by Dan Buzzetta (Author)
Lawyer Tom Berte's bucolic new life is about to be shattered by a threat he can't ignore.
Tom Berte, a former Department of Justice lawyer, thought he'd left his past behind when he moved to Castle Ridge with his family. But when a brutal attack leaves him fighting for his life, Tom and his family find themselves at the epicenter of an unfolding conspiracy that stretches from the local ski resort to a desert compound on the other side of the world.
At the heart of the mystery is Phoenix Holdings Group, a shadowy international conglomerate with its sights set on Castle Ridge Ski Resort. When a catastrophic "accident" at the resort claims dozens of lives, Tom uncovers a chilling connection to his own assault and a ruthless plot that could endanger millions.
With his wife and daughter's lives hanging in the balance, Tom must navigate a treacherous path of legal intrigue, corporate espionage, and looming revenge.
For fans of John Grisham and Michael Connelly, strap in for a heart-pounding legal thriller with The Winter Verdict--where the pursuit of justice is as precarious as a black diamond run.
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Praise for the Tom Berte Legal Thrillers:
"...compelling, descriptive prose...Outstanding!" --James Chandler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Misjudged
"The action is fast paced, with a likable hero..." --Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of An Insignificant Case
"Well written and intricately plotted, Tom Berte is a character worth rooting for." --Chad Zunker, bestselling author of Family Money and The Wife You Know
"...fast-moving...intriguing settings...replete with a lively cast of characters" --Joseph Badal, bestselling author and Military Writers Society of America Writer of the Year
"The Firm meets The Sopranos in this razor sharp thriller..." --Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Their Double Lives
Author Biography
Dan is a litigation partner in a national law firm with over 1,100 attorneys, and a mafia aficionado. His series is inspired, in part, by a fascination with all things mafia and an actual case where he worked closely with the Department of Justice and FBI. After several years, Dan's team succeeded in recovering over $240 million on behalf of thousands of innocent investors swindled by foreign nationals. He is a graduate of Tufts University and Fordham Law School. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and skiing with his wife and three children. He is also a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Colts Neck, NJ.
Number of Pages: 286
Dimensions: 0.82 x 8.96 x 6.09 IN
Publication Date: February 17, 2026
