Three Bodies by the River
Exerpt
Awake, I dream. My dreams medicate the pain of a life I have grown to hate. Perhaps you are surprised that a partner in an international law firm, successful enough to have risen above the anonymity of the crowded Los Angeles legal community, is a man who hates his life. Perhaps you yourself are a member of the Los Angeles legal community. In which case you are not surprised.
Praise for Three Bodies by the River
John Kralik’s suspense novel, THREE BODIES BY THE RIVER, is a rich and thrilling read. Set in 1990s LA, innocent, inebriated lawyer Sam Straight is almost killed, then wanders into Wonderland—or is the Dark Empire? The characters are bigger than life and unforgettable; the writing is tight and punchy. Kralik has won this case.
Mary Logue
Author of the Claire Watkins Mysteries & The Streel
John Kralik has crafted an amazing first novel filled with the grit and grime of the underbelly of 1990’s Los Angeles. Writing in a style reminiscent of Thomas Wolfe, Kralik’s characters have depth and authenticity that will draw in every reader. And the story continues to build until the crashing conclusion!”
Kerry Rose
Author of the Lenny Clapton Mystery Series
Half the lawyers I know want to be writers. Most should stick to litigation. John Kralik is the exception. In his new book, Three Bodies by the River, with its wild cast of characters and a plot to match, Kralik uses his legal background to produce a first-rate contribution to the docket of great L.A. crime fiction.
Edward Grinnan
Editor-in-Chief & Vice President
Guideposts
Author of The Promise of Hope and Always by My Side
John Kralik has delivered a gripping page-turner that reveals his deep sensitivity to his lively characters. Three Bodies by the River moves at such a fast pace you don’t want to put it down. A must read for any thriller aficionado!
Melanie Bragg
Author of Crosstown Park, an Alex Stockton legal thriller.
A brilliantly-paced crime story, transitioning seamlessly from legal thriller to Los Angeles noir in the ‘90’s. Kralik has written a first-rate characterizations of criminal investigations and the legal system in general. His character stumbles but is surefooted in his assessments of who and what is good and who and what is evil. Best to start early in the day, as it is easy to stay up all night reading this book.
Robin Sax, JD and MSW
former prosecutor and author of Predators and Child Molesters: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Keep Kids Safe
Author
John Kralik
I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and went to grade school there and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I graduated from Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio, and then attended the University of Michigan, from which I received a B.A. (1975) and then a J.D. (1979). After that, I practiced law in Los Angeles for 30 years, including at the firms of Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Miller Tokuyama, Kralik & Sur and Kralik & Jacobs, as well as on my own as Kralik & Associates. In September 2009, I was appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to be a Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
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Literary Praise
“What a beautiful book with so much from a thoughtful group of authors. Sometimes we feel all alone during difficult times; this book make me feel like I am not alone and offers great stories and tips.”
-Tamara G.
“To paraphrase Edmund Wilson, gratitude is one of those rare things you get more of by giving it away. With lucidity, warmth, and grace, this is the lesson that John Kralik has imparted to us. I am indeed grateful for this book!”
-Erik Kolbell (Author)
Very inspiring and I so appreciate the portrayal of good acts bringing good into the world. Thank you for this book and thank you for the lessons it holds. Now it’s my turn to write thank yous and be more grateful.
– Jasmine T.
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