No. 1 in the Lady Lawyer Mystery Series
by Susan P. Baker
No. 1 in the Lady Lawyer Mystery Series.
A murdered lawyer who thought he was a prince. A defendant with millions of reasons to kill him. Criminal defense lawyers Sandra Salinsky and her mother, Erma Townley, fight to clear their client before they become the next victims.
FINALIST for Writer's League of Texas Violet Crown Award !
When attorney Phillip Parker ends up dead on the patio outside his beach house after a celebratory party, the defendant wants to hire Sandra Salinsky to represent her in the murder case. The trouble is, Parker was Sandra’s mother’s best friend. And Sandra’s mother is also Sandra’s law partner. But doesn’t everyone deserve the best representation they can afford? This defendant can afford the hefty fee. What will happen to her if she’s underrepresented? Because Parker was an attorney, will the defendant be thrown to the wolves?
“"Baker has crafted a refreshingly straightforward whodunit. Multiple sleuths on parallel tracks, one breezy, one brassy, add spice.” ”
Kirkus Reviews (Kirkus Review 20050201)
Want to read novels written from the perspective of a person with experience in the justice system? In my 76 years, I've seen just about everything. If you read my novels, you'll wonder "Did that really happen? Or did she make it up?"
Susan P. Baker, a retired Texas family court judge, presided over everything from divorce to murder for 12 years. Afterward, she traveled as a visiting judge for another 12. Prior to being elected to the bench, she practiced law for 9 years and was a probation officer for 2 years. Susan’s works are derived from her experiences in the justice system and events in and around the courts in Texas, fictionalized, of course! She is the author of 13 novels of mystery and suspense set in Texas, two nonfiction books, and an eclectic collection of short pieces. Her novels include the Mavis Davis Mystery Series, the Lady Lawyer Mystery Series, and 5 standalone domestic thrillers. Her 2 nonfiction books are Murdered Judges of the 20th Century and a divorce advice book. Her collection is entitled Fly Catching. She has 2 children and 8 grandchildren. She loves dark chocolate, raspberries, and traveling the world. She is at home in Cypress, TX. Susan’s website: www.susanpbaker.com. Like her at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legalwriter. Follow her at Bluesky: @baksp2.bsky.social.
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