Synopsis Benedetta "Bennie" Rosato is the prime suspect in the murder of her former law partner who dumped her professionally and personally for a new partner and a new squeeze. Forced to go underground in her own city, Bennie must use all of her resources to find the killer before the cops find her.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1997-09-01 |
| Size | | Height: | 6.8 in | | Width: | 4.0 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 8.0 oz |
Publisher's Note Benedetta "Bennie" Rosato is a maverick lawyer who prosecutes police misconduct and excessive-force cases, and business at her firm of Rosato & Biscardi has never been better. Then, without warning, a savage murder tears the firm apart. All evidence points to Bernie, who has motive aplenty and an unconfirmable alibi. Her world turns upside down as the lawyer becomes the client, and the cops she once prosecuted are now after her--with a vengeance. To prove her innocence, Bennie probes deep into the murder. Then another killing takes place--a crime punishable by death. Running for her life, Bennie is a fugitive armed only with her wit s and courage. She will find the real killer. Or die trying.
Industry Reviews "Lisa Scottoline brings something new to the lawyer-mystery--a brilliant sense of humor." Advertisement - Susan Isaacs
"Forget who killed crumbum Mark Biscardi, and those others. Philadelphia lawyer Scottoline provides nonstop action, smart narration, and dozens of helpful tips on going underground in your own hometown." Burns
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