By Stone, by Blade, by Fire (Barbara Holloway Series #13)

by Kate Wilhelm, Richard Wilhelm (Designed by)

Overview

Travis Morgan's case seems open-and-shut: a plot to kill his estranged father, fundamentalist preacher Arlie Morgan, goes awry and his bullet slays an innocent bookkeeper. Two eyewitnesses seal Travis' fate. But despite damning evidence, Travis staunchly maintains his innocence. Beseeched by his anguished mother, veteran defense attorney Barbara Holloway agrees to represent Travis. With the support of her father attorney Frank Holloway and crack private investigator Bailey, Barbara reveals a zealot, his ultra-rich backers, and unimaginable atrocities. Travis' case proceeds to trial, and Barbara finds herself pitted against a complacent legal system and a judge eager to simply close the case and retire. Knowing she must intervene decisively to avoid a conviction, Barbara steps squarely into the path of danger. Risking her own life, Barbara confronts the killer in order to save Travis' life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781622050123
Publisher:	InfinityBox Press
Publication date:	12/01/2012
Series:	Barbara Holloway Series , #13
Pages:	358
Sales rank:	955,549
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

Kate Wilhelm is an American author of science fiction and mystery novels. She began her writing career in 1956 with a series of science fiction short stories. Her debut novel was published in 1963 and was a mystery book titled More Bitter Than Death. Wilhelm’s best known series include the Barbara Hollowar mysteries and the Constance Leidl and Charlie Meiklejohn Mysteries. In 2003 she was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. She won her first nebula award in 1968 for her short story The Planners and won her first Hugo Award for her novel Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang.

Editorial Reviews

This latest Barbara Holloway mystery is about an open-and-shut case against Travis Morgan, who walked into his father's house and shot the man at his desk, his father’s bookkeeper, in front of two witnesses. However, Travis swears he’s innocent, and Barbara, a criminal attorney, believes him. Carrington MacDuffie gives a terrific performance, especially in portraying Barbara. Her male voices are also distinctive and consistently maintained. As Barbara digs deeper, she uncovers a complex web of religious fervor, money, greed, and even insanity. MacDuffie’s expressive, assured reading of the dramatic courtroom scenes is spellbinding, and her overall companionable style illuminates the characters and events of this involving mystery. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2013 - AudioFile