In a world of wealth and secrets, one attorney fights for the truth. Avery Collins isn't your typical attorney. After years behind bars for a murder she didn't commit, she's now a relentless defender of the innocent. Her latest case? A ticking time bomb of secrets and lies. Esme Guitierrez, an El Salvadoran refugee, stands accused of murdering Aria Whitmore, the talented daughter of a billionaire hotelier. Avery unearths a web of disturbing truths hidden within the Whitmore mansion: the disappearance of Aria's birth mother, her unlikely friendship with a schizophrenic man, and threatening emails containing insider information point to a much darker reality. Each revelation draws her into a labyrinth of secrets that only leads to more questions. Avery must navigate a treacherous legal landscape filled with media scrutiny, death threats, and unexpected twists to uncover the truth and prevent an innocent woman from facing the death penalty. Sinclair delivers a high-octane legal thriller with a shocking twist. A pulse-pounding journey through the underbelly of justice. Clear your schedule - once you start, you won't be able to put it down. ____________________________________________________ Praise for the Southern California Legal Thriller Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I could not put this book down and it actually explodes with excitement. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is the best legal thriller I’ve ever read! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It is a thriller from start to finish. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I don't have time for a long review because I'm too excited to begin the next book. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The plot has many twists and turns but the ending will surprise you. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ That book started out with a bang.