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The Law of Revenge
Alma Bashears escaped her Appalachian roots to forget the memories of a brutal rape. Now, a brilliant attorney, she returns to defend her brother against a trumped-up murder charge. Upon discovering the prosecutor is the boy responsible for her rape, this white-trash hollow girl will dispense a little country justice.
- GenresMystery
352 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1997
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About the author
Tess Collins
11 books32 followersA coal miner’s granddaughter, TESS COLLINS was born and raised in a crater. Yes, really, a crater formed by the impact of an asteroid millions of years ago where her hometown, Middlesboro, Kentucky was eventually built. Tess spent her younger years in a one room Carnegie Library reading around the room. She started at BLUEBERRIES FOR SAL and ended with WAR AND PEACE at which time she thought, “I want to do this.”
She is the author of THE LAW OF REVENGE, THE LAW OF THE DEAD, THE LAW OF BETRAYAL, HELEN OF TROY, NOTOWN, THE HUNTER OF HERTHA and SHADOW MOUNTAIN. Her non-fiction book HOW THEATER MANAGERS MANAGE is published by Rowman and Littlefield’s Scarecrow Press. Ms. Collins received a B.A. from the University of Kentucky and a Ph.D. from The Union Institute and University.
She is the author of THE LAW OF REVENGE, THE LAW OF THE DEAD, THE LAW OF BETRAYAL, HELEN OF TROY, NOTOWN, THE HUNTER OF HERTHA and SHADOW MOUNTAIN. Her non-fiction book HOW THEATER MANAGERS MANAGE is published by Rowman and Littlefield’s Scarecrow Press. Ms. Collins received a B.A. from the University of Kentucky and a Ph.D. from The Union Institute and University.
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November 19, 2015
Great Read!
I came across the book in the Amazon kindle store. Downloaded a sample & was hooked. I loved the story & can't wait to read the next two in this series.
I came across the book in the Amazon kindle store. Downloaded a sample & was hooked. I loved the story & can't wait to read the next two in this series.
March 24, 2020
The ending takes a star away.
Aside all that, I like!!
Aside all that, I like!!
September 27, 2014
This is one of the best series I have ever read. Tess Collins is a very gifted author and I have loved every book I have read by her.
I love the setting of this series and learning about how the Appalachian people live and get by. They stick together through the rough times and enjoy the good times like no other I've known.
Alma Bashears escaped her hometown and lived in California where she is a successful attorney. She is called back home to defend her brother who is accused of killing someone. She comes face to face with the man who helped her get raped by two other boys when she was only 14 years old. How will she deal with seeing him again and will she get the justice she deserves against him? Will she find the answers so she can move on with her life?
She saves her brother and then goes on to do bigger and better things in time. I never give away things in the books I read if I can help it so you will just have to read it to find out what happens. Believe me this series is a wonderful and very heartfelt story of mountain people who are consider trash to the town people. But they have more love and feeling than any of the high and mighty town people will ever have.
Another 5 star story by a wonderful author. Now to get to the last book in this series...
I love the setting of this series and learning about how the Appalachian people live and get by. They stick together through the rough times and enjoy the good times like no other I've known.
Alma Bashears escaped her hometown and lived in California where she is a successful attorney. She is called back home to defend her brother who is accused of killing someone. She comes face to face with the man who helped her get raped by two other boys when she was only 14 years old. How will she deal with seeing him again and will she get the justice she deserves against him? Will she find the answers so she can move on with her life?
She saves her brother and then goes on to do bigger and better things in time. I never give away things in the books I read if I can help it so you will just have to read it to find out what happens. Believe me this series is a wonderful and very heartfelt story of mountain people who are consider trash to the town people. But they have more love and feeling than any of the high and mighty town people will ever have.
Another 5 star story by a wonderful author. Now to get to the last book in this series...
May 4, 2016
Definitely a great book! I really enjoyed the main character, a lawyer, that did everything she could to save her brother from false imprisonment. This book had some really different and interesting characters which made for a fun read. The plot was awesome and it definitely kept me engaged.
June 13, 2016
Its been a while since i have read a lawyer/courtroom novel and this was a nice 1 to get back in to.
Not up there with the the early Grisham or Iles , but still a good enjoyable read, well worth a read and I will be reading the rest of the series
Not up there with the the early Grisham or Iles , but still a good enjoyable read, well worth a read and I will be reading the rest of the series
October 22, 2014
New favorite author. 1st in the Appalachian Trilogy.
Fell in love with Alma and her family.
Fell in love with Alma and her family.
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