One Life for Another

by Greg Laird

Overview

Scottie Pinkerton sits on Oklahoma's death row convicted of murdering his wife. Despite the overwhelming amount of evidence against him, Scottie has always maintained his innocence. Steve Hanson, a young lawyer who grew up in rural Oklahoma, has worked his way to the big city of Tulsa via Georgetown Law. Since the time of his father's tragic death when he was eight, he has always found a way to succeed without the help of others. Steve's first trip to death row changes him forever. He walks out of the prison doors to a newly released understanding of freedom few people can truly know. Steve realizes that, this time, he can't go it alone. To save Scottie's life, he will need the help of others. Can Steve find people to join his cause to find the real killer and keep Scottie from the death chamber, or will he someday have to sit and watch his client be executed?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798350954364
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	07/13/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	292
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Greg Laird is a practicing attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has represented numerous defendants in every stage of death penalty jurisprudence, including two victories at the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals thereby saving his clients from the Oklahoma death chamber. He wrote this book so readers could experience the twists, turns and inner turmoil that comes from representing people on death row. He is the founding partner of the Laird Group where he represents clients in a multitude of legal areas including criminal defense. In his spare time he likes to read, attend sporting events and spend time with his children.

Editorial Reviews

5-star rating! from Reader Views, Reviewed by Stephanie Elizabeth Long.

Young lawyer Steve Hanson has a doozy of a case. Death row prisoner Scottie Pinkerton has been convicted of brutally murdering his wife, and it is on Steve's shoulders to exonerate him. Poring through the court proceedings and transcripts is tedious, and the evidence against Scottie appears insurmountable. Still, Steve finds a discrepancy in the evidence that could change everything—but he can't do it alone. He is lucky to have the assistance of a top-notch private investigator and an attractive computer forensic specialist. But when he begins to receive death threats from an unknown sender, it is evident that Scottie Pinkerton's life is not the only one on the line.

Can Steve use his experience and intuition to exonerate Scottie and protect his own future? Brace yourself for this propulsive crime thriller.

Greg Laird, the author of "One Life for Another," has expertly spun a tale of intrigue in this addictive whodunit about a determined attorney and a desperate man on death row. With Steve Hanson being Scottie Pinkerton's last hope of being set free, there is tremendous pressure on the young attorney. Steve, who primarily deals with divorce cases and misdemeanors, is initially overwrought with anxiety and struggles with imposter syndrome as he grapples with his responsibility and what's at stake for Scottie. However, readers see him evolve as he becomes more confident in his capabilities while navigating the highly complex case.

Laird's novel will quench your thirst if you love detective shows and have an affinity for reading true crime. Readers are instantly swept up in the drama and transported to each engrossing scene. For full review visit: https://readerviewsarchives.wordpress.com/2024/06/03/one-life-for-another-laird/

5-star rating! from Reader Views, Reviewed by Stephanie Elizabeth Long.

Young lawyer Steve Hanson has a doozy of a case. Death row prisoner Scottie Pinkerton has been convicted of brutally murdering his wife, and it is on Steve's shoulders to exonerate him. Poring through the court proceedings and transcripts is tedious, and the evidence against Scottie appears insurmountable. Still, Steve finds a discrepancy in the evidence that could change everything—but he can't do it alone. He is lucky to have the assistance of a top-notch private investigator and an attractive computer forensic specialist. But when he begins to receive death threats from an unknown sender, it is evident that Scottie Pinkerton's life is not the only one on the line.

Can Steve use his experience and intuition to exonerate Scottie and protect his own future? Brace yourself for this propulsive crime thriller.

Greg Laird, the author of "One Life for Another," has expertly spun a tale of intrigue in this addictive whodunit about a determined attorney and a desperate man on death row. With Steve Hanson being Scottie Pinkerton's last hope of being set free, there is tremendous pressure on the young attorney. Steve, who primarily deals with divorce cases and misdemeanors, is initially overwrought with anxiety and struggles with imposter syndrome as he grapples with his responsibility and what's at stake for Scottie. However, readers see him evolve as he becomes more confident in his capabilities while navigating the highly complex case.

Laird's novel will quench your thirst if you love detective shows and have an affinity for reading true crime. Readers are instantly swept up in the drama and transported to each engrossing scene. For full review visit: https://readerviewsarchives.wordpress.com/2024/06/03/one-life-for-another-laird/

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