When a popular college student is murdered, her international roommate, Anneliese, becomes a prime suspect. But law professor Margeaux Robbins doesn't believe that the quiet, lonely German girl in her class is the killer.
Chase Crandall is a burned-out defense attorney ready to extricate himself from the grind of criminal law. After he loses a client to tragedy, he's ready for an in-house corporate position.
When Chase is assigned to Anneliese's case, Margeaux is horrified. She doesn’t want him to provide legal counsel—not after what happened to his past client. And not with the evidence incriminating Anneliese.
Despite their mutual misgivings, the lawyer and professor pair up to find the killer and prove Anneliese's innocence. Will they be able to untangle the mystery—and navigate their growing interest in one another—before the wrong person is charged with murder?
This captivating story has multi-faceted characters, a well-developed plot, and an enlightened view of our country's legal system. Would you feel safe entrusting your freedom to a law professor and a lawyer unsure of his career path? I was fully engaged in this exciting legal thriller from author and lawyer Cara Putman!
I received a copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Chase Crandall is a burned-out defense attorney ready to extricate himself from the grind of criminal law. After he loses a client to tragedy, he's ready for an in-house corporate position.
When Chase is assigned to Anneliese's case, Margeaux is horrified. She doesn’t want him to provide legal counsel—not after what happened to his past client. And not with the evidence incriminating Anneliese.
Despite their mutual misgivings, the lawyer and professor pair up to find the killer and prove Anneliese's innocence. Will they be able to untangle the mystery—and navigate their growing interest in one another—before the wrong person is charged with murder?
MY THOUGHTS.....
I've enjoyed Cara Putman's previous books, but this is now my favorite! The Accused is the page-turning tale of a young German exchange student accused of murdering her roommate. It has twists, turns, and non-ending suspense, but I was especially fascinated by the courtroom scenes. I felt like I was there, front and center, watching the legal teams spin their magic, as I held my breath, chewed my nails, and tried to weigh the evidence! What would the jury decide? Was Anneliese guilty, or was she just an innocent fall-guy?
This captivating story has multi-faceted characters, a well-developed plot, and an enlightened view of our country's legal system. Would you feel safe entrusting your freedom to a law professor and a lawyer unsure of his career path? I was fully engaged in this exciting legal thriller from author and lawyer Cara Putman!
I received a copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The award-winning, best-selling author of more than 35 books, Cara Putman graduated college at 20 and completed her law degree at 27. FIRST for Women magazine called Shadowed by Grace “captivating” and a “novel with ‘the works.'” Cara is active at her church and a full-time Clinical Associate Professor on business and ethics to undergraduate and graduate students at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management. Putman also practices law and was a second-generation homeschooling mom for twelve years. Putman obtained her Master’s in Business Administration from Krannert and her J.D. from George Mason University Antonin Scalia School of Law. She serves on the executive board of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), an organization she has served in various roles since 2007. She lives with her husband and four children in Indiana.
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