Got a killer in your guest room? Michael Gresham is a criminal attorney whose priest has fathered a son. The boy is now seventeen, acting-out, and arrested for first-degree murder. The priest asks Michael to take his son into his home so he can be released on bail. Michael and his wife agree and the boy, with his snake and mice, moves in. Can Michael save the boy from a lifetime in prison? Should he, once the whole truth is known? Will Michael’s new wife recover from her time with the boy? Press release Amazon Shares a Selection of Customers' Favorite Books from Indie Authors October 15, 2018 at 9:00 AM EDT Top Picks To Add Self-Published Books to Your End-of-Year Reading Lists Kindle Direct Publishing Helps Authors Reach Readers Around the World SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2018-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)--Hundreds of thousands of independent authors are finding their audiences through self-publishing with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). More than ever before, authors are reaching new readers directly and cultivating communities as they grow their writing careers on KDP. Readers also relish the value and entertainment from these authors. On average, 20% of books on this year's Amazon Charts Top 20 weekly lists are self-published. "We launched KDP in 2007 with the first Kindle, and since then hundreds of thousands of independent authors have chosen to self-publish their books, earning up to 70 percent of their royalties and retaining the life-long rights of their work," said Charles Kronbach, Director of Independent Publishing Worldwide for Amazon. "In 2017, thousands of KDP authors earned more than $50,000 in royalties, and more than a thousand earned more than $100,000. We are inspired by the success of these writers and how they are delighting readers." John Ellsworth's 30 Days of Justis (Michael Gresham Series) (Thriller). Overall rating: 4.6 stars. "I could hardly put this book down. First book I have read by John Ellsworth. I cannot wait to read more. Well written and holds your attention!" - Ann C See what people are saying about The Defendant's Father: "...the writing is superb, the characters are believable and the storyline is fascinating. Highly recommended for all." - Ski, Amazon Reviewer "Excellent read. An all-nighter." - Judy, Amazon Reviewer "I was able to read this in a day and can't wait to read the next one!" - Amazon Reviewer John Ellsworth was born and raised in the wonderful state of Arizona. His childhood dream of becoming an astronaut was quickly put to bed after his first taste of dehydrated food. After finishing his law degree at Saint Louis University, John was launched into what he thought was going to be a passionate, fulfilling law career. What he experienced instead was too many years of heartbreaking stories, business hurdles, and the monotony of a career stuck inside a courtroom. He needed a way out. He needed a way to use his expertise he earned after many years of experience. What he needed, was writing.  John, always having a passion for the art of the written word, tried his hand at novel writing in early 2013. His first book, The Defendants, was turned upside down and inside out for a year of editing and creative insight. In 2014, The Defendants was published as John's very first work. Writing came naturally to John, and allowed him creative freedom and expression while still utilizing his law degree. He was no longer stuck inside the courtroom walls, but allowed to wander, run, and jump off of the pages of his books.  His early success bolstered his decision to leave a law career altogether, and in 2015 John left his practice and signed up for a lifetime of authorship. His success leaves him extremely humbled, as all of it is due to his readers and fans who keep turning their pages and picking up the next new book.