{"product_id":"running-from-the-law-isbn-9780061094118","title":"Running from the Law","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wisecracking lawyer takes on the defense of a prominent federal judge accused of sexual harassment, but all bets are off when the case turns deadly in this page-turning thriller from #1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline—her classic novel, now available in trade paperback for the first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Lisa Scottoline is one of the very best writers at work today.”—Michael Connelly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether it's at the poker table or in a court room, wisecracking attorney Rita Morrone plays to win, especially when it comes to her latest case, which is also her most personal. She’s defending the Honorable Fiske Hamilton, a prominent federal judge accused of sexual harassment. It’s no coincidence her client happens to be her live-in lover’s father. \u003cp\u003eWhen the action suddenly turns deadly, Rita finds herself at the center of a murder case. The search for answers plunges her deep into the investigation, uncovering a secret life and suspects in shocking places. Then the killer viciously ups the ante. To end this lethal game, Rita will lay it all on the line for the highest stakes ever—her life. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Filled with fast-paced action, tantalizing plot twists and the unforgettable Rita, Running from the Law is a completely satisfying novel of suspense and human drama.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhiladelphia Inquirer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Quick, witty, flavorful and absorbing.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard North Patterson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rita Morrone has a smart way with words and a shifty code of ethics, attributes that give this Philadelphia trail lawyer a jump on the legal competition.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sharp, intelligent, funny, and hip. . . . [Scottoline] gives fans of legal thrillers a good, twisty plot.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Solid gold. Scottoline’s hardcover debut is a keeper, with a heroine who’s almost as funny as she thinks she is which puts her miles ahead of most other lawyers you know.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This fast-paced and witty crime thriller features a smart-mouthed, poker playing attorney….Scottoline has produced a royal flush.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Examiner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperTorch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887466410213,"sku":"NP9780061094118","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780061094118.jpg?v=1730226170","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/running-from-the-law-isbn-9780061094118","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}