False Positive

by Aime Austin

A single photo could ruin everything…

Casey Cort’s longtime neighbors, Greg and Jason, are close to finalizing their adoption of a foster kid, when an innocent cell phone picture puts the child’s future in jeopardy. Can Casey and prosecutor Nicole Long set aside years of animosity to do the right thing?

Every day we all take photos of our children on our cell phones. Backing up to the cloud is second nature. What happens when the technology company alerts the police that the pictures are less than innocent? Can Prosecutor Nicole Long and defense attorney Casey Cort work together to save a family?

26 pages, ebook

Published January 23, 2023

About the author

Aime Austin is the author of the Casey Cort and Nicole Long legal thriller series, weaving sharp social commentary into gripping crime fiction. Born in Brooklyn, Aime graduated from Smith College and Cornell Law School before practicing family and criminal law in Cleveland, Ohio. She now splits her time between Los Angeles and Budapest, writing thrillers, hosting the podcast A Time to Thrill, and interviewing brilliant women creators. When she’s not chasing down a plot twist, you’ll find her in a yoga pose, with knitting needles in hand, or lost in a good book. Aime is a 2025 recipient of the Mystery Writers of America Barbara Neely Scholarship.
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Reviews

[Laurie Larsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read featuring attorney Casey Cort helping an injustice being thrown on her friends/neighbors while on her maternity leave. The woman’s a super star!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice example of the dangers of A.I.

[Melba · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this short story, and I really enjoy Aime Austin's work. I plan on reading more in her series, more of her work.

[Kevin Cannon (Monty's Book Reviews) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting plot that has affected families in real life. Even for a short story, the resolution was a bit too fast and simple.