The Limits of Justice: A Benjamin Justice Mystery

by John Morgan Wilson

Book Overview

Behind the locked gates of a compound in the California desert, Benjamin Justice discovers a series of crimes so chilling, they make the blood run cold. This fourth book in the award-winning Benjamin... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385491174
• ISBN13: 9780385491174
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 309 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Fanastic bogglers

A few months ago my sister gave me a "Justice" book as a gift. Ever since then I have been of fan of Justice and his creator, John Morgan Wilson. They make my time on the treadmill and bikes at the gym pass very quickly!The story lines are always creative and twisted a bit and keep me on my feet trying to figure out the angles involved. I have a problem when I read mysteries...I can often figure them out and that bothers me cause I like to be challanged! Wilson and Justice completely challange me...and I will keep reading them as long as there are new editions to grab up. One of the things I really like are how the characters are complicated...often some of the persons involved are just regular folks who got caught up in a situation and made a bad choice that went very bad. Also being a Los Angeles native and resident I like how the stories are set in places I have been to or see in my everyday travels.The story lines are usually very hard to stomach sometimes and makes he happy they are pure fiction (god I hope there is little to no truth in them). I sometimes wish that they would be created into movies, but then again there would have to be too many changes to make them marketable and might further advance negative stereotypes of gay men. I have seen the horrible results of another of my favorite mystery characters brought to the screen and don't really want to see that happen again (Fletch series by Greggory McDonald)One of these days I hope to catch a signing and get all of my copies signed by Wilson.

All out fun!

I read Revision of Justice first, then bought The Limits of Justice and read it. Now I wish I had read these books in order. Yes, I bought the other two (Simple Justice and Justice at Risk). What wonderful books! Benjamin Justice is a great character, especially since he?s so damn human. Not only that, But Wilson knows how to write a novel that is compelling and can stand on its own. You do not have to read all the books in order, he makes it easy to read them in any order you want. However, let it be noted, that if you read Limits of Justice first some of the ongoing drama will be spoiled - - as I found out the hard way. Because of the subject matter, Limits of Justice is hard to read at times, but is so compelling that you have no choice but turn the page. I loved it to the end. Any mystery fan, gay or straight. Would enjoy any of the Justice mysteries. I have already turned one friend on to them. I?m in the middle of Simple Justice and enjoying it! They are just so damn good!Read them in order if you can; or at least read Limits of Justice last.

Great mystery book

I have read all of the books in this series, and have enjoyed them all. The plot is exciting and gripping, it keeps you guessing. I would recommend this book as well as all the one's in this series.

Gritty, dark, with a silver lining

I've been fortunate to have read the Benjamin Justice mysteries in sequence. When this popped into a search list I did on the author, I reserved a copy immediately.The style itself is an equal match to the other three in the series. Wilson has maintained a steady, even narrative throughout the series. What I found the most enjoyable was Benjamin's attempt to redeem himself and his condition. He was well on his way to rebuilding his life in 'Justice at Risk', but met with some setbacks. Having hit bottom, again, he must decide to go with the flow or to fight the current. One minor annoyance: The way the mystery was wrapped up suddenly. It made the whole investigation seem a side-issue.But even with that point made, I have to heartily suggest this book to anyone who has enjoyed the 'Justice' series. It is a must-read.