Novel Nerd Blog - Book Reviews by Smitha

MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW What a fantastic beginning! It is a powerful introduction to what to expect. The psychological elements keep you turning the pages, heighten the tension, and get under your skin. I adore the pace and the author's experience reflecting in the story because it centers on other people whose lives were impacted by Jeremy in addition to the death (murder) that took place, rather than just the circumstantial evidence in the case!  The bulk of this inquiry depends on the suspects' discussions and clear-cut story points. It's a process designed for people who prefer not to get too caught up in details!  Law professor Emma Thornton, unwavering in her belief, has to work her way through a maze of falsehoods and deceit to find the truth and defend a disturbed young man who has been falsely convicted of murder. The Legacy is not just a gripping tale; it also symbolizes the triumph of the human spirit to endure against overwhelming obstacles.  C. L. Tolbert...

  BOOK DESCRIPTION Greed, corruption, and betrayal— no murder is as simple as it seems When a prominent Sacramento businessman is killed and his wife injured in a brutal home invasion, Detective Emily Hunter and her partner, Javier Medina, are called to investigate. At first glance, it seems like a crime of opportunity gone horribly wrong, but Emily soon finds there might be more to both the crime and the dead man. The high-stakes investigation also comes at a time when Emily is caring for her mother who has early-onset Alzheimer’s, and Emily struggles to balance her job with her personal life. The city’s political elite want the case solved quickly, but darker forces want it buried. Could there have been a motive behind the attack, making it more than a random home invasion? Emily uncovers clues that cause her to reconsider her understanding of the crime. A deadly game of greed and deception pulls Emily deeper into the shadowy world of gang violence and retribution. She has to wal...