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Reviewed by Alma Boucher for Readers' Favorite
Richard Howe's Lawyering in a Small Town focuses on retired attorney Mark Williams. Mark, who had Parkinson's disease in its early stages, refused to take on new cases while his doctors assessed his condition. However, Mark came across an article in the Kansas City Star about Sue Barber, who was killed in 1964 while returning home from band practice. Four decades had passed since the murder, and the authorities needed assistance in finding witnesses and locating evidence. Mark and his wife, Mary, were eager to help the family. Mark believed that, as a lawyer, he could provide them with an alternative viewpoint by considering several scenarios that might have occurred. Mary and Mark marked as many cold cases as they could on a map and believed if the murderer killed more than once, there could be a pattern that could help identify him.
Richard Howe's Lawyering in a Small Town was a suspenseful ride filled with mystery, murder, grief, and hope. There was never a dull moment in this fast-paced, action-packed story. I searched for hints to help Mark and Mary solve the cold case because of the captivating writing style. I thought I knew who the killer might be based on the twists and turns, but I was mistaken. I was turning the pages as fast as possible, afraid I would miss something because of the suspense. The characters were real and relatable, like ordinary people in a small town. They were helpful to one another and grateful for Mark and Mary's assistance. I was engrossed in the plot from the start and found it impossible to put this book down.
