Celebrate Lit: Deadly Proof by Rachel Dylan
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About the Book
Author: Rachel Dylan
Release date: September 5, 2017
Genre: Legal Romantic Suspense
Tapped as lead counsel in a corporate cover-up lawsuit against Mason Pharmaceutical, Kate Sullivan knows this case could make her career. What really drives her, though, is getting justice for the victims whose lives were ruined by the company’s dangerous new drug. But when a whistleblower turns up dead, it paints a target on the back of everyone involved. Former Army Ranger turned private investigator Landon James steps in to handle security for Kate. He’s still haunted by mistakes in his past and is determined never to let something like that happen again. But it soon appears someone is willing to do anything–even commit murder–to keep the case from going to trial. As danger closes in, Landon can’t help but admire Kate’s courage and resolve–but will her determination not to back down become too great of a risk?
About the Author
Rachel Dylan was a litigator in one of the nation’s most elite law firms for over eight years and now works as an attorney at one of the Big Three automobile manufacturers. She is the author of four Love Inspired Suspense novels and lives in Michigan with her husband. She is active on social media, and you can visit her website at www.racheldylan.com.Q & A with Rachel Dylan
- The Atlanta Justice series is centered around strong, female lawyers who take on high-stakes cases. What made you want to write their stories?I’d have to say it’s personal! Having been an attorney for eleven years now, I love being able to pour parts of myself into the books. My everyday life as a lawyer isn’t that exciting and is definitely not as dangerous! But I’m able to draw on what I’ve lived through to bring life and authenticity to these characters.
- What type of research did you do for Deadly Proof?One of the great things about writing books related to my career is that I know lawyers who practice all different types of law. Deadly Proof focuses on Kate Sullivan, who is a plaintiff’s attorney taking on a big pharmaceutical company. I don’t do this specific type of plaintiff’s work, but I know lawyers who do, and I was able to talk with them. Also, I was able to relate to my characters on the defense side because I’ve done that work for years. It was really fun to write the perspectives of characters on both sides of the case.
- Is there a reason you chose Atlanta for this series?Yes! I’m from Georgia and lived in Atlanta, practicing law at a large law firm, for eight years. I wanted to pick a setting I was intimately familiar with to give readers an authentic Atlanta experience—sweet tea and all.
- Where do you think Kate’s passion for her work comes from?Kate truly believes that her life’s work is to help those who have been wronged. I believe a lot of her passion stems from her strong faith that has developed over the years. She’s not a lawyer to make big bucks but to change people’s lives for the better.
- What is the next book in the Atlanta Justice series about?Book two is about Kate’s friend Sophie Dawson, who we meet in Deadly Proof. Sophie is an Atlanta prosecutor. This story is exciting because it involves a completely different type of legal case than Deadly Proof. But I promise things get just as dangerous!
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My Review:
I can’t tell you the last time I read a legal thriller quite like this one. The suspense I’ve read in the Christian fiction genre, usually focuses on the law enforcement side of things and not the courtroom. After having flipped through Deadly Proof, I have the feeling that author Rachel Dylan’s stories are all unique and just as edge-of-your-seat as this one.
Kate Sullivan is a lawyer at the top of her game, or at least she’s hoping to get there with a major case against a shady pharmaceutical company. Being a primetime player however puts a target on her back. Figuring out whom to trust and getting the dirt to bring down big pharma takes guts and tests her faith and that of her newly hired PI, Landon James. Finding the truth means risking their lives.
I’ll admit to starting this book early one morning and let me tell you, what a buzz! I think I should read more suspense in the morning instead of imbibing in sugar and caffeine for a kickstart! She doesn’t skirt around lies, betrayal, violence and mistrust. I was immediately wondering, with such a large cast of characters, who could be responsible for the coverup and the violence. To top it all off, I loved that the heroine was brainy, successful, bulldoggish in her determination for justice, but also not perfect. I don’t ever remember reading Christian romance where depression and mental illness were topics addressed. Thank you for the authenticity, Rachel Dylan.
I thoroughly enjoyed this legal suspense and hope to read more from Ms. Dylan in the future!
*I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
My Review:
I can’t tell you the last time I read a legal thriller quite like this one. The suspense I’ve read in the Christian fiction genre, usually focuses on the law enforcement side of things and not the courtroom. After having flipped through Deadly Proof, I have the feeling that author Rachel Dylan’s stories are all unique and just as edge-of-your-seat as this one.
Kate Sullivan is a lawyer at the top of her game, or at least she’s hoping to get there with a major case against a shady pharmaceutical company. Being a primetime player however puts a target on her back. Figuring out whom to trust and getting the dirt to bring down big pharma takes guts and tests her faith and that of her newly hired PI, Landon James. Finding the truth means risking their lives.
I’ll admit to starting this book early one morning and let me tell you, what a buzz! I think I should read more suspense in the morning instead of imbibing in sugar and caffeine for a kickstart! She doesn’t skirt around lies, betrayal, violence and mistrust. I was immediately wondering, with such a large cast of characters, who could be responsible for the coverup and the violence. To top it all off, I loved that the heroine was brainy, successful, bulldoggish in her determination for justice, but also not perfect. I don’t ever remember reading Christian romance where depression and mental illness were topics addressed. Thank you for the authenticity, Rachel Dylan.
I thoroughly enjoyed this legal suspense and hope to read more from Ms. Dylan in the future!
~ My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ~
*I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
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