Kalup's Crossroads

by Don Lewis

Overview

Sonny Kalup, an Assistant US Attorney in Tampa, Florida, becomes involved in a very serious and important drug smuggling case, and ends up in the middle of a struggle between the DEA and the FBI. Sonny expresses his belief that DEA has jurisdiction over the case, and much to the chagrin of the FBI, refuses them access to the most important witness That witness, Fernando Cruz had, 12 years earlier, shot and wounded Sonny, then a DEA Agent, during an undercover drug operation in Colombia.
Sonny’s life reaches a crossroad when his wife is murdered in their home, and he is charged with the crime. He hires Louis Ingram, a high profile criminal defense attorney. Ingram encourages Sonny to accept an offer of a plea to Involuntary Manslaughter but, in spite of the mountain of evidence against him, Sonny refuses, protesting his innocence. The case will go to trial, defending on the basis that the crime was the responsibility of either the FBI or Colombian Drug Lord, Carlos Estrada. Against his attorney’s advice, Sonny insists that he will take the stand in his own defense. The war is on as the pages of this novel, seen through the eyes of Sonny and DEA agent Tracy McBain, spin a tale of courtroom drama as well as murder, deceit, corruption, betrayal, mystery, and suspense.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012383211
Publisher:	Don Lewis
Publication date:	06/09/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	305 KB

About the Author

As a criminal prosecutor in hundreds of jury trials, including numerouis najor drug cases as an Assistant US Attorney in Tampa, Florida, and more than sixty murder cases in the state courts of Pennsylvania, Mr. Lewis is uniquely qualified to author a story such as Kalup's Crossroads. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, he graduated from North Catholic High School, and following a tour in Vietnam with the Army's 5th Special Forces Group, completed his undergraduate work at Waynesburg College, in Pa, and received his law degree from Duquesne University Law School in Pittsburgh.
After 31 years as a criminal trial lawyer, Mr. Lewis retired from his practice in 2001 to devote full time to his writing. He and his wife currently live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Editorial Reviews

I have now read and enjoyed all three of your books, and find the plots innovative, the characters interesting and the story lines as good or better than the current mainstream best selling mystery writers. I especially enjoyed "Kalup's Crossroads" with its in-depth character development and plot twists that kept me turning pages and staying up late. It did keep me guessing, and in spite of my many theories as I moved through the book, the ending was totally unexpected.
Wayne, Frederick, MD

Wayne Carberry

Mr. Lewis
I read your book. When I started, I couldn't put it down! You have an amazing ability to tell a story and bring the characters and events to life. I couldn't predict the ending. It was a total surprise.
Rose Ann Maloy, Hershey, PA

Rose Ann Maloy

Dear Don,
I thoroughly enjoyed "Kalup's Crossroads," and I could not put the book down until I finished reading it to the end. It did keep my interest since I could not figure out who was the snake in the woodpile. You are getting better with every novel and they are certainly mysteries.....
Joe and Rose Bushofsky, Pinehurst, NC

Joe & Rose Bushofsky

Mr. Lewis,
I just returned from a cruise to the Virgin Islands, San Juan, and the Grand Turk Islands. I took "Kalup's Crossroads" along and could not put it down!!!! It is your best work so far!!!
Howard Bruce, Rural Retreat, VA

Howard Bruce

In Kalup's Crossroads, as in his other books, Lewis shines when writing about this action. His time as a former Assistant U.S. Attorney helps him create the drug world scene, but his experience as a courtroom attorney is what makes this book so very interesting, and so easy to read. This is the third book that Lewis has written and he continues to keep readers wating to learn more. Lewis' descriptive nature of writing makes this a great and easy book to read. By Jane Smith, Meadville Tribune

Jane Smith