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"Ingrid DiLaurio lives in Riversedge, New York, four express train stops from Manhattan. Don't be fooled: With its tree-lined Main Street, and quaint ambiance, Riversedge is only impersonating a small town. While it's a place small enough for everyone to know each other's secrets, few do. The town revolves around the prestigious Riversedge Law Club, where deals are made and cases are resolved and where Ingrid DiLaurio -- a former lawyer turned nationally recognized podcast host - has never once been made to feel welcome. When Ingrid's husband, Peter, is found dead, and Ingrid's former friend, Opal, is arrested as the prime suspect, the press quickly seizes on Opal's past as a single mom and stripper. Ingrid's first priority is protecting herself and her son, Drake, along with her business, from salacious gossip. But when Opal finds herself in desperate need of a defense lawyer, she tells Ingrid she wants to call in a ""favor,"" and Ingrid reluctantly returns to the law for one last case. As the trial unfolds, Ingrid realizes quickly that she has taken on more than she bargained for, including Opal's dark past, a corrupt judge, a blackmailing prosecutor, another dead body, and a black tinted car that follows her everywhere. In the end, it's clear that both women know more than they are letting on about Peter's death, but who will tell the truth first? And is the truth what anyone really wants to hear?"

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Amy Impellizzeri is one of the smartest, most hard-working, and imaginative writers in the industry. Her books are filled with twists and turns, fantastically complex characters and not surprisingly, heart. There isn't an author out there I'd rather read, or hole-up and talk story with. She elevates every organization with her wit and professionalism and has more energy and drive than just about anyone I know. Ann Garvin, USA Today bestselling author of I Like You Just Fine When You're Not Around & I Thought You Said This Would Work Impellizzeri delivers in In Her Defense, intricately weaving a psychological suspense and a gripping legal thriller into one bang of a book. A twisty, winding road of deceit, betrayal, and the extent to which someone will go to conceal the truth. I gobbled it up. Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of Dear Wife & Stranger in the Lake I was so riveted by this - not only by the story, but how Impellizzeri manages to stay on trend-but lead at the same time. Fresh and quirky were my first responses, but as the story unfolds, I was dazzled by Amy's skill at revealing a brilliantly crafted and fascinatingly insightful morality tale - an unlikely alliance of two strong women each with a powerful secret that could destroy the other. On one level, this is the relatable domestic suspense that readers are craving, but on another, this is the work of a talented writer who presents a compelling story in an innovative and immersive way. Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today Bestselling author, Mary Higgins Clark and five-time Agatha Award Winner Courtroom dramatics, corrupt judges, blackmailing and backstabbing lawyers, and a legal cat and mouse between a lawyer and her own client. Add in an affair between a lawyer's husband and the client, a soon to be demolished strip club, and a string of murders and you have the makings of an on the-edge-of-your-seat, can't-put-down-read! In between all the legal maneuverings, Impellizzeri's characters are flawed and poignant, their relationships are multi-layered, and the end is truly both tender and surprising. Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author of The Vanishing Year IN HER DEFENSE is an intricately plotted, compelling legal drama with heart-and a twist ending that you won't see coming! Kathleen Barber, author of Truth Be Told (formerly published as Are You Sleeping and now an Apple TV+ series) Finally--the female-driven, character-rich, John Grisham-style legal thriller I've been waiting for.... Emily Carpenter, bestselling author of Burying the Honeysuckle Girls A quick-paced heart-stopping action mystery that will keep you engaged until the last page. Prepare yourself for betrayal, and deception as Amy Impellizzeri weaves this season's newest thriller in IN HER DEFENSE. Suzy Approved Book Reviews

"""Amy Impellizzeri is one of the smartest, most hard-working, and imaginative writers in the industry. Her books are filled with twists and turns, fantastically complex characters and not surprisingly, heart. There isn't an author out there I'd rather read, or hole-up and talk story with. She elevates every organization with her wit and professionalism and has more energy and drive than just about anyone I know."" Ann Garvin, USA Today bestselling author of I Like You Just Fine When You're Not Around & I Thought You Said This Would Work ""Impellizzeri delivers in In Her Defense, intricately weaving a psychological suspense and a gripping legal thriller into one bang of a book. A twisty, winding road of deceit, betrayal, and the extent to which someone will go to conceal the truth. I gobbled it up."" Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of Dear Wife & Stranger in the Lake ""I was so riveted by this - not only by the story, but how Impellizzeri manages to stay on trend-but lead at the same time. ""Fresh"" and ""quirky"" were my first responses, but as the story unfolds, I was dazzled by Amy's skill at revealing a brilliantly crafted and fascinatingly insightful morality tale - an unlikely alliance of two strong women each with a powerful secret that could destroy the other. On one level, this is the relatable domestic suspense that readers are craving, but on another, this is the work of a talented writer who presents a compelling story in an innovative and immersive way."" Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today Bestselling author, Mary Higgins Clark and five-time Agatha Award Winner ""Courtroom dramatics, corrupt judges, blackmailing and backstabbing lawyers, and a legal cat and mouse between a lawyer and her own client. Add in an affair between a lawyer's husband and the client, a soon to be demolished strip club, and a string of murders and you have the makings of an on the-edge-of-your-seat, can't-put-down-read! In between all the legal maneuverings, Impellizzeri's characters are flawed and poignant, their relationships are multi-layered, and the end is truly both tender and surprising."" Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author of The Vanishing Year ""IN HER DEFENSE is an intricately plotted, compelling legal drama with heart-and a twist ending that you won't see coming!"" Kathleen Barber, author of Truth Be Told (formerly published as Are You Sleeping and now an Apple TV+ series) ""Finally--the female-driven, character-rich, John Grisham-style legal thriller I've been waiting for...."" Emily Carpenter, bestselling author of Burying the Honeysuckle Girls ""A quick-paced heart-stopping action mystery that will keep you engaged until the last page. Prepare yourself for betrayal, and deception as Amy Impellizzeri weaves this season's newest thriller in IN HER DEFENSE."" Suzy Approved Book Reviews"

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