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Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. The Jockey's Justice 4. A winning and respected horse racing jockey is murdered on the last day of the racing season in a small Kentucky town. Eight years later his widow, her nephew and their son-in-law are arrested and charged with the brutal crime. The widow retains high profile criminal defense atto A winning and respected horse racing jockey is murdered on the last day of the racing season in a small Kentucky town.

The widow retains high profile criminal defense attorny Frank Pizzo to represent them.

They soon discover another jockeys murder, another jockey who vanished, race fixing, ties to the Chicago Mafia, political corruption, inept cops and that's just the beginning. Mike Walsh Detective Novels 2. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Jockey's Justice , please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Jun 28, Doug DePew rated it it was amazing.

I previously read "The Execution of Justice" and enjoyed it a lot. I was not disappointed at all. This was a great read for my vacation. This book picks up the story of former homicide detective, Mike Walsh, after his move to Florida to begin his new life. Having moved on from police work, Walsh is now an investigator for a defense attorney working on the other side of the criminal justice system.

It's I previously read "The Execution of Justice" and enjoyed it a lot. It's a fascinating transition. This book carries us through a thrill ride from Miami to the racetracks of Kentucky. Phelps's other novel, it includes a lot of small details that lend an authenticity that can only be gained by living. The story contains a lot of action and moves at a quick pace. I enjoyed the banter in the dialogue.

It kept me entertained all the way to the final page.

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Phelps clearly writes from a lot of life experience. Dec 22, Diana Hockley rated it really liked it. The style in which this novel is written vividly reminds me of the first cop TV shows which came out in the s here in Australia, very much "Just the fact, ma'am, give me the facts.

I have never known the main characters to do so much dining and drinking - I'm used to them grabbing a burger on the run. The plot was short on imagery, leaving me feeling as though I was running across a flat plain. However, the fa The style in which this novel is written vividly reminds me of the first cop TV shows which came out in the s here in Australia, very much "Just the fact, ma'am, give me the facts. At the same time he must try to fight off and deal with the tensions that are slowly developing at home.

I found this book to be an insightful read and loved how much I learned about police life. It was very realistic, making it very clear Michael Phelps has experience in the investigative field. The writing was well done and the characters were expertly developed. I was looking for more of a focused plot meaning that I would like to see one case take precedence, with the mention of other cases, but that may be just me. Overall I really enjoyed this book and I recommend The Execution of Justice to anyone who is looking for a good read, looking to learn more about police detectives , or enjoy crime drama.

Thank you Michael for the chance to read this book, I look forward to seeing more of your work.

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The Jockey's Justice by Michael Phelps.

Michael Phelps first novel shows what it is like to be cop, both professionally and personally. While Detective Mike Walsh succeeds at his job, he fails at this marriage. While the portrayal of being on the job and dealing with criminals is fine, when Phelps writes about the home life of the detective, there is too much that doesn't need to be there, like the too much detail in what he eats, when and if he has sex.

I don't know if he was trying to show how mundane his personal life was as compared to how stressful the job was. I just felt it slowed the story. Also, it is stated that this is the first of the "Detective Mike Walsh" series. If so, there has to be more conflict which builds up to a climax to keep me interested, as opposed to reading what essentially is a journal of the character's life.

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Otherwise, it's a good start. Phelps asked me personally to review his book. This is the debut story of Mike Walsh, a patrol officer in the Indianapolis Police Department and it introduces us to what will be a series of Mike Walsh detective novels. As we follow Officer Walsh through the story he gets promoted to Detective in the Robbery and Homicide division and gets partnered with his former mentor Sergeant Jack Lovell.

I really enjoyed learning through Mike Walsh, the steps to solving a crime. This isn't just a Detective Novel. The author really gives a detailed look at what life is like for those who serve in the Police Department both on and off duty. As we read, we watch in vivid detail as Walsh's marriage fails and he turns to alcohol and eventually sobers up and leaves his job. The development of Mike Walsh is done very well, and I really appreciated the insight it gave me of day to day life for a police officer. I really look forward to seeing what happens next in the Mike Walsh story.

Winner will be chosen May 26th!! I have never read a book that placed me into the life of those valiant men and women that protect us as well as this book. Mike Walsh is a patrolman on the Indianapolis, Indiana police force. Mike and his latest partner, Brad Reccio were racing in their patrol car to a domestic dispute. These disputes are one of the most dangerous calls a lawman can receive. When they arrived shots were fired and Brad was wounded. The descriptive words that the author uses to describe this scene and all the other stories that play out in this book are what keep the reader from placing the book down.

The backup police that help keep a scene safe while assisting in the apprehension and questioning all those in the area are a huge part in law enforcement. Criminals have no scruples and this book describes many of the activities that law enforcement goes through every day. You will be in the middle of shootouts, bloody bodies, wounded police, shot vicitms, forensics, work in the morgue, and practically every crime involvement these men and women have to endure daily.

Then they have to go home and try to keep their mind off of what they saw that day. Some face it with alcohol which is the worst thing they could do as it leads to wanting more and more alcohol that doesn't really help to take their minds off of the bad things they see and do.

To face death, brutal force, no fear of police, shooting anyone in sight, and trying to overcome your fears regarding all of these, makes our law enforcement special - very special. I feel I don't have to go into much detail about this book because as you flip from page to page you will come to understand what Michael Phelps is telling us with such detail and vividness. Thank you Michael Phelps for allowing us to read some of the many things our police endure for humanity. I look forward to your next book.

To think that this book is based on fact makes the reader shocked even more. The book is based on a true story. The fact that the story took place in Indianapolis is what first drew me to the book. I was born and raised and live in Indianapolis. I enjoyed the book very much and particularly knowing the parts of town where the story took place added to my interest.

I could not put the book down. I wanted to know what was going to happen, becaue the author made you feel like you were with the detectives, and you could feel their pain, and elation when they were able to close a case. Brad was gunned down and was seriously hurt. Because of this, Mike put himself in danger and came forward to try and talk the suspect into surrendering. Mike was successful and Brad was rushed to the hospital where Mike learned he would make a full recovery.

Soon after this incdient Mike Walsh is promoted to the robbery-homicide division. He was assigned to work with his one time mentor Jack Lovell. Mike found that he was quite good at being a detective and with Jack's guidance he became very good at his job. The bulk of the novel deals with the different cases Mike works on and how a detective investigates cases and gathers information.

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The story also focused on the married life of Mike Walsh and how his job affected his marriage. Detectives put in a lot of time tracking down information and different leads that come from their informers. Joanne, Mike's wife found that his new hours on his new job meant he was not home very much. She also worried about his safety all the time. This put a huge strain on their marriage. I don't think many people think about that part of a policeman or detectivfe's life.

Their families really have to put up with them bringing the job home with them and the inherent danger of the job. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who especially enjoys crime novels or just a good read. Jack is the leader and Mike has just been promoted from the patrol division. Mike is a fast learner and has the knack to be a good detective. The book kept my interest and I enjoyed hearing all the steps involved in solving a crime.

Mike Walsh Detective Novels Series

Mike's home life is gone over in too much detail. What did he have for each meal, how did he dress each morning, did he have sex that night or just went to sleep. Conflict with his wife over his job is an important aspect of the novel, but not the mundane details of day to day living. For a series of Mike Walsh books to have sustaining power, a "hook" needs to be established that would make you look forward to the next one.