Plane in the Lake (The Tony Valenti Thrillers Book 2)
by Neil Turner
ConspiraciesAdded on January 11, 2026
Description
The crash of a sightseeing plane kills five. An investigation will explain what happened. Or will it?The well-heeled owners of the tour company scheme to pin the blame on their two-man maintenance team. But it isn’t that simple. Was the well-connected, rookie pilot with a massive hangover to blame? Was it, in fact, faulty maintenance? Fate?Tony Valenti is hired to defend the outgunned mechanics in a case where nothing is as it seems. He’s up against a win-at-all-costs legal behemoth with resources that dwarf those of his mom-and-pop law firm. Only facts can save his clients, but Tony’s search for the truth is thwarted at every turn by opponents who will stop at nothing to win.Tony is already on the ropes when he makes the startling discovery that he has adversaries beyond the courtroom—enemies far more dangerous than a corrupt corporation and its lawyers. Plunged into a moral quagmire in which he’s forced to risk one life to protect another, Tony isn’t only battling to win a lawsuit… he’s also racing to save the most precious people in his life.“A fine story that will keep readers thoroughly engrossed to the end.” D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review“With his trademark breezy style reminiscent of Dennis Lehane, Turner has produced another devourable thriller.” Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★½"This was nonstop, page-turning action start to finish. A great and fun read. The author’s masterful story-telling skills are on full display. I particularly was impressed with Neil Turner’s ability to inject high drama in the courtroom and legal disposition scenes. The writing is riveting. Highly recommended.” Don Pugletti Jr. - Author of A Coat Dyed Black
Reader Reviews
The characters are quickly introduced, briefly covering motivations for doing what they are doing. Tony’s background and cases he has previously worked on sets up a rather high standard of just what this character is capable of.It’s an easy read that chucks you into the overall arch quickly. The two separate cases battle for Tony’s attention, both equally important to him, and the author does a good job of balancing out these cases throughout the book.The plot is easy to follow, motivations and
I received an ARC for an honest review.This is the 1st book that I have read from this author and it will not be the last. The story grabs your attention right from the beginning with a description of the tour plane crashing into the lake. The individuals that were taking the tour as well as the pilot were all killed. The tour party was the family of a U.S. Senator so all parties that had anything to do with the plane's operation were identified in a suit the Senator bought. Tony is asked to tak
This is the first book I have read by this author and I don’t think it will be the last. I loved all the Italian heritage stuff and the “hotheaded Italian stubbornness “ of the father is highlighted well. We live in Italy and believe me this is a very common trait amongst Italian men!!They storyline is very complex and at times I found it difficult to follow and had to back track at times. However once I got my head around the different characters I really enjoyed it. Great action thriller with
