WINNER of the 2024 Feathered Quill Book Awards!!!
It’s a record year for violent crime in Milwaukee.
For hard-charging criminal defense attorney Mason Mitchell, that means business is booming.
Every day, he defends drug dealers, gangbangers, and killers. Every night, he tries to wash it all away with vodka. Now, two new cases will shake the city and Mason’s faith in the system.
When his world becomes a volatile cocktail of bad cops, racial tension, and murder, where will Mason turn for real justice?
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REVIEWS AND PRESS
"Mouse in the Box is a realistic perspective of the trials and tribulations of being a criminal defense attorney. Mason Mitchell finds himself in the frustrating position of being at the mercy of the court and court procedure as he struggles to defend two clients, one accused of a racially explosive murder in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He finds that being good doesn't always translate into justice in a system in which the search to find the truth often takes a backseat to the desire to win. I read it on vacation and had a hard time putting the book down."
Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author
"Allan's incisive prose adeptly threads the needle between sincerity and satire ... The characters are compelling and the cases are intricate, inviting readers to quickly lose themselves in the procedural details. One hopes there are further Mason Mitchell thrillers on the docket ... A timely and well-told legal mystery."
Kirkus Reviews
"A debut novel from the Lewis Allan writing team, Mouse in the Box is a finely crafted blend of legal procedural and mystery thriller, filled with moments of high-quality writing that stand out in the genre. Introducing defense attorney Mason Mitchell, the book is an effective, fast-moving page-turner that establishes a strong foundation for the series."
Kent Lane for Indie Reader
REVIEWS AND PRESS
"Mouse in the Box is a realistic perspective of the trials and tribulations of being a criminal defense attorney. Mason Mitchell finds himself in the frustrating position of being at the mercy of the court and court procedure as he struggles to defend two clients, one accused of a racially explosive murder in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He finds that being good doesn't always translate into justice in a system in which the search to find the truth often takes a backseat to the desire to win. I read it on vacation and had a hard time putting the book down."
New York Times best-selling author Robert Dugoni
"Allan's incisive prose adeptly threads the needle between sincerity and satire ... The characters are compelling and the cases are intricate, inviting readers to quickly lose themselves in the procedural details. One hopes there are further Mason Mitchell thrillers on the docket ... A timely and well-told legal mystery."
Kirkus Reviews
"A debut novel from the Lewis Allan writing team, Mouse in the Box is a finely crafted blend of legal procedural and mystery thriller, filled with moments of high-quality writing that stand out in the genre. Introducing defense attorney Mason Mitchell, the book is an effective, fast-moving page-turner that establishes a strong foundation for the series."
Kent Lane for Indie Reader
"This is more than a great book. Mouse in the Box brings to light the drama and reality of the American justice system and thoughtfully illustrates how systemic racism shapes lives. Allan’s storytelling is both honest and powerful. Fans of legal thrillers will be fully engaged in the courtroom battles while gaining a deeper understanding of the law itself."
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