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The legal thriller Midwest Lawyer by Peter Kirkland takes the reader to the county courtrooms and Donahoe county jails in Kerry, Ohio, drama filled with twists and intrigue in every trial conducted. It's just not the suspense but also the legal jargons and arguments used by lawyers in their daily fight in the court with judges portrayed through the well developed characters Carol Becker and Maggy.

In the narrative Maggy takes up two crime cases where Troy Weaver is accused to have committed with his own guns and have been send to Jail for shooting his son Benny. Mr. Troy is Maggy's client and an old school mate. Her determination and win win attitude even when she gets nowhere in finding evidences to prove her client Troy not guilty is quite impressive and captivating. Terry Weaver of Kerry, Ohio, turned himself on to arrest warrant for aggravated murder as the county prosecutor's office alleges that Mr. Weaver is responsible for the death two years ago of a former Kerry high school football coach Grant Schafer. Mr. Troy's defense counsel is Margaret Gallagher(Maggy) who is proving his innocence. She is confident and sure to exonerate Mr. Troy in due course. Maggy believes he has not committed any murder when Mr. Troy is hiding behind many lies and evidences that are produced by witnesses and forensic reports.

Is Mr. Troy lying to his lawyer Maggy who is fighting his case. Will she prove his Innocence before the next murder strikes. This thriller novel Midwest Lawyer strikingly keeps you guessing in every page.

Thanks to Netgalley and Relay Publisher for an advance copy for my honest review and opinion.

BOOK DESCRIPTION

A terrible accident could send an innocent man to prison…

Returning to her hometown after years of practicing law in Chicago, Maggie Gallagher is determined to put her family first—no more cases that could put her or her loved ones in danger. But when her childhood friend is arrested for the murder of a high school football coach, Maggie has to take the case. She knows Troy better than anyone, and she’s certain he wouldn’t hurt a fly.

But the evidence is stacked against him. The murder weapon, clothing fibers, and more all point to Troy. The Prosecuting Attorney is hungry for a win, and convicting Troy looks like a slam dunk.

As Maggie digs deeper, trying to find the truth, she uncovers a twisted trail of rage and broken lives surrounding Coach Schafer. And Troy has secrets of his own. Unless he comes clean about his past, there’s no way Maggie can mount a proper defense.

If she fails, Troy will go to prison. A shattered family will lose everything. And the real killer may strike again…

Pub Date Apr 24 2025 | Archive Date Apr 29 2025

Relay Publishing

General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers

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