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★★★★★ "Axelrood's Stealing Justice raises the bar on genre fiction. Marisol Cuellar, the altruistic prosecutor who risks everything in pursuit of justice, can only survive in tandem with her relentless guardian angel, former Judge Henry 'Barney' Barnes. Through his cast of irresistible characters, the author avoids cliched use of guns and gore in favor of the most fundamental thrill ride of all — existential dilemma, reminding the reader that good and evil can co-exist in the same place, even in the same person. Welcome to the world of Chicago crime and politics, from the inside."

★★★★★ "Page Turning Legal Thriller! I loved reading this book! There was plenty of action; from surprise twists to suspenseful drama this book has it all. Round it all out with a healthy dose of comedy without trying too hard, and this book was easy to keep reading."

★★★★★ “Stealing Justice is an excellent example of what’s wrong with Chicago criminal law. As a criminal defense attorney in Chicago for more than two decades, and having tried more than 100 jury trials in Cook County, I can definitely say, the author truly got it right!! This book is a fabulous story telling adventure into the dark depths of the legal and political underbelly of the “26 Street” culture of Chicago. Character development was true to life and brought me back to the old days of trying cases and watching the players who are only out for money, instead of justice, get their due!.”

★★★★★ “Sensational page turner! Stealing Justice is an enjoyable, fast paced ride through a gritty criminal legal system by true to life characters that you find yourself rooting for. After turning the last page, I wanted more. So I found this author's 1st book, The Advocate, another sensational page turner that I could not put down and has the makings of a movie akin to The Verdict. I will be looking for more from this writer...great reads."

★★★★★ "A classic suspenseful crime story — loved it from beginning to end. Lots of bits of Chicago in the story which was so fun as a Chicago-resident! Recommend this to all!"

★★★★★ “Justice saved. Stealing Justice, the fourth novel from Larry Axelrood is compelling as it is instructive. The fascinating story could be taken from the headlines of Chicago newspapers. Axelrood’s thorough understanding of Chicago politics and law are on display in Stealing Justice. Inclusion of real Chicagoland locations makes the book quite believable. A page turner for sure."

★★★★★ “Great read. I loved this book. It’s an exciting legal thriller wrapped in political intrigue with authentic characters. The clash of greed, ambition and subterfuge kept me reading all night."

★★★★★ “Legal “page turner” set in Chicago. I enjoyed every minute of Stealing Justice. This legal drama set in Chicago, is a really fun read, I couldn’t put it down. The characters were well developed, I felt like I knew them. Steady Barney and feisty Sha’nay were my favorites! Another terrific book by author, Larry Axelrood."

★★★★★ “Another Great Read by Larry Axelrood! I am a fan of Larry Axelrood's novels and his newest does not disappoint. The characters are well developed, the storyline is authentic, held my interest, and as a Chicagoan, I love all the local references. I highly recommend!"

★★★★★ “Great read. Love the characters. Kept me interested. Axelrood did not disappoint."

★★★★★ “Stealing Justice was a great read! I loved the plot and the surprises along the way. really good suspense. Next up, a film??? Say yes!!"

★★★★★ “I loved this book. Not only a great story, but I loved the characters. The characters are so authentic. The struggle to find justice in a corrupt system was so realistic. There were some heroic cops and lawyers fighting corrupt politicians and dirty lawyers to keep them from fixing a murder case. I couldn’t put it down and was very satisfied with the ending. I’m going back to read his previous three books. This is a great book."

★★★★★ "This was a great read. The characters were so well developed. And, they were complex - not at all one-dimensional. I hope that the author writes more with these same figures. A fun, captivating story, too. Finished it in one sitting. Really, really enjoyed it."

★★★★★ "Great legal thriller. This was a terrific legal and political thriller. I loved that it took place in Chicago and the references to specific locations was spot on."

★★★★★ "Another Hit Novel by Larry Axelrood. Fantastic story telling and youcant put this book down until you're done. Great writing and for anyone familiar with Cook County, the characters and plot are undeniable. The author hits another homerun with this one. It would be a great movie, too!"