LibraryThing
Pub July 1, 2020
Library Wanderlust
Fiction, arc, crime, digital book
ISBN: 9781942856580
Rec’d 5/14/20
277 pages
8/3-8/15
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the publisher via LibraryThing in exchange for an unbiased review.
They say not to judge a book by its cover. In this case it is so definitely true. I am loving the whole Boston Italian mob theme being from Boston, I can can picture myself in the story! This is a great debut novel for this criminal defense attorney turned author.
Susan Sorella is a Suffolk Law student in Boston where she lives and works at the family restaurant, Gabriellas. She never imagined she would receive a visit from crime boss Romano at the North End eatery. Since Susan’s mother died from a brain aneurysm she has helped her dad at Gabriellas. Her father notions to her that Mr Romano would like to speak with her. Why would an infamous mobster want with her?
Apparently, her father knew Romano but would not go into details when he assured her it was safe to speak to him. Romano learned that she would be interning for Bobby Coughin, a burnt out defense attorney. She isn’t expecting to learn much from him since he takes on simple cases that result in plea deals. Romano had informed her that Coughlin would be handling a criminal murder case. He wanted her to know that the men accused were not involved in the brutal killing of his accountant, Tony Francini.
Bobby Coughlin is not very happy that the judge handed him the case nor that Susan was an overzealous intern. He just wanted his client Nicky Marino to accept a plea deal so he could avoid a trial. He couldn’t imagine going to trial when there were rumors that Francini was embezzling from Romano. It was assumed that his dead body found outside the condo of Rena Posa, his girlfriend, was a message. His anxiety soars when Susan presents him with information indicating that his client is most likely innocent. Going against his advice Susan begins to do some investigating to prove the man’s innocence.
The main question is why is Joe Brady being a cooperating witness? The man has a criminal record and history of murder and violence. FBI special agents Mike Rizzo and Harry Smith worked out a plea agreement with him if he gave up the names of his accomplices. The two men he points a finger at claim they barely know Brady let alone murder anyone.
The story unravels as the case goes to trial. The plot was rather predictable but enjoyable. I liked the enthusiasm of the law student even though her efforts almost get her killed.
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