In The Ghost Case Posse by Joe Greco, Jedidiah “Jed” Bouvier was a Murrieta County Public Defender. Jed had to defend Dexter Wayne Jones, who was accused of murdering a couple and one of their children years ago. Jones’s case was ruled a mistrial when the jury did not agree on a verdict. During the second trial, one of the jurors wanted to reread a testimony before agreeing to a straw vote. The evidence in the second trial was almost the same as in the first trial. Jed and his co-counsel, Tara, had to face a prosecutor whose mind was already made up while jurors disappeared or were murdered.

The Ghost Case Posse by Joe Greco was a fascinating read. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat, turning the pages as fast as I could. I could not put the book down; I was too afraid I would miss something important. The writing style hooked me from the start until the end. I was guessing the whole time what turn the plot would take, but I was wrong every time. The characters each had a background that allowed me to get to know them better. Jed had a lot on his plate; he was a recovering alcoholic, had lost his wife, and was missing his daughter. This book was brilliantly written and had my attention throughout. The conclusion was a big surprise. I did not see it coming or expect it.

The Ghost Case Posse by Joe Greco is a stunning legal thriller. Jed Bouvier is weary of life and is a recovering alcoholic, but it’s his job to defend Dexter Wayne Jones. Jones is a copycat killer, emulating the Golden State Killer, and is facing charges for a decades-old case of slaughter. There’s plenty of evidence against him, so why couldn’t the jury reach a verdict? Now it’s down to a second jury, but they can’t seem to agree, either. Why, when all the evidence is there, are these juries struggling to convict him? Something is going on behind the scenes – jurors are dying, disappearing, and Jed’s neighbor is showing a lot of interest in this case. The tension rises, and the stakes are raised when Jed’s girlfriend disappears. Why can’t any jury convict a killer with overwhelming evidence? Who’s really pulling the strings?

The Ghost Case Posse by Joe Greco is a jaw-dropping tale, part legal thriller and part mystery. It’s a unique story that put me in mind of a John Grisham legal thriller, and I promise it will keep you hooked from the first page. There is some violence and bad language, but nothing out of keeping with the plot. The characters are well-developed, and you’ll come to know them all very well – some you’ll love, some you’ll hate, but they are undeniably real people that will leave their mark on you. The plot is packed with action and tension that builds gradually until it explodes at the finale. One thing’s for sure; once you start reading this book, you’re in it until the end, and if you love legal thrillers, this is an author to watch.