Trial By Jury (A Rain City Legal Thriller Book 2)

Murder is an art form. And this one is a masterpiece. Attorney Daniel Raine has recently gone out on his own and now is struggling to make rent. So when hes invited to a fundraiser gala at a downtown Seattle art gallery, he sees it as a chance to find some new clients among the citys wealthy elite.And it works in the most unexpected way when a young artist is found dead in the womens restroom.The assigned detective declares it a suicide and the young womans parents promptly sue the gallery owner for driving their daughter to take her own life. Raine is hired to defend the lawsuit and embarks on a mission to exonerate his client.He soon realizes that the Rain City art world is a hotbed of intrigue, treachery and secret deals and becomes convinced that the young artist was murdered. But why? And by whom?Raine finds himself navigating an unfamiliar world peopled by rich collectors, starving art students, and the beautiful and beguiling director of a local art school. Can he piece together what really happened on that fateful night and save his client from ruin? Trial by Jury the second in the brilliant legal thriller series featuring attorney Daniel Raine.What readers are saying about Trial By Definitely didn't expect that ending! There were a lot of twists and turns that kept me from wanting to put the book down. 5 stars. -Booksprout ReviewerFast paced read, there is a conclusion I didnt see it coming! Truly a brilliant execution from Stephen Penner. -Netgalley Reviewer engrossing, fast paced , and well written legal thriller. Will be looking forward to new additions to the series. -Netgalley ReviewerA well written and plotted legal thriller This is fast becoming an interesting series well worth following. The plot is original with twist and turns and an unexpected denouement. -Netgalley ReviewerI enjoyed the mystery and the characters were realistically described. -Netgalley Reviewer