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Relative Justice

Hazard and Somerset: Arrows in the Hand, Book 1

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Relative Justice

By: Gregory Ashe
Narrated by: Tristan James
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An impossible son. An impossible murder.

The honeymoon is definitely over.

When Emery Hazard and his husband, John-Henry Somerset, arrive home from their honeymoon, they’re shocked (understatement of the year) to find a boy waiting for them on their doorstep. Colt, 15 and eager to pick a fight, claims to be Hazard’s son. It’s almost a relief, then, for Hazard and Somers to be called out to assist the Dore County Sheriff’s Department with what seems to be an impossible murder: a man has been found stabbed to death in a stretch of woods, and the only set of footprints in the soft ground belong to the victim.

The more Hazard and Somers learn about the dead man, the more confusing the case becomes. While searching his home, they discover a secure room from which several high-end computers have been stolen. A woman makes a daring theft as the house is being secured and escapes with valuable documents. The dead man’s neighbor, who found the body, is obviously lying about how she discovered him. And something very strange is going on with the victim’s sons, who are isolated at school and seem to have found their few friends through the youth group at a local church - and in a close relationship with the hip, young, attractive pastor.

An attempt on Colt’s life leaves Hazard’s (possible) son in the hospital. When Hazard and Somers learn that the attack came after Colt tried to investigate the murder on his own, they realize he is now in the killer’s crosshairs, and Hazard and Somers must race to uncover the truth. The results from the paternity test aren’t back yet, but father or not, Emery Hazard isn’t going to let anyone harm a child.

©2021 Gregory Ashe (P)2021 Gregory Ashe
Mystery Police Procedural Fiction Suspense

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another excellent story- wonderfully narrated

Gregory Ashe is one of my favourite authors, and his Hazard & Somerset books are among my favourite books for combined genres of mystery/romance.
this is a fantastic start to a new series featuring these characters I love so much!
with one of the best narrators imho also. i'm looking fwd to the next instalment! and i can't wait to see what is in store for this family :-)

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The best Hazard and Somers yet!

When Hazard and Somers return from their honeymoon, they are surprised to find a 15 yo boy on their front step who maintains that Hazard is his biological father. With social services completely stretched, Hazard and Somers agree to foster the teen until the situation can be resolved. Colt is endearing and frustrating in equal parts, exhibiting all the classic Hazard behaviours. Meanwhile, Hazard and Somers are asked to assist the sheriff with an impossible murder involving two other teens. Hoping to impress Hazard, Colt tries to investigate on his own, creating fresh problems and putting himself in grave danger.

The previous two Hazard and Somerset series have been excellent, but I think Gregory Ashe really took this to a new level: it was funny, heartbreaking, and the case was utterly intriguing. There was so much big heart in this as Hazard and Colt forge a strong father-son relationship and it was hilarious to see Somerset coming off second best. These are often grim stories but this really tempered the degradation with a lot of warmth. Voice actor Tristan James really outdoes himself on the audio, especially with Hazard’s deep growl and Colt’s whiny attitude.

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