Published May 1st 2016 by Thomas & MercerRead: May 2016
How I Got It: Ebook (approximately 400 pages) from NetGalley
Series: Samantha Brinkman (subsequent book to be released Nov. 2016)
Samantha Brinkman is a criminal defense
attorney in Los Angeles. She doesn’t get many paying clients, she’s behind on
her bills, and her office is in gang territory. So when a high profile case
comes her way, she can’t turn it down. An LAPD officer has been accused of
killing a Hollywood starlet and her roommate. The case soon becomes more
personal than Sam could’ve imagined though, and she becomes a crime
investigator more than a lawyer. Sam is unsure of the innocence of her client,
but she has to prove reasonable doubt- for her client and for herself.
Marcia Clark has experience in the
courtroom; she’s best known for her role in the OJ Simpson trial. Clark uses
that experience to create a well-timed and believable fictional crime story.
The main trial is interspersed with other smaller cases that allowed the reader
to really see Sam in action. Also there were just enough personal details spread
throughout to keep the reader caring about the characters and the outcomes.
However, the reader is kept guessing. There were many twists and turns and a
new surprise every few pages. Clark kept the story unpredictable, and the
ending is shocking enough to leave the reader craving the sequel.
*Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced electronic copy in exchange for an honest review.
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