Andrew Martin is a powerful Washington Lawyer, head of a multinational law firm and on the short list for a Supreme Court Chief Justice nomination. When his friend, Senator Wes Jasper, calls from Anguilla for help Andrew has to choose between doing what is legally and morally right or helping his friend. Afterward he realizes he’s made the biggest mistake of his life and … [Read more...] about Review of The Washington Lawyer by Allan Topol
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Shannon Baker hits environmental issues in new Nora Abbott mystery
Shannon Baker is the author of the Nora Abbott mystery series. For this interview, Baker, who was chosen by the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers as their 2014 Writer of the Year, discussed the latest book in the series and how a friend’s work with the Grand Canyon Trust inspired her.“All the books in the Nora Abbott series involve some kind of environmental issue,” said … [Read more...] about Shannon Baker hits environmental issues in new Nora Abbott mystery
Gun Street Girl grips readers with complex plot
Detective Sean Duffy, a tough, hard-drinking, Catholic in the Protestant Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) is fatigued and considering retiring from his job. This is 1985 Belfast, Ireland, where protests and bloody riots are typical nightly events. Duffy is called to the scene of a double murder of a husband and wife. To Duffy, this appears to be a professional hit. The next day, … [Read more...] about Gun Street Girl grips readers with complex plot
Double Agatha winner Leslie Budewitz discusses new series
Leslie Budewitz has, in her relatively short career as a writer, racked up some impressive credentials. For this interview, the national bestselling author and winner of two Agatha Awards, talks about food, cats, dogs, and one of her favorite places, Seattle.“I fell in love with the Pike Place Market in Seattle first as a college student, and later as a young lawyer working … [Read more...] about Double Agatha winner Leslie Budewitz discusses new series
NYT bestseller Laurie R. King discusses Dreaming Spies
Sherlock Holmes is hot today. From TV and movies to novels and short stories, the famous sleuth remains ever-popular with readers and writers. Historical-fiction novelist Laurie R. King also caught the bug to write about the famous detective, but chose a different path. In this interview, the Edgar-winning author talks about her latest novel, “Dreaming Spies.”The path … [Read more...] about NYT bestseller Laurie R. King discusses Dreaming Spies