This was my introduction to this author....WOW! Looking forward to reading more of his work. Five stars...by far!

This is the first book I have read by Rick Acker. Guilty Blood was a great book. Widow Jessica Aims son is arrested for murder. The DNA says that he did it. With the help of her husbands best friend, Nate Daniels who is a corporate litigator, and the public defender, can they clear his name. Danger and romance come about during the investigation. It's a ruff time for Jessica but she keeps her faith in God and in her son's innocence. A great read.

I received this e-book from NetGalley for review and my honest opinion.

This is the first book that I've read by this author. This story could be something ripped from today's headlines. There is so much information of things that really happen in the US that it's scary. I believe there is more fact than fiction in this story. Wow! This book will keep the reader's attention to the end. Highly recommended!

GUILTY BLOOD by Rick Acker. Jessica world is rocked when a phone call from her son, being accused. She would go to any length, included a pass interest, of Nate. He is not a criminal lawyer, but, when the stakes are high enough, he would try harder. How did this even come about, was her son in the wrong place, or was there more behind it. Gripping plot when it involves the young college boy. Readers will be caught, as Jessica was from the first phone call, Given ARC by Net Galley for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.

“Jessica Ames was shopping for salmon when her life shattered for the second time” (location 106). From the very first line, I was drawn into the story. When Jessica’s son, Brandon, is accused of murder and the evidence stacks against him, her friend and lawyer, Nate Daniels, is called on to help. While not a criminal trial lawyer, Nate at least cares enough to make sure nothing gets missed.

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and it won’t be my last. The story line was intricate. There were aspects in the criminal case that surprised me. I loved that. I enjoyed seeing an autistic hacker play a big part in the case. Kevin had such a desire to put a criminal behind bars but couldn’t understand why his hacking was a problem.

All of the trial and court aspects were so authentic and believable. As the case went along, things became quite dangerous. I felt like I was reading a John Grisham novel. If you like court room drama, I’d highly recommend this book.

The book starts well enough, however than gets a little confusing. The story line is fine, but lacks pace at times. Nice idea which could have turned out a lot better. I will probably not seek other books by the same author.