The Law of Second Chances - Softcover

Jack Tobin, a Florida trial lawyer, is committed to justice for the innocent. But when he’s presented with Henry Wilson’s case, he has reasons to believe that the convict is guilty. Wilson has eight weeks to live...and Jack must decide whether he can—and will—help him...

Benny Avrile is a small-time thief with his eye on an oil man’s big billfold. But Benny is in way over his head on this one. The robbery goes bad, and the oil man ends up dead. Just when Benny’s fate is all but sealed, an old friend from Jack Tobin’s past reaches out. The question is: Why? And: What does he expect in return? Meanwhile, the clock is still ticking on Henry Wilson’s life...

A masterfully written legal thriller from the bestselling author of The Mayor of Lexington Avenue.

“A legal thriller with a surprising twist.”—Tampa Tribune

Jack Tobin, a Florida trial lawyer, is committed to justice for the innocent. But when he’s presented with Henry Wilson’s case, he has reasons to believe that the convict is guilty. Wilson has eight weeks to live...and Jack must decide whether he can—and will—help him...

“Compelling.”—New York Law Journal

Benny Avrile is a small-time thief with his eye on an oil man’s big billfold. But Benny is in way over his head on this one. The robbery goes bad, and the oil man ends up dead. Just when Benny’s fate is all but sealed, an old friend from Jack Tobin’s past reaches out. The question is: Why? And: What does he expect in return? Meanwhile, the clock is still ticking on Henry Wilson’s life...

“Fast moving...gripping...a stylish and engaging novel.”—Richard North Patterson, New York Times bestselling author of Eclipse