The Kitchen Table Lawyer: The Contested Tally

By Tom Swartz

Amazon Description Someone has rigged the election at Hawthorne... and now someone is willing to kill to keep the truth buried. Retired attorney David Mercer thought his days of courtroom battles were behind him. Life in the peaceful over-55 community of Hawthorne was supposed to be filled with morning coffee, boating on the river, and quiet evenings with his wife, Pearl. Then Clara Vance arrives at his kitchen table carrying a stack of voting records and a troubling accusation. The annual board election has been stolen. Forged proxy votes, missing records, and a mysterious multi-million-dollar marina contract point to corruption at the highest levels of the community. When the nervous general manager, Gary Owens, promises to reveal everything, he is found dead in the dark waters beside the fuel dock. The authorities call it a tragic accident. David Mercer knows better. As secrets surface and loyalties are tested, David and Clara must unravel a conspiracy that threatens not only Hawthorne's future but also the safety of everyone who dares to ask questions. Set in a vibrant retirement community filled with colorful characters, waterfront intrigue, and small-town politics, The Kitchen Table Lawyer: The Contested Tally is a compelling legal mystery about friendship, courage, and the dangerous lengths some people will go to in order to protect power. Perfect for readers who enjoy: Cozy legal mysteries, Small-town intrigue, Retirement community fiction, Amateur sleuths . Pull up a chair at the kitchen table-because justice is about to be served.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H9QSJT8K
• ISBN13: 9798188157500
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 119 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"