The Millionaire — Keenan Powell

A disgraced high school teacher is murdered in front of his house.His former student is charged. San Francisco attorney, Maureen Gould, steps in to defend Tony Paredes when he is charged with murder. Years earlier, she won a multi-million-dollar verdict for him in an abuse case against the now-deceased teacher. But when jury misconduct was discovered, the verdict was overturned. Now Tony, who only told the truth, is left to suffer public vilification as well as his own shame. No matter how much he tries to hide, he can't get away from what happened. But is he capable of murder? As Maureen digs deeper, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that extends far beyond the teacher's death. Meanwhile, a jailhouse gang beats up Tony to extort money he doesn't have, nearly killing him. In a race against time, she must uncover the truth to save Tony's life. The Millionaire is the second book in the series of true-to-life legal thrillers. If you like twist and turns, compelling courtroom drama, and strong female characters, you'll love Keenan Powell's page-turning story.*** Praise for The Millionaire Book two in the Maureen Gould legal thriller series will keep you up into the wee smalls! The author, a lawyer herself, invests private attorney Gould, her prosecutor husband Jake, and daughter Quinn (an attorney wannabe) with such authenticity that I feel they are family. I even adore their kitty Germaine Greer. The court scenes explode as Gould defends Tony Paredes, accused of murdering his former coach Oscar, who raped him at school. Oscar's wife contends Tony is guilty. Senior Prosecutor Vivian Thandie, who has never lost a case, agrees. Gould fights for justice, all the while contending with her own scars as an abuse victim. I was so gripped as the taut story unspooled that I skipped meals and virtually ignored my husband (sorry, babe). If you love legal thrillers that are smart, jet-paced, and ring with such truth that you can't put them down, THE MILLIONAIRE is for you. Highly recommended! -Char Jones, Book Reviewer ***Praise for Implied Consent Powell has written a book that dares to be a legal thriller, family drama, and polemic. Remarkably, she succeeds at all three. -Booklife Reviews, Editor's Pick Sharp-witted, big-hearted, and authentic, Implied Consent is a knock-out of a novel from a writer who knows both the letter of the law and the messiness of real life. CATRIONA McPHERSON, multi-award-winning author of IN PLACE OF FEAR. Keenan Powell has penned her most memorable heroine to date. Powerful and authentic. Implied Consent is a must read! - Bruce Robert Coffin, award-winning author of the Detective Byron Mysteries