Review: Guilt by Association by Marcia Clark

Publish Date: April 20, 2011
Publisher: Mulholland Books
Series: Rachel Knight #1

Synopsis: Los Angeles D.A. Rachel Knight is a tenacious, wise-cracking, and fiercely intelligent prosecutor in the city's most elite division. When her colleague, Jake, is found dead at a grisly crime scene, Rachel is shaken to the core. She must take over his toughest case: the assault of a young woman from a prominent family.

But she can't stop herself from digging deeper into Jake's death, a decision that exposes a world of power and violence and will have her risking her reputation—and her life—to find the truth.

With her tremendous expertise in the nuances of L.A. courts and crime, and with a vibrant ensemble cast of characters, Marcia Clark combines intimate detail, riotous humor, and visceral action in a debut thriller that marks the launch of a major new figure on the crime-writing scene.

Review: Marcia Clark does a great job with this debut novel- her background definitely sets her up nicely for a career as a crime novelist!

I was hooked on this book from the first chapter. The characters are very likable and the plot is fast moving and engaging. It develops well and has plenty of twists and turns to keep you intrigued. What I liked the most was that the book takes you through an investigation involving multiple areas of law enforcement. It had action, adventure, mystery, and even a bit of romance. I have read my fair share of crime novels and this is one of the better ones! Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

*Disclaimer: I did receive a copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.