At the age of fifty five, attorney Megan O'Reilly has practiced law for over thirty years. After all her hard work and dedication she is on track to be made a partner at the large powerful D.C law firm where she works. The firm was founded by Arthur Tarkington, currently a United States Supreme Court justice. When the day comes for her to be made partner she is given shocking and devastating news.

After being blindsided by her law firm, Megan who has a background in criminal prosecution specializing in sex crimes, meets a young woman who has been raped by a powerful, high profile man in D.C. The victim, Lucy Hatfield, is a nonpracticing attorney and the mother of a gravely ill young child. For her own personal reasons that are unknown to anyone else, Megan agrees to help Lucy pursue litigation against her rapist.

The story unfolds at a breakneck speed with Megan and Lucy facing endless obstacles in their effort to help Lucy's daughter and to be champions for women everywhere to find their voices and stand up against rich powerful men who sexually assault and abuse them.

Victim of the Defense is a page turner with unforeseen twists and turns. It's a book you will not be able to put down.