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A Casey Cort Legal Thriller #7
Reunited
When the past is prologue…
Peter Cort has done everything right: worked until retirement, provided a better future for his daughter, loves his wife, still volunteers for his parish. So why is a past he thought was dead and buried coming back to haunt him?
Lulu Mueller has done something very wrong. She is in love with a married man and their relationship is no longer a secret. Now that he’s leaving his wife, Lulu has to determine if it was his unavailability that attracted her. She may be ready to let go, but he isn’t…
For what feels like the hundredth time, Casey Cort is on the verge of getting everything she’s ever dreamed. A solid career. Marriage to a guy who’s good on paper. Now that she’s close to realizing her future, she’s starting to wonder what if all she’s dreamed isn’t all she wants?
When all three embark on a journey to uncover secrets of the past, they have to decide what’s truly important.
In this installment of the Casey Cort Crime Fiction Series. Aime Austin—a former trial lawyer in Cleveland—weaves a tale that blends the best of today’s top legal thrillers with the heart and soul of women’s fiction, in a story ripped from real-world headlines.
Peter Cort has done everything right: worked until retirement, provided a better future for his daughter, loves his wife, still volunteers for his parish. So why is a past he thought was dead and buried coming back to haunt him?
Lulu Mueller has done something very wrong. She is in love with a married man and their relationship is no longer a secret. Now that he’s leaving his wife, Lulu has to determine if it was his unavailability that attracted her. She may be ready to let go, but he isn’t…
For what feels like the hundredth time, Casey Cort is on the verge of getting everything she’s ever dreamed. A solid career. Marriage to a guy who’s good on paper. Now that she’s close to realizing her future, she’s starting to wonder what if all she’s dreamed isn’t all she wants?
When all three embark on a journey to uncover secrets of the past, they have to decide what’s truly important.
In this installment of the Casey Cort Crime Fiction Series. Aime Austin—a former trial lawyer in Cleveland—weaves a tale that blends the best of today’s top legal thrillers with the heart and soul of women’s fiction, in a story ripped from real-world headlines.
149 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2021
About the author
Aime Austin
25 books119 followersAime 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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April 25, 2020
This is book seven of the Casey Cort series and concentrates more on her family history, as her father is suddenly contacted by his birth mother. His has a strange background, from being separated from his mother and older sister Anna when he was only about five, when the Germans overran their town. Casey’s father Peter Cort has done everything right in his life so far, he worked hard until his retirement, has a wife that is the love of his life and also volunteers for his church. The phone call stating his mother is looking for him, which came on Good Friday, has been a shock to him and takes him months to actually follow up on. Most of his past has been hidden and it is not something Casey has ever been told about. It has haunted his memories all his life and how much of what he can remember is the truth is difficult to ascertain.
Casey and her best friend Lulu, are both in new relationships, which are at a serious stage, with marriage being discussed. Casey is now engaged, but to a man who is solid, good on paper, but is there that true spark all the mags tell you there should be? She knows there isn’t, but is happy at this time of her life to take what is on offer, whether she should or not. She thinks time is running out on her chance true love. Lulu has almost the opposite relationship. Her boyfriend Sinclair is still married and was her professor at college. They are in a relationship, but he hasn’t asked his wife for a divorce as yet and is somewhat controlling, He works now as a partner of the same law firm where Lulu is working hard to make partner. He has gotten her to change the way she dresses, checks up on her multiple times and day and doesn’t seem to trust her out alone!
Lulu agrees to accompany Casey and her father Peter, as they travel to Germany and then Poland to find his birth mother and discover the secrets of his childhood. The Germans kept very detailed records of everything they did during WWII, but the secrets of his adoption have been mostly destroyed to hide this endeavour by the German high ranks. Casey has gotten Lulu to agree to a man free time away, but Lulu is soon breaking this, after repeat texts and missed calls from Sinclair. They both have a lot to think about regarding their relationships and where they are heading. Finding out lots of details about Peter Cort’s childhood and what was done to him, without his family’s agreement, was harsh and also very shocking.
How her father deals with this and the shock to Casey as each detail is revealed, leaves her wondering about her own history and what is really true about even her surname and life so far. So much has been hidden from her and kept a secret all these years. How can she and especially her father come to terms with what has been uncovered and the family he discovers? The only bit of lawyer work that is in this book is Casey being asked to take on the divorce case of her best friend’s boyfriend, the man who did such a rotten job of defending her when she was in college and had been so badly treated! An interesting book, showing what was done to many children during WWII, and also how important family truly are. Quite a short book, but lots of details of her family history and relationships decisions. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above. I look forward to reading more of this series.
Casey and her best friend Lulu, are both in new relationships, which are at a serious stage, with marriage being discussed. Casey is now engaged, but to a man who is solid, good on paper, but is there that true spark all the mags tell you there should be? She knows there isn’t, but is happy at this time of her life to take what is on offer, whether she should or not. She thinks time is running out on her chance true love. Lulu has almost the opposite relationship. Her boyfriend Sinclair is still married and was her professor at college. They are in a relationship, but he hasn’t asked his wife for a divorce as yet and is somewhat controlling, He works now as a partner of the same law firm where Lulu is working hard to make partner. He has gotten her to change the way she dresses, checks up on her multiple times and day and doesn’t seem to trust her out alone!
Lulu agrees to accompany Casey and her father Peter, as they travel to Germany and then Poland to find his birth mother and discover the secrets of his childhood. The Germans kept very detailed records of everything they did during WWII, but the secrets of his adoption have been mostly destroyed to hide this endeavour by the German high ranks. Casey has gotten Lulu to agree to a man free time away, but Lulu is soon breaking this, after repeat texts and missed calls from Sinclair. They both have a lot to think about regarding their relationships and where they are heading. Finding out lots of details about Peter Cort’s childhood and what was done to him, without his family’s agreement, was harsh and also very shocking.
How her father deals with this and the shock to Casey as each detail is revealed, leaves her wondering about her own history and what is really true about even her surname and life so far. So much has been hidden from her and kept a secret all these years. How can she and especially her father come to terms with what has been uncovered and the family he discovers? The only bit of lawyer work that is in this book is Casey being asked to take on the divorce case of her best friend’s boyfriend, the man who did such a rotten job of defending her when she was in college and had been so badly treated! An interesting book, showing what was done to many children during WWII, and also how important family truly are. Quite a short book, but lots of details of her family history and relationships decisions. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above. I look forward to reading more of this series.
April 27, 2020
In the 1940s, not only children of Polish descent, but other Volkstamm deutsche children, and any groups that were challenging to bring under German accord adopted healthy children with storybook arayan appearance, or adaptability to German language or conduct.
Young enough to be teachable and encouraged by their teachers and caregivers to do what was necessary to survive, families and histories were erased. Proper German families, sometimes childless, provided “astrein ” family trees, proof that no Jewish or other undesirable branches would now be a part of the family history and genealogy for the children.
Although part of the Casey Cory series, this story deals with the family of a young Polish boy, a child of six when he was assimilated. The man who once was the young Polish boy says that the child he had been died in 1942. With him, the Germans had succeeded in erasing most of his connection to his birth family.
I have heard survivors of that time period tell their various stories. What always puzzles me is the angry reactions of their children and grandchildren, as though the young people had been betrayed.
Those who survived horrendous circumstances did what they must to survive. Children had very little sway in that, and to paint them with a dark brush with historical hindsight is to ignore what was done to and with them as children with limited choices.
This is a moving story that personalizes the history for an audience that might not have a personal connection to a turbulent part of his that still echoes today.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Young enough to be teachable and encouraged by their teachers and caregivers to do what was necessary to survive, families and histories were erased. Proper German families, sometimes childless, provided “astrein ” family trees, proof that no Jewish or other undesirable branches would now be a part of the family history and genealogy for the children.
Although part of the Casey Cory series, this story deals with the family of a young Polish boy, a child of six when he was assimilated. The man who once was the young Polish boy says that the child he had been died in 1942. With him, the Germans had succeeded in erasing most of his connection to his birth family.
I have heard survivors of that time period tell their various stories. What always puzzles me is the angry reactions of their children and grandchildren, as though the young people had been betrayed.
Those who survived horrendous circumstances did what they must to survive. Children had very little sway in that, and to paint them with a dark brush with historical hindsight is to ignore what was done to and with them as children with limited choices.
This is a moving story that personalizes the history for an audience that might not have a personal connection to a turbulent part of his that still echoes today.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 24, 2020
I first have to say that this was nothing like what I expected. That being said this story really sucks you in and holds you. It is about a man who finds out he is not who he thought he was all his life and his search for the truth. This story reaveals the ugliness of W.W. 11. I look forward to reading many more from this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 29, 2020
No Child Left Behind is the seventh book in the "A Casey Cort Novel" series.
In this book, secrets from the past are revealed that cause the head of the Cort family to question the truth of who he is. Lulu and Casey are both having relationship questions. This is a well-written story of family, friendship, and how our past affects our present.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.
In this book, secrets from the past are revealed that cause the head of the Cort family to question the truth of who he is. Lulu and Casey are both having relationship questions. This is a well-written story of family, friendship, and how our past affects our present.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.
April 30, 2020
This is the 2nd book I've read written by Aime Austin; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
May 1, 2020
Suspense, mystery and intrigue keep the reader turning the pages. A well written story line that's captivating and pulls you in. Strong characters you can feel connected to. If you like mystery and suspense, then this is a book for your reading list. No spoilers here.
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May 3, 2020
This story is packed full of intrigue, mystery, drama and suspense as the author keeps the reader on their toes taking us through the plot with strong charismatic characters. It’s only a short read but it’s brilliant one, grab a copy and enjoy.
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May 2, 2020
As usual Aime Austin does not disappoint with this installment of the Casey Court series. It pulls you in and keeps you turning pages.
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