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The Bloodied Client

Maggie Gallagher Legal Thriller #2

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Book 2 of Maggie Gallagher Legal Thriller

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Pub Date Jan 14 2026 | Archive Date Jan 20 2026


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Description

A teenage girl is charged with the unthinkable…

The crime? The brutal murder of her own parents. The prosecution’s argument seems airtight. But small town defense attorney Maggie Gallagher senses something isn’t right…

Months earlier, Zoey Conrad had already faced her worst nightmare when two men broke into her room. In the terrifying struggle that followed, one intruder ended up dead. The judge declared it self-defense and dismissed the charges, allowing Zoey to rebuild her life in their small town. But now, with her parents found murdered under disturbingly similar circumstances, the evidence against Zoey quickly piles up.

Maggie knows Zoey and she wants to believe the girl is no killer. Yet the more she learns about the twisted life the Conrads led, the stronger her compassion for Zoey grows. But the deeper she digs, the worse things get. Especially since Maggie’s own son has gotten personally involved.

As the prosecution builds an ironclad case and the clock ticks down, Maggie must race to expose the truth. If she fails, Zoey’s fate is sealed—and an innocent life could be shattered forever.

A teenage girl is charged with the unthinkable…

The crime? The brutal murder of her own parents. The prosecution’s argument seems airtight. But small town defense attorney Maggie Gallagher senses...


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My first Peter Kirkland book but definitely not my last. What a read. Great and likeable characters and a convincing plot that never let you totally relax into believing that you knew who the guilty part was. I loved it from start to finish.

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This is the second Maggie Gallagher legal thriller and the series is gathering pace nicely. There’s a lovely juxtaposition between the demands of her career as she builds up her practice and trying to be the best mother, wife and daughter that she can.

The case she has to deal with seems hopeless at first and her son’s involvement complicates things further.

The court room scenes are well handled and draw you in as does the description of small town life and the politics involved.

Highly recommended.

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Ok readers, buckle up—because you will read this book in one sitting… Just when you think you’ve figured it all out? BAM the rug gets pulled out from under you! This one will really keep you on your toes, so find somewhere to hide away and lose yourself for a few hours!

From page one the twists just kept falling in my lap. It was hard to put down because you will want to know what the next chapter brings! May result in a rise in your blood pressure as it’s absolutely addictive and unputdownable!

A definite 5 star read add this one to your TBR immediately!

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