After Dark – Phillip M Margolin

After Dark – Phillip M Margolin

After Dark is a gripping legal thriller filled with legal wrangling, hidden agendas, power-tripping, and ethical issues. In this book, most of the main characters are neither truly good or evil, but the degree to which each one crosses the line into those grey areas is what makes the story intriguing. The behind-the-scenes strategies of prosecutors and defense attorneys was also interesting, although some of the court testimony and research scenes were a bit too long.

Formidable prosecutor Abbie Griffen is used to winning and being in control. She’s wealthy, attractive, highly respected and, except for her obnoxious ex-husband, Robert, is enjoying a great life. But Abbie’s world begins to unravel when a psychopathic murderer she helped put on death row is now free due to her ex who is a Supreme Court Justice. When Abbie is arrested for Robert’s murder, she hires famous defense attorney, Matthew Reynolds. Reynolds’ assistant, Tracy Cavanaugh, however, worries that her boss is becoming too enchanted with Abbie. Compounding Tracy’s problem is the sudden death of a good friend and colleague who’d been having an affair with Robert. As the story intensifies the question becomes how far will people go to establish innocence or guilt?

Its a good read!!