by Karen Holmes
First published 2001
Nate ORiley commands respect in Washington's legal circles, but his recent hospital stay has left him struggling to regain his footing. The powerful lawyer faces the challenge of returning to his demanding practice when an unexpected assignment arrives. His firm sends him far from the familiar territory of tense courtroom battles to the treacherous swamps of Brazil. The journey forces Nate to navigate dangers he never encountered in his legal career. As he moves between two vastly different worlds, from the corridors of power in the nation's capital to the unpredictable wilderness of South America, Nate discovers that this mission will transform him in ways he never anticipated. The assignment becomes more than professional duty as it reshapes his understanding of himself and his life's direction.
Genres: adventure, contemporary, thriller, legal-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, personal-growth
Setting: United States, Brazil
120 pages