Review: what a terrific legal thriller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 12, 2011
Beyond Malice is an incredibly well written legal, who-dun-it, mystery thriller.  The story has Amanda Cross, an attorney with a few self-esteem issues, being thrown into the high-powered criminal defense world when her beautiful sister Nora, also an attorney with an abundance of self esteem, needs her help.  Nora has been accused of brutally murdering the wife of one of the law firm's partners, Lucas Mallory, who is also her lover, and her mentor.  This old time law firm, and its senior partners, is very similar to the characters in the movie "The Firm".  Attitude, talent, brains, dedication, and money.  LOTS of money.In searching for clues to prove her sister's innocence, Nora hires a handsome, but somewhat flawed, investigator type, as well as a cocky attorney who was just fired from the same law firm where Nora worked.  The line between good and evil, truth and lies, facts and coverups, and hate and love, meanders back and forth throughout the story.  Just when you think you know what really took place, and who killed Ruth, the course dramatically shifts and what Amanda thought was fact, is not.  She begins to question herself, her team, and her sister.I was kept up late at night as I had to finish the book.  I had to find out what happened next.  Rebecca Forster's book was terrific!  It could also be made into a top-grossing movie.Beyond Malice is intelligently written and beautifully detailed.  You will feel Ms. Forster's knowledge of law firms and courtroom drama shine through on every page.  This story is one you should purchase today.  You will not be disappointed in the slightest.  I am off to buy more of her books now.