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Judy, a lawyer who fiercely champions the underdog, is shaken when Iris, the housekeeper and cherished friend of her Aunt Barb, dies under odd circumstances that look like a simple heart attack. The death prompts Judy to believe that more sinister forces are at work, and she sets out to uncover the truth. With her legal training, her determination, and the support of her close friend, Judy confronts a web of secrets that brings the murder right into her personal life.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Lisa Scottoline
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