Daniel Ames is an associate at Reed, Briggs, Portland's most prestigious law firm, earning more money than he ever imagined possible.
When a charismatic civil litigator sues the firm's biggest client for manufacturing a drug that he claims causes unspeakable birth defects, Daniel is certain the claim has no merit. But as he begins to investigate, his world comes tumbling down around him. His work is sabotaged, he's accused of professional incompetence, and he's fired. Twelve hours later he is arrested for murder.
Daniel scrambles to clear his name and save his reputation -- and in the process unearths a trail of deceit. But someone doesn't want this trail explored, and Daniel becomes the target of a vicious killer who will stop at nothing to prevent the truth from being revealed.
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"Some very well developed characters, some just fluff. Figured out the mystery person, but not the new identity. Too many murders, cluttered up the story. 2001 Finished the book while on a bus riding thru OH and PA. " — Joe (4 out of 5 stars)
"Some very well developed characters, some just fluff. Figured out the mystery person, but not the new identity. Too many murders, cluttered up the story. 2001 Finished the book while on a bus riding thru OH and PA. "
" The way the two stories intertwined was rather confusing. The characters in the second storyline were not easy to keep straight. But the key storyline, about Daniel, was very compelling. "
" I enjoyed this story and it was certainly worth the .49 I paid for it. Some of the story was predictable but it was still a good story. "
" This is a fabulous legal thriller with thrills, chills, romance, drama and action, for my final Phil Margolin read this year. This is an action-packed read for a few days. "
" Not too bad, nothing that was too obvious with the plot and likeable main characters. "
" 3.5 fast paced lawyer mystery. good read. "
" Kinda slow in the beginning, but ended up being a pretty good book!! "
" This is a great legal thriller. It was very well written and easy to read. I highly recommend this book to anyone that likes John Grisham, or is looking for something new to read. "
" I saw the end coming a mile away but it was well written and interesting. Will continue to read the remaining Phillip Margolin books. "
" Great story, captivating , will keep u on the edge of your seat "
" Nancy 5 stars; Ron 5 stars "
" I was actually really impressed how this book played out. "
" A typically good read by Margolin, this time about a young lawyer newly hired by a prestigious law firm who is framed for a crime. Romantic developments plus the twists and turns of the plot yield an entertaining story. "
" A pretty standard legal thriller, with a "nice guy" lawyer at the center of the action-that's how I knew it was fiction. An entertaining but ultimately unconvincing novel. "
" Overall basically a good book. I felt it got a bit confusing towards the middle, but it did resolve itself by the end. Not my favorite of Margolin's, but a good read none the less. "
" Pharmaceutical company sued over birth defects allegedly caused by one of their products. Young lawyer charged with murder. Floodgates open and murders abound as do suspects. Good story. "
" Too convoluted and did not catch my interest too well. The two stories only connected vaguely and took away from each other. "
" Having just spent last weekend in Portland, I enjoyed reading about some of the places I visited on my trip. "
" what can I say...started this book at 11 pm and finished it by 3 am...story so riveting I had to read it straight through...thumbs up "
" Typicl Margolin; good, suspenseful legal thriller - not his best, but still a good read. "
" There are worse crime novels, but there are much better. The premise is scary enough...how easy is is fall victim to a set up. The plot drives you through, but that's not enough to make me satisfied as a reader. "
" What a fun & suspenseful book. Great writing, excellent character development, and a fun plot. "
" legal thriller, lots of characters..so easy to get confused and several plots..but good read "
" Some very well developed characters - some fluff. Figured out the mystery person, but not the new identity. Too many murders cluttered up the story. 2001 Finished the book while on a bus riding thru OH and PA. "
" Falls short. Stylistically standard and predictable. "
" This is a great legal thriller. It was well written and easy to read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes John Grisham or is looking for something new to read. "
" This mystery surrounding law offices and pharmaceutical companies was a quick read with a twist on law suits that play on the suffering public. "
" A good quick read mystery. "
Phillip Margolin has written over twenty novels, most of them New York Times bestsellers. He is a recipient of the Distinguished Northwest Writer Award. In addition to being a novelist, he was a long-time criminal defense attorney with decades of trial experience, including a large number of capital cases.
Margaret Whitton came from the New York stage, performing in off-Broadway gems Baba Goya and Nourish the Beast in the 1970s; she made her Broadway debut in Steaming. She has appeared in many film as well, including Love Child, The Best of Times, The Secret of My Succe$s, Major League, and The Man Without a Face, among others. Margaret has worked on television, appearing in the soap operas One Life to Live and The Doctors. In made-for-television movies she is best known for her portrayal of the tough-as-nails attorney Leslie Abramson in Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills.
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