Böcker av John Stell

Tracy Brubaker is a successful Maryland attorney who doesn't handle murder cases-that is until her former lover, the man who broke her heart, is accused of murdering his father. Even though the evidence against Brian Shane seems strong enough to prove his guilt, Tracy comes to his defense. She finds herself playing detective-a lifelong ambition since she read her first Nancy Drew book. Despite the grim circumstances, Tracy finds she is enjoying the hunt for clues as she compiles a list of other possible suspects, all of whom had a motive for wanting Brian's father dead. She also finds herself reliving the past: memories both pleasant and painful. As she gets closer to the truth-of both the murder and her feelings for Brian-another murder is committed and Tracy's life is in danger. Can she figure out-and prove-who the true killer is before she becomes the next victim?

For an attorney who doesn't handle murder cases, Tracy Brubaker can't seem to catch a break. No sooner has she successfully defended a family friend when a retired law school professor reaches out for her assistance. His former client Colin Richmond has been accused of killing a man he recently met. The motive? Richmond may have thought this man was the reincarnation of his late father-the father whose murder Richmond was tried for but acquitted of almost 30 years ago-back for revenge. The evidence seems concrete, but Tracy thinks there's more to this murder than preemptive self-defense. Her subsequent investigation reveals another possible crime in Richmond's past, a detective who may have buried exculpatory evidence, and a victim who may have set himself up for his own murder. Complicating matters is former beau and client Brian Shane, who wants to rekindle the relationship that ended more than 10 years ago. Now, Tracy must juggle her professional and personal lives in the hopes of clearing her client, while hopefully reuniting with the man she still loves, or thinks she does. It's another tricky case full of twists and turns as Tracy tries to find the truth, this time not only for her client but for herself as well.