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Jack Newlin finds himself in a dire predicament: a murder has been committed, and the evidence points to him. To shield his family and allies, he decides to deflect the crime onto himself. In the tense streets of Philadelphia, his choice sets off a frantic legal battle that tests the limits of justice and loyalty.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Thriller/Legal Thriller
Authors: Lisa Scottoline
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