John Caudill

John Caudill is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. He has practiced law in Kentucky for over 30 years, over half as a federal prosecutor in Louisville. In private practice, his focus is criminal defense, civil rights, and whistleblower (Qui Tam) litigation. He has tried over 100 trials to a jury. John writes fiction, with an emphasis on mystery, crime, and courtroom drama based on cases he has handled in private practice and as an Assistant United States Attorney. John lives in Kentucky and practices law throughout the state. Who Killed Harlan Parker? is his debut novel.

Who Killed Harlan Parker?

When the most crooked lawyer in Kentucky goes missing, the speculation about what happened to him is neither flattering nor sympathetic. Harlan Parker's underhanded ways have made him a wealthy lawyer, but they've finally caught up with him. The moment Detective Marshal Wilt is assigned the case, he knows there will be no lack of suspects. Who Killed Harlan Parker?  follows Wilt's investigation as it runs a gauntlet of suspects each having their own reason to get Parker. The list includes half the lawyers in town, a femme fatale paralegal and those on the losing end of Parker's schemes. Everyone in town knows Harlan had it coming, but who killed Harlan Parker?