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Michael Stagg

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Lethal Defense Audiobook Preview

Posted on October 14, 2020April 21, 2025 by Michael Stagg
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Michael Stagg
7 hours ago
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I'm happy to announce that the audiobook for 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘪 will be released on April 7th!

George Newbern narrates Mason Pierce's story. If you're as big a fan of George as I am, I think you'll enjoy his performance--he's fantastic!

The team at Podium has done a great job producing this audiobook. It's available for pre-order now so you can receive it first thing on April 7th.

I hope you enjoy it!

Thanks!
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Im happy to announce that the audiobook for 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘪 will be released on April 7th! 
 
George Newbern narrates Mason Pierces story. If youre as big a fan of George as I am, I think youll enjoy his performance--hes fantastic! 
 
The team at Podium has done a great job producing this audiobook. Its available for pre-order now so you can receive it first thing on April 7th.  
 
I hope you enjoy it! 

Thanks!
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Thank You! I was running DRY!! I so appreciate not having to cringe at foul language, or detailed sex scenes! Nice to not have to worry about kids walking in! Love all your books!!

Great news! Just pre-ordered it.

Awesome! Congratulations dude!

🎉🎉🎉 can’t wait!

I love George! And you Michael. I’m so excited!

Just pre-ordered it! Thank you Michael Stagg

So excited!!! Already pre-ordered it.

Can't wait to hear another George Newbern narration!

Absolutely cannot wait

Just preordered!! Can’t wait to listen to it.

WOOHOO!!!!......Been patiently awaiting....😁

Awesome 🤗

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Michael Stagg
4 months ago
Michael Stagg

What books are next?

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

I've had a bunch of people ask whether I'm going to write a Mason Pierce book or a Nate Shepherd book in 2026 and the answer is both!

Here's the plan-I'm writing a Mason Pierce book next. I expect Book 2, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦, to be released in the late spring/early summer of 2026.

Then, I'll return to Nate Shepherd to write Book 9 in his series (no title yet). I hope to have Nate's next case out by the end of 2026.

Now Mike Tyson would remind me that everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face so this schedule could change, but if it does, I'll be sure to post it! I wanted to let you know, though, that there's another Mason Pierce book coming and that Nate Shepherd's story isn't done!

In the meantime, thanks for your support of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘪! It's topped a couple of Hot New Release lists and is off to a great start! Thank you!!
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What books are next?

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Ive had a bunch of people ask whether Im going to write a Mason Pierce book or a Nate Shepherd book in 2026 and the answer is both!

Heres the plan-Im writing a Mason Pierce book next. I expect Book 2, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦, to be released in the late spring/early summer of 2026.

Then, Ill return to Nate Shepherd to write Book 9 in his series (no title yet). I hope to have Nates next case out by the end of 2026.

Now Mike Tyson would remind me that everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face so this schedule could change, but if it does, Ill be sure to post it! I wanted to let you know, though, that theres another Mason Pierce book coming and that Nate Shepherds story isnt done!     

In the meantime, thanks for your support of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘪! Its topped a couple of Hot New Release lists and is off to a great start! Thank you!!
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Reading now. But great news that Nate is coming back!

I love Nate too

Yes!! Reading about Mason now!! Can't wait 4 Nate!!👍🏼

Shelley Borowski Bonney I really like the Nate Shepherd books. Is the new book and character good?

I love them both!!!

🎉🎉🎉

Yayay!!! 🥳🥳🥳Nate!!! Haven't read the other yet but am looking forward to it!

Great book.

So awesome! Congratulations dude!

My first book was Mason Pierce and now I’m 5 books into Nate Shepherd. They are all fantastic reads. Thank you!

I’ve missed Nate Shepherd. Can’t wait to see what he does next.

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Michael Stagg
5 months ago
Michael Stagg

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙞 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸!

Join Mason Pierce on his dangerous case at his new firm.

You can find 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘪 today on Amazon. It's available to buy as an ebook or a paperback, or to read for free in Kindle Unlimited. The audiobook is currently in production and will be available in 3-4 months (I'll announce the date as soon as I know it).

So far, the release has been going great. Thank you!! I'll check in again next week to let you know how things are going and to update you on what books I'm writing next.

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy what's happening in Northlake!

Thanks!
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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙞 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸!

Join Mason Pierce on his dangerous case at his new firm.

You can find 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘪 today on Amazon. Its available to buy as an ebook or a paperback, or to read for free in Kindle Unlimited. The audiobook is currently in production and will be available in 3-4 months (Ill announce the date as soon as I know it). 

So far, the release has been going great. Thank you!! Ill check in again next week to let you know how things are going and to update you on what books Im writing next. 

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy whats happening in Northlake!

Thanks!
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Can’t wait to start this book. Will there be anymore Nate Shepherd books??

Looking forward to the audio version. George Newbern is the absolute best reader of your books! Please continue with the Nate Shepherd series.

Me and my sister live his Nate Shepherd series.

Ordered mine. Plot sounds interesting.

Just ordered mine. Excited to read it. When is the next one out? No pressure. 😬

Looking forward to getting to know Mason Pierce! 🙂

Fascinating Good to read realities of building construction and hands-on WORK.

I just bought it! Should arrive on Saturday!! Woo hoo!🙌

Hi. I purchased and listened to all of your previous books on audiobooks. Looking forward to doing the same with your new series. Keep us posted!

Reading now, love the characters!

Have you announced the narrator for the audiobook?

Me and my sister started reading his books a year ago while talking care of our mom dying of cancer. We are now reading just plea. We are only on chapter 8 but have so many questions and theories. She wants to read concrete alibi next. These books have brought me and my sister closer.

I wish you had a book signing would love to meet the person who wrote these amazing books!

I bought it and can’t wait to start it. I have to finish Nate Shepherd Just Plea first!

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I am getting the book I’m some form this week, love the previous books

Got it ordered! If it’s as good as the Nate Shepherd series, it will be fantastic!

Got it!!👍🏼

Michael Stagg
5 months ago
Michael Stagg

Meet Mason Pierce!

The new Mason Pierce series kicks off with 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘪 Mason first appeared as the big, bare-knuckle boxer-looking staff attorney for the judge in 𝘊𝘳𝘶𝘦𝘭 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, which was also set in Mason's hometown of Northlake. Here's part of the new book's blurb:

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

After years of working in the family construction business, attorney Mason Pierce starts his legal career with a powerful Michigan firm. When a crowded patio on the back of an old restaurant collapses, Mason’s new firm decides he’s the perfect attorney to defend the owner and figure out what went wrong.

With his client facing multiple counts of manslaughter and a massive civil suit, Mason investigates, as an angry prosecutor and an opportunistic plaintiff’s lawyer fight him at every step. Helped by a tenacious expert and his old construction crew, Mason soon discovers that there was more to the tragic accident than a simple collapse, uncovering a decades old mystery in the wreckage.

As Mason sifts through the rubble for the truth, ruthless forces converge to keep it buried. And when someone he loves pays the price for his investigation, Mason must find a way to defend his client and protect his family—even if it costs him his career.

***

I hope you enjoy getting to know Mason, his family and friends--and his enemies. This series will have plenty of trial and courtroom scenes, but there's also going to be a lot happening outside the courtroom, or, as the blurb describes it, "legal intrigue with jolts of action."

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘪 ebook is available now. Paperback out October 23rd.

Thanks!
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Meet Mason Pierce!

The new Mason Pierce series kicks off with 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘪 Mason first appeared as the big, bare-knuckle boxer-looking staff attorney for the judge in 𝘊𝘳𝘶𝘦𝘭 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, which was also set in Masons hometown of Northlake. Heres part of the new books blurb:
 
𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

After years of working in the family construction business, attorney Mason Pierce starts his legal career with a powerful Michigan firm. When a crowded patio on the back of an old restaurant collapses, Mason’s new firm decides he’s the perfect attorney to defend the owner and figure out what went wrong.

With his client facing multiple counts of manslaughter and a massive civil suit, Mason investigates, as an angry prosecutor and an opportunistic plaintiff’s lawyer fight him at every step. Helped by a tenacious expert and his old construction crew, Mason soon discovers that there was more to the tragic accident than a simple collapse, uncovering a decades old mystery in the wreckage.

As Mason sifts through the rubble for the truth, ruthless forces converge to keep it buried. And when someone he loves pays the price for his investigation, Mason must find a way to defend his client and protect his family—even if it costs him his career.
 
***
 
I hope you enjoy getting to know Mason, his family and friends--and his enemies. This series will have plenty of trial and courtroom scenes, but theres also going to be a lot happening outside the courtroom, or, as the blurb describes it, legal intrigue with jolts of action.
 
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘪 ebook is available now. Paperback out October 23rd.
 
Thanks!
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Reading now

Will it be available in hardcover?

When available in Audio?

So excited! I’ll miss Nate, but Mason was intriguing in Cruel Sentence, looking forward to getting to know him.

My paperback should arrive tomorrow !!!!! 👍👍

Reading the book now. Will there be a ninth Nate Shepherd? Are you planning any cross overs? Love your books.

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