Travis Morgan's case seems open and shut: a plot to kill his estranged father, fundamentalist preacher Arlie Morgan, goes awry and his bullet slays an innocent bookkeeper. Two eyewitnesses seal Travis' fate. But despite damning evidence and an admitted hatred of his father, Travis staunchly maintains his innocence.
Beseeched by his anguished mother, veteran defense attorney Barbara Holloway agrees to represent Travis. With the support of her father, attorney Frank Holloway, and crack private investigator Bailey, Barbara reveals a zealot, his ultrarich backers, and unimaginable atrocities. Travis' case proceeds to trial, and Barbara finds herself pitted against a complacent legal system and a judge eager to simply close the case and retire. Knowing she must intervene decisively to avoid a conviction, Barbara steps squarely into the path of danger. Risking her own life, Barbara confronts the killer in order to save Travis'.
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"I love Kate Wilhelm mysteries. They never fail to keep me on the edge of my seat and I've become very attached to Barbara and Frank in the past 20 years or so, and the friends they've acquired along the way." — Kathy (4 out of 5 stars)
"I love Kate Wilhelm mysteries. They never fail to keep me on the edge of my seat and I've become very attached to Barbara and Frank in the past 20 years or so, and the friends they've acquired along the way."
“By Stone, by Blade, by Fire’s constant twists and turns and high drama make it a top recommendation for any fan of mysteries and courtroom dramas, carefully entwining personal destinies and motivations until differences between guilty and innocent become impossible to predict.”
" Excellent book. Enjoyed from start to finish. Highly recommended. "
" Love this author. Another good book. Barbara Holloway is an amazing criminal lawyer and I love going along for the ride. "
" The latest Barbara Holloway mystery - satisfying. "
" Love Barbara Holloway and her relationship to her father -- the best part of these books. "
" Wow. Intense. My favorite Kate Wilhelm in quite a while. "
" Really more like 3.5. Couldn't stop till the end. Love the way it derides religious bigots! "
" 4.5 While not the absolutely best book I ever read, it was certainly a very good entry in this series and deserves more than a 4. "
" I love Kate Wilhelm and her books. her character development, and story line are amazing sometimes. "
Kate Wilhelm (1928–2018) was the bestselling author of dozens of novels and short-story collections. Among her novels are the popular courtroom thrillers featuring attorney Barbara Holloway. Her other works include the science fiction classic Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang.
Carrington MacDuffie is a voice actor and recording artist who has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, received numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards, and has been a frequent finalist for the Audie Award, including for her original audiobook, Many Things Invisible. Alongside her narration work, she has released a new album of original songs, Only an Angel.
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