The Last Chance Lawyer
The Last Chance Lawyer by William Bernhardt, published by Babylon Books on December 2, 2020, is a legal thriller that follows the story of Daniel Pike, a notorious criminal lawyer in St. Petersburg. Facing a career crisis, Pike receives a mysterious job offer that presents him with an impossible case involving a young orphan and her guardian, who is charged with first-degree murder. As he navigates the complexities of the legal system, Pike’s unique ability to observe details others miss becomes crucial in a high-stakes trial filled with unexpected twists.
Readers will find a narrative rich in courtroom suspense and tension as Pike races against time to protect the girl and clear the charges against her guardian. The story unfolds with a trail of deceit that stretches from Florida to El Salvador, revealing the dangers that come with his pursuit of justice. With 358 pages, this edition immerses readers in a world where winning a case could mean risking everything, including their lives. The Last Chance Lawyer explores themes of justice and morality within the framework of a thrilling legal battle.
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Getting his client off death row could save his career… or make him the next victim.
Daniel Pike would rather fight for justice than follow the rules. His unique ability to “connect the dots,” to observe what others do not, has made him the most notorious criminal lawyer in St. Petersburg. But when his courtroom career goes up in smoke, he fears his lifelong purpose is a lost cause. A mysterious job offer from a secretive boss gives him a second chance but lands him an impossible case with multiple lives at stake…
To protect a young orphan from a horrifying fate, Pike must save the girl’s guardian from a charge of first-degree murder. Dan uses every trick he knows in a high-stakes trial filled with unexpected revelations and breathtaking surprises as he uncovers a trail of deceit from Florida to El Salvador. When blood-soaked threats arrive, Dan realizes that winning the case might be a death sentence for him-and everyone he hoped to protect.
Can Pike protect the girl and get the charges dropped before his race for the truth proves fatal?
The Last Chance Lawyer is a gripping legal thriller. If you like courtroom suspense, page-turning plot twists, and rebel attorneys, then you’ll love William Bernhardt’s riveting drama.
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