| Author: | CL Sumruld | ISBN: | 9781466054912 |
| Publisher: | CL Sumruld | Publication: | July 22, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | CL Sumruld |
| ISBN: | 9781466054912 |
| Publisher: | CL Sumruld |
| Publication: | July 22, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
After settling in petroleum rich Monterey County, Rachel wins her first major case. Confronting Mesacity’s predominately male legal world, she establishes herself, in her words, as "a Jewish Princess Legal Bulldog.” Next, a group of ranchers, whose stock tanks have been mysteriously polluted by crude oil, enlist Rachel’s legal assistance. They suspect the big oil companies, whose hired legal guns and under-the-table political donations control the local justice system.
Goldman and Associates, more like an adopted, extended family than a law firm, agree to build a case against the oil companies. Rachel's little New Mexico legal family includes: Mary Francis, her outspoken legal secretary and surrogate mom, George, the retired, recovering alcoholic, Chicago attorney, and Carlos, the Hispanic six foot-eight, three hundred pound plus, gentle giant, special assistant. She is also aided by old friend Robin Carter, a Denver geologist, and former adversary-turned-supporter, Frank Potter, CEO of Chadwick Drilling Co. The team begins to untangle the web of deceit and corruption they believe is the basis of the oil-polluted windmill water wells.
Because of her Jewish heritage, Rachel becomes the target of anti-Semitic threats from the phantom perpetrator of hate crimes that follow. Deputy Sheriff Norm Lawson, succumbs to Rachel's wit and charm as he helps to protect her from the would-be assassin. He joins in her fight against the forces of greed, and political blackmail that threaten the ranchers’ existence. The story follows the transplanted New Yorker in her quest to overcome these diabolical plots, while coming to terms with the painful memories of loss and missed affection from her past and her relationship with her religious background.
The challenges the characters face and overcome yields a story rich in suspense, courtroom drama and wild western cowboy fun.
After settling in petroleum rich Monterey County, Rachel wins her first major case. Confronting Mesacity’s predominately male legal world, she establishes herself, in her words, as "a Jewish Princess Legal Bulldog.” Next, a group of ranchers, whose stock tanks have been mysteriously polluted by crude oil, enlist Rachel’s legal assistance. They suspect the big oil companies, whose hired legal guns and under-the-table political donations control the local justice system.
Goldman and Associates, more like an adopted, extended family than a law firm, agree to build a case against the oil companies. Rachel's little New Mexico legal family includes: Mary Francis, her outspoken legal secretary and surrogate mom, George, the retired, recovering alcoholic, Chicago attorney, and Carlos, the Hispanic six foot-eight, three hundred pound plus, gentle giant, special assistant. She is also aided by old friend Robin Carter, a Denver geologist, and former adversary-turned-supporter, Frank Potter, CEO of Chadwick Drilling Co. The team begins to untangle the web of deceit and corruption they believe is the basis of the oil-polluted windmill water wells.
Because of her Jewish heritage, Rachel becomes the target of anti-Semitic threats from the phantom perpetrator of hate crimes that follow. Deputy Sheriff Norm Lawson, succumbs to Rachel's wit and charm as he helps to protect her from the would-be assassin. He joins in her fight against the forces of greed, and political blackmail that threaten the ranchers’ existence. The story follows the transplanted New Yorker in her quest to overcome these diabolical plots, while coming to terms with the painful memories of loss and missed affection from her past and her relationship with her religious background.
The challenges the characters face and overcome yields a story rich in suspense, courtroom drama and wild western cowboy fun.
