The Alibi » (Unabridged)

Already a successful romance novelist in the 1980s, Sandra Brown struck gold when she pushed past the category s boundaries to take chances with more intricate plotting, richer characters, and surprising plot twists. Her string of bestsellers feature strong, capable career women in extreme circumstances.

Hammond Cross is determined to be the city's next district attorney. Prosecuting the sensational murder of real estate magnate Lute Pettijohn could be his ticket into office. Yet while Hammond anticipates his success, someone near him is plotting his downfall... Steffi Mundell, colleague, ex-lover and rival for the DA's office...Rory Smilow, homicide detective and Hammond's avowed enemy...Lute's widow, Davee, Hammond's lifelong friend...and Hammond's prime suspect, the mysterious woman who shares the secret that would be fatal to Hammond's ambitions. All clues point to her guilt. Yet she holds in reserve the perfect alibi - Hammond Cross.

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Only the skimpiest plot details--a prosecuting attorney turns out to be the alibi in a murder case--but unquestionably a big purchase. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.