Wyatt Blake, district attorney turned defense lawyer, faces ethical and legal challenges while representing “Madam Butterfly,” a beautiful woman charged with murdering a prominent man at a Colorado ski resort in a cruel and imaginative way. In this tale of revenge and intrigue, Wyatt uses his mastery of the law of evidence to try to save his client. Wyatt, a widower with a six-year-old daughter, faces disruptions in his personal life as he seeks love while battling grief and guilt over the tragic death of his wife and the reappearance of his estranged father. “Morley Swingle proves that some lawyers can actually write entertainingly.” Harry Levins, St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “Morley Swingle delivers a well-planned twist.” Kirkus Reviews. “Swingle writes with wonderful literacy.” Lithuanian Librarian. “A sharp, twist-filled legal thriller . . . with layered characters, ethically charged dilemmas, and compelling courtroom drama, the novel offers both intellectual engagement and emotional impact. For those who enjoy thoughtful, well-paced narratives grounded in legal realism, this is a standout choice.” Literary Titan
