The Heir Apparent
Viewing comments for Chapter 31 "Getting to Know Mr. Hurley"A family learns their father is a serial killer
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Comment from vickib
Ah man you stinker! Okay I'll wait what a great time to catch up. Now I'll be sitting here waiting. You really baited this chapter. :) XO
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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Ah man you stinker! Okay I'll wait what a great time to catch up. Now I'll be sitting here waiting. You really baited this chapter. :) XO
Comment Written 09-May-2011
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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I wanted to add more to the character. Sorry, but I will be doing this occasionally throughout the book.
Comment from Dale95
And the suspense builds good job with that. And this might be a little off beat here but, there is something wrong with our system when confidentiality forces an attorney to aid and abed a felon by not reporting evidence. Excellent writing as always and... Write On. -Dale
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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And the suspense builds good job with that. And this might be a little off beat here but, there is something wrong with our system when confidentiality forces an attorney to aid and abed a felon by not reporting evidence. Excellent writing as always and... Write On. -Dale
Comment Written 09-May-2011
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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An attorney is permitted to come forward with information on a 'future crime' is knows of, but no, he cannot repeat anything including a confession that his client revealed to him. I agree, there has to be some way around this.
Comment from marcii
Looks like the next few chapters we are going to et more into the nitty gritty of this case/story.
What a hard thing it would have been, to go or bend the law that you have totally believed in.
Marcii
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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Looks like the next few chapters we are going to et more into the nitty gritty of this case/story.
What a hard thing it would have been, to go or bend the law that you have totally believed in.
Marcii
Comment Written 09-May-2011
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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I would think it would be quite hard for someone who holds the law in high esteem. Yes, the next few chapters will answer several questions.
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
8 lines from end: 'I doubt my opinion matter(ed.)
I love that last line. It is like an open invitation to the ball!(which makes me anxious to read on, big time!
Giddy
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8 lines from end: 'I doubt my opinion matter(ed.)
I love that last line. It is like an open invitation to the ball!(which makes me anxious to read on, big time!
Giddy
Comment Written 09-May-2011
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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Thanks for catching the spag. My family is a great source of fascinating characters for any writer.
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Thanks for catching the spag. I misread which story you were reviewing. Glad you liked this one.
Comment from Deejharrington
Oh, boy what a cliff hanger! I can't wait to hear what Mac has to say. Mr.. Hurley has an important role to play in all this. The next chapter will be fascinating. Very well done.
deb
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Oh, boy what a cliff hanger! I can't wait to hear what Mac has to say. Mr.. Hurley has an important role to play in all this. The next chapter will be fascinating. Very well done.
deb
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Yes, I think it will be. I hope to post it by Tuesday.
Comment from RebelRose
I've often wondered how a lawyer could defend a guilty person...you just answered that question for me. This is a great chapter, as usual. I look forward to seeing what Mac has to say.
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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I've often wondered how a lawyer could defend a guilty person...you just answered that question for me. This is a great chapter, as usual. I look forward to seeing what Mac has to say.
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Thanks. I hope to post the next chapter by Tuesday.
Comment from Readywriter52
Mr. Hurley has told James a little about himself. He helped a guilty defendant. He knew the defendant was guilty. That is part of our justice system. The innocent and guilty have a right to a good lawyer.
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Mr. Hurley has told James a little about himself. He helped a guilty defendant. He knew the defendant was guilty. That is part of our justice system. The innocent and guilty have a right to a good lawyer.
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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I am glad you liked this one.
Comment from axelbeariter
Juries have grown up on CSI and forensic science./Jurors might make it sound more specific----He looked at me and asked, "Do you want a beer?"/As a lawyer, and James being only eighteen, I doubt Hurley would offer him a beer, unless the state this scene was in allowed 18-year-olds to imbibe.----I hope neither of you have plans for dinner, because you may have a lot to tell me, but I also have a lot to tell you."/Put a quotation mark before, I hope----You've written an informative chapter very well.
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Juries have grown up on CSI and forensic science./Jurors might make it sound more specific----He looked at me and asked, "Do you want a beer?"/As a lawyer, and James being only eighteen, I doubt Hurley would offer him a beer, unless the state this scene was in allowed 18-year-olds to imbibe.----I hope neither of you have plans for dinner, because you may have a lot to tell me, but I also have a lot to tell you."/Put a quotation mark before, I hope----You've written an informative chapter very well.
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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I agree with all your suggestions except the one about the beer. I know many lawyers AND police detectives that would offer a minor a beer, not in public of course.
Comment from InterestingRon
Hi Smurphy
A short chapter that tells us much about the character of Mr. Hurley.
I suspect Mr. Hurley is probably based on a real person - your knowledge of the way people in the legal profession act and think suggests that.
Can't wait to find out what's in the letters.
Ron
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Hi Smurphy
A short chapter that tells us much about the character of Mr. Hurley.
I suspect Mr. Hurley is probably based on a real person - your knowledge of the way people in the legal profession act and think suggests that.
Can't wait to find out what's in the letters.
Ron
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Thanks. I promise you'll find out about the letters in the next chapter.
Comment from Gungalo
I think he told him all that about the old case for a closer reason than what he hinted at. Hmmmm, like the way this one is moving and the side stories that add strength to your characters. Beautifully penned, you!!
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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I think he told him all that about the old case for a closer reason than what he hinted at. Hmmmm, like the way this one is moving and the side stories that add strength to your characters. Beautifully penned, you!!
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Yes, there is more to this than meets the eye. Glad you liked it.
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I feel it, that's for sure!!!