The writing of Perri O'Shaughnessy is the collaborative effort of sisters Pamela and Mary O'Shaughnessy. Their work delves into the intricacies of crime fiction, often featuring compelling narratives driven by intricate plots and well-developed characters. They possess a distinct ability to immerse readers in worlds of suspense and mystery, where truth often lies hidden beneath layers of deception. Their stories are recognized for their power to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Nina Reilly's first murder investigation unfolds when a woman plunges from a bridge near Big Sur, initially deemed an accident by the police. Driven by her unwavering belief that it was a murder, Nina embarks on a quest for justice that sparks her lifelong dedication to the cause. This prequel delves into her early determination and the complexities of the case that shapes her future as a tenacious advocate.
Returning to her South Lake Tahoe law office after a stint in Monterey, attorney Nina Reilly becomes caught up in a two-year-old homicide case involving the murder of the wife of a new client during a casino-district robbery when she is assigned to track down the robbery victims, all student witnesses who had lied about their identities. Reprint.
Starting life over in Lake Tahoe after losing both her husband and job, attorney Nina Reilly takes up the defense of a case that tests Reilly's faith in the law and in her client
With a business to run, a son to raise and a complicated personal life, renegade lawyer Nina Reilly is used to having as much drama in her own home as the courthouse. Now she has a make-or-break case on her hands
The New York Times bestselling Nina Reilly novels have dazzled both readers and critics with their crackling blend of legal suspense and taut human drama. Now Perri O'Shaughnessy, hailed as "smart", "gripping", and "complex" by the San Francisco Chronicle, brings us her best--and most explosive--Nina Reilly novel yet.Amid the sparkling snow-swept mountains of Lake Tahoe, Nina Reilly has made a home, juggling the demands of her one-woman law practice and raising a teenage son alone. Now Nina has taken on a case that will threaten everything she holds dear, drawing her into a tangled web of loyalties and alliances within one of Lake Tahoe's most prominent families. Her client: a man accused of murdering his own brother--on the ski slopes of Tahoe. The law says Nina must give Jim Strong the best possible defense. But Strong's family has turned violently against him, and suddenly Nina is at the center of the storm. As she works a flawed and troubling case and gets swept into an unexpected love affair, the two sides of Nina's life come crashing together...in the ultimate act of malice.
Critics call Perri O’Shaughnessy’s legal thrillers “terrific...will keep you turning the pages into the night” (USA Today) and “gripping” (San Francisco Chronicle Book Review). Now the New York Times bestselling author ratchets up the suspense yet again...with an electrifying novel that plunges Lake Tahoe attorney Nina Reilly into a shadowy world of high-stakes money and cold-blooded murder. . . . An attorney and single mother, Nina Reilly sees other people’s ups and downs as clearly as she sees her own. But she’s never seen anything like the fierce, terrified young woman who comes to her in the middle of the night, trailing a computer geek who was a stranger a few hours before. Their problem: they just won seven million dollars at the slot machines. Within hours, her client’s good fortune has plunged Nina into a battle that will be waged in court and on the streets. The young woman’s past—and the mysterious death of her husband in Hawaii—has triggered a powerful man’s crusade of revenge. But a moment of chance and enough money to save two troubled lives has done something worse: it’s brought a killer into their midst. . .
Attorney Nina Reilly "is burning up the courtroom again" ("Entertainment Weekly") in the latest from the "New York Times" bestselling author. Just as she's getting her life back in order after her near-disbarment, Nina defends her assistant's son, who is accused of murder in a horrific arson case
Twelve years ago, a young girl disappeared. Now a filmmaker has made a movie about it. The girl's parents call it invasion of privacy. A woman lawyer calls it murder. The bloodstains on the courtroom floor belong to attorney Nina Reilly. Months earlier she'd been shot during a heated murder trial. She should have died that day. Instead, Nina has returned to the same Lake Tahoe court. Her only concession to her lingering fear is to give up criminal law. She figures an invasion of privacy lawsuit is a nice, safe civil action that will help her support her young son and pay the bills for her one-woman law office. She figures wrong. Nina's client is Terry London, a filmmaker whose documentary about a missing girl is raising disturbing questions. The girl's distraught parents believe the film invades their privacy. But Terry's brutal murder changes everything. Breaking her promise to herself, Nina decides to defend Terry's accused murderer, a man she'd known years before and hoped never to see again. Suddenly the secrets of Nina's past are beginning to surface in a murder case that gets more dangerous every day. The evidence against her client is shocking and ironclad--a video of Terry's dying words. The only chance Nina has to save the man may be illegal. And if it fails, Nina may lose the case, her practice...and even her life.
Broken hearts. Broken promises. Deadly consequences.In glitzy Lake Tahoe, couples break up every day. But few are as successful as Lindy and Mike Markov, who built a $200-million business together, before Mike took up with a younger woman. Now he's claiming he doesn't owe Lindy a dime since they never married.Attorney Nina Reilly, struggling to make a living in her one-woman office and raise a young son alone, agrees to take Lindy's case. Nina knows winning is a long shot, even with a brilliant jury consultant and a palimony expert on her side. It's the kind of case full of passion and explosive secrets that could make a fortune for a young lawyer. Or drive someone to commit murder for love, money . . . or the right verdict.
The story follows Nina Reilly as she confronts her toughest challenge yet, navigating a complex case that intertwines forensic science and historical elements. As a determined attorney, she faces the formidable power of the law itself, showcasing her resilience and compassion in a high-stakes legal battle. This thriller promises a gripping narrative filled with suspense and clever twists.