The Plea: A Novel (Eddie Flynn Book 2)

Eddie Flynn, a con-artist-turned-criminal defense attorney, takes on a high-stakes murder case in this second novel of the series. Billionaire David Child is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Clara, with evidence pointing strongly toward his guilt: security footage shows no break-in, and the murder weapon was found in his car. Yet David refuses to plead guilty. The FBI pressures Eddie to secure a guilty plea, as they need David's cooperation in a major money laundering investigation. They threaten to use incriminating files against Eddie's wife to send her to prison if he doesn't comply. However, as Eddie works the case, he becomes convinced that David is telling the truth about his innocence. Eddie must navigate threats from multiple adversaries while attempting to prove David didn't commit the murder and uncover whether he was framed. The stakes escalate as Eddie's wife faces danger from sources beyond just the FBI.