Books like Double Tap (Paul Madriani #8) by Steve Martini
In *Double Tap*, attorney Paul Madriani is drawn into a labyrinth of intrigue when he takes on the defense of a decorated soldier charged with the murder of a high‑profile businesswoman and software tycoon. The prosecution’s key evidence hinges on a mysterious “double‑tap” fatal wound—two bullets in the victim’s head fired by a marksman of the highest caliber. As Madriani delves deeper, he uncovers that the victim was tied to a controversial government counter‑terrorism program that sifted through private computer data of millions of Americans. Facing a judge who can invoke national security at will, Madriani must navigate deceit, espionage, and the blurred line between legal defense and government secrecy to seek the truth.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Thriller/Legal Thriller
Authors: Steve Martini
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