Violent Crimes: A Novel

In this mesmerizing tale of suspense from New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin, attorney Amanda Jaffe - star of Wild Justice, Ties That Bind, Proof Positive, and Fugitive - becomes entangled in a murder case involving Big Oil, an estranged father and son, and the greatest ethical dilemma of her career .Dale Masterson, senior partner in a large Portland, Oregon, law firm, has become wealthy and successful representing the interests of oil and coal companies. When his colleague, Christine Larson, is found dead, Masterson's business practices are put under surveillance and a lower-level employee stands accused.The controversy surrounding the firm is magnified tenfold when Dale is found beaten to death in his mansion. But this time Dale's son, Brandon, is seen fleeing the scene.