“Scottoline writes riveting thrillers that keep me up all night, with plots that twist and turn.” –Harlan Coben
One boy. One lawyer. One chance for justice.
Ten-year-old Patrick O’Brien is a natural target at school. Shy, dyslexic, and small for his age, he tries to hide his first-grade reading level from everyone: from his classmates, from the grandfather who cares for him, and from the teachers who are supposed to help him. But the real trouble begins when Patrick is accused of attacking a school aide. The aide promptly quits and sues the boy, his family, and the school district. Patrick’s grandfather turns to the law firm of Rosato & DiNunzio for help and Mary DiNunzio is on the case. Soon Mary becomes Patrick’s true champion and his only hope for security and justice. But there is more to the story than meets the eye and Patrick might be more troubled than he seems. With twists at every turn and secrets about the family coming to light, Mary DiNunzio might have found the case that can make her a true protector, or break her heart…
With Lisa Scottoline’s trademark emotional depth and fast-paced action, Damaged will have readers riveted to the last page as they root for the beloved characters and their fight for justice.
Nothing is as it seems until the final door is revealed! Mary DiNunzio is living the closest to a perfect life she could have ever thought possible. She is a partner in her law firm, about to marry the love of her life, bought the perfect home, and smiling as she wins case after case. However, when an elderly man walks into her office to ask for help for his grandson the twists, turns, and leaps of faith she has to take to keep this case on the right path are so unexpected that Mary is not sure her decisions are as sound as they normally are…
Talented Writer Tackles Education Crisis The first third of the book is deeply rooted in school minutiae, including funding, special needs children, state and city funding and hiring qualified personnel. While I salute the author for revealing these hardships and for pounding the reader with details as an educator reading to escape these issues it is not my choice for content. The second half of the book became the thriller Scottoline is known for. Admittedly, the foundation is necessary for most readers who do not grasp the…
Finding Justice for Patrick Ms. Scottonline always writes exciting, page turning books, but for this one you might want to have a pack of tissues near you while reading it.