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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
19 hours ago
Michael Stagg

Meet Mason Pierce!

The new Mason Pierce series kicks off with π˜›π˜©π˜¦ 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘀𝘳𝘦𝘡𝘦 𝘈𝘭π˜ͺ𝘣π˜ͺ Mason first appeared as the big, bare-knuckle boxer-looking staff attorney for the judge in 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘡𝘦𝘯𝘀𝘦, which was also set in Mason's hometown of Northlake. Here's part of the new book's blurb:

π—¦π—²π—°π—Ώπ—²π˜π˜€ 𝗹𝗢𝗲 π—―π˜‚π—Ώπ—Άπ—²π—± 𝗢𝗻 π˜π—΅π—² π—Ώπ˜‚π—―π—―π—Ήπ—². 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 π˜„π—Άπ—Ήπ—Ή 𝗸𝗢𝗹𝗹 π˜π—Ό 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 π˜π—΅π—²π—Ί π˜π—΅π—²π—Ώπ—².

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 familyβ€”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."

π˜›π˜©π˜¦ 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘀𝘳𝘦𝘡𝘦 𝘈𝘭π˜ͺ𝘣π˜ͺ ebook is available now. Paperback out October 23rd.

Thanks!
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Meet Mason Pierce!

The new Mason Pierce series kicks off with π˜›π˜©π˜¦ 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘀𝘳𝘦𝘡𝘦 𝘈𝘭π˜ͺ𝘣π˜ͺ Mason first appeared as the big, bare-knuckle boxer-looking staff attorney for the judge in 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘡𝘦𝘯𝘀𝘦, which was also set in Masons hometown of Northlake. Heres part of the new books blurb:
 
π—¦π—²π—°π—Ώπ—²π˜π˜€ 𝗹𝗢𝗲 π—―π˜‚π—Ώπ—Άπ—²π—± 𝗢𝗻 π˜π—΅π—² π—Ώπ˜‚π—―π—―π—Ήπ—². 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 π˜„π—Άπ—Ήπ—Ή 𝗸𝗢𝗹𝗹 π˜π—Ό 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 π˜π—΅π—²π—Ί π˜π—΅π—²π—Ώπ—².

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 familyβ€”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.
 
π˜›π˜©π˜¦ 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘀𝘳𝘦𝘡𝘦 𝘈𝘭π˜ͺ𝘣π˜ͺ ebook is available now. Paperback out October 23rd.
 
Thanks!
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So excited! I’ll miss Nate, but Mason was intriguing in Cruel Sentence, looking forward to getting to know him.

When available in Audio?

Michael Stagg
6 days ago
Michael Stagg

Narrator Signed for π˜›π˜©π˜¦ 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘀𝘳𝘦𝘡𝘦 𝘈𝘭π˜ͺ𝘣π˜ͺ

I'm thrilled to announce that George Newbern will narrate π˜›π˜©π˜¦ 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘀𝘳𝘦𝘡𝘦 𝘈𝘭π˜ͺ𝘣π˜ͺ! Those of you who are familiar with his work are probably as excited as I am. If you're not familiar with George, he has screen credits such as 𝘍𝘒𝘡𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜‰π˜³π˜ͺπ˜₯𝘦 and 𝘚𝘀𝘒𝘯π˜₯𝘒𝘭, voice credits for animated roles such as Superman and Sephiroth, and has narrated books like 𝘚𝘦𝘒𝘣π˜ͺ𝘴𝘀𝘢π˜ͺ𝘡, π˜›π˜©π˜¦ π˜”π˜°π˜Άπ˜―π˜΅π˜’π˜ͺ𝘯 π˜‰π˜¦π˜΅π˜Έπ˜¦π˜¦π˜― 𝘜𝘴 and, of course, π˜›π˜©π˜¦ π˜•π˜’π˜΅π˜¦ 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳π˜₯ π˜“π˜¦π˜¨π˜’π˜­ π˜›π˜©π˜³π˜ͺ𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘳π˜ͺ𝘦𝘴.

George Newbern is just fantastic and I feel very fortunate to have him on board for this new series. He brings life to everything he reads and I hope you enjoy his work as much as me.

As far as the audiobook itself goes, Podium Entertainment is once again producing it and we can expect it 3-4 months from now. I'm grateful to them for pulling George in for this project and I'll let you know the exact date for the audiobook publication once it's set.

The ebook and paperback will still be out this month, but I wanted to tell all of you audiobook fans the good news in the meantime.

Thanks!
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Narrator Signed for π˜›π˜©π˜¦ 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘀𝘳𝘦𝘡𝘦 𝘈𝘭π˜ͺ𝘣π˜ͺ

Im thrilled to announce that George Newbern will narrate π˜›π˜©π˜¦ 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘀𝘳𝘦𝘡𝘦 𝘈𝘭π˜ͺ𝘣π˜ͺ! Those of you who are familiar with his work are probably as excited as I am. If youre not familiar with George, he has screen credits such as 𝘍𝘒𝘡𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜‰π˜³π˜ͺπ˜₯𝘦 and 𝘚𝘀𝘒𝘯π˜₯𝘒𝘭, voice credits for animated roles such as Superman and Sephiroth, and has narrated books like 𝘚𝘦𝘒𝘣π˜ͺ𝘴𝘀𝘢π˜ͺ𝘡, π˜›π˜©π˜¦ π˜”π˜°π˜Άπ˜―π˜΅π˜’π˜ͺ𝘯 π˜‰π˜¦π˜΅π˜Έπ˜¦π˜¦π˜― 𝘜𝘴 and, of course, π˜›π˜©π˜¦ π˜•π˜’π˜΅π˜¦ 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳π˜₯ π˜“π˜¦π˜¨π˜’π˜­ π˜›π˜©π˜³π˜ͺ𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘳π˜ͺ𝘦𝘴.
 
George Newbern is just fantastic and I feel very fortunate to have him on board for this new series. He brings life to everything he reads and I hope you enjoy his work as much as me.
 
As far as the audiobook itself goes, Podium Entertainment is once again producing it and we can expect it 3-4 months from now. Im grateful to them for pulling George in for this project and Ill let you know the exact date for the audiobook publication once its set. 
 
The ebook and paperback will still be out this month, but I wanted to tell all of you audiobook fans the good news in the meantime. 
 
Thanks!
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George Newburn is soooo amazing that i search him out on other audiobooks! Over the top excited he's still narrating for your work! WINNING combination!! πŸ‘ πŸ“š

Woohoo!!!! Can’t wait!!! 😊

George is purrrect 😻

Awesome.

Can't wait!!πŸ‘

This is such great news! Love George Newbern in the Nate Shepard series!

George is awesome

Love it!!

Awesome!!! I absolutely loved George Newburn narrating your Nate Shepherd series ❀️ I just listened to them again. Looking forward to the new characters and stories.

I can’t wait!!!

So Happy. He gave the Nate Shephard series a real homey feel. Can’t wait to see what he does with this new series

oooh It will be difficult to not think Nate Shepard!

Do we know when it will go on presale on audibles?

Michael Stagg that just made my day! George is how I found you a few years ago and have been hooked ever since! Your work belongs together!

Sweet!!

I love his voice. Looks like a relisten is in my future

Wonderful news!!! I enjoy your books and GN adds so much to the characters. Congratulations!

Love it!

My absolute favorite!! Can’t wait!

Excellent news

I love George Newbern! ❀️. I’m super excited about this. Can’t wait for the Audible Release πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Yes!!!!’ He is the best!!

I listened to the Nate Shepard series on audiobook. I was thrilled to see you have new novels published but I will have to wait a few months so I can also enjoy George Newbern! Congratulations on your new work.

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Michael Stagg
1 week ago
Michael Stagg

The upload tradition continues. πŸ˜€

The Concrete Alibi. October 16th.
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The upload tradition continues. πŸ˜€

The Concrete Alibi. October 16th.
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Congratulations

I’ll buy you 50 bottles to keep the books coming. No pressure. 😊 Love your writing.

YES!!πŸ‘πŸΌ

Congratulations my friend!!!

Michael Stagg
2 weeks ago
Michael Stagg

Hey all,

My new Mason Pierce legal thriller series launches this month! Here's the schedule for the release of the first book, The Concrete Alibi:

Ebook: October 16th
Paperback: October 23rd

The ebook is available for pre-order now.

And don't worry if you're an audiobook fan-The Concrete Alibi will be published in audio too, but it will be another few months before it's available. I'll let you know the exact date as soon as it's set by the publisher.

Over the next week, I'll send you more information about this new series of legal thrillers, exciting casting news about who's narrating the audiobook, and my plans for what books I'm writing over the next year. For now though, I wanted to let you know that the first Mason Pierce book is coming soon.

Thanks!

Michael
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Hey all,

My new Mason Pierce legal thriller series launches this month! Heres the schedule for the release of the first book, The Concrete Alibi:

Ebook:         October 16th
Paperback:  October 23rd

The ebook is available for pre-order now.

And dont worry if youre an audiobook fan-The Concrete Alibi will be published in audio too, but it will be another few months before its available. Ill let you know the exact date as soon as its set by the publisher.

Over the next week, Ill send you more information about this new series of legal thrillers, exciting casting news about whos narrating the audiobook, and my plans for what books Im writing over the next year. For now though, I wanted to let you know that the first Mason Pierce book is coming soon. 

Thanks!

Michael
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Are your audiobooks available via the library for the blind???

What about book signing?

You're up there with the best, Michael.

I preordered months ago. Hurrah

YESSSSSSSSSS!

Omgoodness I can’t wait, always checking when you’ll be releasing the next Nate Shepherd book. 🫢

This made my day

I need you, audible, and George Newbern to get something new for me!

If this series is even half as good as Nate shepherd, I’m hooked!!! Any chance we’d get George newbern again? He really MAKES that series!

Oh thank you so much. I absolutely believe in your new venture, but I so love the Shepherd family. I love Nate, his partner Danny. I love his family. His mom is so wonderful. I love the way the whole family came together when his dad was in crisis. I would really miss them if they weren’t coming back.

I toggled back and forth between Joe Pickett and Nate Sheppard, I was very sad when I finished the last Sheppard book, but Joe is still keeping me company. I’m looking forward to this Mason pierce intro.

Can you tell us a bit about who Mason pierce is? Nephew of Hawkeye?

Congrats Mike - looking forward to reading the new book!

Glad to hear Nate hasn't vanished. Re-listened to 'Just Plea' last week. Looking forward to see where Mr. Pierce takes us. Thank you for the update Sir!!

Is it George Newbern? I just love his narration

I love your Nate Sheppard series! Looking forward to this new adventure!

Can't wait to fall in love with this new series. Love love love Nate Shepherd!!

Look forward to this new Series Mike!! You and Becky got both Alan and I reading again! So thank you!

Me and my sister are reading Nate shepherd series and on False Oath. We have so many questions on some of them. Like what did the jury say to Danny in Lethal Defense?

Soooooooo excited I love Nate and his family! Your books are just spectacular!

Yay!!!

Love the Nate Shepherd series of audiobooks. Narration is amazing as well. Looking forward to this new series (and hopefully some more Nate Shepherd books in the future!).

I will have to try this series. Thanks for the update!

if not on audible it never happened lol

Do you foresee any more Nate Shepherds?

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Michael Stagg
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For anyone going to Thrillerfest next week in NYC, I'll be part of a panel with these great authors, led by moderator Samuel Octavius. Looking forward to it! ... See MoreSee Less

For anyone going to Thrillerfest next week in NYC, Ill be part of a panel with these great authors, led by moderator Samuel Octavius. Looking forward to it!
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A new acquaintance asked me who is my favorite author. OF COURSE you are!!

Thrillerfest 2025!

Need something like this in Florida

Ok, you can take a writing break, but hop to it when you get back! Need more Nate!! 😁

you are one of my favorite authors - love your books - Nate Shepard series...

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