False Fortune by Twist Phelan

false-fortune.jpgFALSE FORTUNE finds attorney/kayaker Hannah Dain in deep water. The chance rescue of a drowning woman leads to Hannah's appointment as lead trial counsel in her sister Shelby's case.

Then a new friend pulls her into a treasure hunt-or is it fraud?-while a recently-discovered family member threatens Hannah's relationship with Shelby. Only by taking a gutsy chance can Hannah unravel the scheme and unite both halves of her family.



"Vivid descriptions of the desert provide a dramatic backdrop.... Phelan has created a swiftly-moving tale of corporate corruption and tangled, touching family relationships." -- Publishers Weekly



"A unique blend of tense legal thriller and dashing outdoor adventure" Rhys Bowen, Anthony-Award winning author, Edgar finalist


twist-phelan.jpgAuthor of the award-winning Pinnacle Peak series, TWIST PHELAN received her undergraduate and law degrees from Stanford University. A former trial lawyer, she enjoys world travel and endurance athletics. Her research for FALSE FORTUNE included outrigger racing in Australia and surf ski paddling in Hawaii. Find out more about Twist and her books at www.twistphelan.com.

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