Mitigating Circumstances
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
As Chief of the Sex Crimes Division, lawyer Lily Forrester is supposed to trust the system, but when her own teenage daughter is assaulted, she will seek a more personal vengeance. Reissue.
This series follows the professional and personal journey of an assistant district attorney in sunny southern California. Each case presents unique challenges that test her determination and legal acumen. Readers can expect a compelling narrative filled with suspense, moral complexities, and the pursuit of justice within the intricate legal system.




As Chief of the Sex Crimes Division, lawyer Lily Forrester is supposed to trust the system, but when her own teenage daughter is assaulted, she will seek a more personal vengeance. Reissue.
Flawed heroes are a staple in fiction, and Lily Forrester, the protagonist, has her share of secrets that threaten to surface when her ex-husband demands her legal help to avoid a drunken vehicular homicide charge. As a Santa Barbara district attorney, Lily must navigate this precarious situation while her daughter, Shana, a UCLA student, becomes implicated as the only other suspect in the hit-and-run. Complications escalate when Lily's ex is murdered shortly after she bails him out, with Shana discovering the body and becoming a prime suspect. Adding to the tension, Shana is being stalked by the psychopath who assaulted both her and Lily six years prior. The plot thickens with a wrongful murder, a retired cop who lied to protect Lily, and a charming lawyer still in love with her despite knowing her darkest secrets. The pacing is brisk, keeping the mystery engaging, although the characters may feel somewhat superficial, lacking emotional depth. The dynamic between Lily and Shana appears particularly simplistic given their shared trauma, and Lily's moral dilemmas remain unresolved, even after being cleared of a murder she committed. Nonetheless, fans of the author are likely to appreciate this latest suspense thriller.
Anne ist eine kaltblütige Killerin. Ihre Opfer sind untreue Ehemänner. Lily ist eine erfolgreiche Richterin mit einer dunklen Vergangenheit und einem untreuen Ehemann. Und dann begeht die Killerin einen fatalen Fehler: Sie verschont eines ihrer Opfer, ausgerechnet Lilys Ehemann, und setzt damit einen Prozess in Gang, der tödlich endet …
Als Shana einen Nervenzusammenbruch erleidet, bringt ihre Mutter die Studentin in eine renommierte Privatklinik. Ein fataler Fehler! Denn dort ist ein Psychopath auf Menschenjagd. Er sucht nach der Wiedergeburt seiner großen Liebe, um gemeinsam mit ihr zu sterben. Shana ist dieser Frau wie aus dem Gesicht geschnitten.