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By Way of Sorrow
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See more'An emotionally resonant debut... Welcome - and quietly groundbreaking' - New York Times Book Review Erin McCabe is a New Jersey criminal defense attorney doing her best to live a quiet life in the wake of a profound personal change - until a newsworthy case puts both her career and her safety...
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By Way of Sorrow introduces Erin McCabe, a New Jersey criminal defence attorney striving to live a quiet life following a profound personal change—until a high-profile case threatens both her career and her safety.
Erin is referred to the biggest case of her career. Four months ago, the son of a New Jersey state senator was found fatally stabbed in a rundown motel near Atlantic City. Sharise Barnes, a nineteen-year-old transgender sex worker, is in custody, and a guilty verdict seems inevitable. Sharise admits she killed the senator's son—but in self-defence.
As a trans woman herself, Erin knows defending Sharise will expose her private life and potentially increase estrangement from her family. Yet, she feels uniquely qualified to help Sharise and duty-bound to protect her from the threat of a death sentence.
While Erin collaborates with her law partner, former FBI agent Duane Swisher, to build a case, the distraught senator begins wielding his influence to publicly discredit everyone involved in Sharise's defence. Additionally, his clandestine tactics prove even more dangerous—as his son harboured secrets that could destroy his political ambitions, secrets worth killing for.
'An emotionally resonant debut... Welcome—and quietly groundbreaking' - NYT Book Review
'A compulsively riveting page-turner with a complex heroine, a captivating plot, and no easy answers... One of the best thrillers of the year' - Mystery Scene
'An intelligent and resourceful protagonist with an unusual backstory... Erin's ability to navigate the intricacies of the law is just as fascinating as the subsequent perils she encounters' - Publishers Weekly
'Gigl's accomplishment here is to parse the serious flaws with the legal system by way of subtle characterization and seamless plotting... We get engrossing originality—and a brilliant point in a larger argument for the benefits of greater representation in our beloved genre' - Lambda Literary
'Gigl provides provocative insights into the legal system and the challenges of gender identity' - Booklist
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Robyn Gigl's By Way of Sorrow has garnered attention for its emotionally resonant and groundbreaking nature, according to The New York Times Book Review. Mark Sanderson from The Times & Sunday Times Crime Club highlights its authenticity and power, drawing from Gigl's personal experience. Publishers Weekly praises the protagonist, Erin, for her intelligence and resourcefulness, alongside insights into the legal world. Mystery Scene applauds the book for effectively balancing an exciting legal thriller with a personal narrative, calling it a top thriller of the year. Edwin Hill commends the novel for its twisty plot and captivating characters, particularly Erin McCabe, amidst themes of political corruption.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780857308351
Publisher: Verve Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 March 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Verve Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
Robyn Gigl is the author of the Erin McCabe legal thriller series and an attorney, speaker and activist who has been honored by the ACLU-NJ and the New Jersey Pride Network for her work on behalf of the LGBTQIA+ community. Robyn is a partner at Gluck Walrath, LLP in Freehold, New Jersey, where she handles complex commercial and employment litigation. She has been selected as a NJ Super Lawyer since 2010 and as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in NJ in 2020 & 2021. Robyn is a member of the Board of Directors of Garden State Equality, NJ's largest LGBTQIA+ Civil Rights Organization.
A frequent lecturer on diversity issues, she lives in New Jersey where she continues to practice law by day, and work on her next novel by night. Fortunately, she has a very boring social life.
Robyn can be found online at RobynGigl.com or on Twitter @RobynGigl.
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