"Ponsor successfully explores both the inner workings of the federal court system and widower Norcross' struggle to open himself again to the vulnerability of being a husband and father. Excellent . Compelling . A great example of a small press series that could develop a strong following with word-of-mouth support." -- Booklist "I loved it. The books that keep me enthralled and entertained are few and far between, and [ The One-Eyed Judge ] was one of them." --Elinor Lipman, New York Times- bestselling author of On Turpentine Lane "Here again, as in The Hanging Judge , Ponsor brings his rare combination of experience on the bench and flair for storytelling to a timely topic." --Joseph J.

Ellis, National Book Award-winning author of The Quartet "A gripping novel with a propulsive thrust. The characters live and breathe, the plot tugs you along willy-nilly, and the writing is crisp and compelling. All this Judge Ponsor accomplishes with tact and aplomb, and the reader will be thankful for the breathtaking ride." -- Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Praise for The Hanging Judge " The Hanging Judge is that rarity; a story that grips the reader even as it teaches some fine points of criminal procedure." -- The Washington Post "[A] gripping legal thriller . Compelling." -- Booklist "There are plenty of surprises to keep readers turning pages. Ponsor gives readers a unique look into the workings of a courtroom.

" -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "That rare gem: a crackling court procedural with authentic characters and beautiful prose." --Anita Shreve, bestselling author of The Pilot's Wife "A page-turning mystery full of romance and humor, which takes us inside the fraught and rather secretive world of a judge's chambers." --Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Mountains Beyond Mountains "A compelling tale, with a cast of vividly drawn characters and a plot that twists and turns--it entertains, as a good novel should, but even better, it also informs, as only the best ones do." --Jonathan Harr, bestselling author of A Civil Action "Novels have shown us what it's like to be a juror, an attorney, even the defendant, but this is the first I've read that puts us up on the bench--a knowing, nuanced portrait of a judge and the often imperfect system he watches over." --Joseph Kanon, bestselling author of Leaving Berlin.