, the Portland Area Theater Alliance, and the Bar Noir Writers Workshop, and participates in workshops and conferences in the Portland, Oregon area.

A homebrewer and coffee roaster, Gary loves to ski, cook, and watch his beloved Red Sox and Patriots. He hopes to someday train his dogs to obey. And when that doesn't work, he escapes to the Oregon coast with his sweetheart.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Double Diamond Publishing (February 27, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 363 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0692642684
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0692642689
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.91 x 8 inches
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Gary Corbin is an author and playwright in Camas, WA. Raised in a small town in New England, Gary has also lived in Louisiana (Geaux LSU Tigers!), Indiana (Go Hoosiers!), and Washington, DC.

Gary's series feature page-turning plots, flawed but lovable protagonists, and bad guys you love to hate. His plays have enjoyed critical acclaim in regional and community theaters.

Gary is a member of the Willamette Writers Group, The Writer's Dojo, PDX Playwrights, and ALLi.

A homebrewer and coffee roaster, Gary loves to ski, cook, and watch his beloved Red Sox and Patriots. He hopes to someday train his dogs to obey.

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Customers find this book fascinating, describing it as a classic page-turner with a mind-bending twist of fate. Moreover, the story maintains constant interest and is easy to read, making it a fun weekend read. They appreciate the intriguing characters and the author's capably handled writing style. Additionally, customers find the book hard to put down.

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54 customers mention "Story quality"47 positive7 negative

Customers find the book's plot fascinating, describing it as a classic page-turner with a mind-bending twist of fate.

"...and guessing, the characters were realistic and the details and action accurate. There was more than one gasp out loud while reading this!..." Read more

"I had trouble putting this one down. The suspense builds throughout the story as Peter Robertson endures the agony of serving on a jury where he is..." Read more

"...I won't be buying any more books from this author. I love a good crime novel, but will stick with known authors like Deaver, Sanford and Stelljes...." Read more

"Corbin is a master storyteller who has honed his skills on the stage with many very good plays...." Read more

41 customers mention "Readability"34 positive7 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an undiluted page turner that's fun to read for a weekend away.

"...If you are looking for a fast, fun read for a weekend away or maybe a great addition to your summer mysteries, I can recommend this one highly." Read more

"...believable, and Corbin's characters are interesting, varied, and well developed. I loved the twists at the end...." Read more

"...storyteller who has honed his skills on the stage with many very good plays...." Read more

"My rating system: 5 stars - Absolutely loved it! I would definitely read again anytime! 4 stars - Really liked it!..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the compelling character tension.

"...-by-chapter reveals kept me thrilled and guessing, the characters were realistic and the details and action accurate...." Read more

"...The court scenes were very believable, and Corbin's characters are interesting, varied, and well developed. I loved the twists at the end...." Read more

"...Every character has their secrets, and no one is to be trusted...." Read more

"...There are some wonderful lines describing characters such as, "Furry eyebrows formed mirrored arcs converging at his nose." If you..." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting the author's capable handling of the narrative, with one customer highlighting the clear and concise language.

"...The language clear and concise with an unreliable narrator. It left me guessing right up to the end." Read more

"...The courtroom scenes were some of the most authentic and well written that I have some across...." Read more

"This is a very well written book. It's a masterful orchestration of elements that you don't often see together in contemporary suspense novels...." Read more

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Customers find the book engaging, with several noting it maintains constant interest throughout, while one customer describes it as an intense ride that grabs you by the throat.

"A profoundly compelling premise which carries strongly throughout the novel...." Read more

"...A well-written legal suspense that will suck you in and hold you in taught anticipation." Read more

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"This is a page turner. From the beginning it will grab you by the throat and won't let go until the last page." Read more

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  • Katin Imes
    5.0 out of 5 stars I was thrilled, surprised, and completely enjoyed this mystery ride!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2016
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    This is a really fun and satisfying read, all the way up to the very end. I'm not normally a mystery fan; probably because they aren't all written as well as this one is. Corbin's writing style is a perfect balance of action and description, bringing in all the senses for a big ride. His chapter-by-chapter reveals kept me thrilled and guessing, the characters were realistic and the details and action accurate. There was more than one gasp out loud while reading this!

    There is a fair bit of graphic violence in this story. Even so, we don't have maniacal evil characters that are supernatural or any such dark forces. In the end, though, there is a bit more of a human dark-streak in our favorite characters than we thought... which was quite entertaining.

    If you are looking for a fast, fun read for a weekend away or maybe a great addition to your summer mysteries, I can recommend this one highly.
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  • reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars No one to root for
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2016
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    The plot of this book was fascinating. In fact, I wish I would have written the story. However, too much space given to Peter's anguish. We got it, he was horrified and guilty. In real life no cell phones, much less a coffee maker, gets through the metal detectors. Just not allowed for a visitor in the building. Peter was written as someone the average person would think was going through drug withdrawal even after a week of being in court. The side story was unnecessary. Not one likeable character, other than his mother. I found myself wishing he would confess and be done with it. Christine was a unhinged person as well.
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  • arleen alleman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Compelling Story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2016
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    I had trouble putting this one down. The suspense builds throughout the story as Peter Robertson endures the agony of serving on a jury where he is far too involved in the case. The court scenes were very believable, and Corbin's characters are interesting, varied, and well developed. I loved the twists at the end. Through the middle, I felt that descriptions of Peter's emotional and physical pain were a little repetitious and would have been more obvious to those around him. Nonetheless, this is a great story with a unique premise and I highly recommend it.
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  • MorganS
    2.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2016
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    This was one of the most poorly written books I have ever read. I was very disappointed. I liken it to an 8th grader's thought process. I won't be buying any more books from this author. I love a good crime novel, but will stick with known authors like Deaver, Sanford and Stelljes. I like to try new authors and usually go by the middle of the road reviews. This was not even middle of the road.
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  • S. Houle
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... honed his skills on the stage with many very good plays. Now he brings us a much anticipated ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016
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    Corbin is a master storyteller who has honed his skills on the stage with many very good plays. Now he brings us a much anticipated mystery which asks the question, "What would you do if your were on a jury for the murder that you committed?"

    Lying In Judgement is complex with a plot that feels like there is no way out. The language clear and concise with an unreliable narrator. It left me guessing right up to the end.
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  • Avid reader
    1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2016
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    What a great premise! But what an incredibly disappointing execution! Full disclosure, I couldn't finish the book (rare for me). The author got fixated on repeatedly describing the main character's visceral reactions to court testimony ... why!? And then there's the seemingly unrelated and quite boring side story about his mother, who is quite ill, and his antagonistic yet distant siblings. I know there are many who disagree, but I am not a fan of this book.
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  • Kara
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
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    My rating system:
    5 stars - Absolutely loved it! I would definitely read again anytime!
    4 stars - Really liked it! Will most likely read again sometime.
    3 stars - Liked it. Glad I read it but probably won't read again.
    2 stars - Didn't like it. Glad I'm done with the book and I'll never read it again.
    1 star - Very rare rating. Absolutely hated the book. Will never read again and I'll probably burn any copies I come across.
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  • Alan Baird
    4.0 out of 5 stars A compelling and creative piece of fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2016
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    A profoundly compelling premise which carries strongly throughout the novel. The courtroom scenes were some of the most authentic and well written that I have some across. The character development, pacing, imagery and plot line were all very strong. My only complaint was the over done (to me) depiction of the protagonist's emotional and physical reactions as he faced his actions and their consequences.

    A strong debut and I look forward to more of Gary Corbin's work.
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