like all of Pratts novels-GREAT
589468
One of Scott Pratts best novels, I have enjoyed reading all of his books. You can't go wrong with any of his books.
1450748
Really enjoyed this book. Have read all 6 Joe Dillard series books and loved them all.  Scott Pratt writes real characters that are completely believable and I'm waiting for book 7.  Love the whole Joe Dillard series
4135562
Mr. Pratt is just a great story teller. I can recommend all of his books.
2399553
When you start a Scott Pratt novel, make sure you have some time as his books are nearly impossible to put down.  I have enjoyed every single one of his books and can't wait to get into another one.  Try his books.  You will not be disappointed.
1498105
Pratt has a little bit if everything in this book, just like there is in life.  His characters are fully developed with charms, strengths, foibles and flaws.  He brings a rare sense of humor to deadly serious issues.  That sense of humor is what saves a lot of IRL attorneys just like his protagonist.
2658089
A great read. Wonderful characters and developed them very well..good, the bad and the ugly. Anxious to read the next book in the series. I have a few friends with similar reading habits that will also enjoy Mr. Pratt.
3322649
I have found a new favorite author when a friend recommended this book. Scott Pratt combines the right amount of dialogue with interesting characters and just enough detail to move the book along. I hate books that have too much detail that I find irrelevant to the story but this is a terrific combination. Joe Dillard is real and likable. His conflicts between what he should do and what he does are genuine. Since I vacation every year in TN, I can relate to the locations mentioned (even the reputation of Newport TN). I have since read all of Mr. Pratt's books and look forward to future publications.
2494917
I am a big fan of John Grisham, and I thought Scott Pratt's book, "An Innocent Client", was very much like Grisham's novels.  The thing that caused me to read this book in the first place was that another reader had compared Scott Pratt to John Grisham.  I was not disappointed.  I will ready more by this author.
1663047
Book was hard to put down. Characters and scenery are so real. Mr Pratt never disappoints me  even after about eight of his books.
549149
I have read all 6  of the Joe Dillard Series.  I am anxiously awaiting further books by Scott Pratt!!!
2522152
I loved this book and plan to read whatever Scott Pratt writes. Full of twists and interesting commentary - just the way I like it!
3978563
Having read all of Pratt's prior books, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one.  It did not disappoint!

Before I bought it, I was thinking how hard it would be to improve on the series, given that his prior books were definitely page-turners...but Pratt knocks it out of the park with "Reasonable Fear"! This is definitely his best work to date, and like a fine wine, he just keeps getting better and better with time.  This is not a book to start if you have somewhere to be or need to get to sleep.  The story line pulls you in and keeps you hooked until the very end.

Pratt's strength not only lies in his ability to create characters who are somewhat flawed, thus relatable, but in creating characters who have depth, without taking too much time or space to do it.  You quickly become invested in each character's plight -- Dillard's cases, Sarah's substance abuse problem, Caroline's battle with breast cancer -- and feel like you've just spent some time with old friends.  Add in a compelling story on top of that, that hooks you from page one, and it's no wonder Pratt is one to watch.  He'll be at the top of the bestseller lists soon, as his work really does rival the "big names" of today -- Connelly, Freeman, Grippando.

Another outstanding novel.  My only complaint is that it ended too soon.  I didn't feel "cheated," as though the storyline left me hanging, but there were so many questions left at the end that are going to make for an excellent next book in the series:  What is Joe going to do about work? What will happen with Lilly and the baby?  Will Sarah ever figure it out?  The next book can't come quickly enough!
3885773
I have read all of Scott Pratts books in about a 10 days reading one after another. The stories  are engrossing and suspenseful. There is a family story line throughout the Joe Dillard series that adds depth to the series and rounds out the character of the protagonist adding an element of compassion and real life challenges.
2487125
As always Scott Pratt doesn't disappoint. I hope there will be more Joe Dillard books. This one is a real page turner
2191982
This is a very satisfying prequel to Pratt's MMPB Marla Mason novels. While there's been some backstory in them- a lot's been missing, and this is part of it, especially as it addresses her sorcerous training (and also her martial arts skills).

And- it does develop her character, quite well.

The other characters are well-drawn and very individual. The plot(s) are complex and twisty. The world and its magical systems are more developed, and it's helpful to see all the variety in approaches, since that does impact the other novels 9written earlier, set later in Marla's life).

I don't know if this is a good place to start; it probably makes more sense as backstory when one has read other of the books... but I'm not sure. I do love that Pratt does not shrink from the nastinesses that various forms of magic require.

I love Marla. She is very competent, and very pragmatic; she is also very determined, and does not play "nice". These are not unusual characteristics for male protags; I love thaqt here we have a woman who is doing the same thing- and succeeding.
3095128
I started reading the Pratt books --coosing them the first time because it was free with my prime membership. but now I look for them anywhere.  He writes a good legal drama--almost on par with John Grisham.
635158
Is this the best book I've ever read, no, but I've read all of the Joe Dillard series and I loved them. They are exciting page turners without sex and bad language. Joe loves his wife and family. They are refreshing is this world of failed marriages and moral decline. I want to see more from Scott
Pratt. He seems to be writing about something he knows well. If you like mysteries and crime, you should enjoy these books. Good reads.