Land Sharks

Katharine M Nohr

Description

Young attorney, Zana West, is assigned the perfect case for a triathlete—a lawsuit filed by Brad Jordan, a man who claims he was paralyzed during the Honolulu Olympic triathlon trials. As an added bonus, Zana’s television crush, Jerry Hirano, the star of “Fighting in Paradise” by night and attorney-by-day playboy, represents another defendant in the case. Jerry insists upon date-like evenings with her to discuss the investigation.

Clues mount up, but Jordan’s attorney, Rip Mansfield, a shark in an attorney’s suit, takes every opportunity to harass Zana. To make matters worse, she’s always one mistake away from being fired and she’s stuck working with her boss’s mini-me, Lucas Rossi, who would rather play video games than help with pre-trial discovery.

Will Zana be able to figure out the truth before the case goes to trial?

Sujets

• Triatlón
• Hawái
• Hawaii
• Mystery
• Law
• Triathlon
• Hawaï

Informations

• Publié par: Written Dreams Publishing
• Date de parution: 08 mai 2016
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780996252119
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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Advance Praise for Katharine M. Nohr’s Land Sharks

“Dripping with raw bureaucratic dread amid a sunny Hawaiian day, this novel does not disappoint anyone who reads the occasional legal drama. This feels like it came from an episode of ‘Law and Order,’ and I like it!”
—Nathan Hopp, Reader’s Boulevard
“Move over John Grisham and make room for first time novelist Katharine M. Nohr and her cast of muscle toned, sun tanned characters chasing triathlon medals and courtroom victories. In this page turner of a thriller, Ms. Nohr takes us on a ride through the ultra competitive world of triathletes and trial lawyers, all the while weaving a story of mystery and romance. A thoroughly enjoyable, must read story for all audiences. Five stars.”
—Teresa Tico, Film Producer
“In Katherine Nohr’s Land Sharks , young attorney Zana West takes a case involving a fellow triathlete paralyzed during an Olympic trial. With millions on the line, she’s hip- deep in deceit, betrayal, and romance. A likable heroine and more than a couple of sleazy villains make Land Sharks a fast-paced read from the first page all the way to its surprise ending.”
—Sherry Scarpaci, Author of The 13th Victim and Lullaby
“A lively Honolulu whodunit full of island flavor!”
—Lesia Sasynuik Schafer, HR Professional
“I read the whole book in one delicious sitting. As a sport enthusiast in the legal profession, Land Sharks was a brilliant and entertaining ride from start to finish. Zana West was a multifaceted protagonist providing a rich view into the inner circle of the tri-world and the pressures facing young legal associates. Zana didn’t let Rip Mansfield out of her sights and the readers of Land Sharks won’t want to let Zana out of theirs. I can’t wait to catch Zana on her next adventures!”
—Emily Schmit, California Attorney and Water Polo Coach
“Very entertaining legal mystery with characters you will love and love to hate. Engaging plot and witty dialogue in which Katharine Nohr’s sense of humor shines. I can’t wait for the next novel in the series.”
—Nathalie Pettit, President of Honolulu Association of Insurance Professionals
“An interesting, intriguing, and explorative look into of the world of the triathlon athletes. Combine this with the intrigue of a lawsuit, handled by a young rookie lawyer, and the lights and turmoil from a TV show and you have a story full of interesting turns that keeps you reading.”
—roz horton, former President of International Association of Insurance Professionals
“Author Katharine Nohr has mined her considerable experience as a sports attorney to weave a fascinating story centered on the dynamics of elite triathletes. Her diverse characters are engaging and colorful, and the story is an easy and enjoyable read. There could well be a movie in this!”
—Roy Tjioe, Producer, Island Film Group
“Katharine Nohr’s debut novel Land Sharks is a great read. The story, the setting, and the characters all add up to a intriguing legal mystery. Looking forward to more in this series.”
—Donna Good, Accounting Manager, Great American Holding
“A fun ride through the insurance defense field, filled with colorful characters and beautifully set in the exciting city of Honolulu. This book is a delightful read, perfect for the beach!”
—Tamara Gerrard, Esq., Honolulu Attorney
“Fun and entertaining read. Well written, exciting… Looking forward to the next adventure by the Author, Katharine Nohr.”
—Ralph Rosenberg, Owner of Ralph Rosenberg Court Reporters, Honolulu
“I recommend this book to anyone who likes endurance sports, law, or just a good story. I am waiting to see what comes next from this author.”
—Stefan Reinke, triathlon coach and Ironman triathlete
“Thrilling and dynamic! Katharine M. Nohr delivers an authentic and intense insight into a no-holds-barred world of triathlon and law on the Hawaiian islands. With an ingenious flare for humor she keeps you intrigued, appalled and downright laughing at the gripping and unpredictable character revelations. I laughed and cried with the characters as they came to life with each turning page.”
—Dianne Johannson, Physical Therapist and Ironman triathlete
“More action than a transition area at the top of the bell curve! Who knew that triathletes were both meat and meat eaters?”
—Murphy Reinschreiber, Vice President of Operations, Conqur Endurance Group and triathlete agent
“ Land Sharks grabbed my attention on the first page and didn’t let go. The setting of high pressure, male dominated business threatened to eat our heroine alive, but Zana West’s mixture of strength and vulnerability made her perfect for the job. She makes an enemy, though, and I cheered when she put him in his place. Her romantic endeavor was entertaining as well. You don’t need to be familiar with triathlons to appreciate this intriguing story. Count me in for Katharine M. Nohr’s next book, where I can enjoy the sport without needing to physically participate.”
—Mary Grace Murphy, Author of the Noshes Up North Culinary Mystery Series
“An exciting and captivating read through the worlds of law and triathlons!”
—Steve Novak, President, Steve Novak Consulting
“Great book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading Land Sharks . Katharine Nohr tells a great story of suspicion, determination and deceit. Once I picked the book up, I found it hard to put it back down.”
Angie Sullivan, Executive Committee Member, International Association of Insurance Professionals
“Katharine Nohr’s Land Sharks is a captivating, stay up to see what happens next, great read! Before long, you and the characters are friends and you are connected to their lives. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series.”
—Karin O’Mahony, Horsemanship instructor


Land Sharks by Katharine M. Nohr, © copyright 2016 by Katharine M. Nohr.
Author Photo courtesy of Katharine M. Nohr.
This book is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places and events are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to actual places or businesses, is entirely coincidental.
All rights reserved. In accordance with the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher, Written Dreams Publishing, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Editor: Brittiany Koren
Cover Art Design and Layout: Beth MacKenney and Eddie Vincent of ENC Graphic Services
Cover images © Shutterstock.com
Category: Legal Mystery
Description: A female triathlete who is a lawyer teams up with another lawyer who is a Hawaiian T.V. star to solve a high profile case.
ISBN: 978-0-9962521-1-9
LOC: Catalog info applied for.
First Edition published by Written Dreams Publishing in May 2016.
To my Dad, Gerry Nohr, who was the biggest fan of this novel and the Tri-Angles series, and encouraged me to follow my dreams.


Prologue
C rouching in the aero position on his Kestrel bike, Jeff Paris was flying fast down the hill. He tuned out the cheering crowd as he closed in on Vic Leavitt, the last Olympics’ gold medalist. When his front wheel was perilously close to Vic’s back wheel, he relaxed a bit in his friend’s slipstream before the steep climb up Kilauea Avenue. Jeff glanced behind to see Brad Jordan drafting off his rear wheel and confirmed they had broken away from the others.
Only two men would qualify for the London Olympics, and Jeff was determined to be one of them. He watched Vic’s body adjust to the bumps of the road as he focused his attention on his rhythmic cadence. They were perfectly in sync, having rehearsed this moment for the past year, strategizing how they would beat Brad, the reigning U.S. national champion.
The three cyclists approached the narrow hill that climbed above the neighborhood adjacent to Diamond Head. The trade winds keeping the spectators cool had no impact on Jeff, who had expended his energy on the ascent, sandwiched between his friend and rival.
Halfway up, Jeff could hear his breathing over the whirring of race wheels. Near the top of the hill, the spectators, volunteers and police thinned to just a few people. Jeff gritted his teeth and stood up in his saddle, swaying side to side in unison with Vic. They struggled to keep their speed on the steep grade, but their momentum and will pushed them forward as if they were propelled by motors rather than shaved legs. Jeff sensed Brad was close behind and could almost feel their wheels touching.
As they reached the summit, he heard a revving engine and then watched as a small white sedan hit Vic’s front tire, catapulting his body so it bounced off the car’s trunk as if in slow motion.
Instinctively, Jeff turned his wheel sharply to the right, colliding with Brad’s front tire, launching them both into the air. Jeff‘s shoulder slammed into the asphalt and Brad landed in a twisted position on top of him so his legs looked as if they were attached backwards, blood seeping from his mouth and his eyes staring straight ahead. He lay on the ground, listening to strange sounds coming out of his own mouth. Jeff smelled burnt rubber and tasted blood.