System of Justice
A Legal Thriller
Will be published approx. on 21. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
300 pages
978-1-64875-761-7 (ISBN)
Description
A propulsive legal thriller for fans of John Grisham and Michael Connelly. A reluctant criminal defender, a murdered Supreme Court justice, and the Washington power brokers determined to bury the truth.
A Supreme Court justice murdered—and Tom Berte is the only lifeline for the accused.
Comfortably settled into a civil law practice in Albany, Tom Berte has finally left behind the conspiracies and threats of his past. But when a shocking murder strikes the Supreme Court, Madison Redding reaches out with a desperate plea for help, and Tom can’t ignore her call. A young Supreme Court clerk accused of killing Tom’s former mentor, Madison swears she’s innocent; the victim of a ruthless set-up carefully engineered to frame her as the perfect culprit.
Reluctantly stepping into criminal defense for the first time, Tom swiftly finds himself maneuvering through Washington’s hidden corridors of political power and personal betrayal. Influential lobbyists, jealous spouses, and ruthless operatives close ranks, determined to protect their dark secrets at any cost.
With each revelation pushing Tom deeper into unfamiliar moral territory, he becomes trapped between defending Madison and safeguarding the peaceful life he’s carefully rebuilt.
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Praise for the Tom Berte Legal Thrillers:
“...an intriguing cast of villains and heroes.” —Library Journal
“…compelling, descriptive prose…Outstanding!” —James Chandler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Misjudged
“The action is fast paced, with a likable hero…” —Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of An Insignificant Case
“Well written and intricately plotted, Tom Berte is a character worth rooting for.” —Chad Zunker, bestselling author of Family Money and The Wife You Know
“…fast-moving…intriguing settings…replete with a lively cast of characters” —Joseph Badal, bestselling author and Military Writers Society of America Writer of the Year
“The Firm meets The Sopranos in this razor sharp thriller…” —Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Their Double Lives
“Original, deftly crafted, and a riveting read…” —James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review
A Supreme Court justice murdered—and Tom Berte is the only lifeline for the accused.
Comfortably settled into a civil law practice in Albany, Tom Berte has finally left behind the conspiracies and threats of his past. But when a shocking murder strikes the Supreme Court, Madison Redding reaches out with a desperate plea for help, and Tom can’t ignore her call. A young Supreme Court clerk accused of killing Tom’s former mentor, Madison swears she’s innocent; the victim of a ruthless set-up carefully engineered to frame her as the perfect culprit.
Reluctantly stepping into criminal defense for the first time, Tom swiftly finds himself maneuvering through Washington’s hidden corridors of political power and personal betrayal. Influential lobbyists, jealous spouses, and ruthless operatives close ranks, determined to protect their dark secrets at any cost.
With each revelation pushing Tom deeper into unfamiliar moral territory, he becomes trapped between defending Madison and safeguarding the peaceful life he’s carefully rebuilt.
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Praise for the Tom Berte Legal Thrillers:
“...an intriguing cast of villains and heroes.” —Library Journal
“…compelling, descriptive prose…Outstanding!” —James Chandler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Misjudged
“The action is fast paced, with a likable hero…” —Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of An Insignificant Case
“Well written and intricately plotted, Tom Berte is a character worth rooting for.” —Chad Zunker, bestselling author of Family Money and The Wife You Know
“…fast-moving…intriguing settings…replete with a lively cast of characters” —Joseph Badal, bestselling author and Military Writers Society of America Writer of the Year
“The Firm meets The Sopranos in this razor sharp thriller…” —Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Their Double Lives
“Original, deftly crafted, and a riveting read…” —James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Weight
284 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64875-761-7 (9781648757617)
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Dan Buzzetta, an attorney for more than 30 years, is a commercial litigation partner in a national law firm. Dan also serves his community as an elected official on his hometown’s governing body, and as a volunteer firefighter. Dan is a graduate of Tufts University and Fordham University School of Law. In his spare time, Dan enjoys travelling and skiing with his family and friends. Dan is the author of The Manipulator, and The Winter Verdict.