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Book SynopsisLosing the trial of his life could mean losing everything. When a young reporter is found dead and a prominent Philadelphia businessman is accused of her murder, Mick McFarland finds himself involved in the case of his life. The defendant, David Hanson, was Mick’s close friend in law school, and the victim, a TV news reporter, had reached out to Mick for legal help only hours before her death. Mick’s played both sides of Philadelphia’s courtrooms. As a top-shelf defense attorney and former prosecutor, he knows all the tricks of the trade. And he’ll need every one of them to win. But as the trial progresses, he’s disturbed by developments that confirm his deepest fears. This trial, one that already hits too close to home, may jeopardize his firm, his family—everything. Now Mick’s only way out is to mastermind the most brilliant defense he’s ever spun, one that will cross every legal and moral boundary.
Trade ReviewAn Amazon Best Book of the Month: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense “[In] Myers’s impressive debut…the gripping plot builds to an ending that’s a complete shocker.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review “Talk about a mystery…I just couldn’t put it down.” —Fresh Fiction “…heart-thumping. This comes together making you want to race to the finish.” —Night Owl Reviews, Top Pick “This intense debut legal thriller builds to a startling conclusion.” —Stop, You're Killing Me “A Criminal Defense is an outstanding debut from a talented writer to keep your eye on.” —Novel Gossip