Part of Paul Madriani, book 4
First published 2001
Paul Madriani faces an unwelcome assignment when Judge Armando Acosta gets arrested for soliciting a prostitute. The veteran attorney has little sympathy for his old adversary, but professional duty compels him to take the case. Madriani prepares what seems like a straightforward defense until the policewoman who conducted the sting operation turns up dead. The brutal murder transforms everything. Now Madriani must grapple with a chilling possibility that his own client might be responsible for the killing. The case forces him to navigate between his professional obligations and his growing suspicions. As the investigation deepens, Madriani discovers that the simple solicitation charge may be connected to something far more sinister. He must determine whether Judge Acosta is merely an embarrassed public official caught in a compromising situation or a dangerous man capable of murder.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, legal-thriller
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, professional-obligation
512 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Jove