Friction

Texas Ranger Crawford Hunt fights to regain custody of his young daughter, Georgia, while stuck in a legal battle against his former father-in-law. During a routine hearing, an armed gunman storms the courtroom, forcing Crawford to react quickly to protect Judge Holly Spencer. In the aftermath of the violence, Crawford becomes obsessed with the shooter's motive, tracing a trail of corruption that links a local security company to high-ranking officials. While he investigates the security breach, he must navigate the strict professional boundaries between himself and Judge Spencer, as their shared trauma creates a volatile personal connection that threatens his standing in the custody case.

Readers who follow procedural thrillers and romantic suspense will find a story centered on the heavy cost of professional duty. People pick up this book to see a protagonist struggle with the conflict between legal requirements and personal instincts. It appeals to those interested in the mechanics of law enforcement and the complications of courtroom politics. The reader finishes the story with a clear picture of how a single act of violence can dismantle a person's reputation and force a choice between family and justice.

Practical, growth-minded, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.

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