Devil's Defense: A Fischer at Law Novel

by Lori B. Duff

Overview

A gripping courtroom drama that explores the struggle between morality vs. professional obligation, Devil’s Defense will appeal to fans of female-lead courtroom dramas like The Good Wife.

Jessica Fischer wants nothing more than to build her law practice in small-town Ashton, Georgia. She’s well on her way when the local town hero, football coach Frank “Tripp” Wishingham III, hires her to represent him in a paternity suit. Coach is everything Jessica despises—arrogant, sexist, entitled—but it’s her job to make him look good in public. This is made doubly difficult when her burgeoning relationship with a local reporter gets in the way of telling the truth.

Are things as black and white as Jessica thinks? And can she find a way to succeed without compromising her own personal values—or her personal life?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781647427368
Publisher:	She Writes Press
Publication date:	11/12/2024
Series:	A Fischer at Law Novel
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Lori B. Duff is the award-winning author of the Fischer at Law series. An attorney since 1994, she writes legal fiction with the voice of experience. She’s married, has two overachieving children who have fled the nest, and spends her free time spoiling her rescue dog in Loganville, GA. 

Editorial Reviews

“Duff scores with a winning protagonist and a captivating courtroom procedural.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Devil’s Defense by Lori B. Duff is a roller coaster ride. . . . This thriller was masterfully written, and I was hooked from the start until the end.” —Readers’ Favorite, 5-star review

“Devil’s Defense is a great escapist read—and quite a bit more, as readers will ponder what a biological father owes not only to his child, but also to the mother of his child.”—Southern Literary Review

“Sweet, savvy, and sharp, Devil’s Defense is a pitch-perfect beach read about gender and sexual politics in a small town. Duff writes with an authentic and witty hand, creating multi-faceted characters and a timely plot that will have readers questioning preconceived notions of right and wrong. Perfect for fans of Katherine Center and Meg Mitchell Moore.” —Marisa Rae Dondlinger, author of Come And Get Me and Gray Lines

“A fast-paced plot with deft and effortless dialogue, Devil’s Defense will have you rooting and wondering late into the night. It’s a damn fantastic read.” —V. C. Chickering, author of Twisted Family Values

“Devil’s Defense is a funny, warm, and wise study of a small southern town and culture, wrapped in a legal mystery and love story. Lori Duff writes with great empathy and heart. She finds the depth and complexity of even the most problematic characters, while making you laugh out loud and think.” —Sheri T. Joseph, author of Edge of the Known World

“Lori B. Duff deftly manages to invest thirty years of legal experience into Devil’s Defense. In this well-balanced debut, she proves that her writing chops are first-rate. No doubt, Duff will be a force in the legal fiction genre moving forward.” —Joseph Reid, best-selling author of the Seth Walker series

“A page-turner that’s both playful and provocative, Devil’s Defense grabbed me from the jump. I had to find out if Jessica, a smart attorney who’s still learning on the job, would ultimately prevail—in the courtroom and the bedroom. As a lawyer herself, Duff’s insider perspective enriches every page.” —Jude Berman, author of The Die and The Vow

“Lori Duff delivers a compelling tale about the intersection of the football field, the courtroom, and the heart. Peyton Place meets Friday Night Lights.” —Lance McMillian, author of the Atlanta Murder Squad series

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