Twelve-year-old Frankie Bishop is a model kid: quiet and bright. So everyone, especially his family, is shocked when he’s arrested for drug possession―and horrified when he’s sentenced to juvenile detention at Eldridge Academy. His uncle, Bruce Kantor of the Help Innocent Prisoners Project, wants to help but knows he’s too close to the case.
His associate Dani Trumball has family worries of her own to deal with, but she knows Bruce wouldn’t ask for help without cause. Just as she and her team begin to investigate, the case gets even thornier: Frankie is missing, and evidence points to an Eldridge cover-up.
As the FBI launches a hunt for the boy, Dani knows something isn’t right. Why would a minor’s first offense earn such a harsh punishment? Unconvinced by the court documents, Dani is dogged in her pursuit of the truth that will save Frankie’s future―if he still has one.
Thought-provoking plot-driven thriller! This was a very engaging plot-driven thriller! The author brought up some very good questions about the legitimacy of for-profit prisons. The author also brought to light the power that is invested in our judicial system and the serious consequences that can result when a judge sways from the straight and narrow. Overall, I enjoyed this book and recommend it to those who like thrillers. Thanks to NetGalley for providing a complementary e-ARC of this book for review.
Sleuthing with Dani Trumball My eyes are tearing up a bit at the conclusion of this novel. Thank you Ms. Green for yet another look into the judicial system with attorney Dani Trumball’s handling of Frankie Bishop’s case.It is a pleasure to read a crime novel without blood & gore and clearly be able to get the sense of fear, suspense & intrigue encountered by the defendant. Piecing together a case, as described in her novels, Ms Green gives her character a great deal of knowledge, ingenuity and integrity – some qualities…
Wow! What a read! This is a very powerful story about corruption in our world today.Lack of morales, greed, abuse of power are just a few of the problems in our country today. But also it’s a very precious story of some good, honest people who make a difference in the lives of people every day.