by Joanne Fluke
Part of Hannah Swensen, book 18
First published 2015
Hannah Swensen thought her biggest worry was the upcoming trial. She needs to clear her name after being involved in a tragic accident, and the courtroom feels like her last chance at redemption. But when she arrives to find the presiding judge dead in his chambers, bludgeoned with his own gavel, her legal troubles become the least of her concerns. The police immediately focus on Hannah as their prime suspect. Now she faces potential murder charges on top of everything else. With her freedom hanging in the balance, Hannah must prove her innocence while navigating a web of courthouse secrets and hidden motives. The real killer remains free, and Hannah realizes that clearing her name will require more than just testimony. She needs to uncover the truth before the legal system she hoped would save her destroys her completely.
Genres: mystery, crime, cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth
Vibes: cozy, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, legal-trouble
Setting: Courtroom
356 pages · Paperback · Kensington