Part of the reason she agrees to represent Jack is to absolve herself of the guilt, feeling somewhat responsible for his state of mind. Burke takes the reader on a journey with Randall as she goes from vehemently believing his innocence to questioning if he is indeed guilty. He has been arrested for a triple homicide that includes a victim connected to his wife's murder three years earlier. The plot has one of New York City's best criminal defense lawyers, Olivia Randall, representing her ex- fiancé, Jack Harris. Burke, a former prosecutor, details well the legal and trial background within the complexity of relationships. This murder mystery delves into what would happen if circumstances bring together an estranged couple where one becomes dependent upon the other. The ex, a novel by Alafair Burke is a legal thriller. You can read all of our book reviews and author interviews by clicking on the Books category link on the right sidebar. The following book review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper.
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