Death Qualified (Barbara Holloway, Bk 1)
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Barbara Holloway stars as the defense attorney in this mysterious case. Barbara is defending Nell Kendricks, who has been accused of killing her husband. Her husband, Luke, had walked away seven years before with no explanation and no contact since. He arrived back on the scene when Nell was out on a high spot in the woods that was a favorite of hers. Luke showed up on a ledge, happy, saying "watch this!". Then he is shot.
It appears to the prosecution (and others) that the only person who could have killed him was Nell. Her gun was used. She says she did not have it with her but who can vouch for her? Nobody.
Barbara believes her in spite of the mounting evidence. Barb's father is a little more skeptical but knows that Nell needs the best defense and he is no longer able to provide that.
Through twists and turns and a trial that shows Barb to her best advantage, we are kept on the edges of our seats. Did Nell actually do it? What other explanation is there? We learn that Luke had been essentially kept prisoner through psychological and drug management, but that he had found his way out, or might have. He might in fact have been suffering from a mental illness. Naturally, Barbara has to investigate what was going on in this odd research project that involved Luke.
I rather like that the book is long and convoluted. It gave me time to think about the characters and possibilities. What I didn't care for is what I felt was an edge of paranormal. Science fiction, maybe. Others prefer this type writing, and I hope one of them gets this book next.
It appears to the prosecution (and others) that the only person who could have killed him was Nell. Her gun was used. She says she did not have it with her but who can vouch for her? Nobody.
Barbara believes her in spite of the mounting evidence. Barb's father is a little more skeptical but knows that Nell needs the best defense and he is no longer able to provide that.
Through twists and turns and a trial that shows Barb to her best advantage, we are kept on the edges of our seats. Did Nell actually do it? What other explanation is there? We learn that Luke had been essentially kept prisoner through psychological and drug management, but that he had found his way out, or might have. He might in fact have been suffering from a mental illness. Naturally, Barbara has to investigate what was going on in this odd research project that involved Luke.
I rather like that the book is long and convoluted. It gave me time to think about the characters and possibilities. What I didn't care for is what I felt was an edge of paranormal. Science fiction, maybe. Others prefer this type writing, and I hope one of them gets this book next.
