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K-Town Confidential Kindle Edition

by Brad Chisholm (Author), Claire Kim (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 275 ratings
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“An enjoyable zigzagging plot, though it’s the rather sensational Holly who leaves the strongest impression.” –KIRKUS REVIEWS

Young lawyer Holly Park is hired to defend teenager Naomi Linser–charged with murder in the stabbing death of the local Councilman. The crime takes place in a gritty Koreatown 'room salon' with Naomi holding the murder weapon.

The case is tried in the L.A. media and everyone takes sides. The deeper Holly digs, the darker the secrets become. Holly risks everything to find the truth, only to learn that if she reveals it, Naomi goes to prison for life. If Holly keeps the secret, then Naomi may walk, but Holly will have betrayed her lover. No one will guess the plot twists in K-Town Confidential.

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2018 Maxy Awards Winner - Best Mystery / Detective

2018 PenCraft Awards Winner - Best Mystery

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07811LKDL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Rose Writing; 1st edition (December 8, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 8, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 807 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 315 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1612969720
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 275 ratings

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Brad Chisholm

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Brad Chisholm is the co-author of award-winning 2018 novels K-Town Confidential (Legal Thriller), Kat & Maus (Contempory Romance) and solo author of Dash & Laila (2020 - YA adventure).

He is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art & Design in Toronto, Canada and lives in Beverly Hills, California with his attorney/writer wife Claire Kim and their son Cole.

Published by Black Rose Writing and represented by Langton International in New York.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
275 global ratings

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Tony Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars murder mystery
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2018
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Phoenix nightclub. Cinnamon (aka) was asking Dumok (K Town godfather, loan shark, broker) for a $50 grand loan.
Mix (personal bodyguard) & Enforcer (personal bodyguard) were keeping a very close eye on her.
Holly H. Park (Korean, lawyer) enjoyed working for Logan Burg (50+, attorney, managing partner Stowe, Hubbell & Burg attorneys at law).

It was her last day, she said goodbye to a few of them.
American Legal Services. Kate Hong (40+, immigration broker, owner, West LA School of Law) hired Holly.
Neil Cooper (lawyer), Choi (broker, document forger, former Republic of South Korea operative) & Mi Rae (receptionist) worked there also.
Dumok (Seoul National U) came to see Holly. Logan had referred her.
He wanted to hire her to find Nara Song (Korean, Dumok’s wife). Rumor has it she is still alive.
Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Hills, CA. Kendall Taylor came to see Holly (27). Logan had recommended her.
Wolf Linser (32, 3rd husband, Olympic Equestrian) is in prison.
Kendall wants Alexis Lee Linser (South Korean, Wolf’s so-called wife) & her daughter found.
Detective Mick Chang (30+, retired USMC, Afghanistan) was inspecting the dead body.
Councilman Willie H. McLellan (politician) was found dead in the Koreatown salon VIP room.
Naomi Lee Linser (daughter Mick’s lover) was arrested & charged with 1st degree murder.
Choi went to pay Huck Stryker (junkie, software hacker), & Raoul (20, Mexican) a visit.
All rise Judge Christopher H. Marshall is presiding.

How will Naomi’s trial turn out?

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.

A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written murder mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a large set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great murder mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.

Thank you for the free author; Black Rose Writing; 1 edition; BookSends; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
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L. Hampton
4.0 out of 5 stars Slow to get interesting but then it's a great story
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018
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This book didn't get interesting until about half way through. After that, it was a great read and I didn't want to put it down. I liked the characters and found the storyline unique.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love this story
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017
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I originally read this story under the title, Trial by Fate on my Kindle. Once I learned that it was out in paperback and under a new title, I did not hesitate to buy it. I love this story. The writing is superb. I felt myself submerged in K-Town, the sight, the smell, the sound, the feel of it. The heroine, Holly, is intelligent, beautiful, strong and independent. What I love about her the most is her sense of duty and honor. I don't want to give away any of the story, but needless to say, this is a riveting legal thriller full of suspense, romance and heartache.

Like Holly, I fell in love with The Dumok, and without giving anything away, I cried at the end. I would give this book more than 5 stars!!

Thank you so much Claire and Brad for sharing this wonderful story.
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UBizz
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay read
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019
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I obtained this book after seeing it on a free book alert. I did not know the author but I love stories about lawyers so decided to try this one. The book was fine, but I felt the story was disjointed and not as cohesive as it could have been. There were also editing issues that were numerous enough to be distracting.
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JOHN CHAVEZ
5.0 out of 5 stars K-Town Confidential
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019
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This is a great story and well written. You get to experience the culture of Koreatown, the sights, sounds, smells places you walking among this culture capturing it all in. Holly Park is a young Korean lawyer hired by the Dumok to find his wife Nara Song. The Dumok was told that his wife and daughter died while giving birth, but he heard rumors they are alive, he just wants to find some answers. The characters are all great and their are many plots and deceit to make this a very compelling read. Later the Dumok hires Holly to defend Maomi Linser accused of murdering a local councilman. Without giving anything away, this trial and what happens after makes this a must read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Well done!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020
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The writing is superb. I had a little trouble keeping the characters straight, due to all the name changes, but a fast-paced story with great twists!
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Joyce
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2019
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Holly Park is a young Korean attorney who was now working in Koreatown in Los Angeles. This is the story about two cases she takes on, one where a woman is searching for the girl who’s testimony sent her former husband to prison for many years, and the other a Korean gangster who wants to learn the facts about his late wife and daughter. it is also the story about Holly’s interrelationships with all of these people. It was compellingly written and thoroughly captivating. Thanks to the author and publisher for an e-Galley for an honest review.
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anna
4.0 out of 5 stars Didn't want it to end
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018
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Really good book. The back and forth was confusing and I had to go back to refresh my memory.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A hard-boiled hit!
Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2018
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From the opening, this thriller pulls the reader into a downward spiral of danger, intrigue and complex suspense.
The crisp, refreshingly hard-boiled narrative voice takes the reader into a dark world on the other side of Los Angeles' Korea Town. You're pulled into the gravitational force of the heroine Holly's world. You don't want to leave it - and can't.
The interplay of real places in Los Angeles, the atmosphere, the weave of deceit and betrayal by compelling characters, are skillfully crafted by these authors.
Like myself, you'll be yearning for the next book in this series featuring an intriguing legal heroine.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Un-put-downable
Reviewed in Australia on October 7, 2020
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This book has everything. A well decrypted mystery, great characters who have been created superbly with grit and realistic enough to draw you in to their world. It was passionate, exciting, frightening, exuberant and horrifying, all while drawing on your compassion and understanding.. Read it. You won't be disappointed.
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