Dead By Proxy takes you on a heart-pounding journey through the life of a criminal defense attorney whose world is wiped out. When Quinton loses a career-defining case, he finds himself being hunted by the very client he tried to save.
As Quinton navigates the treacherous path of survival, he is running from a powerful and relentless adversary who will stop at nothing to see him silenced. Finally landing in Houston, he hides in plain sight while re-inventing his new life as a trial lawyer.
When he’s forced to take on a high-profile murder case, he exposes himself and those he loves to danger. With each passing moment, the noose tightens, and he must draw on every ounce of wit to outsmart those who still want him dead.
Will Quinton Bell find a way out, or will he forever be a target in a deadly game of cat and mouse?
Dead By Proxy is the first book in the edgy Proxy Legal Thriller Series. If you like memorable characters, smart gritty action, and jaw-dropping twists, then you’ll love Manning Wolfe’s fast-paced page-turner.
PRAISE FOR DEAD BY PROXY:
“A riveting read that expertly teams courtroom drama and legal maneuvering with imminent danger, spine-tingling suspense, a touch of romance, and non-stop action. Talk about an adrenaline rush!” – Reedsy
“Manning Wolfe just put herself on my list of must-read authors!” – John Ellsworth
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There were several things about this book that stood out to me. The legal jargon, courtroom scenes, and law enforcement scenes throughout the story rang true. I can only imagine the amount of research that went into creating this twisted tale.
Byron Douglas is a lawyer, and he’s a good one. He’s earned a solid reputation in New York City as the lawyer who can get even the most guilty exonerated. But now, he’s crossed the Irish Mafia, and his life is in danger.
Byron’s meticulous planning and patience is a bold and dangerous plan as he makes his next move, one he hopes will keep him alive. With the mob hot on his heels, he boards a ferry, well aware he’s being followed. He’d counted on it. And now, after a physical altercation, he’s tossed overboard and assumed dead.
Only he’s not. From New York City to Reno, Nevada, then to Houston, Texas, Byron fights to stay alive.
The author threw in some plot twists that kept me guessing who, what, when, and where. It’s a well-executed story, and the characters are believable and three-dimensional. The main character is easy to root for. Even though he’s a lawyer and lawyers are stuck with a bad reputation, Byron is compassionate and generous. And when he’s faced with the opportunity to assume his best friend’s identity, he doesn’t take it lightly, although he can’t know all the repercussions it will cause. The love interest in the story struck me as a spoiled rich girl, but she did have some depth. The Judge, who takes Byron, now aka Quentin, as his son, has good intentions, but as tension mounts, his mental stability declines. That is also believable and makes him a realistic character.
The action is fast-paced as Byron attempts to stay one step ahead of those out to eliminate him. I never hit a point of boredom with the story. The courtroom scenes are vivid, and I had no trouble putting myself inside the scene.
I had absolutely no clue how this story would culminate, but the author wrapped it up brilliantly. And while it is only the beginning of the series, this book had a satisfactory ending while leaving the reader wanting to what is next for Byron Douglas, aka Quentin Bell.
If you are a fan of legal thrillers, you are sure to enjoy this book.