The Law of Second Chances. James Sheehan - Softcover

Sheehan, James

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9780552154956: The Law of Second Chances. James Sheehan

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ISBN 10: 0552154954 ISBN 13: 9780552154956

Publisher: Corgi Books, 2008

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Jack Tobin, a Florida trial lawyer, is dedicated to ending capital punishment one prisoner at a time. Jack is convinced that doomed convict Henry Wilson is innocent, but can he delay execution and get Henry a new trial in time? Benny Avrile is a small-time crook with his eye on an oilman's big billfold. But as he makes his move, a shot rings out and the oilman falls dead; Benny blacks out. Just when his fate is all but sealed, an old friend from Jack's past reaches out... The clock is ticking, two innocent men are facing the death penalty, yet the one person who Jack most wants to save—his beloved wife, Pat—may have the least time of all.

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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

About the Author:

James Sheehan has been a trial lawyer in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida, for three decades.

Reader of over 400 audiobooks, Dick Hill has won three coveted Audie awards and been nominated numerous times. He is also the recipient of several AudioFile Earphones Awards. AudioFile includes Dick on their prestigious list of "Golden Voices."

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