ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Todd M. Johnson has practiced as an attorney for over 30 years, specializing as a trial lawyer.
A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Minnesota Law School, he also taught for two years as adjunct professor of International Law and served as a US diplomat in Hong Kong.
The Deposit Slip is his debut novel. He lives outside Minneapolis, Minnesota, with his wife Cathy, and children Ian and Libby.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Erin Larson is running out of options. In the wake of her father's death, she found a slim piece of paper--a deposit slip--with an unbelievable amount on it. Only the bank claims they have no record of the money, and trying to hire a lawyer has brought only intimidation and threats. Erin's last chance is Jared Neaton.
How Far Will One Lawyer Go to Find the Money?
When Jared wearied of the shady ethics of his big law firm and started his own, he never expected the wheels to fly off so quickly. One big loss has pushed him to the brink, and it's all he can do to scrape by.
And How Far Will Someone Go to Stop Him?
He's not sure if Erin's case is worth the risk, but if the money is real, all his problems could vanish. When digging deeper unleashes something far more dangerous than just threats, both Jared and Erin must decide the cost they're willing to pay to discover the truth.
If you would like to read the first chapter of The Deposit Slip, go HERE.
MY THOUGHTS
Debut novels sometimes have that "not quite ready for prime time" feel about them, but The Deposit Slip does not fall into that category; it will certainly hold its own among books written by more seasoned novelists. I was caught up in Erin's story from the very beginning, and the steady pace kept me rapidly turning pages throughout until the final resolution. The combination of legal drama and suspenseful danger made this a heart-pounding read. Todd M. Johnson's many years as an attorney give an authentic voice to the tale without burying it in legalese and minutiae. I'll definitely be watching for more from this author!
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