First published 2017
Courtroom drama explodes in the Lone Star State. Rookie prosecutor Amelia Crockett takes on a high-profile murder case, where every twist and turn could make or break her career. With a clever but ruthless defense attorney and a judge who plays by his own rules, Amelia must navigate a minefield of evidence, testimony, and legal maneuvers to bring the killer to justice. But as the trial progresses, Amelia discovers that the real fight may be against the justice system itself.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, legal-thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Setting: Lone Star State, Texas
Period: 21st-Century
696 pages · Hardcover · Wolters Kluwer