The Burden of Evidence

I really enjoyed this book! It was especially fun to read since it is written by the friend of a close friend of mine. Plus I started chatting with the author after I commented on how much I liked the cover. We shared our own personal favorite authors and we have lots in common. Buddy Howard is a de......more

The Burden of Evidence is a masterful legal thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. From the very first page, the author establishes a palpable tension that weaves its way through every chapter. The story follows Paul Nelms, whose life is shattered by a traumatic event in......more

Review of The Burden of Evidence by Buddy Howard I enjoyed so much Buddy Howard’s book, The Burden of Evidence. The main character, Paul Nelms, is a Detroit resident Everyman that many readers will relate to. He is a writer, initially struggling in his career and marriage, who becomes entangled in a......more

The concept of the story was super intriguing. The plot by the end was surprising and had good twists! However, there way it was written made it difficult to picture the scenes. Also, some parts were very long and some were way too fast. For example, the wife’s assault and leading to her suicide occ......more

I really liked what the author did with this book. The approach to the story is highly original and, in fact, I couldn't figure out where the plot was heading to during the first third or so of the book. (And I have read hundreds of courtroom dramas) Then pieces start falling into their places and i......more