Books by T.L. Blakely
Books
Fiction that explores the collision of law, technology, and the human condition — drawn from a lifetime on the bench and in uniform.
Justícia 2095
See Justice Done
"A Ready Player One for the courts."
Online justice using big-data is reality when the court of public opinion comes to order in Justícia 2095. In the spring of 2095, Justícia Court participants conduct jury trials from the comfort of their homes and offices, in real-time, free from court constraints of old.
The marionette unknowingly tethered to the dangling end of this supercharged justice system is Wyrand Stark, historian and industry salesman for Justícia business promoters. The rapidly-spinning gears of Justícia take an ominous turn when the hidden agendas of those Stark trusts congeal around him.
Amid the whirlwind effort to save Wyrand Stark, we question who is at the helm of justice. What is justice, what is law, which do we prefer, and whom shall we fear?
Drafting Glory
Women to The Front
Quaking from public pressure and accusations of gender bias, Congress relents and approves the wartime draft of women. As female death tolls skyrocket, Captain Mika Sirena must go to battle against a legendary Admiral of the Fleet charged with exclusive control over implementing the draft.
The outcome will determine whether glory is achieved, or keelhauled, in their wake. Are we prepared with gatekeepers on the next road to war?
Black Curtain Falls
In this classic short story by T.L. Blakely written in the surprise style of O. Henry, a black curtain falls on the life of Ellen when current fashion and past passions collide.
Anonymous Privilege
Covert micro-sensors have taken their seat at the table-head of our most trusted institution, the Court. A "fire and forget" mentality leaves the workers behind these opportunistic devices free to effect constant and pervasive snooping in the back hallways and chambers of our hallowed judicial workshops.
At the people's state courthouse in the city of Saint Trennen, a border town poured out along the banks of the lower Mississippi River, the wonders of technology and the craft of judging are on a collision path with social vice and high rollers on a glamorous showboat, the Castle.
Judge Luisa Vega struggles to preserve anonymity for her extra-judicial passion, women's liberty. Luisa must choose: save Manny or save herself.