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by Joe Cargile (Author)
When a small-town lawyer defends a local murder suspect, they are swept into a deadly international coverup.Lee Acker is horrified by the violent killing of his childhood best friend.And he is equally distraught to discover that he stands wrongly accused of the crime.As a whirlwind of media frenzy and a high-profile investigation descend on Lee's ordinarily quiet Georgia town, he boldly flees to Mexico in a hunt for answers.But Lee barely has time to catch whispers of shady international dealings before he finds himself detained and extradited back to the United States to stand trial.Now, Lee's last hope rests with the local legal community's rising star, Maggie Reynolds, the only defense lawyer who is skilled-and determined-enough to clear his name. Caught in the crosshairs of a deadly game and armed only with the hints and rumors gleaned from Lee's brief time in Mexico, Maggie and Lee must work against the clock to put together the pieces of an increasingly shocking puzzle.The picture that takes shape will turn the courtroom on its head...and expose a sinister conspiracy that extends far beyond this small Georgia town.Joe Cargile's riveting Blake County Legal Thrillers are perfect for fans of John Grisham and Michael Connelly.
Author Biography
Joe Cargile is an American novelist, lawyer, and displaced Southerner. The pages from his books are filled with settings that have been influenced by his love for travel, sports, and the ever-evolving South. With stories inspired by his work in the courtroom-an arena he believes plays host to fearsome competitors, and often some of our world's most interesting characters-he holds deep admiration for those tireless advocates who set the standard for the trial lawyer. He lives and works in London, England, with his wife and three daughters.
