The Winter Verdict

Lawyer Tom Berte’s bucolic new life is about to be shattered by a threat he can’t ignore.

Tom Berte, a former Department of Justice lawyer, thought he’d left his past behind when he moved to Castle Ridge with his family. But when a brutal attack leaves him fighting for his life, Tom and his family find themselves at the epicenter of an unfolding conspiracy that stretches from the local ski resort to a desert compound on the other side of the world.

At the heart of the mystery is Phoenix Holdings Group, a shadowy international conglomerate with its sights set on Castle Ridge Ski Resort. When a catastrophic “accident” at the resort claims dozens of lives, Tom uncovers a chilling connection to his own assault and a ruthless plot that could endanger millions.

With his wife and daughter’s lives hanging in the balance, Tom must navigate a treacherous path of legal intrigue, corporate espionage, and looming revenge.

For fans of John Grisham and Michael Connelly, strap in for a heart-pounding legal thriller with The Winter Verdict—where the pursuit of justice is as precarious as a black diamond run.

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Praise for the Tom Berte Legal Thrillers:

“…compelling, descriptive prose…Outstanding!” —James Chandler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Misjudged

“The action is fast paced, with a likable hero…” —Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of An Insignificant Case

“Well written and intricately plotted, Tom Berte is a character worth rooting for.” —Chad Zunker, bestselling author of Family Money and The Wife You Know

“…fast-moving…intriguing settings…replete with a lively cast of characters” —Joseph Badal, bestselling author and Military Writers Society of America Writer of the Year

“The Firm meets The Sopranos in this razor sharp thriller…” —Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Their Double Lives

Author Biography

Dan is a litigation partner in a national law firm with over 1,100 attorneys, and a mafia aficionado. His series is inspired, in part, by a fascination with all things mafia and an actual case where he worked closely with the Department of Justice and FBI. After several years, Dan’s team succeeded in recovering over $240 million on behalf of thousands of innocent investors swindled by foreign nationals. He is a graduate of Tufts University and Fordham Law School. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and skiing with his wife and three children. He is also a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Colts Neck, NJ.