Hayden McCarthy is an up-and-coming lawyer in a D.C. law firm. When a partner asks her to cover on an unusual case, she doesn't imagine the mess it will become, or that her very life will be in danger. Beyond Justice is the first book in Cara Putman's Hidden Justice series of legal thrillers. The central case is certainly timely, dealing with a Mexican teenager who died in a detention center for children who were caught crossing the border illegally.
Beyond Justice isn't bad, but it's sort of "by the numbers." The young, up-and-coming, pretty-but-thinks-she's-not damsel. The most-eligible-bachelor, son-of-a-powerful-wealthy-family-but-eschews-the-trappings-of-wealth-and-power hero. The corruptible lawyers. The evil drug kingpin. It was rather predictable, but enjoyable. It reminded me of a crime show on TV. Not terribly original, but with enough good stuff to keep you reading to the end.
Female fans of legal fiction who like their suspense with a very healthy dose of romance, especially the prince charming type, will enjoy Beyond Justice.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary electronic review copy!
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