Presumption of Death (Hardcover)

Perri O'Shaughnessy, the author of such New York Times bestsellers as Unfit to Practice and Writ of Execution, returns with the ninth exciting novel featuring Nina Reilly, "one of the most interesting heroines in legal thrillers today"(San Jose Mercury News). After a tumultuous year that ended with her disbarment hearing, crackerjack lawyer Nina Reilly heads home to Monterey County to put her life in order and move in with her longtime part-time love, Paul van Wagoner. But soon after reestablishing ties with her family, Nina is called upon again. Wish, the son of her indefatigable ex-assistant, Sandy Whiterfeather, is accused of murder in a horrific arson case. Nina and Paul team up to find the truth and clear Wish's name. In a town where the locals clash with the rich newcomers, passionate emotions are broiling just under the surface of the serene suburban landscape.