First published 2015
Bennie Rosato built her reputation as a tough Philadelphia attorney who wins cases. Thirteen years ago, she failed to save twelve-year-old Jason Leftavick from juvenile detention after he fought a school bully. That loss still eats at her. Jason spent his teens cycling through detention centers and his adult years haven't improved. Now he faces murder charges for killing that same childhood bully. Bennie no longer handles murder cases, but she can't walk away from Jason again. She takes his case even though she's unsure about his innocence claims. The founder of Rosato & DiNunzio law firm knows she owes Jason for her past failure and the system's failures. As she digs into the case, Bennie must confront the worst period of her career and fight for the justice that eluded them both years ago.
Genres: mystery, crime, contemporary, legal-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, redemption, second-chance
Setting: Philadelphia
Period: Thirteen Years Ago
424 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Press
Content warnings: murder