Riptide: 3 (Sam McRae Mystery)

Lawyer Stephanie Ann Sam McRaes stay in Ocean City for the annual convention of the Maryland State Bar Association becomes a busmans holiday when her best friend Jamila is arrested for murder. All signs point to a frame-up but Jamilas local counsel advises her to plea bargain. This would permanently stain the ambitious attorneys spotless record unless Sam and a private investigator can find evidence to clear her.Sams work is cut out for her since the victim is the stepson of a local wealthy entrepreneur and poultry producer. No one will talk to her including the lawyers investigator. Even Jamila seems to be withholding information. Meanwhile Sam is running from mysterious pursuers and comes under police scrutiny when another murder takes place.With the clock ticking down to the convention and Jamilas preliminary hearing Sam must uncover secrets lies and fraud to find the real killer. Are the stakes too high for Sam?