by Tom McHale
First published 2025
Sarah Chen built her career defending unpopular speech. When a controversial client brings her a case that could redefine First Amendment law, she faces a choice between professional duty and personal conviction. The case draws national attention and divides her law firm. Her partners pressure her to withdraw. Protesters gather outside her office. Her family questions her judgment. Sarah must navigate hostile judges, aggressive prosecutors, and media scrutiny while preparing arguments that could reshape free speech protections. As the case moves toward the Supreme Court, Sarah discovers that defending constitutional principles demands more than legal expertise. It requires courage to stand alone when everyone else steps back.
Genres: american-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, political-thriller, academic, legal-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: courage, moral-dilemma, professional-duty
Period: 21st-Century
108 pages · Paperback · IPG