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When he lands a high-profile murder case to defend, Thaddeus Murfee is up against his first major adversary. But it's not the prosecution. It's his client. He might be fresh out of law school and a touch idealistic, but Murfee has a tenacity that belies his inexperience. He'll need it as he's swept into a deadly game of treachery and lies. With a dark secret around every corner, Murfee has the fight of his life to uncover the truth and survive in the high-stakes world of the American criminal justice system.

Thaddeus Murfee, a tenacious young lawyer, takes on a corrupt hospital and insurance company after a newborn suffers a devastating brain injury. As Murfee navigates a treacherous web of medical malpractice and forged records, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy that threatens to derail his case. With the odds stacked against him, he has to stay one step ahead in his quest for justice.

Thaddeus Murfee's life takes a shocking turn when he discovers a long-lost sister charged with murder, desperately needing his legal expertise. Already juggling the demands of raising a young family and his own legal troubles, Thaddeus finds himself defending three felony crimes, including his own, as the mob seeks retribution. Vengeful and defiant, the mob's brutal attacks hit closer to home with each passing day. With everything to lose and the weight of the world on his shoulders, Thaddeus must navigate a treacherous path to protect his family and seek justice for his sister.

Ansel Largent, a fierce Chicago attorney, seems to have it all: a successful career, a happy marriage and near-universal respect. Until everything falls apart in a single night, with the disappearance of the two women closest to him. Largent's life and character are put under intense scrutiny, casting doubt on his mental stability.

Reeling from a brutal attack, Thaddeus Murfee finds himself drawn into a complex web of betrayal and legal turmoil when his long-time friend, Killen Erwin, seeks his help. With Killen facing a ruthless special prosecutor and his personal life in shambles, Thaddeus decides to defend his friend, despite the overwhelmingly unfavorable odds.

Attorney Thaddeus Murfee is skyjacked to Moscow. Next to him on the plane is Angelina Sosa, a brash twenty-something with a degree in journalism from the esteemed University of Chicago. Angelina decides to write a New York Times bestseller based on the skyjacking. She isn't sure if it will be fiction or non-fiction, but she has her topic once the plane is diverted.

Thaddeus Murfee finds himself entangled in a web of deceit when the wife of a prominent District Attorney confesses to murder. As Murfee delves deeper into the evidence, he uncovers a twisted tale that challenges everything he believes. When a traumatized teenage girl seeks his help, Thad must make a choice that will not only determine the fate of his clients, but his entire career.