Confession, Michael Cordell

~ Tandy

Confession opening lines: It was a few minutes past midnight when Cash Dixon sprayed his marble kitchen island countertop with Lysol disinfectant for a second time, despite needing to go to bed.

Confession

My blurb:

Finally, Thane thinks he can handle a few legal cases that will not push him into the limelight. His first major case as a defendant saw him jailed for 5 years. And no sooner had he got out of jail for a crime he did not commit, he defended someone else he knew to be innocent. But, his wishes for some ordinary cases is pushed to the side when his wife asks him to defend a young woman who killed a well known man. Can Thane prove she did this in self defence, while keeping his family safe?

Confession

He got the revenge he had been looking for. Now he must confess to the one he loves the most.

 

Thane is haunted by the man he has become. After being framed for a murder he didn’t commit and landing on death row, he was finally able to prove his innocence. But the anger drove him to seek revenge, and now Thane has to grapple with the fact that he’s not the innocent man he used to be.

 

When his wife tries to help a young sex worker accused of murdering a popular university football coach, Thane gets the opportunity to do good by exposing a ring of corruption that has been festering for decades. But this time, there’s no hope of winning the case because his client already confessed to the murder.

 

Thane faces mounting pressure from the university, business tycoons, and a public that idolizes the coach. But the most dangerous threat comes from his client’s pimp, a ruthless psychopath named Stick, whom Thane and his team crossed paths with during their last trial. Stick’s brutal methods make it clear that he’s willing to kill again to keep his name out of the trial, and that killing could include Thane’s wife and unborn daughter.

 

The only way Thane can keep his family safe is to get a plea deal for his client, but she won’t be silenced-she rejects the plea deal and demands the public hear the truth.

 

Thane will have to use all the cunning he has to keep himself and his client out of prison once again.

My verdict:

This is the third book in the Thane Banning series and you do not have to read the first two in order for you to follow along with what has happened leading up to this point. However, the first two books, Contempt, and, Conviction, are so well written I suggest you read them first. I thought this was an excellent read, with a surprising twist or two.

About the Author:

Michael Cordell is a Silver Falchion award-winning novelist, playwright and produced screenwriter. His first novel, “Contempt”, is an Amazon Best Seller and Amazon Top 10 Legal Thriller, and his second novel, “Our Trespasses”, is a supernatural thriller that was awarded the prestigious Silver Falchion for mystery writing. He has sold three screenplays to Hollywood, including “Beeper”, an action-thriller starring Harvey Keitel and Joey Lauren Adams. Michael currently lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. Learn more about Michael at his website.

Publishing information:
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ TCK Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 3 August 2025
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1631611984 / ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1631611988

Michael Cordell sent me this novel to review. I am grateful for the opportunity to connect directly with authors.

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I am passionate about using regional, seasonable and sustainable produce when I cook. I live in Gordons Bay with my husband and dogs. We visit new places locally and overseas as often as we can to experience the food of the area. Follow along on our adventures!

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