Part of Paul Madriani, book 1
First published 1993
Paul Madriani had everything going for him at Potter, Skarpellos until he made one fatal mistake. His brief affair with the senior partner's wife cost him his position at the prestigious firm. Now Ben Potter lies dead, and his wife stands accused of murder. Paul finds himself pulled back into the legal arena he was forced to leave behind, representing the very woman who caused his downfall. As he builds her defense, Paul discovers that Potter's death involves far more than a marriage gone wrong. The case threatens to expose dangerous secrets that powerful people want buried. Paul must navigate treacherous legal and personal territory where every revelation puts him at greater risk. His investigation uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that reaches into the highest levels of the legal establishment. The deeper Paul digs, the more he realizes that clearing his client's name might cost him everything he has left.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, legal-thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, redemption, second-chance
448 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Jove