From the former Chief Justice of Canada comes a riveting thriller starring Jilly Truitt, a rising, young defense attorney faced with a case that hits close to home. A searing look at what justice means in the courts and on the streets, Full Disclosure is perfect for fans of Kathy Reichs, Louise Penny, and Lisa Scottoline.
When everyone has something to hide, the truth is the only defense.
There’s nothing Jilly Truitt likes more than winning a case, especially against her former mentor, prosecutor Cy Kenge. Jilly has baggage, the residue of a dark time in a series of foster homes, but that’s in the past. Now she’s building her own criminal defense firm and making a name for herself as a tough-as-nails lawyer willing to take risks in the courtroom.
When the affluent and enigmatic Vincent Trussardi is accused of his wife Laura’s murder, Jilly agrees to defend him, despite predictions that the case is a sure loser and warnings from those close to her to stay away from the Trussardi family. Determined to prove everyone wrong, Jilly investigates Laura’s death, hoping to discover a shred of evidence that might give the jury a reasonable doubt. Instead, she is confronted by damning evidence and uncooperative witnesses at every turn. Someone isn’t telling the truth, but who?
With her reputation and Vincent’s life on the line, Jilly tries to unravel the web of secrets surrounding Laura’s murder. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a startling revelation that will change not only the case, but her life forever.
From the gritty streets of Vancouver to the fateful halls of justice, Full Disclosure is a razor-sharp thriller that pulses with authenticity and intrigue.
I mean, a book written by the former Chief Justice of Canada, I just had to—right? Yes, I did. Anyway, this novel classifies as that very very specific trope of “legal thriller.” It really is such a niche area of thrillers, but I’ve come to at least enjoy dabbling in them over the years, and one written by the former Chief Justice certainly couldn’t escape me.
Full Disclosure follows our protagonist, Jilly Truit, who despite a difficult past has come up to be a prominent and successful defence lawyer. Of course, she will often face her former mentor, the Crown prosecutor in criminal trials. This book revolves around the case of Vincent Trussardi, a seemingly open-and-shut case of homicidal rage by a jealous husband. Or is it? As Jilly digs deeper and deeper in the case, there seems to be something that the family is hiding, and she won’t stop at anything to win her case.
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