Another great read in this series that features Barbara Holloway, defense attorney. There is always plenty of action, but also a lot of plotting and planning what always seem to be impossible defensive strategies. I hope to keep reading this series for a long time in the future. ( )

I've now read all the Barbara Holloway Mysteries. This latest is every bit as intriguing, convoluted and engaging as earlier ones in the series. Barbara Holloway, maverick defense attorney reluctantly takes on client Travis Morgan after

..two witnesses swear they saw Travis Morgan walk into his father's house and shoot the man at his desk. Although he admits to a passionate hatred and fear of his father, a fundamentalist preacher, Travis swears he is innocent. Barbara Holloway believes him, and as she investigates, the case explodes into a dangerous conspiracy, causing Frank, Barbara's father and part-time associate, to hire a bodyguard to protect her. (So says the publishing blurb).

Much of this episode is similar to earlier entries in the series: Barbara still gets obsessed with her clients and neglects not only her health but her relationships with partner Darren and her father. There are still enough red herrings thrown in to keep the reader guessing well into the story not only about the murder but all the clues and issues needed to be developed to resolve the story. Barbara's ageless and charming father Frank, the irrascible PI Bailey, and bubbly perky brilliant associate are still here, and seamlessly woven into another great courtroom drama. It is particularly intriguing with its focus on the veracity of eye witnesses.

I especially enjoy these in audio format. Carrington MacDuffie's narration is perfect for the personalities portrayed. Let's hope Wilhelm has some more adventures for this intrepid attorney tucked away. I can't wait. ( )