A web of lies, where past and present collide. For Sabre Orin Brown, life seems perfect; she has a thriving career as a juvenile court attorney and a promising future ahead. But beneath the surface, her world is shadowed by the unresolved and haunting disappearance of her brother. The lines between her personal and professional life blur when she takes on the case of a nine-year-old boy caught in a bitter custody battle, with a father who will stop at nothing to gain control. Sabre is drawn into a labyrinth of secrets and lies, where every answer only raises more questions. Her pursuit of the truth leads her from coast to coast, unraveling a web of intrigue that spans five years and involves a cast of enigmatic characters. As she digs deeper, she encounters cryptic clues and inexplicable events, each more unsettling than the last. Her determination to uncover the truth puts her in the crosshairs of a menacing adversary who is determined to make her pay dearly, not just with her career, but with her very life. Sabre’s relentless search exposes a twisted narrative of desperation, deceit, and vengeance, revealing just how perilous the truth can be. The Advocate is Book 1 in The Advocate Series . Dive into this gripping legal suspense mystery today, where every twist and turn keeps you on the edge of your seat. "A brilliant debut novel by former lawyer Teresa Burrell with a sharp writing style and perception of right and wrong. Legal suspense as it should be, filled with action, drama, and emotion." --Andrew Peterson, thriller author of First to Kill "Teresa Burrell's legal thriller is a suspenseful and well-written story based around a plot that grabs the reader and doesn't let go. Burrell's characters are so finely drawn and realistic that you can't help but get involved with their situations. Burrell's story unwinds smoothly, and I enjoyed every minute I spent reading this authentic and very entertaining mystery/thriller. The Advocate is most highly recommended." Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite "All the twists and turns of the plot had me on the edge of my seat and wondering what would happen next. The story line tugged at my heart and made me wonder what I would do if I were in Sabre's shoes. Teresa Burrell does a great job at providing a page turning suspense story." Reviewed by Tiffany Davis for Readers' Favorite I grew up reading Erle Stanley Gardner's Perry Mason novels until I discovered John Grisham. I hope I can bring a fraction of the reading pleasure to my readers as I have received from those two wonderful authors. The Advocate is the first in the series. I have fourteen more, The Advocate's Betrayal, The Advocate's Conviction, The Advocate's Dilemma, The Advocate's Ex Parte, The Advocate's Felony, The Advocate's Geocache, The Advocate's Homicides, The Advocate's Illusion, The Advocate's Justice, The Advocate's Killer, The Advocate's Labirynth, The Advocate's Memory, The Advocate's Nightmare, and The Advocate's Oath. Teresa Burrell has dedicated her life to helping children and their families in both the courtroom and the classroom.  As an attorney in San Diego, Burrell maintained a private law practice for twelve years, which specialized in domestic, criminal, and civil cases. Her work in juvenile court focused on representing abused minors and juvenile delinquents. Burrell has received several awards and special recognition from the San Diego Volunteer Lawyers for her countless hours of pro bono work with children and their families.   Burrell has also enjoyed a satisfying career as a teacher. She has taught children of all ages with diverse backgrounds and special needs. After creating an after-school program that kept kids off the street, she received a community service award.   Now in semi-retirement in California, Burrell continues to educate groups about social issues impacting children and write novels, many of which are inspired by actual legal cases. She is the author of The Advocate Series which now contains eight novels: The Advocate, The Advocate's Betrayal, The Advocate's Conviction, The Advocate's Dilemma, The Advocate's Ex Parte, The Advocate's Felony, The Advocate's Geocache, The Advocate's Homicides, The Advocate's Illusion, The Advocate's Justice, The Advocate's Killer, The Advocate's Labirynth, The Advocate's Memory, The Advocate's Nightmare, and my newest release, The Advocate's Oath. Teresa has recently started a new series with a character from The Advocate's Felony called Mason's Missing. Used Book in Good Condition