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S econd Chair byWilliam Manchee Top Publications 360 pages, July 2000 ISBN 0966636694 Reviewed by PJ Nunn Dallas attorney Stan Turner thought most of his problem days were behind him when he and wife Rebekah threw a Christmas party for their clients and acquaintances. He was mistaken. Before the night is over, his friend, CPA Bobby Wiggins, is dead on Stan’s sidewalk. Back at work the following week, Stan tries to put the terrible accident out of his mind, but he is haunted by the last conversation he had with Bobby. Now he will probably never know what Bobby wanted to talk to him about. Money is tight, too. Handling a practice filled with bankruptcy cases isn’t the most lucrative option, but business is building. When Stan gets a call from the father of a girl accused of murdering her own baby, asking Stan to represent her, he knows it's out of his league. The man insists he's the only one who can help them. Stan agrees, calling on an old friend to serve as second chair. Surely the two of them together can handle the case. The girl insists she's innocent despite all evidence to the contrary. Who will help her if Stan doesn't? Stan expected to fight public opinion defending the innocence of his client. Soon, he is defending his own integrity against a lawsuit brought unexpectedly by Bobby Wiggins’ widow. He didn’t expect to defend himself and his family against the crusade of a disgruntled and anonymous stalker, determined to kill him to stop him from defending a baby killer. In Stan Turner, Manchee has crafted a likable and clean-cut hero with a minimum of harsh language and violence. His engaging and effective storytelling skills keep readers coming back for more until the last question has been answered and the last page is read. There are a few bumpy spots early in the book, but the story is enough to carry readers past them. I'm certain we’ll see more of Stan Turner and William Manchee in the future |
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