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Politics. Power. Murder. If you want something bad enough, would you kill for it? Marcus Blanchard has worked for years to get to this night-to the eve of the Eleventh District Congressional race in Cleveland. He's determined to oust long-reigning, crooked politicians Julius McGee and William McLaughlin, and has asked his favorite law-school professor, Edward Mead, to witness the victory. But just as the results are about to be announced, Marcus disappears.and a woman is murdered. Worse, Alontay Johnson is his old girlfriend, and he's caught crouching over her body. Did he strangle her, or was he framed? And who will believe him? It's up to the quirky, arthritic Ed Mead, who hasn't been in a courtroom in years, to defend his friend and client.while the State of Ohio seeks the death penalty.

User Reviews about Lethal Ambition (An Edward Mead Legal Thriller)

In his third novel, Michael Swiger has woven yet another suspenseful tail of deception, power and murder that is a page turner. I finished this novel in one day: It's one downside is that Swiger has managed to produce a novel that has no weak points at which putting it down is an option. Well done Mr Swiger, we are ready for the follow up. -- Witty Lawyer?...Swiger pulls it off

If you haven't read Michael's other two books you should. That being said, this is his best book so far. His story telling abilities continue to grow with each novel and this one definitely proves that his skills have matured. I'll be looking forward to his next novel. -- Best book to date

Wow! Once again, Michael Swiger gives you more than what you expected! Lethal Ambition is an outstanding read. I thoroughly enjoyed this literary journey, and I will revisit the pages again. Masterfully written, Lethal Ambition is much more than just a great story. It can be enjoyed on many levels. I appreciated this engaging book throughout, and well after I finished reading it for several reasons. Two primary among these are the various considerations it sparked, and the many paths that it allowed my mind to walk. I am enthusiastically looking forward to Swiger's Edward Mead encore. -- Captivating!

I'm a traveling reader. It helps one get through the trials and tribulations of today's business air travel by providing an escape of the stress. If you are like me and are always looking for something riveting, engaging and entertaining all at the same time the novel Lethal Ambition, by Michael Swiger, is definitely just what the doctor ordered. You will become so completely entranced in this who done it thriller that you will actually be upset when you have to put it down and head to the next leg of your flight. The development of the characters who will seem germane to anyone reading, along with the ever twisting plot will keep you eagerly turning page after page. Finishing this story found me wishing for more, I'll be on the look out for the next Edward Mead tale. This is the best work yet from Michael Swiger. -- Lethal Ambition, a great read at 30,000 feet