Stars Fall: 1 (Kisti Newcombe) - Softcover

Terrell, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1475001835 ISBN 13: 9781475001839

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

Matt Demaree is a brilliant law clerk to Alabama Supreme Court Judge Preston Ratliff. An evening of drinking and a chance encounter with a young woman lead to a sexual tryst in the deserted courtroom. But the judicial center was not as empty as Matt believed. When Matt discovers two men standing over the judge's body, his promising career quickly crumbles.Charged with the judge's murder, Matt turns to Kisti Newcombe, a talented, street-smart African-American lawyer toughened by surviving breast cancer. Kisti aggressively works to build the case for the defense, but she and Matt struggle with issues of trust. Matt's faith in the judicial system wanes, and he seeks to take matters into his own hands.As the real killers close in, Matt faces an agonizing decision. If he takes the desperate acts needed to learn the truth behind the judge's murder, he will lose his promising career. If he doesn't, he and Kisti may lose their lives.

About this title

About the Author

Stephen Terrell is an Indianapolis lawyer and writer. He is a frequent contributor to legal publications and speaker at legal conferences, covering topics ranging from legal technology to the impact of depression on the legal community. Stephen received the 2011 Manny Award for Short Fiction at the Midwest Writers Conference at Ball State University, and also was selected as a Fellow of the Midwest Writers Retreat. In 2007, Stephen was selected to the Indiana State Bar Association General Practice Hall of Fame. When not practicing law or writing, Stephen can usually be found traveling on his motorcycle. You can connect with Stephen online at: TWITTER: www.twitter.com/stephenterrell or @stephenterrell FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/HoosierLawyer BLOG: Stephen Terrell - Ideas and Images: www.stephenterrell.blogspot.com

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1475001835
• ISBN 13: 9781475001839
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 251