Scottoline knocks it out of the park with her latest Rosato and Dinunzio legal thriller!  Her acerbic wit adds to the story of the firm being sued, an associate being murdered and Mary being pregnant.  What is most memorable about the book is the family relationships and the support of Mary’s family, no matter what she is going through.  It is also the family relationship that Mary establishes with Judy, determined to help her during a great loss as well as to act as her friend and loyal supporter.  It was relevant that two law firms were suing each other at the same time that Bennie’s firm was filing a huge lawsuit against a tech firm, so that was a very modern touch.  The author’s knowledge of law practice is very evident in this novel, shown directly in the dialog between the characters, in the police station and in court.  Fans of Scottoline will definitely want to read this new installment of the series, and new fans will be thrilled to find someone who writes with expertise about lawyers and their dealings with each other.  The whole book was a delight to read, with fast-paced action and cutting-edge banter between the characters.  Scottoline is a master at the craft of drawing the reader in quickly and keeping them enthralled throughout the story.  I highly recommend this book!

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