Darryl Bloodworth is a highly-accomplished Florida trial lawyer (now retired) whose five-decade legal career provides the foundation for his realistic, meticulously-crafted legal dramas. His Jordan & McKenzie series offers an insider’s view of the high-stakes ethical dilemmas, personal pressures, and consequential decisions trial lawyers face.


Set in central Florida, the novels follow senior partner David Jordan, his family, and associates through gripping courtroom dramas, with emotionally rich characters and heartfelt storytelling. Drawing on experiences from Darryl’s career—including his successful representation of the City of Orlando in litigation involving 9-1-1 recordings from the graphic Pulse nightclub shooting—his stories carry compelling authenticity.


But this series is about more than the law.   It explores relationships, moral choices, & adversity shaping the characters. Woven through-out the novels are two enduring sources of his characters’ strength -- and Darryl’s own: a loving, extended family and deep religious faith.



As one screenwriter put it: “You’ll come to know these characters personally—

and genuinely care what happens to them.”


Reader Reviews:


“A friend recommended We Who Remain… and I loved Darryl’s first book. The story is excellent, the characters real and of solid moral character, the setting of Winter Park, FL perfect. I’ve read authors whose subsequent novels fall short of their first. Not so here. I also loved Darryl’s second book— A Time to Heal—and his third—Those Who Find Wisdom. Pick up these books and enjoy the ‘can’t-put-down’ Jordan & McKenzie trilogy. “ 

-- Larry C.

"I enjoyed seeing the legal cases unfold as David and his team skillfully worked to find unlikely resolutions. The strength of David and Carol to tackle problems head-on provide a welcome contrast to our often cynical world view. I highly recommend We Who Remain."

 -- Linda Rooks, author of Pieces of Dark, Pieces of Light, Carol Awards semi-finalist & Fighting for Your Marriage While Separated, Golden Scroll Non-fiction Book of the Year.

 

"Mr. Bloodworth, who has practiced in Central Florida for around 50 years, beautifully describes the area's history, the legal community. The story gives the reader a peek behind the curtain and to how an exceptionally experienced trial attorney runs his cases. Through the dialogue, Mr. Bloodworth integrates his views on trial theory and litigation. I've read legal fictions before (often written by non-lawyers), and We Who Remain stands out for its accuracy. I highly recommend it." (We Who Remain — 5 stars on Amazon!)

-- Robyn Kramer, Editor Orange County Bar Briefs

 

"Darryl Bloodworth has hit a home run with A Time to Heal, presenting the modern struggles of the attorneys' professional lives, as well as their personal challenges. You can learn from their journey and from the sources of their strength - their family, their faith, and their friendships with their colleagues. A truly wonderfully written and inspiring novel."

 -- Max James, author of the award-winning The Harder I Fall, the Higher I Bounce, a business memoir for today's entrepreneurs and executives. Founder of the American Kiosk Management, dubbed the King of Kiosk by Fortune Magazine, & former Air Force rescue helicopter pilot

 

"A Time to Heal is a captivating story told by a seasoned trial attorney with all i's dotted and t's crossed, including precise facts, deeply felt emotions, and the consequences of personal choices. The author masterfully weaves together a spectrum of real life circumstances highlighting the values of family, faith, and A Time to Heal."

 -- Terry Isaacson, author of 3 novels & several nonfiction books, former All American football player & wrestler and 27 year Air Force combat veteran

 

"Drawing on his long and storied career as a litigator, Darryl explores the complex web of interconnections between the personal and professional lives of two partners in a small firm of Orlando attorneys. In Those Who Find Wisdom, he weaves terrorism and political corruption together with professional soccer and the search for forgiveness, providing impressive insights into how lawyers attempt to balance their professional responsibilities and personal lives. Fans of John Grisham, The Lincoln Lawyer, and Maitland’s Antonio’s Restaurant will love this beautifully detailed story of a small prestigious law firm dealing with both attempts to buy votes in an election and the media’s right to sensitive information about a terrorist attack.”
-- Maurice (Socky) O’Sullivan, Former Chairman of English Department & Kenneth Curry Professor of Literature Emeritus, Rollins College; Former President, Florida Historical Society; Former President, The College English Association


"Darryl Bloodworth brings his Jordan & McKenzie trilogy to a satisfying close with Those Who Find Wisdom, skillfully balancing gripping legal drama with deeply personal storytelling. The novel weaves together two timely, compelling cases while explaining the evolving—and at time precarious—romance between David and a former soccer star and model who also happens to coach his daughter’s middle school team."

 -- Art D'Alessandro, screenwriter, The Final Season, She Drives Me Crazy, Mayor Cupcake, Letters to God