The Hot Seat (Bullet Books Speed Reads)
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IT’S BEASTLY HOT IN THE WITNESS CHAIR! Law professor Oliver Kendall – British transplant to Duke University - is asked by former student Emma Russo to second chair the defense on a death penalty case. A vagrant stole the victim’s wallet, and thinks he found a large diamond. He’s charged with killing a newspaper reporter who was working a controversial story. As other suspects emerge, Oliver and Emma must discern whether their client is guilty or innocent. Can the lawyers solve the mystery, or will their homeless client end up on death row? BULLET BOOKS ON A PLANE… ON A TRAIN…FASTER THAN A SPEEDING BULLET! Bullet Books are speed reads for the busy traveler, commuter, and beach-goer. All are new original crime fiction stories that can be read in two to three hours. Gripping cinematic mysteries and thrillers by your favorite authors! Page turners for fans who want to escape into a good read. ALL ABOARD!