Comment from Deejharrington

Exceptional

Wow! You could feel all the heart-wrenching pain that James must feel as he hears each separate murder read aloud. Shooting him in the foot, I think I would have been tempted to aim for his head. James saw through all his pathetic tears, not for his victims, but for himself at being caught and for show. He avoided a death sentence.
deb

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2012

Hard chapter to write, I kept crying all way through it. Thanks for the 6 stars, I sincerely appreciate it.

reply by Deejharrington on 18-Mar-2012

I can imagine! it all seems so real.
deb

Comment from Cranial Thinker

Exceptional

Wow!!!! This was again a spine tingling write with so many
exploding emotional elevations from those in the court room
all the way to the judge himself,leaving only one person that in my opion showed absolutely no sign of real remorse
for anything that he had done,as his whole attitude or demeaner to me reeks of lets get this mess over with so I can get away from all of your faces type air about him....I find myself feeling kind of angry round about now,wishing that judge had changed his mind....Wow!!!!So very well done my friend,so well done....Cranial Thinker

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2012

Thanks you so very, very much. I am thrilled you liked this enough to give it 6 stars. I sincerely appreciate it.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Sorry to have read this chapter out of sequence--I have had terrible jet-lag from the 22-hour-return trip and am still (and forever) trying to catch up! Thank you for the details about plea agreements in your notes. I liked your "mannequin" comparison and your describing fear in Mathews' voice. Yes, the silence in the courtroom must have been unnerving, and I approved of the judge's disdain! -Joan

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2012

Jet Lag is always an acceptable reason for reading out of sequence. Give yourself a few days to recuperate.

reply by Joan E. on 17-Mar-2012

Thanks for the "pass." It's a pleasure to be reading your work regularly again. Don't forget to share more of your adventures around Mazatlan! Happy weekend- Joan

Comment from missy98writer

Excellent

Sasha,
Chapter thirty-one is fabulously written. It was like I were a spectator in the court room. You excellent descriptive writing builds up the tension and vivid imagery in the readers mind. I was rivited as if I were watching Body Of Proof or Law and Order. I look forward to reading more of you rewitre, my friend. I'd recommend your latest chapter to other reviewers as a 'must' read for a good time. I'd encourage you to keep moving forward with your entertaining story. I'm off read your next chapter, sorry I'm so behind on reviewing. Please have a lovely Saturday and a blessed Sunday.
Melissa.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2012

Take your time. The book will be here when you are ready and have time.

Comment from Alaskastory

Excellent

'Court Part 2' is a chapter with difficult parts to read, but you've presented the murderer clearly, Sasha.

Am I reading this right to think Mac & Hurley were sobbing in the courtroom? 'The heart wrenching sobs coming from the spectators, Mac, Mr. Hurley, and me drowned out the sound of his pathetic blubbering.'

Well done chapter! Marie

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2012

Thanks you so very much. It was a difficult chapter to write and I am so pleased you liked it.

Comment from RebelRose

Excellent

That had to be so hard on James, sitting through all of that. And seeing his father cry knowing he felt no remorse. You certinhly have done your homework on the wording of the charges, etc.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2012

I think by the time I get done with this, I should be able to pass the bar exam...lol

Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep

Excellent

Once again, I admire your ability to write all this in detail. You have put us in the court room with the other people, like watching the game on TV. This is powerful writing. Giddy

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2012

Thank you so much. Your opinion means a lot to me.

Comment from psalmist

Excellent

I felt myself hardly breathing and sitting tensely as I read this powerful chapter. I'm not sure what to believe about James' dad, if he really is sorry for what he did, or just a consummate actor. Well done. Linda

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2012

I is a narcissist and a consummate actor. So pleased you liked this one.

Comment from words

Excellent

It is hard to see twelve consecutive life sentences as a win ... but, I guess it is a matter of perspective.

I do agree,he only cried for himself,not those innocent girls.

Wonderfully told. Hugs,d

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2012

Thanks. Yes, his tears were only for himself.

Comment from Belinda

Excellent

Hi, Sasha, it is amazing how you can describe this court scene so vividly and arise my hatred toward the defendant...:) So how James was feeling is beyond my imagination. I read the following part first, so I know you've nailed it.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2012

Thanks. Like always, I am thrilled you liked this one.