Pursuit of Justice

by Mimi Lavenda Latt

A gripping novel of murder, passion, betrayal, and legal intrigue played out against the high-stakes world of cutthroat lawyers and ruthless power brokers, by the national bestselling author and former trial attorney, Mimi Latt. Young and idealistic L.A. lawyer Rebecca Morland had a rosy future. She and her husband, Ryan, had a happy and passionate marriage and planned to start a family. Then Ryan vanished. Recently named a partner at one of the city's most prestigious law firms, Ryan was last seen at a yacht party thrown by a wealthy and politically ambitious businessman. Two days later his body was found and Rebecca's life was turned upside down. The death is ruled a suicide by police eager to close the case, but Rebecca refuses to accept this verdict. She knew Ryan had been hiding something from her, yet with each fact uncovered, the truth becomes more elusive. Without judge or jury, Rebecca must test her cunning against a list of suspects that includes a Senatorial candidate; Ryan's jealous ex-lover; a multimillionaire real estate developer; a rival for partner; and a sinister political insider -- as she blindly enters a dangerous and depraved game of justice where the penalty for failure is death.

480 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 6, 1998

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is part legal/political thriller but mostly an old fashioned who done it. Lots of characters,with motive, secrets etc. 1998 copyright so at times I caught myself asking why are you using public telephones etc. But, the date doesn't impair the story at all. It was enjoyable read.

[Wendy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author was an attorney. I've tried more than one of her books, just to make sure and give her a fair shake. The premise of the story seemed as if it could be interesting, so I gave it a try. To me, the young attorney is written as well beyond her years and nowhere near how a real young woman of her age would talk or behave (a common problem, I think, whenever any middle-aged lawyer tries to create characters younger than themselves). Have you ever read a book where you think you could do a better job and you're not even a writer? Case closed.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a well told suspenseful mystery. Though the plot of a husband mysteriously disappearing from yacht party, is not new, I loved the twists and turns that was traveled to discover the cause. This was my first exposure to this author. I'm looking forward to exploring more of her work.

[WILMA BROWN · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an exciting "who done it" In Every chapter Rebecca tries to get help finding who killed her husband. She goes above and beyond what the police think is enough to close the case. It is a page-turner. Just when you think she is going to give up. She keeps on

[Alisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible writing, and not even remotely believable in any respect. Don't waste your time.

[Susan Wedergren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many slow chapters but it picks up in the end.

[Marianne · Rating 2 out of 5]

The main character was at times incredibly smart and incredibly dumb.
Probably a lot like most of us!!!

[Joan Horkey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of twists and turns for a surprise ending.