Breach of Trust

Edgar Award-Nominated Series: A courtroom case has dangerous implications for a presidential race-and a group of friends who thought they'd left the past behind . . . "e;Electrically charged."e; The New York Times on The Prosecution When defense attorney Joseph Antonelli attends a Harvard Law School reunion at Manhattan's Plaza Hotel, he isn't prepared for how unsettling his return will be. Long ago, at a party in this very hotel, a young woman fell from a window to her death. At the time, the event was ruled an accident, but the case is about to be reopened, and a possible witness, the vice president of the United States, is wary of its potential to ruin his political chances . . . When the trial begins, the nation's eyes turn to the accused, and to the powerful players both within and beyond the White House who want the downtrodden suspect out of the way. But can Antonelli uncover just where the secrets lie and exactly who is playing whom?"e;Maddening suspense, captivating courtroom scenes, and a marvelously twisted ending."e; BooklistPraise for the Joseph Antonelli Thrillers"e;Adroit and often elegant."e; Los Angeles Times"e;Absorbing."e; Orlando Sentinel