When a defense attorney becomes the defendant, one small town is forced to reconsider their ideas of good and evil. "...a wonderful mix of fully-developed characters, sharp, witty dialogue and descriptive prose that had me captivated from beginning to end." --James Chandler, author of Misjudged When successful public defender Ashley Montgomery helps acquit yet another client, people in small-town Brine, Iowa are enraged. Following the verdict, a protest breaks out -- and the hated defense attorney quickly finds her life in danger. But little does Ashley know, things are about to get worse -- much worse. One of her clients turns up dead, and Ashley is arrested for his murder. As local investigators Katie Mickey and George Thomanson dive into the case, they start to suspect that Ashely is being framed -- but by whom? With Ashley's freedom at stake, Katie and George are desperate to find out the truth. And soon, they uncover a sinister plot born of corruption, greed, and misplaced loyalty that will leave the whole town reeling -- and questioning their faith in the people they trusted most. Unsympathetic Victims is the first in the Ashley Montgomery Legal Thriller Series. Fans of relatable female protagonists and plot twists that keep you guessing will love Laura Snider's gripping debut novel. _____________________________ Praise for Unsympathetic Victims: "Snider hits it out of the park with this first legal thriller....dives into the good and the ugly of her characters, and just when the load gets heavy, she lightens the mood with witty dialogue. This is an author you'll add to your favorites list." --Carolyn Ridder Aspenson, USA Today Bestselling author of Damaging Secrets "For fans of Rizzoli and Isles, Laura Snider has created an unlikely pair of kick-ass women in Ashley Montgomery and Katie Mickey. This is a series you won't want to miss." --Shannon Baker, award-winning author of Stripped Bare "The action is swift, the dialog is sharp...a winning combination of perfectly drawn characters, seemingly clear-cut cases, and a good grasp of legal procedures..." --Cynthia Hamilton, author of Spouse Trap _____________________________ What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "This is a MUST READ!" ★★★★★ "What an amazing first legal thriller..." ★★★★★ "Excellent start of a new series!" ----------------