{Book Review} "Deadly Proof" by Rachel Dylan

Rating: 5/5

Deadly Proof is a legal thriller written by Rachel Dylan, an experienced lawyer. Dylan’s background lends an element of reality to the story since she has first-hand knowledge of the legal world. Deadly Proof is just as exciting as any crime thriller I’ve ever read.

Kate Sullivan left the dark world of defense and became a litigator to work for victims who have been wronged by corporations. When a big pharmaceutical company is accused of putting a drug on the market with known serious side effects, Kate fights to be a part of the steering committee of attorneys that will be chosen to represent the massive case. From the very beginning, Kate must fight hard. There’s a web of legal steps that need to be taken for Kate to have a chance at trying this case. But will she even get the chance?

Ethan Black has been Kate’s close friend since law school. Unfortunately for their friendship, Ethan is the defense attorney hired to defend MPC from the accusations being hurled at the company. Ethan isn’t above using his friendship with Kate to get things done how he’d like them to be. But when doubts arise surrounding MPC’s innocence, and lives are threatened, employees disappear…the case gets messier and messier for Ethan. How can he defend a client who isn’t being honest with him? Is the CEO guilty?

Soon after taking the case, Kate hires a private investigator to help with the grunt work. When the case turns dangerous, Landon, the investigator, insists on providing security for Kate. Landon comes with military background and a dicey past that prevents him from opening up to Kate. Will Kate be able to get to know him? How can she focus on the case and Landon at the same time?

Ethan and Kate soon come to an impasse in the case leading up to the trial. Will their friendship survive? Will everyone involved make it out alive? Just when you think the story is concluding, a riveting ending will have you rapidly scrambling to finish the story. Dylan is a skilled legal fiction writer. Within Deadly Proof, she has crafted characters you will want to learn more about and a plot that will leave you guessing until the very end.

I received an ebook copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.