Unexpected Defense
by Laura Snider
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Pub Date Mar 07 2023 | Archive Date Feb 21 2023
Description
She swore to uphold justice. But at what cost?
Living in a prime location for wind energy, the locals in the small town of Brine, Iowa find themselves locked in a vicious battle with a wealthy oil company who is buying struggling farm properties to put up windmills. Half the town is for the windmill projects, the other half will stop at nothing to keep the iron giants out of their skyline. When the conflict turns violent, a murder shakes the town and leaves expert public defender Ashley Montgomery with a trial on her hands that is both criminal and political.
Meanwhile, Ashley is in the process of applying for a judgeship, a political position, while tasked with building a rock solid defense for her client who is charged with murdering a neighbor that had leased property for the construction of windmills. The more Ashley digs, the more ties she finds between her client, his alleged victim, and the Texas Oil company, forcing her to make a decision between her ethics as an attorney and her dreams of becoming a judge.
Desperate to find a balance between her ambitions and her client's needs, Ashley is faced with a near impossible task with conflicts of interest that run far deeper than she ever imagined.
Can Ashley navigate this turbulent case and come out on top? Or will she need to burn some bridges in the name of justice?
Step into the riveting fifth book in the Ashley Montgomery Legal Thriller Series. With all the thrilling twists and turns of a high-stakes court case, author Laura Snider's gritty themes and expert attention to detail makes Unexpected Defense a book that you won't soon forget.
Advance Praise
"...a wonderful mix of fully-developed characters, sharp, witty dialogue and descriptive prose that had me captivated from beginning to end." —James Chandler, author of Misjudged
"Snider steals the show with her descriptive voice and legal details..." —Carolyn Ridder Aspenson, USA Today Bestselling author of Damaging Secrets
"...twisty crimes and complicated relationships. This is a series you won't want to miss." —Shannon Baker, author of Stripped Bare
"...truly compelling and hard to put down." —Cynthia Hamilton, author of Spouse Trap
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Featured Reviews
Paula, E, Reviewer
Unexpected Defense by Laura Snider was a good courtroom drama. Ashley is in the process of applying for a judgeship while building a rock-solid defense for her client, who is charged with murdering a neighbor that had leased property for the construction of windmills. The more Ashley digs, the more ties she finds between her client, his alleged victim, and the Texas Oil company, forcing her to decide between her attorney ethics and her dreams of becoming a judge.
Ashley is faced with a near-impossible task with conflicts of interest that run far deeper than she ever imagined.
Such a good plot with engaging and well-developed characters. It did get a little slow in parts, but overall, it was entertaining and a good courtroom drama.
I would be interested to read more about these characters and more books from this author. I give this book a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
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Michelle K, Reviewer
Unexpected Defense
by Laura Snider
Pub Date 07 Mar 2023
Severn River Publishing
Mystery & Thrillers
I am reviewing a copy of Unexpected Defense through Severn River Publishing and Netgalley:
She swore to uphold Justice! But what is it going to cost?
The Locals in the n the small town of Brine, Iowa, live in a prime, location for wind energy. They soon find themselves locked in a vicious battle with a wealthy oil company who is buying struggling farm properties to put up windmills. Half the town is for the windmill projects, the other half will stop at nothing to keep the iron giants out of their skyline. When the conflict turns violent, a murder shakes the town and leaves expert public defender Ashley Montgomery with a trial on her hands that is both criminal and political.
Ashley is in the process of applying for a judgeship, a political position, while tasked with building a rock solid defense for her client who is charged with murdering a neighbor that had leased property for the construction of windmills. The deeper Ashley digs, the more ties she finds between her client, his alleged victim, and the Texas Oil company, forcing her to make a decision between her ethics as an attorney and her dreams of becoming a judge.
Ashley is desperate to find a balance between her ambitions and her client's needs. She is faced with a near impossible task with conflicts of interest that run far deeper than she ever imagined.
Will Ashley be able to navigate this turbulent case and come out on top? Or will she need to burn some bridges in the name of justice?
I give Unexpected Defense five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
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