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In this sequel to Second Chances, the small town of Mason is reeling from the shock of its first murder, and the town’s prime suspect is a scared seventeen year old boy named Jamal Davis. In defiance against public opinion concerning the young man’s guilt, attorney Wade Anders steps up to defend Jamal with the help of his assistant, Trey Ross. The case places both Trey and Wade at odds with family and friends, most significantly with Trey’s girlfriend Sarah Williams. However, Wade is certain that his client is innocent, and he will not be deterred from his pursuit of justice. Amid the controversy surrounding the murder case, Trey is also forced to confront the blemished legacy of his deceased father and family fortune, which includes two newly discovered siblings who were never recognized as Ross heirs and are therefore seething with resentment toward Trey.
With the aid of the questionable “legal latitude” of a seldom used state law, a rogue judge quickly disposes of Mason’s infamous murder case and denies the young defendant his constitutional right to a trial, leaving Wade and Trey baffled and desperate to rectify the injustice and free their client. At the same time, Mason’s small police department has been cooperating with a federal drug investigation in which Trey’s half brother has been linked to a ruthless drug dealer named Peg Leg. In an attempt to intervene in their brother’s downward spiral toward a life of crime, Trey and his half sister discover that their brother’s illegal activity includes much more than drug trafficking when they stumble upon evidence linked to Mason’s murder case. Because his sister insists that their brother is acting under duress, Trey’s loyalties become painfully divided between his family and his and Wade’s client.
Within a matter of days Trey, Wade, and the residents of Mason realize just how depraved Peg Leg is when the police discover that Peg Leg coldly murdered one of his own associates on his way out of town to pursue Trey’s brother and eliminate the brother as a potential witness to Peg Leg’s numerous crimes. It appears that Peg Leg wields enormous power in deciding who will live and who will die, and that his network of criminal associates across the country is inexhaustible. Trey feels helpless as he struggles both to rescue his fleeing brother and to prove the innocence of Wade’s client. As the violence soon escalates in another town Trey finds himself offering to trade his own life for his brother’s, a selfless act that truly surprises many in his hometown who expected the worst of Trey because of his family’s tarnished reputation. Trey’s willingness to sacrifice himself is not only evidence of his own resolve, but it is also an indication that not everything is controlled by the evil drug lord Peg Leg.
With the aid of the questionable “legal latitude” of a seldom used state law, a rogue judge quickly disposes of Mason’s infamous murder case and denies the young defendant his constitutional right to a trial, leaving Wade and Trey baffled and desperate to rectify the injustice and free their client. At the same time, Mason’s small police department has been cooperating with a federal drug investigation in which Trey’s half brother has been linked to a ruthless drug dealer named Peg Leg. In an attempt to intervene in their brother’s downward spiral toward a life of crime, Trey and his half sister discover that their brother’s illegal activity includes much more than drug trafficking when they stumble upon evidence linked to Mason’s murder case. Because his sister insists that their brother is acting under duress, Trey’s loyalties become painfully divided between his family and his and Wade’s client.
Within a matter of days Trey, Wade, and the residents of Mason realize just how depraved Peg Leg is when the police discover that Peg Leg coldly murdered one of his own associates on his way out of town to pursue Trey’s brother and eliminate the brother as a potential witness to Peg Leg’s numerous crimes. It appears that Peg Leg wields enormous power in deciding who will live and who will die, and that his network of criminal associates across the country is inexhaustible. Trey feels helpless as he struggles both to rescue his fleeing brother and to prove the innocence of Wade’s client. As the violence soon escalates in another town Trey finds himself offering to trade his own life for his brother’s, a selfless act that truly surprises many in his hometown who expected the worst of Trey because of his family’s tarnished reputation. Trey’s willingness to sacrifice himself is not only evidence of his own resolve, but it is also an indication that not everything is controlled by the evil drug lord Peg Leg.
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September 14, 2014
Author Rachael Vaughn knows how to write a suspenseful book. Her newest book, Always, is no exception.
Lawyer Wade Anders and his assistant, Trey Ross, take on a case that will stretch family and friend loyalty to the breaking point. A seventeen year old boy named Jamal is accused of committing murder. Wade believes the boy is innocent and he plans to prove it, no matter what the cost to himself. As if that is not enough to deal with, there is also a drug lord that is somehow involved with Trey’s half-brother. This presents Wade and Trey even more problems to deal with.
The writing style flows smoothly and this is a quick, easy read. The writing style is very descriptive, bringing the action front and center to the reader. The suspense and tension escalates throughout the book and you want to continue turning pages to find out what happens next.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a suspenseful, action packed book. This is the second book that I have read by this author and they were both equally well-written and good.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review. I would like to thank NetGalley and Publish Green for the opportunity to read and review Always.
Lawyer Wade Anders and his assistant, Trey Ross, take on a case that will stretch family and friend loyalty to the breaking point. A seventeen year old boy named Jamal is accused of committing murder. Wade believes the boy is innocent and he plans to prove it, no matter what the cost to himself. As if that is not enough to deal with, there is also a drug lord that is somehow involved with Trey’s half-brother. This presents Wade and Trey even more problems to deal with.
The writing style flows smoothly and this is a quick, easy read. The writing style is very descriptive, bringing the action front and center to the reader. The suspense and tension escalates throughout the book and you want to continue turning pages to find out what happens next.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a suspenseful, action packed book. This is the second book that I have read by this author and they were both equally well-written and good.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review. I would like to thank NetGalley and Publish Green for the opportunity to read and review Always.
August 15, 2014
Check out Rachel Vaughn's new book "Always", the thrilling sequel to "Second Chances", out now!
The small town of Mason encounters it’s first murder and a scared young man, Jamal David, is the prime suspect. Attorney Wade Anders and his assistant, Trey Ross, are determined to prove Jamal’s innocence even if it puts them both at odds with friends and family. When an investigation reveals information linking one of Trey’s newly discovered half siblings to the murder case, Trey’s loyalties are divided between his family and his client.
The small town of Mason encounters it’s first murder and a scared young man, Jamal David, is the prime suspect. Attorney Wade Anders and his assistant, Trey Ross, are determined to prove Jamal’s innocence even if it puts them both at odds with friends and family. When an investigation reveals information linking one of Trey’s newly discovered half siblings to the murder case, Trey’s loyalties are divided between his family and his client.
September 4, 2014
Wonderful novella with a storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I did not read the first book in this series, but am definitely going back for it. For being novella it does not lack anywhere, you are drawn into this action packed story and won't be able to turn the pages fast enough. Definite worthwhile read!
*I was given this book in exchange for an honest review via NETGALLEY*
*I was given this book in exchange for an honest review via NETGALLEY*
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