The Deposit Slip
From the Back Cover $10,000,000 Is Missing.Erin Larson is running out of options. In the wake of her father's death, she found a slim piece of paper--a deposit slip--with an unbelievable amount on it. Only the bank claims they have no record of the money, and trying to hire a lawyer has brought only intimidation and threats. Erin's last chance is Jared Neaton.How Far Will One Lawyer Go to Find the Money? When Jared wearied of the shady ethics of his big law firm and started his own, he never expected the wheels to fly off so quickly. One big loss has pushed him to the brink, and it's all he can do to scrape by. And How Far Will Someone Go to Stop Him? He's not sure if Erin's case is worth the risk, but if the money is real, all his problems could vanish. When digging deeper unleashes something far more dangerous than just threats, both Jared and Erin must decide the cost they're willing to pay to discover the truth."Todd Johnson's debut novel is impeccable. The author shows a rare ability to combine high stakes with great characters and a profound moral concept... Highly recommended."--Davis Bunn, bestselling author of The Lion of Babylon "Johnson writes vividly... With an irresistible set-up, suspense, a subtle love triangle, strong dialogue, characters, and a focused plot, Johnson makes a strong first literary case." --Publishers Weekly "This involving, well-written debutnovel is a character-driven legal thriller...a page-turner worth reading." -- St. Paul Pioneer Press About the Author Todd M. Johnson has practiced as an attorney for over 30 years, specializing as a trial lawyer. A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Minnesota Law School, he also taught for two years as adjunct professor of International Law and served as a US diplomat in Hong Kong. This is his debut novel. He lives outside Minneapolis, Minnesota, with his wife, his son, Ian, and his daughter, Libby. Visit his website at www.authortoddjohnson.com.