A House on Liberty Street
About this ebook
Meet Tony Valenti. His high-flying corporate law career just cratered. His society marriage blew up in a bitter divorce. He’s returned to the Chicago suburbs to lick his wounds and regroup in the haven of the Valenti family home. But time to heal isn’t in the cards.
Tony’s elderly father inexplicably shoots a sheriff’s deputy on their front porch. Nobody knows why, and Papa isn’t talking. Then their house becomes an unlikely target for condemnation and expropriation by corrupt local officials and their cronies.
With money and hope dwindling, Tony steps up to defend his father and take on city hall, and quickly finds himself in peril when he unearths sinister connections between the cases. The audacity of the plot against them fuels a gritty determination to get to the bottom of what really happened—regardless of the risks and ultimate cost to himself. To win, Tony must earn his father’s trust and outwit his wily opponents.
A House on Liberty Street is the first book in the gripping Tony Valenti series. If you enjoy page-turning thrillers with compelling, complex characters battling to untangle twisted conspiracies, this series is for you.
"Neil Turner unravels an ever-deepening drama that exposes the lengths one man will go to protect his family in A House on Liberty Street, a suspenseful and heartfelt thriller. The storytelling is casual but compelling, with memorable characters, intriguing dynamics, and an unpredictable case for readers to piece together. …there are also touching moments of paternal wisdom and honesty that shine… A House on Liberty Street is a neatly penned thriller that will keep readers guessing to the very end." —SPR REVIEWS
“Turner hits the mark in a spellbinding, page-turning thriller featuring a worthy underdog hero and prose that tugs at the heartstrings.” IndieReader 4.5 Star Review
“A neatly penned thriller that will keep readers guessing to the very end.” Self-Publishing Review
“I stayed up until 3 a.m. last night - I had to finish the book.” Elena Carter, author of Follow the Hummingbird
A good mystery to curl up with. “A House on Liberty Street” is the first book in a mystery/thriller series called “The Tony Valenti Thrillers." Our protagonist, Tony, has just hit rock bottom. He went from being on top of the world as a successful corporate attorney to a divorced man without a career. The icing on the cake is when he has to head back to his father's house to figure out why his dad seemed to have killed a cop at his home for no reason. As the haters pile up and the damage spreads like wildfire, Tony has to protect his father's legal interests. But how can you defend someone who isn't talking? And when he finally does learn the truth, is he ready for the consequences that come with it? It's a fast-paced, easy read that leaves the reader ready for the next Tony Valenti book." A. Cannady 5.0 out of 5 stars
A good combination of a court room procedural and thriller "I couldn’t put it down. It’s a good combination of a court room procedural and thriller. While there is plenty of suspense in the legal wrangling, there is also plenty of action outside of the court room. As our protagonists fights city hall, he comes under physical threat from unknown sources. Characters are well developed and engaging. The plot is well paced and interesting. And the good news is that if you like it, there are other books in the series." Guy Wheatley 5.0 out of 5 stars
Slow build but great story. "Easy reading. This mystery-thriller is not your typical murder whodunnit (though that does wrap into the story). We start knowing a cop has been murdered and knowing who shot him, which set up the drama very differently. The clue trail was similar to other mysteries but the story was less gritty film noir which I enjoyed. Especially not having any overtly sexualized female characters. Overall, a great read but it was a little slow in places as parts of the story and characters are built. It made for a rich detailed read but less action than I typically find in thrillers. Kat Denning 4.0 out of 5 stars
How far will you go to save a loved one? "Tony Valenti, a successful lawyer until recently, returns home to regroup and is confronted with a unique situation. His father shoots the deputy and in taking on his father’s defense, Tony unearths corruption in the Sheriff’s department. Now trying to figure out how deep the corruption is, Tony must still fight for his father’s case. 1st book in a new series, I found the story to be gripping, compelling, and fast-paced once things started rolling. The plot was well defined, and the characters were very fleshed out, made it very realistic." J Armstrong 5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Work! “A House on Liberty Street,” is book one in “The Tony Valenti Thrillers” series. This book is most certainly one for anyone who is a fan of mystery and thrillers. The plotline is absolutely well-written, there are literally no flaws in this story overall. The character development of those in the story is absolutely believable and incredibly well-written, which is something that is most certainly something that can be quite hard to do, yet author Neil Turner accomplishes it with a sense of ease. I can't wait for the next book in the series!" Amy K. 5.0 out of 5 stars
Feel-good story "If you're in the mood for a fast-read, feel-good story, this is a great book for you. It may be a bit simplistic in places, but the characters are interesting and the author keeps the story moving along. The only knock I found was that maybe the characters were a bit too flawless. Despite that, it kept me reading until a very satisfying end. I'm sure I'll read the second in the series." Bill Zahren 4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Trial Portrayal "The details of Tony's father's trial are well portrayed and the ending will blow your mind. This book and author are well worth your time to look into." JRL 5.0 out of 5 stars
A real page turner! Can’t wait for the next book! "Tony Valenti is a down to earth guy and this book left me wanting more from this author! can’t wait for the next book!!" Mikell Hite 5.0 out of 5 stars
5.0 out of 5 stars "Very original story about a corporate lawyer who learns new skills defending his father. Well written and could not put it down. Look forward to reading his next book." by Tfani on 3 December, 2021
4.0 out of 5 stars "Thoroughly enjoyed this book and the way it was written. Will read more by this author." by Rhonda from Australia on 15 December, 2021
Jessica rated it 5.0 out of 5 stars "1st book in a new series, I found the story to be gripping, compelling, and fast-paced once things started rolling. The plot was well defined, and the characters were very fleshed out, made it very realistic."
About the author
Neil Turner is the author of the gripping and highly-acclaimed Tony Valenti crime and legal thrillers. The sixth installment will publish in the fall of 2022. After cutting his teeth on Beatrix Potter and Thornton W. Burgess animal stories, he progressed to devouring grown-up books before the audacious idea of writing a novel eventually wormed its way into his head. Now, with his first series published, two new suspense stories at various stages of development, and two-thirds of a thriller trilogy completed and agitating to be let loose in the world, he’s thinking that the writing idea was a pretty good one!
A native Canadian, Neil spent three years in Europe and lived in Chicago and Arizona during a lengthy stint in banking and finance. His early career plans to play professional ice hockey and indulge his love of music by playing guitar (badly) fell by the wayside along the way, but he still dabbles. You’ll find references to music and places he’s lived sprinkled through his work.
Neil lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.