The Land Grant
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.39 (898 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1558857060 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Alex is no white knight, but he's sympathetic enough that the harsh denouement will leave readers shaken." --Publishers WeeklySet in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, Cisneros' legal thriller paints a vivid picture of border justice with a cast of characters ranging from the Pope to Mexican narcotraffickers. Alex is no white knight, but he's sympathetic enough that the harsh denouement will leave readers shaken. A lawyer himself, the author has written a fast-paced, complex novel. A lawyer himself, the author has written a fast-paced, complex novel." --Reforma Newsletter"In the troubled, dusty border region of South Texas, corruption and violence aren't isolated forces to
There's billions in oil and gas royalties at stake. But he needs to convince his partners in Del Fuerte, Fetzer & Montemayor to accept the case, and he knows his partner and fiance, Gigi Montemayor, will be against it. In this gripping sequel to The Case Runner, Cisneros once again takes Alejandro Del Fuerte and the reader on a thrilling ride as the young attorney tries to balance personal and professional drive and ethics.. The defendant and owner of the disputed land is the Agnus Dei Foundation, which is headed by Bishop Salamanca, the priest she wants to marry them. It seems they'll stop at nothing physical threats, blackmail and perhaps even murder to get him off the case. Set against the vibrant background of the Texas-Mexico border region, author and attorney Carlos Cisneros depicts a world where greed and corruption run rampant in legal, political and even religious circles. A surprise call from the Bishop warning him not to take the case is soon followed by terrifying threats to Alex and his family by forces from south of the border to the Vatican itself. Not to mention the boost to his reputation as the "go-to" lawyer in South Texas for high-stakes litigation. When Brownsville attorney Alejandro Del Fuerte is asked to take over the prosecution of a case involving a Spanish land grant, he's excited about the potentially lucrative opportunity. And to make matters worse
Attention grabber to the end! Baldemar Fuentes I was gripped by the story till the very last page! Although the story is fiction, it rings true to my experience being born and having lived in Brownsville, Texas. The author masterfully weaved events, places and people from Rio Grand Valley and neighboring areas into a tale of culture and c. Does It Again Jaime V. Garcia The sequel to "The Case Runner", Cisneros again writes court-room drama with stylistic talent; suspense; characters who are real. Has put his hometown of South Texas on the map and marks the territory his own. Cisneros only gets better. McAllen, Tx. J.G.. "Don't Miss Out on Carlos Cisneros" according to Jane Goodman. Carlos Cisneros is able to capture the essence of South Texas! Although this is fiction, it hits at the heart of what actually goes on in what we locals refer to as "The Valley." I love reading his books. His works are at par with John Grisham! Each one I have read is one that keeps me readin