Alex Garrilley is the sole survivor of a brutal family massacre that left her orphaned and under a cloud of public suspicion. Legally cleared but socially condemned, she changes her name to Alex Quinlan and becomes a legal investigator specializing in exonerating the wrongly accused. When a new case mirrors the forensic details of her own family’s tragedy, Alex partners with a private investigator to track a killer who has remained active for twenty years. The narrative follows her through legal records and crime scenes as she attempts to prove her innocence retroactively while stopping a serial predator.
Readers who enjoy forensic puzzles and cold case investigations will find technical details regarding DNA evidence and judicial loopholes here. The audience gains a perspective on how media narratives can sabotage a criminal defense and the long-term psychological impact of surviving violent crime. Those who follow procedural fiction will appreciate the focus on investigative strategy rather than standard police work. The book provides a look at the procedural obstacles faced by private investigators and the high stakes of seeking delayed justice.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
