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Back Seat to Justice Kindle Edition

by Tim Baker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 198
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Florida P.I. Steve Salem is hired tail an unfaithful husband.
Things go from boring to bizarre when his mark is executed right in front of him.
Finding the killer is only the beginning of the adventure.
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    266 pages
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    English
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  4. Publication date
    July 19, 2011
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005DN7872
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 19, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 19, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 528 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 198

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Tim Baker

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Tim Baker was born and raised in Warwick, Rhode Island.

After graduating from The Wentworth Institute of Technology in 1980 he embarked on a career in Architecture and Engineering. Along the way he has also worked in the natural gas industry, construction and ice cream sales.

In his spare time he enjoys a wide variety of activities including sports of all kinds, music, photography, model building and, of course, writing.

An avid dog lover, Tim was a volunteer puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, raising and socializing potential guide dogs.

He has also studied and taught martial arts.

Inspired by his interest in Karma and the unexplained forces of the universe, he made his first serious attempt at writing in 1988 when he began writing a novel entitled Full Circle, a story about the far reaching effects that one man's actions can have on people he has never even met.

Unfortunately without the use of a computer or even a typewriter he shelved the project due to the difficulties of trying to construct a novel completely by hand.

Even though Living the Dream is his first published novel he plans on completing Full Circle once his next novel Water Hazard is published.

Currently, Tim is enjoying life in Palm Coast, Florida.

To contact Tim or find out about upcoming works please visit his website at www.blindoggbooks.com

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
198 global ratings

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Michael Cohn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great detective/suspense novel with a lead character I hope appears in many more books
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2015
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"Back Seat to Justice" is excellent. I'm a big fan of the Robert B. Parker "Spenser" novels and this reminded me of those but with plenty of differences to keep the story fresh. There were plenty of twists and turns. A couple of times I was sure I had things all figured out and the action veered in a completely unexpected (but plausible!) direction.

For example, halfway through the book I was sure the percentage indicator on my Kindle was wrong because the detective, Steve Salem, had everything all figured out and the case was over. Then a sudden twist took things in an every more interesting direction. I loved it. That happened a couple of times and really kept me engaged and reading.

I know it's cliche to say one couldn't put a book down, but it's literally true for me in this case. I was on an airplane flight and watching a good movie (Fury) but wanted to read while eating a meal on the plane as I hate chewing with earplugs in. I figured I'd read for 10 minutes and then back to Fury. Nope. I read the whole book and only went back to watching Brad Pitt once I'd finished and was sure whodunit.

This was the first Tim Baker novel I read, but it won't be the last. As soon as I finished "Back Seat to Justice," I purchased the rest of his books for my Kindle (iPad). I was very pleased to see that Ike--a supporting character in this novel--appears in other books, including having a collection of short stories featuring him. I'm looking forward to learning more about him. I'm also hoping the lead character in this novel, Steve Salem, reappears in a long series of novels of his own.
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Trisha Ellis
4.0 out of 5 stars Not enough romance for me but I really enjoyed the drama and the story settings were great
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2015
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Back Seat to Justice had me glued to my reader, just so I could see where the writer was going with this story.
This story of Steve the my mind engaged all through the book. I am usually a romance, suspense and drama kind of reader, but the characters, and storylines had me hooked. This book started out with a Ex cop turned PI, working a case of cheating husband. Little did i remember the subtle way the true killer was written into the book.... I really couldn't understand the partnership formed between Steve and Val.... justice in this case took a backseat, still can't wrap my mind around that but it was very interesting reading you work it out.

Not enough romance for me but I really enjoyed the drama and the story settings were great. Each person story fit right in, with very little reading drag. Complexed, twist and turns If i need a PI I would look him up....
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Yvonne Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars Greed, Betrayal and Murder
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2012
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Greed, betrayal and murder with a bit of homespun revenge thrown into the mix. Add a down and out PI,a mystery female, a marriage built on lies, toss in a few wise guys drop them all down into Paradise and Tim Baker has one heck of a story.
Back Seat to Justice grabbed me at the opening. Not only did it grab me but when I thought it was finished - Mr. Baker exploded from the gate again.
I didn't want it to end. And when it did, I wanted to go and find the next one. He writes in a way that I love leaving the reader wanting more.

Tim Baker remember that name- he will haunt you!
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Anne Morgan
3.0 out of 5 stars Gruesome
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2020
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There were some gruesome parts with the dogs I did not like. It is definitely a thriller with quite a few twists and turns. Does have sexual situations that could have been less descriptive.
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Charles A. Ray
4.0 out of 5 stars A good end-of-summer mystery
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2015
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When Florida0based PI Steve Salem is hired to tail a cheating husband, and the man’s killed right before his eyes, you would think things couldn’t get any worse. You would be horribly wrong. For Salem, things just go downhill from there in Tim Baker’s Back Seat to Justice.
A funny at times mystery that takes up one blind trail and down another blind alley as Salem blunders and meanders into more trouble than one could ever imagine, including old murders, stolen identities, and a burning thirst for seeing that justice is done.
What a great way to end the summer!
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Kindle Customer Lea
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020
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This is my first book by this author but it certainly will not be my last!! I loved the plot and the characters are soooo believable. Think my favorite character is Ike. I HIGHLY recommend this book. You will not regret it!!
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Buckiboa
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for a change of pace
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2018
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I liked the story line and characters. It is nice to read a book for a change that isn't full of steamy sex and bad language. I loved the way the author dealt with the owner of the pit bulls. It was poetic justice! Those scenarios really bothered me since I am an animal lover so the bad guy got what he deserved. I am looking forward to reading another one of Tim Baker's books.
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Petunia
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast easy read
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2020
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The one good thing with the lock down is I have read many great books by author that I never otherwise would have. This is no exception. Lot of action and interesting characters. Will read more of this author.
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