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In the legal thriller The Deep Blue Alibi, the law gets tossed into the deep, dark sea as Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord defend an explosive murder trial.

What happens when a yacht crashes onto the beach at Key West with a hundred grand in cash and a murder victim aboard? Ethically-challenged Steve sees a case that can get Solomon &  Lord off the ground. Victoria spots her chance to open her own law office.

As a Murder Trial Looms, Will Victoria Trump Steve in the Battle for Control?

With Victoria’s uncle a murder suspect, and her hunky ex back on the scene, it’s a fight against time – and each other – as the mismatched legal partners work to expose a killer who came to paradise…and hasn’t left.

“In this follow-up to Solomon vs. Lord, a true bright spot, Levine again shows his acumen, skewing the law and showcasing Florida scenery while delivering an action-packed plot. The Deep Blue Alibi is only the second in what should be a long mystery series.”– South Florida Sun-Sentinel

The Deep Blue Alibi was nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award, and it’s easy to see why when you read the “Praise” below . Or, if you’re ready to take the plunge into the deep dark sea of murder in paradise, click the “Buy” button to the right for a direct link to Amazon.

Praise

“In this follow-up to Solomon vs. Lord, a true bright spot, Levine again shows his acumen, skewing the law and showcasing Florida scenery while delivering an action-packed plot. The Deep Blue Alibi is only the second in what should be a long mystery series.” South Florida Sun-Sentinel

“A smart, enjoyable page-turner. Levine once again supplies plenty of quirky characters and witty banter.” – Publishers Weekly

“A terrific bit of entertainment. Levine expertly sets up the reader, then pulls the rug out. Sometimes hilarious, always amusing, The Deep Blue Alibi is highly recommended.” – Oakland (MI) Press

“If you only pick up one book this year, grab a copy of The Deep Blue Alibi. Paul Levine’s Solomon vs. Lord novels are a hoot!” – RoundTableReviews.com

“A refreshingly delightful mystery. The scene at the nude club alone is worth the price of the book.” – Bookloons.com

“Levine keeps the proceedings light with the requisite amount of quirky comic characters, quick quips, embarrassing anagrams, and even a visit to a nudist colony. A novel fans of legal thrillers and Jimmy Buffet can enjoy together.” – Craig’s Book Club

“An entertaining, witty comedy caper with legal implications…sparkles with promise, humor, and more than a dash of suspense.” – Blogcritics.com

“A cross between Moonlighting and Night Court…courtroom drama has never been this much fun.” – Freshfiction.com

“As hilarious as The Deep Blue Alibi is, it is almost possible between the cleverly molded characters and sharp dialogue to overlook that the novel contains a terrific mystery, one that will keep you guessing.” – Bookreporter.com

“The Deep Blue Alibi rewards on many levels. It’s flat-out funny. Solomon and Lord are memorable characters. When these two are in front of a judge and jury, the dialogue sparkles like Hepburn and Tracy in Adam’s Rib.” – TheMysteryReader.com

“A book you don’t want to end. It has been a long time since a book has made me laugh out loud. At times I had to quit reading just to catch my breath.” – ReviewingTheEvidence.com

There’s a killer on the loose and a legal disaster looming for the world’s oddest legal couple in Kill All The Lawyers.

The strange happenings start when beach bum lawyer Steve Solomon finds a 300-pound marlin stuck in his front door. Even by South Florida standards, this registers as weird – so who’s behind such a bizarre threat?

It’s not long before Steve figures out who’s responsible, but how can he explain to his straight-laced partner why his ex-client wants him dead? To make matters worse, he’s being bashed on local radio and a celebrity shrink is mysteriously trying to be his new best friend. It’s no wonder that his relationship is on the brink of catastrophe.

Could This Be the End of Solomon and Lord?

Is Steve’s lover and law partner about to walk out on him? Perhaps the only thing keeping the two from killing each other is that they’re on the same side.

You’ll soon realize why this action-packed legal thriller was nominated for the International Thriller Writers Award. Here’s what others have said about Kill All The Lawyers:

Praise

“A clever, colorful thriller…with characters drawn with a fine hand, making them feel more like friends than figments of the author’s imagination. Levine ratchets up the tension with each development but never neglects the heart of the story – his characters.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Levine skillfully blends humor, a view of Miami, and the legal system into tidy plots.” – South Florida Sun-Sentinel

“A must-read for lovers of action, good dialogue and sparkling characters. The writing reminds me of Robert B. Parker and Janet Evanovich, with a dash of Anne Tyler thrown in.” –– Rambles.net

“Another successful fast-moving, highly entertaining mystery. Irreverent to juveniles, judges, and the judicial system, but does it all with a wink. Encore…encore.” –– ReviewingTheEvidence.com

“A wonderfully entertaining series. The laughs are belly laughs; the suspenseful moments will grab you by the throat. The courtroom scenes are brilliant.” – BookLoons.com

“A compelling adventure with well-developed and endearing characters.” –– Bookpleasures.com

“If, somehow, Perry Mason and Stephanie Plum had a love child, he might be named Steve Solomon.”– HuntressReview.com

“Solomon’s Laws delight. A wonderful recurring cast of characters.” – Craig’s Book Club

A panicked call from Steve’s 12-year-old nephew in the dead of night. A dangerous gang of animal liberation fanatics. Two kidnapped dolphins and a high-speed chase.

In Habeas Porpoise, this sizzling scenario kick-starts a chain of events where animal rights and human rights collide.  By morning, one person is dead, Steve Solomon has a wrenching shoulder injury and a new client…one of the dolphin kidnappers. Victoria Lord is on the case, too—but on the opposite side!  She’s the newly appointed prosecutor.

Habeas Porpoise: A Conspiracy Unfolds

Solomon and Lord can agree on only one thing: they’re both determined to win, but as a far darker conspiracy is uncovered, the bickering pair soon realize that the case itself is only the tip of the iceberg. With conflicts of interest aplenty, Habeas Porpoise is the newest of the critically acclaimed, sly and witty Solomon vs. Lord series.

Praise

“A quick and tightly crafted caper with endearing wit and memorable characters.” – Publishers Weekly

“Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord are smart and funny and sexy in a way that Hollywood movies were before comedies became crass and teen-oriented.” – Connecticut Post

“A Moonlighting crime novel. Great fun.” – Lansing State Journal

“Habeas Porpoise keeps Levine’s string of hits intact. It would be a just and wonderful thing if this fine series could continue for a long time to come.” – Bookreporter.com

“Quick and witty banter. Some of the funniest courtroom drama you can hope to find.” – ReadingReview.com

“A great, fast-paced novel. If you like a little humor thrown into your legal thrillers, this one’s for you.” – BlogCritics.org

“Entertaining and witty with lots of laughs.” – MysteriousReviews.com

“With Jimmy Buffet playing in the background, lying in hammock with a cold margarita, stretch out and relax with this laugh-inducing series.” – FrontStreetReviews.com