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Accused
577 pages
A twisty, fast-paced legal thriller driven by a relentless pursuit of justice and the unbreakable bond of an all-female legal team.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a high-stakes legal whirlwind where the pursuit of justice takes center stage. The narrative moves at a propulsive clip, delivering a twisty and dangerous investigation that keeps the tension dialed high. At its core, the story is anchored by a fierce sense of female solidarity, following a team of strong, relatable lawyers who aren't afraid to challenge powerful, wealthy forces. The mood is gripping and urgent, balancing the dark reality of a cold murder case with the compelling, accessible dynamics of a tight-knit legal firm. It is a perfect fit for readers who devour fast-paced thrillers that combine sharp investigative work with characters they can truly root for.
- Mood
- tense
- gripping
- high-stakes
- Tone
- urgent
- suspenseful
- relatable
- determined
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- seeking justice · uncovering hidden truths · female solidarity · challenging authority · wrongful conviction
- The writing
- Sharp and twisty, balancing fast-paced legal thrills with accessible, character-driven moments.
- The arc
- Moves from a shocking, unlikely request into a tense and dangerous pursuit of the truth against powerful opposition.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love twisty legal thrillers anchored by strong, relatable female sleuths and high-stakes investigations.
Content notes
- murder
- false imprisonment
About the book
It begins with an astonishing request from a thirteen-year-old prospective client. Allegra Gardner's sister Fiona was murdered six years ago. It seemed like an open-and-shut case: the accused, Lonnie Stall, was seen fleeing the scene; his blood was on Fiona and her blood was on him; most damningly, Lonnie Stall pleaded guilty. But Allegra believes Lonnie is innocent and has been wrongly imprisoned. The Gardner family is one of the richest and most powerful in the country, and Allegra's parents do not believe in reopening this case. Was justice really served all those years ago?
" and Edgar Award-winning author Lisa Scottoline revolutionized crime fiction when she introduced her all-female law firm of Rosato & Associates, thrilling readers with her twisty, fast-paced plots and capturing their hearts with her cast of strong yet totally relatable female characters. Fans have been clamoring for more stories with the characters they've come to know and love, so Bennie Rosato, Mary DiNunzio, Judy Carrier, and Anne Murphy are back with all cylinders firing in Accused. Their most challenging and dangerous case ever begins with an astonishing request from a thirteen-year-old prospective client. Allegra Gardner's sister Fiona was murdered six years ago. It seemed like an open-and-shut case: the accused, Lonnie Stall, was seen fleeing the scene; his blood was on Fiona and her blood was on him; most damningly, Lonnie Stall pleaded guilty. But Allegra believes Lonnie is innocent and has been wrongly imprisoned. Taking the case seems foolhardy to Mary DiNunzio, because the Gardner family is one of the most powerful in the country and Allegra's parents do not believe in reopening it. But the Rosato & Associates firm can never resist an underdog. Was justice really served all those years ago? It will take a team of unstoppable female lawyers, plus one thirteen-year-old genius, to find out. Accused kicks off an annual fall series featuring the new adventures of Rosato & Associates, delivering all the emotion, action, and humor we've come to expect from one of the best writers in the business"--
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