Danny Crider has done the unthinkable. The teenager took a gun to an event and shot the most popular Governor the state of California has ever had. Defense Attorney Sophie Giraudo made a name for herself in her hometown of San Sebastian by defending three brothers who were known for their poor behavior and now she has been retained to defend Danny Crider. A decision that is not popular with Sophie's ex-husband, the prosecuting attorney, her family and the people of San Sebastian. At every turn she is defending her choice to represent the troubled young man. With the help of her PI friend, Ham, they dig into Danny's background to try to find out why he did what he did and in the process Sophie reveals some things in her past that have made her who she is today. But Danny's controlling mother, an absentee father, and an icky boys group director all contribute to his decision to shoot the Governor. Is it enough to get Danny off or will he lose his life for his crime?
In Doubt is one of those books that could have been "ripped from the headlines" or even a Law & Order episode. The story even moves as quickly as an episode of Law & Order. Sophie is a great main character and as the story goes on you can even see the similarities between Sophie and Danny. Specifically they each have a rocky relationship with a controlling, demanding mother. They both made some sketchy decisions that led to dire consequences. It was easy to understand why Sophie was so desperate to help Danny. I understand being from a big family, like Sophie, but it irritated me the way her family treated her. And her ex-husband was an arrogant ass. You can't really call In Doubt a mystery because the reader knows Danny shot the Governor, but you don't know why and that is somewhat of a mystery. As Sophie & Ham are digging for the truth, I will warn you, that they reveal some very uncomfortable and graphic situations regarding pedophilia and rape. It isn't gratuitous, but it could be tough for some of you to read.
Bottom line, Drusilla Campbell weaves a dark and disturbing tale about the secrets families and small towns are willing to keep in order to protect their good name. In Doubt is a gripping novel that will both disturb you and captivate you at the same time, making it difficult to stop reading until you reach the very end.
The Details:
- In Doubt by Drusilla Campbell
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- Pages: 386
- Publication Date: August 26, 2014
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
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