Steve Martini Libri

Il vecchio Jonah Hale vive con la moglie e l'adorata nipotina Amanda, della quale ha ottenuto l'affidamento quando sua figlia Jessica l'ha abbandonata. Però, dopo aver scontato una condanna per droga, Jessica, con la collaborazione di Zolanda Suade, una fanatica avvocatessa che difende madri disperate, fa rapire Amanda. E quando Zolanda viene ritrovata uccisa nella propria auto, il primo ad essere accusato di delitto è ovviamente Jonah, privo di alibi e con molti indizi che rischiano di schiacciarlo.

Chi avrebbe mai potuto immaginare che l'inflessibile, integerrimo, insopportabile giudice Acosta sarebbe finito in mezzo a una squallida storia di prostituzione? Quando poi la testimone chiave nella causa contro il giudice viene assassinata, le cose si mettono davvero male: tutti gli indizi sembrano contro di lui. Ma è proprio Madriani, l'avvocato che più di tutti ha combattuto Acosta in aula, a intuire che, sotto quelle accuse apparentemente inattaccabili, scorre un fiume melmoso di invidia e di corruzione, e ad accettare la difesa di un uomo che non gli ha mai ispirato la minima fiducia...

A guide to the three Southeast Asian countries - Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. It provides coverage of Malaysia's natural attractions, and contains the lowdown on Singapore's burgeoning entertainment scene from alternative gigs to cutting-edge theatre, and uncovers the secret charms of secluded Brunei.

Defense attorney Paul Madriani is mired in a complex web of intrigue and murder when the sister of his late wife, embroiled in a bitter custody battle with her former husband, becomes the prime suspect in the murder of her ex-husband and his new young wife.

Navy SEALs are the military's elite—highly trained, deadly, and sworn to secrecy about the details of their dangerous and confidential missions. So when one of the men goes public about a high-profile assassination abroad, all of his comrades are thrown into peril. In this riveting novella, attorney Paul Madriani comes to the aid of a Navy SEAL who is pursued by his own government and facing possible prosecution for disclosures he says were made by others. When the soldier disappears, Paul finds himself ensnared in a deadly game of intrigue that forces him to track the man down before it is too late.

'The best debut, in my opinion, is COMPELLING EVIDENCE' John Grisham

The story follows defense attorney Paul Madriani as he navigates a complex case filled with Cold War secrets and treachery. He becomes entangled with a rare coin dealer linked to the CIA and faces a relentless assassin. This gripping narrative combines legal drama with thrilling elements, making it a standout installment in the bestselling series.

Set against the backdrop of the San Juan Islands, a burned-out public defender, Jocelyn "Joss" Cole, becomes embroiled in a dangerous mystery involving a group of sick fishermen and a wealthy client, Dean Belden, who dies in a suspicious plane explosion after testifying before a grand jury. Meanwhile, nuclear expert Gideon Van Ry investigates missing tactical nuclear devices linked to Belden Electronics, leading him to Joss. The narrative weaves together themes of nuclear terror and the consequences of public indifference, delivering a gripping tale of suspense.