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Perri O. Shaughnessy

    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.

    Writ of Execution
    Acts of Malice
    Move to Strike
    Motion to Suppress
    Case of Lies
    Show No Fear
    • 2014

      Show No Fear

      A Nina Reilly Novel

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      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.

      Show No Fear
    • 2011

      Dreams of the Dead

      • 342 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.6(894)Add rating

      Nina Reilly collaborates with a grave exhumation expert and triggers a cat-and-mouse game between her former investigator Paul van Wagoner and a brilliant killer.

      Dreams of the Dead
    • 2007

      Ein fesselnder Psychokrimi über den verschwundenen Leigh, die Frau des Architekten Ray Jackson, der unter Verdacht gerät. Auf der Suche nach ihr entdeckt er, dass ihr Verschwinden mit seiner Vergangenheit verknüpft ist. Ray findet Hinweise auf ein schreckliches Geheimnis und ahnt ein bevorstehendes Verbrechen.

      Wo die Toten ruhen. Psychothriller
    • 2006

      Case of Lies

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      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.

      Case of Lies
    • 2005

      Obwohl die Indizien gegen ihn sprechen, übernimmt die Anwältin Nina Reilly die Verteidigung von Stefan Wyatt. Der Tagelöhner gibt zwar zu, das Grab des russischen Immigranten Constantin Zhukovsky geplündert zu haben, bestreitet aber den Mord an seiner ehemaligen Klassenkameradin Christina. Im Apartment der jungen Frau hat die Polizei jedoch Blutspuren von Wyatt gefunden. Als sich der Tatverdacht erhärtet, durchforstet Ninas Freund, der Privatdetektiv Paul van Wagoner, Zhukovskys Vergangenheit und stößt auf eine Spur, die bis ins zaristische Russland reicht.

      Im Gewand des Todes
    • 2005

      Unlucky in Law

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading
      3.8(93)Add rating

      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.

      Unlucky in Law
    • 2003

      Presumption of Death

      • 443 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.9(1374)Add rating

      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

      Presumption of Death
    • 2003

      Attorney Nina Reilly faces disbarment after an unknown enemy steals client files and reveals their contents, unless her ex-husband, attorney Jack McIntyre, and sometime lover, detective Paul van Wagoner, can find the culprit

      Unfit to Practice
    • 2003

      Nina Reilly, die Anwältin aus Nevada, verteidigt den verdächtigen Ski-Champion Jim Strong, der beschuldigt wird, seinen Bruder ermordet zu haben. Trotz ihrer Überzeugung von seiner Unschuld glaubt seine Familie an seine Schuld, und der Staatsanwalt bezeichnet ihn als Psychopath. Die Situation eskaliert.

      In böser Absicht. Roman
    • 2002