Abdullah, Kia

This riveting thriller delivers plenty of twists alongside incisive social commentary. Great for book groups.

Abdullah’s third legal thriller (after Truth Be Told) is crisply written, with a plot that never lags, well-written characters, and a heartrending backstory. The novel is marred by the introduction of totally new information and an unprepared-for plot twist at the end, which lessens an otherwise fine tale.