This is book 2 in a series. The premise of the innocence project is always interesting to me, so I did enjoy this book. It was a fun, easy read!

(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)

Twelve years ago, teenager Molly Singer was tried and convicted for murdering her parents. She was sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison, torn away from her newborn daughter, and forsaken by those closest to her. But now, a series of anonymous letters proclaim her innocence—and point a finger at a deadly conspiracy.
Attorney Dani Trumball specializes in defending the wrongfully imprisoned at the Help Innocent Prisoners Project. But taking Molly’s case means taking on a hard-hearted justice system that doesn’t like do-overs…and a merciless killer who will do anything to keep a secret history of dirty deals buried. Only the truth will set Molly free and reunite her broken family. And only Dani has any chance of finding it in a showdown that will push her legal talents—and her survival skills—to the very edge.

*3.5 stars*

I don't normally like knowing who the bad guys are early on - especially if the book calls itself a "mystery" - but, in this case, it isn't a bad thing. There is the question of what really occurred twelve years ago, and whether justice will be served is enough to keep the pages ticking over.

Also, I really enjoyed the concept of the Help Innocent Prisoners Project. I am sure there is probably something like this in real life but it did add some sort of authentication to Dani's role. I thought that was a good touch.

My only really issue with the story, though, was the pacing. At times, I found myself urging the plot to hurry up or I was going to give up on it. Sadly, the story is quite good but the delivery is just too slow. The story is less than 300 pages - at times, it felt twice that long...


Paul
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