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Paul Madriani, newly relocated to San Diego, accepts the representation of Jonah Hale, an elderly man in dire circumstances. Jonah’s wife and granddaughter Amanda have been raised by their mother, Jessica, whose long‑standing drug addiction has left the family fragmented. After Jonah wins a multimillion‑dollar state lottery, Jessica seeks to regain maternal control, claiming that Jonah sexually abused her and now that she can secure a substantial payoff. In the courtroom, Moe hard‑fought legal strategies confront allegations of abuse, while flamboyant feminist activist Zo Suade looks to ensure the rights of the children involved are protected. The novel weaves a taut legal thriller amid allegations, custody disputes and the drama of a family’s fractured past.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Thriller/Legal Thriller
Authors: Steve Martini
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