Proof of Innocence (Innocence Trilogy mystery series, Book 1) E-BOOK

She's a prosecutor chasing demons. He's wrestling them. Will they find proof of innocence? Or will the demons win?

Every prosecutor has one – the case that won't let go, long after the verdict. Maggie Frye's has just jumped from nightmare to worst-case reality.

Four and a half years ago, she served as special prosecutor in a remote mountain county in Commonwealth of Virginia v. J.D. Carson. Shaking off echoes of the family tragedy that drove her to be a prosecutor, she did her damnedest, despite cards stacked against her. The verdict? Not guilty. A moment that rattled her in ways she's done her best to bury.

Except now another young woman has been killed in chillingly similar circumstances.

Either Maggie prosecuted the right man and got the wrong verdict or she prosecuted the wrong man and got the right verdict. Either way, a murderer went free to strike again.

And there is J.D. Carson -- not only still in town, but far too close to the investigation for Maggie's comfort.

But Maggie's going to be part of this part of this investigation, too. Because this time she'll get it right … no matter what it costs her.

Proof of Innocence, by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn, swirls suspense and romance with an ongoing murder investigation in which the man the prosecutor is drawn to might be the one she's trying to catch.

The Innocence Trilogy

Proof of Innocence

Price of Innocence

Premise of Innocence

What readers say about Proof of Innocence

"Everything Ms. McLinn writes is golden. Read them all."—4* Apple Books review

"Excellent writing with evocative description, vivid characterization, and lots of twists and turns . . . did not want it to end, which for me is a sign of a good book" —5* reader review

"Great characters & plot."—5* Apple Books review

"A fast-paced legal thriller that keeps the reader guessing from beginning to end."—5* reader review

"McLinn's ability to weave together past and present, and entwine people in her storylines, makes this book a unique and thoughtful read. Looking forward to more!"—5* Apple Books review

"So atmospheric, so descriptive of people and locale that I could swear I heard the waterfall, leaf-deadened footfalls . . . I want more of this!"—5* reader review

"5+ stars. Oh my word! Ms. McLinn has outdone herself! Kept me on my toes through the whole story." —5* reader review

"This mystery kept me guessing, which is how I like them. It is book 1 of a three book set. Each book has changes in location and focuses on different sets of characters that are tied to the central mystery."—5* Apple Books review

"Filled with plot twists from beginning to end. The characters are revealed layer by layer sustaining the suspense. By the time the ending arrived, I wanted to accompany each character on to their next adventure." —5* reader review

What readers say about The Innocence Trilogy

"Each book has starred one of the threesome: Maggie, then Bel, finally Landis. The trilogy is held together by threes—those three characters and three strong cousins, Maggie, Jamie, and Ally. . . . characters whose relationships continue to develop in new ways."—5* reader review

"Another excellent romantic mystery."—5* Apple Books review

"I love that when you read any book by Patricia McLinn you feel like these characters are someone you know or that you can relate to"—5* reader review

"Suspenseful wrap-up to this engrossing trilogy."—5* reader review

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