Dying Declaration

by Randy Singer

Book Overview

Cultures and lawyers collide in this fast-paced, edgy, and issue-driven suspense novel, which powerfully illustrates the triumph of grace over legalism. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578567769
• ISBN13: 9781578567768
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Waterbrook Press
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Not quite "Directed Verdict", but still an excellent book.

As I write this, there have been eight previous reviews of this book -- four 5 star reviews and four 4 stars. I'm breaking the tie, at least for the moment. Randy Singer has surpassed Allistair MacLean as being my all-time favorite author with this effort. "Directed Verdict" is my second favorite novel (behind "Piercing the Darkness" by Frank Peretti), and "Dying Declaration" is not that good. But I thought it was better than "Irreparable Harm". I am dealing with as little of the plot as possible. Why? Because I want you to read this book and I want to do nothing to spoil it! I will mention things you may already know about this book. Nikki Moreno, who was a major supporting cast member in the first two books, is back again. So is Charles Arnold, who had a minor role in "Irreparable Harm". Interestingly enough, there are brief allusions to "Directed Verdict", but none to "Irreparable Harm". One change I'll mention. The first two novels deal with civil law cases. This one moves into criminal law. Thus, the lawyers and judges of the first two books are not in this one. It will be interesting, though, to see which characters show up in "Self-Incrimination" and Singer's following books. (I am reading them in order.) To those who are thinking of getting "Dying Declaration", do it! For those who aren't sure, you all need to read this as well.

Edge of your seat legal thriller

This book was an incredible legal thriller! The gist of the book is that a very religious couple is put on trial for neglecting to take their ill son to the hospital in time to save his life due to their religious beliefs which prohibit seeking medical care. The legal team is made up of a charismatic Christian law professor and the special advocate for the children, Nikki Moreno, who appears in other books by Singer. The story flows nicely and definitely get's a rise out of the reader. Singer does an exceptional job of writing entertaining, relatable and memorable characters. He switches focus between all the characters which helps keep the story interesting by adding a few subplots. I truly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next Randy Singer novel.

Move Over John Grisham

This is the first book that I have read by Randy Singer and what a treat it was. The author has composed a top-notch legal thriller that ranks with the best of John Grisham. He has some unique and very well developed characters, lots of great courtroom action, and some incredible twists and turns. The protagonist is a law professor and part-time street preacher who is also the defense attorney in two key cases in this story. Another key figure/hero is a convicted drug dealer who has an encounter with Christ. Needless to say, the characters are very interesting. This is a novel that is hard to put down. I highly recommend it.

Dying to read more by Mr. Singer!

Well, we have a somewhat somber toned book that keeps the pages turning! The action in this doesn't stop, folks. Join Charles Arnold, attorney at law, slash, preacher as he takes the side of Thomas and Theresa Hammond to fight for their rights as parents. When they are faced with tragedy, Arnold steps in to face Rebecca Crawford, A.K.A. the Barracuda.I love Randy Singer. I love the way he mixes humor that you might slightly compare with Jefferson Scott, and he comes at you 80 miles per hour, and doesn't bother stopping, just makes you sweat a little bit more.I thought that it was something you don't see every day in the case of Buster Jackson. Buster makes a statement that can make everyone who is a Christian think when he said, "Christians don't return hate for hate." That choked me up. Picture Michael Clarke Duncan as Buster, and possibly David Chappelle as Charles. This could be best described as a story of forgiveness, piety, but also very much a story of redemption. In saying that, I am in the middle of Irreparable Harm by Mr. Singer. We want more! Can't get enough of this man!This man should be as popular as courtroom authors such as Steve Martini and John Grisham. I say that because he's better than they are! OH YEAH!! This pumps you up!!!

I'm Not Afraid

I discovered Randy Singer through his debut legal thriller, "Directed Verdict." Since that time, he has released a book each year, providing some of the most intelligent and fun books to be found in the market. "Dying Declaration" surpasses his previous achievements--and that's high praise.Once again, Singer draws us into a plot full of intrigue, colorful characters, and snappy dialogue. This time, his story revolves around a strict religious couple who lose their child due to a "faith" decision to avoid doctors and hospitals. When they do take their child to the hospital, it's too late. This sounds like a simple premise, but it allows room for issues of faith to be explored, and of course Singer brings in a number of other threads--prison scenes, money schemes, and themes of family and love. Using the legal backdrop, he puts the pieces of the puzzle into place at the appropriate moments. And a few of the pieces will surprise you!Yes, I'll admit that I've become friends with Randy after reading his second novel. No, that doesn't change my objectivity toward his writing. This guy is good--and I'm not afraid to tell anyone I think so. Way to go, Singer!