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 animatqua
You know by now how much I love the way you are writing this story. They system says I have to write three lines to allow you to receive the ranking points, so here's three lines and a little more.
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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You know by now how much I love the way you are writing this story. They system says I have to write three lines to allow you to receive the ranking points, so here's three lines and a little more.
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Don't you just hate that? I do. Sometimes I have to babble to meet the word quota. I am so pleased you enjoyed this one.
Comment from Joan E.
I enjoyed your building the suspense and at the same time letting us get to know Mr. Hurley better. I also liked your description of the modern jury's expectation. I think your varying the chapter lengths is a good thing--your short ones are as effective as the long ones--it has nothing to do with length--it's all about the talented author! -Joan
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I enjoyed your building the suspense and at the same time letting us get to know Mr. Hurley better. I also liked your description of the modern jury's expectation. I think your varying the chapter lengths is a good thing--your short ones are as effective as the long ones--it has nothing to do with length--it's all about the talented author! -Joan
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Thanks. Sometimes I fear I am adding too much suspense, but isn't that what a murder mystery is all about? Glad you liked this one and my description of modern day juries.
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Absolutely! Don't second guess your good instincts!! -Joan
Comment from lola29
I like Mr. Hurley; he's very human in so many respects. Most people believe in black and white, and not in-between, but I like those gray areas sometimes because answers can be found. This was an excellent read.
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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I like Mr. Hurley; he's very human in so many respects. Most people believe in black and white, and not in-between, but I like those gray areas sometimes because answers can be found. This was an excellent read.
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Thanks so much. I am pleased you liked this one. I felt it was time to portray an attorney it a realistic manner.
Comment from Belinda
What do you mean, Hurley won the case? He went scott free? Why does it feel odd to me? Apart of this little doubt (perhaps I should read between the lines), this is an interesting chapter of getting to Mr. Hurley.
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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What do you mean, Hurley won the case? He went scott free? Why does it feel odd to me? Apart of this little doubt (perhaps I should read between the lines), this is an interesting chapter of getting to Mr. Hurley.
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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He may have lost the case in court (the boy was found guilty) but he felt he had won by not allowing a killer to get off. Hope that helps make sense of his statement "I won the case."
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I thought so too. It depend how he sees winning ... Thanks for the clarification.
Comment from Alaskastory
'Getting to Know Mr. Hurley' is a chapter that lets us see the attorney as a real personality and how devoted he is to justice. You've done a remarkable job of letting us see how he thinks.
quote mark: 'I shook my head. (")No thanks, I have an ulcer."
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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'Getting to Know Mr. Hurley' is a chapter that lets us see the attorney as a real personality and how devoted he is to justice. You've done a remarkable job of letting us see how he thinks.
quote mark: 'I shook my head. (")No thanks, I have an ulcer."
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Thanks for catching the spag. I am pleased you enjoyed this one.
Comment from WRITER1
This gives a very good insight into Hurley's life. I think James is learning a lot from both him and Mac. I like this new book it really is interesting.
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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This gives a very good insight into Hurley's life. I think James is learning a lot from both him and Mac. I like this new book it really is interesting.
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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I am pleased you like the changes I have made. I felt I needed to dig deeper into each character showing their human side.
Comment from Belinda Amy Pantyboy
This is my first reading of this and it interested me throughout. It may be a short chapter but sometimes this is a good thing. Plenty of informmation and allowed me to get into the story.
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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This is my first reading of this and it interested me throughout. It may be a short chapter but sometimes this is a good thing. Plenty of informmation and allowed me to get into the story.
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Thanks so much. I am glad you enjoyed this one.
Comment from moyramouse
Now we know the connection between Mac and Mr Hurley and what brought them together so long ago. Mr Hurley thinks that James and he also have a connection because they believe in justice but also in the bending of the law to achieve it. I am glad that Mac will be there too when the letters are read, but he clearly has some news of his own to divulge. I can't wait to find out what is in the letters. xxmouse
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Now we know the connection between Mac and Mr Hurley and what brought them together so long ago. Mr Hurley thinks that James and he also have a connection because they believe in justice but also in the bending of the law to achieve it. I am glad that Mac will be there too when the letters are read, but he clearly has some news of his own to divulge. I can't wait to find out what is in the letters. xxmouse
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Thanks for the great review.
Comment from c_lucas
It seems like Mr. Hurley would never be a "Perry Mason." I enjoyed the comradrie you have created in three of your characters. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words.
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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It seems like Mr. Hurley would never be a "Perry Mason." I enjoyed the comradrie you have created in three of your characters. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words.
Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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I doubt there are very many real Perry Mason's around. Glad you liked this one.
Comment from adewpearl
the fool kept it, claiming it brought him good luck - add comma
Well, Valerie, that sounds like a most interesting conversation coming up! I also like the back story you give Mac and Mr. Hurley :-) Brooke
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reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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the fool kept it, claiming it brought him good luck - add comma
Well, Valerie, that sounds like a most interesting conversation coming up! I also like the back story you give Mac and Mr. Hurley :-) Brooke
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Comment Written 08-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Thanks for cat5ching the spag.