Dead by Proxy

Proxy Legal Thriller, #1

by

Manning Wolfe

Exciting plot with twists I never saw coming!

Dead by Proxy is the first book in author Manning Wolfe's new Lawyer on the Run legal thriller series, the Proxy Legal Thrillers. With intense courtroom action and the unexpectedly suspenseful consequences, I was riveted by the story and glued to the pages. After losing a major court case, attorney Quinton Bell finds himself the lethal target of his disappointed client and must flee for his life. He reinvents himself, hiding in plain sight, in Houston, Texas, until another important case puts him in the spotlight and back in the crosshairs of the client he was desperate to avoid. 

Attorney Quinton Bell is the engaging, sympathetic main character, pushed to uproot everything when threatened by an unrelenting, disgruntled client. He's smart and easy to root for (as you try to catch your breath, still your heart, and keep up!) I never saw the twists in this book coming. I also enjoyed the setting, particularly as I read it while in Houston, Texas, and staying downtown at the time. 

The author's writing style drew me into the tale immediately; easy to read, yes, but compelling and satisfying. I was delighted to see that she has several previous books, and I intend to grab them soon. 

I recommend DEAD BY PROXY to readers who enjoy legal thrillers or mysteries and stories set in Houston or Texas. 

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advance Review Copy from the author through Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours.