By Stone, by Blade, by Fire

by Kate Wilhelm Narrated by Carrington MacDuffie

Overview

Travis Morgan's case seems open and shut: a plot to kill his estranged father, fundamentalist preacher Arlie Morgan, goes awry and his bullet slays an innocent bookkeeper. Two eyewitnesses seal Travis' fate. But despite damning evidence and an admitted hatred of his father, Travis staunchly maintains his innocence.

Beseeched by his anguished mother, veteran defense attorney Barbara Holloway agrees to represent Travis. With the support of her father, attorney Frank Holloway, and crack private investigator Bailey, Barbara reveals a zealot, his ultrarich backers, and unimaginable atrocities. Travis' case proceeds to trial, and Barbara finds herself pitted against a complacent legal system and a judge eager to simply close the case and retire. Knowing she must intervene decisively to avoid a conviction, Barbara steps squarely into the path of danger. Risking her own life, Barbara confronts the killer in order to save Travis'.

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal - Audio

In this most recent installment of Wilhelm's Barbara Holloway mystery series, Barbara defends a young man charged with a murder committed in front of two eyewitnesses. Yet Barbara believes that he is innocent and would rather investigate his despicable father—a minister who harps on sexual morality. Seemingly random interviews lead nowhere, and the listener is hard put to care about the outcome. Not until the trial starts midway through the book does the Perry Mason courtroom-style narrative begin to weave its web. Reader Carrington MacDuffie enunciates clearly and sets an even pace that projects Barbara's intelligence, drive, and emotional involvement. She modulates her voice to differentiate the characters and is generally successful, although the hate-filled father is given a stereotypical Southern accent that fails to emphasize his evil nature. VERDICT Despite shortcomings, Wilhelm's mysteries are popular, so this recording will be in demand in most public libraries.—Juleigh Muirhead Clark, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Lib., Williamsburg, VA

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169834543
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	12/03/2012
Series:	Barbara Holloway Mysteries , #13
Edition description:	Unabridged

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