One and Done
When an all-star college athlete is charged with murdering a fellow student, attorney Sam Johnstone must solve a crime that isn’t as clear-cut as it appears.
After an impressive performance in front of a full house, local college basketball stand-out Davonte Blair celebrates the victory with a few friends. But when a fierce argument over drugs ensues, the evening takes a violent turn—and one member of the group goes missing.
When police discover the body of the basketball team manager, the town turns into a tinderbox of emotions. The media is calling it a hate crime. The college president is desperate to avoid a scandal. And the police department is under intense pressure to solve the horrific case.
As defense attorney Sam Johnstone looks into the murder, the case grows even more complicated. Ronnie Norquist, the son of Sam’s longtime friend and law partner was the dead student’s roommate—and Ronnie was there the night his roommate disappeared.
His personal and professional worlds colliding, Sam can tell Ronnie knows more than he’s letting on. But what is it that Ronnie witnessed? And whose guilt does it prove?
In a case that’s full of circumstantial evidence and competing versions of truth, Sam must find out what really happened—before this college town tears itself apart.
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James Chandler
James Chandler writes with the kind of sharp edge that pulls readers into his world, where thrilling mysteries and intricate puzzles unfold at every turn. Known for his gripping tales of crime and suspense, Chandler creates stories that don’t just challenge the intellect—they tap into the very essence of what makes us question the truth.
Born with a love for storytelling, Chandler's journey into writing began early, nurtured by an insatiable curiosity and a keen interest in the darker aspects of human nature. With each of his books, he invites readers to peer into a world of deception, secrets, and relentless pursuit, where nothing is ever as simple as it first appears.
Sam Johnstone
The Sam Johnstone series is a gripping blend of legal suspense and personal discovery, where every case brings not just a new challenge, but a fresh layer to the enigmatic journey of its protagonist. Set in the stark yet beautiful landscapes of Wyoming, the series follows Sam Johnstone—a military veteran turned lawyer—as he navigates a world where the line between right and wrong often blurs. With each new case, Sam grapples with his own moral compass while uncovering deep truths that challenge both his intellect and personal convictions.
Sam Johnstone consists of eight books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
