Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Perennial for gifting me a digital ARC of this gripping story by Bonnie Kistler - 4.5 stars rounded up!
Kelly McCann is a lawyer, specializing in defending men accused of sex crimes. Her detractors call her a traitor to her gender, but it doesn't bother her because she simply loves to win. The story opens with yet another victory, securing an acquittal for a famous scientist who developed an Alzheimer's treatment. But later on that day, she too falls victim to a brutal assault. If she reports it, she loses her career. But Kelly comes up with a plan and joins forces with her rapist's other victims. However, someone is on to them because people are dying.
Wow - this was intense from the beginning until that unexpected ending. Obviously there are triggers here, but this was a wonderfully-crafted relevant tale that I couldn't put down. I loved the personal story of Kelly and her family, and how it all intertwined. To me, that personal side softened the brutal reality of the main story plot. Plus, this brings up other aspects that are always thought-provoking, such as the responsibility of defense attorneys. This author was new to me and now I can't wait to read more from her!
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