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A review by novelesque_life
Moral Defense by Marcia Clark
4.0
MORAL DEFENSE
(Samantha Brinkman: #2)
Written by Marcia Clark
2016; Thomas & Mercer (426 Pages)
Genre: series, fiction, mystery, suspense, legal drama
RATING: 4 STARS
Defense attorney, Sam Brinkman is back and finds herself with another sticky case to defend. Her newest client, Cassie Sonnenberg, a teenager is charged with murder and attempted murder. She is accused of stabbing both her adoptive father and brother, and savagely attacking her adoptive mother. Her mother is clinging to life and is the only one who could clear or damn Cassie. This case is already being aired everywhere and as accusation of sexual abuse and other secrets come out, Sam is no longer sure if she is protecting the innocent or the killer.
While I still miss Rachel Knight, I am now a fan of Sam, though I don’t always agree with her. She is more of a flawed character and as I started this book I found myself relating to her. I also liked the crazy plot as it could be realistic. I will not say too much about the plot as I am always scared I am going to accidentally include a spoiler. Like her last case, Sam is not always sure if her client is really innocent. As she veers between providing a good defense and her own morals, I find that there is where we get to know Sam. I would recommend this book, and series, if you enjoy legal suspense thrillers told from the defense side.
***I received both eARCs from NETGALLEY***
My Novelesque Life
(Samantha Brinkman: #2)
Written by Marcia Clark
2016; Thomas & Mercer (426 Pages)
Genre: series, fiction, mystery, suspense, legal drama
RATING: 4 STARS
Defense attorney, Sam Brinkman is back and finds herself with another sticky case to defend. Her newest client, Cassie Sonnenberg, a teenager is charged with murder and attempted murder. She is accused of stabbing both her adoptive father and brother, and savagely attacking her adoptive mother. Her mother is clinging to life and is the only one who could clear or damn Cassie. This case is already being aired everywhere and as accusation of sexual abuse and other secrets come out, Sam is no longer sure if she is protecting the innocent or the killer.
While I still miss Rachel Knight, I am now a fan of Sam, though I don’t always agree with her. She is more of a flawed character and as I started this book I found myself relating to her. I also liked the crazy plot as it could be realistic. I will not say too much about the plot as I am always scared I am going to accidentally include a spoiler. Like her last case, Sam is not always sure if her client is really innocent. As she veers between providing a good defense and her own morals, I find that there is where we get to know Sam. I would recommend this book, and series, if you enjoy legal suspense thrillers told from the defense side.
***I received both eARCs from NETGALLEY***
My Novelesque Life