Accused (Scott Fenney #2) – Mark Gimenez

When high-profile Texas lawyer Scott Fenney gets a desperate call from his ex-wife, he's pulled into the most personal case of his career. Accused of murdering the man she left him for, she faces a possible death sentence unless Scott can prove her innocence. As he digs deeper, he uncovers secrets, corruption and dangerous truths that reach far beyond a straightforward murder case.

A fast-paced legal thriller packed with courtroom drama and suspense, and themes of justice, loyalty, redemption and family ties.

Rated 4.16 on Goodreads from around 5,000 ratings. Readers praise the engaging courtroom scenes, strong pacing and likeable hero. A few felt some twists stretched belief, but most found it a compelling page-turner.

Perfect for readers who love

• Legal thrillers and courtroom drama
• Wrongly accused suspects
• A lawyer protagonist
• Fast, plot-driven murder mysteries

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Series note

Book 2 in Mark Gimenez's Scott Fenney series, following The Color of Law. It works as a standalone, but fans of the first book will love seeing Scott back in court.

A paperback (2010) in Good condition: moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present.