Another thriller with hot-shot lawyer, Paul Madriani.
Tired of the corrosive politics of Capital City, hot-shot lawyer Paul Madriani has reached a watershed in his life. A new practice in San Diego, the mellow swells of the pacific, and if things work out, a future with Susan McKay - that's the plan.
Then Jonah Hale, an old client from Capital City, comes to Paul with a desperate problem. His eight year old granddaughter Amanda is missing, snatched by her drug-addicted, thieving mother with the help of the charismatic and obsessive feminist leader Zolanda 'Zo' Suade.
Amid allegations that Hale abused Amanda and is unfit to have custody, Paul watches Jonah's anger turn to rage. Then Zo is found murdered and the police immediately arrest Jonah. Even Paul can't be certain that the old man didn't do it. but when another suspect moves into the frame, someone who may also want Amanda and her mother dead, Paul finds himself on a frantic hunt to find them, as much as to uncover evidence to save lives . . .
