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By: Lillian Brummet

Proof Evident is a newly released crime fiction novel by
lawyer and controversial psychologist, John Dicke. The story
line is based around a criminal case for Judge Avery
Jackson who coldly murdered Sheriff Hardacre during his
speech to 150 city officials. The problem is, Mr. Jackson has
no memory of the event at all"¦

Jack Maine leaves the public service and starts up a private
practice with the assistance of his talented wife while taking
on this difficult and seemingly doomed case. His dedicated
and patient staff includes a master investigator and a
phenomenal young novice lawyer - both of whom are fully
aware they may not see a paycheck for some time. Jack’s
nemesis is the quick-witted and well-financed defense
team led by an ambitious attorney that is set on becoming
“seen”. Death follows this case everywhere. Just when the
lawyers feel they are getting somewhere - people start
dropping like flies. Soon a CIA scandal is discovered that
threatens national security, which powerful people are
desperate to cover-up; meanwhile a drug ring threatens to
take control of every aspect of the community.

John Dicke addresses the issue of pleading Not Guilty By
Reason of Insanity, which is a much larger issue than I had
previously been aware of. Even mentioning the plea will turn
off a jury, who are hardened by the preconception that the
plea is repeatedly used to falsely gain sympathy, and
therefore, receive a lighter sentence for a crime they are
guilty of committing.

John also shows the intense stress of an exhausting case,
which can be exhilarating to intrigued lawyers bored with the
mundane courthouse activities, and the temptations that
could destroy those that have more desire than sense. Mr.
Dicke uses elements of real life, historical events -
including the government scandal.

It is my opinion that Proof Evident is a book for deep-thinking
individuals who favor courtroom drama - because there is a
lot of it. I found myself wanting to skip through those
sections, but had I done so the ending would have left me
shocked and baffled. I loved the eventful conclusion and
was surprised by a few characters as well. Overall, I think
John Dicke has created an interesting novel that deserves
to be given a chance by readers of this genre.

ISBN#: 0-9764981-5-4
Author: John Dicke
Publisher: Synergy Books

~ Book Reviewer: Lillian Brummet - Co-author of the book
Trash Talk, a guide for anyone concerned about his or her
impact on the environment - Author of Towards
Understanding, a collection of poetry.
(http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit)