Four Women

<p><strong>**KIRKUS REVIEWS SAYS WORTH READING! RECOMMENDATION: GET IT!**</strong></p><p><strong>**AWARD WINNER!! READER'S FAVORITE 2025 LITERARY CONTEST - FICTION - MYSTERY - LEGAL GENRE**</strong></p><p><strong>A Battle for Justice a Fight for Survival: Four Extraordinary Women Stand Against Corruption in 1968 Miami Beach</strong></p><p>In the heart of Miami Beach 1968-a city teeming with corruption greed and political manipulation-four remarkable women are thrust into a life-or-death struggle against a ruthless real estate developer known only as the Austrian. These women are no strangers to adversity: Helen a survivor of Auschwitz; Rachel who orchestrated the daring rescue of 2500 Jewish children from Nazi Germany; and their friends Mary and Lilly. Together they've built a life of friendship and resilience. But now they face a new enemy who will stop at nothing including murder to steal their cherished home.</p><p>As the Austrian's sinister plot unfolds the women turn to Helen's nephew Joshua Logan-a once-promising lawyer now battling his own demons of alcoholism. Can Joshua overcome his inner turmoil to save his aunt and her friends? While fighting for their home he's also up against a powerful defense lawyer who controls Miami's judicial system and a prejudiced judge who seems determined to see his client fail. The stakes are high and the odds are stacked against them.</p><p>In this gripping crime mystery Norman Shabel masterfully weaves a tale that spans from the horrors of World War II to the sun-soaked corrupt streets of Miami Beach. With rich characters and a heart-pounding storyline this novel is a must-read for fans of international crime thrillers.</p><p><strong>Five Star Reviews on Readers' Favorite!</strong></p><p><em><strong>Another awesome read! </strong>Once again Norman Shabel weaves corruption greed and politics into an intricate mystery and legal plot that brings to life the atrocities of World War II. Four Women has strong and convincing characters making it a compelling must-read... The narrative is easy to read and you will not want to put it down. A legal thriller where love war resilience and justice are all present Four Women will appeal to readers who enjoy crime and courtroom dramas and history enthusiasts!... Angelique Papayannopoulos for Reader's Favorite</em></p><p><em><strong>Fans of the legal thriller genre will find much to admire in Four Women. </strong>Shabel's intricate plot filled with unexpected twists and turns combined with his keen insight into human nature makes this novel a standout. The story's historical context and moral complexities provide a rich tapestry that goes beyond mere courtroom drama offering a poignant exploration of justice survival and the unyielding strength of the human spirit<strong>. </strong>...Demetria Head for Reader's Favorite</em></p>