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An icon's life implodes-at two in the morning
World renowned, revered actor Aaron Julian is awakened at two a.m. by his agent who informs him that he has been accused of sexual harassment. Young actresses will break the story on prime-time TV that morning-with their lawyer, the attorney who led the charge in the priests' sexual abuse cases.
Aaron and his celebrity pop-singer wife, Veda, vehemently deny the charges, and hire powerful defense lawyer Raquel Rematti. But when the plaintiffs' lawyer is murdered in Central Park, the stakes sky-rocket and the conspiracies spiral out of control.
Despite revelation after revelation, Aaron continues to proclaim his innocence. And, in his defense, Rematti uses every tool in the legal system to produce courtroom drama that is unparalleled.
The outcome-impossible to predict, is guaranteed to stun and to linger with you for a long time.
World renowned, revered actor Aaron Julian is awakened at two a.m. by his agent who informs him that he has been accused of sexual harassment. Young actresses will break the story on prime-time TV that morning-with their lawyer, the attorney who led the charge in the priests' sexual abuse cases.
Aaron and his celebrity pop-singer wife, Veda, vehemently deny the charges, and hire powerful defense lawyer Raquel Rematti. But when the plaintiffs' lawyer is murdered in Central Park, the stakes sky-rocket and the conspiracies spiral out of control.
Despite revelation after revelation, Aaron continues to proclaim his innocence. And, in his defense, Rematti uses every tool in the legal system to produce courtroom drama that is unparalleled.
The outcome-impossible to predict, is guaranteed to stun and to linger with you for a long time.
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Reviews
"Paul Batista makes New York City come alive as we follow his heroine, feisty and clever female lawyer Raquel Rematti, through an exciting and intricate journey in his latest legal thriller. It draws you into that journey in unanticipated and exciting ways."
Bill Bratton, former Police Commissioner of New York City and best-selling author
"[In Manhattan Lockdown] Batista knows his way around Manhattan and it shows in this battle of wills, where the tension and turmoil add up to high stakes suspense, the pages hot enough to singe your fingers."
Steve Berry, New York Times best-selling author
"Paul Batista scores 100% with his new novel, The Warriors. Two strong women locked in battle in and out of a courtroom coupled with murder, money laundering, and constant mystery. His lawyer heroine is complex and compelling. We live and breathe her triumph and terror."
Rikki Klieman, CBS News Legal Analyst
Extended Details
- SeriesRaquel Rematti Legal Thriller #3