Thank you to the Penguin Group and Netgalley for a chance to preview this title. Joseph Finder opens this thriller explosively and with intrigue, one of the best beginnings I’ve read in a long time. Judge Juliana Brody doesn’t think much about having a one-night stand while at a conference in Chicago. Then her partner in lust shows up in her courtroom and everything goes sideways.

I’ve always enjoyed Finder’s books. In this one he inserts some political references that mirror what’s happening in our current political landscape. Honestly, I read to get away from what’s actually going on, so this bothered me a little.

However, the writing was taut and smooth. The characters all had their individual idiosyncrasies and home life went on for Juliana even while she was in the throes of mental torture.

A good read, nonetheless. I highly recommend this title. My issues are just my own.

Who is Joseph Finder anyway and has he ever written a bad book? In a digital book world of same old same old here comes another well written and unique story about how one mistake IS NEVER JUST ONE. I love everything this guy or whomever it is writes! Rock on and FIND (EAR) a great story here!!1

I was amazed at both how much I enjoyed this book as well as how incredibly topical it is. It is the story of Judge Juliana Brody, a judicial star whose life was upended by the mistake of sleeping with a stranger. This proves to be the catalyst for the rest of this totally engrossing thriller.

That night becomes her KOMPROMAT, as her life is swallowed by threats from the Russian MAFIYA, demanding that she must obey their wishes or she and her family will be murdered. So much like the stories that we are now seeing investigated by Robert Mueller. During this ME TOO year, the case in question is one that involves sexual harassment in a company controlled by Russians.

Finder creates a totally enthralling story with a heroine, who is brilliant, cunning and fearless. Of course there are moments when we must strain credulity, but I was so engrossed, I barely noticed these moments. I confess that I could not put this book down.

This is simply a terrific read and one which truly resonates at this moment. Thank you NETGALLEY for the opportunity of reading this very enjoyable novel.