Synopsis Fast-talking, wisecracking, Philadelphia trial lawyer Rita Morrone takes on the defense of a distinguished federal judge, who has been accused of sexually harassing his young secretary. Before the case comes to trial, the plaintiff is murdered, and the judge is the prime suspect. As Morrone probes into the murder, she uncovers a secret life and suspects in unexpected places. Then the killer ups the ante and Morrone is playing for the biggest stakes of all--her life.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1996-11-01 | | Edition Description: | Reissue |
| Size | | Height: | 6.5 in | | Width: | 4.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 7.2 oz |
Publisher's Note Whether it's poker or trial law, wisecracking Rita Morrone plays to win, especially when she takes on the defense of the Honorable Fiske Hamilton, a prominent federal judge accused of sexual harassment. And it's no coincidence that the judge is her live-in lover's father. Then the action turns deadly, and Rita finds herself at the center of a murder case. She probes deep into the murder, uncovering a secret life and suspects in shocking places. When the killer viciously ups the ante, Rita decides to end this lethal game. She lays it all on the line for the highest stakes ever--her life.
Industry Reviews "'Running from the Law' is quick, witty, flavorful and absorbing. Ms. Scottoline's distinctive voice makes this book a pleasure to read, and I did so at warp speed." Book Jacket - Richard North Patterson
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