First published 2016
Noah Byron lives well as a personal injury lawyer who chases big settlements. Expensive cars, luxury homes, and attractive women fill his world. He only accepts cases that promise substantial payouts. When his ex-wife asks him to meet with a desperate mother, Noah reluctantly agrees. Twelve-year-old Joel lies sick from contaminated children's medicine. Officials claim a random person tampered with bottles in stores. Joel's mother suspects the pharmaceutical company itself caused the poisoning. Noah investigates and uncovers evidence pointing directly at the corporation. The company fights back with unlimited resources and ruthless tactics. Noah breaks his cardinal rule by growing attached to Joel. The boy becomes more than a client. The powerful corporation escalates its attacks as Noah threatens their profits. Noah must choose between his comfortable lifestyle and seeking justice for Joel. The odds stack against him as he battles an enemy with everything to lose.
Genres: suspense, mystery, thriller, legal-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: david-vs-goliath, underdog
Audio CD · Brilliance Audio
Content warnings: medical-trauma