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Anne Murphy is smart, gorgeous, and young, the redheaded rookie at the Philadelphia law firm of Rosato & Associates. She leaves town for the Fourth of July weekend to prepare for a high-profile trial, but when she buys her morning newspaper, her own photo is plastered all over the front page. And the headline--- LAWYER MURDERED -- supposedly refers to her. Anne sets out to find her killer, playing dead in order to stay alive. She tries to go it alone but quickly realizes that she'll have to trust people she barely knows -- colleagues who hate her guts, a homicide squad that wants her out of the crime-fighting business, and a new love who inconveniently happens to be opposing counsel. The investigation takes all of Anne's boldness and ingenuity -- plus a pair of red satin hot pants. But her knack for courting trouble makes it almost impossible for Anne to play well with others, defend the lawsuit, and fight her urge to sleep with the enemy. Then an unexpected event places her in lethal jeopardy and leaves her with everything to lose -- including her life.
When a young attorney discovers her own face on the front page of a newspaper announcing her murder, she must navigate a web of professional rivalry and personal danger to uncover the truth. Anne Murphy, a rookie at a Philadelphia law firm, finds herself in a race against time to identify the person framing her for a crime she did not commit. Forced to operate from the shadows while officially presumed dead, she must rely on colleagues who harbor deep resentment toward her and a romantic interest who represents the opposing legal counsel. The narrative follows her frantic efforts to clear her name while managing the logistical nightmare of her own disappearance and the mounting threats to her safety.
This novel fits firmly within the established tradition of legal thrillers that prioritize fast-paced action and high-stakes personal drama. The premise suggests a focus on the protagonist's ability to balance complex legal maneuvers with the immediate necessity of survival. Readers likely find the tension between the protagonist's professional obligations and her precarious personal situation to be the primary driver of interest. The narrative structure points to a story that emphasizes character growth through adversity while maintaining a consistent level of suspense throughout the investigation.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2002-08-05
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
0007140665
ISBN-13:
9780007140664