- Paperback: 254 pages
- Publisher: Renegade Press (26 Jan 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0982950810
- ISBN-13: 978-0982950814
- Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 22.9 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 173,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Maryland lawyer Stephanie Ann "Sam" McRae has two tough cases that quickly turn worse, when both clients-a poor black girl and a white, middle-class man-are accused of murder. Sam's inquiries into the cases lead her to Washington, DC's suburban ghettos where she discovers an odd link between them: the seamy world of girl gangs and computer pornography. The stakes rise considerably as more people die at the hands of a maniacal killer who'll do anything to keep Sam from learning the truth. Sam races to clear her clients before she becomes the next victim.
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53 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Sam McRae fans will be delighted to know that after all her hair-raising adventures in IDENTITY CRISIS she's back in action. LEAST WANTED, Debbi Mack's newest hard-boiled legal mystery, is a great, fast-paced read.
I'm not sure "legal mystery" is a term Debbi would use, but Sam's careful use of her legal training and loyalty to her clients and to the rules of procedure, drawn, I'm sure from Debbi's own experience as a lawyer, is a lot of what I like best about these books. Also Sam's plucky, intelligent dedication and sense of humor.
LEAST WANTED brings together two extremely disparate plot lines-- one white collar embezzelment, the other a gritty urban murder-- and riding on the outcome of the whole thing is the future of a bright but troubled teenager who should have a better chance in life. Cheering for Sam as she picks her way through the clues ever so carefully is a joy in this well-crafted book.
I'm not sure "legal mystery" is a term Debbi would use, but Sam's careful use of her legal training and loyalty to her clients and to the rules of procedure, drawn, I'm sure from Debbi's own experience as a lawyer, is a lot of what I like best about these books. Also Sam's plucky, intelligent dedication and sense of humor.
LEAST WANTED brings together two extremely disparate plot lines-- one white collar embezzelment, the other a gritty urban murder-- and riding on the outcome of the whole thing is the future of a bright but troubled teenager who should have a better chance in life. Cheering for Sam as she picks her way through the clues ever so carefully is a joy in this well-crafted book.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I have to admit Debbi Mack is a new author to me and I didn't read the first in this series, Identity Crisis.
'Least Wanted' continues tales of the exploits of the central character attorney Sam McRae. Sam is juggling a huge workload of diverse cases. The cases vary from divorce, accident compensation, embezzlement right through to murder.
While I felt the story was reasonably well written, I did find that at times I had to do a double take to recall exactly who was who in the supporting characters. Perhaps this was a lack of full concentration on my part but that is not something I usually have difficulty with, particularly once I become engrossed in a story. Maybe there were just too many plot lines being thrown into the mix and not expanded or developed sufficiently to fully impact?
Everything did tie in neatly at the end and all the story lines were drawn together.
I wouldn't describe this as a tremendously gripping or page turning read but it certainly doesn't fall into the category of 'don't bother' - a reasonable read and I'm sure as the author progresses and develops the Sam McRae character further, it could turn into an interesting series to follow.
'Least Wanted' continues tales of the exploits of the central character attorney Sam McRae. Sam is juggling a huge workload of diverse cases. The cases vary from divorce, accident compensation, embezzlement right through to murder.
While I felt the story was reasonably well written, I did find that at times I had to do a double take to recall exactly who was who in the supporting characters. Perhaps this was a lack of full concentration on my part but that is not something I usually have difficulty with, particularly once I become engrossed in a story. Maybe there were just too many plot lines being thrown into the mix and not expanded or developed sufficiently to fully impact?
Everything did tie in neatly at the end and all the story lines were drawn together.
I wouldn't describe this as a tremendously gripping or page turning read but it certainly doesn't fall into the category of 'don't bother' - a reasonable read and I'm sure as the author progresses and develops the Sam McRae character further, it could turn into an interesting series to follow.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This is a great sequel to IDENTITY CRISIS, which I also enjoyed, but this is better. Sam McRae has thankfully recovered from her previous ordeals and her character is further developed as she tries to get to the bottom of another criminal case. Debbi Mack's style of writing is addictive and I felt disappointed to get to the final page and was left wanting more. If you are thinking about buying LEAST WANTED and haven't read the first in the series then I would suggest borrowing or buying that before reading this. Don't get me wrong, this is a great book but it is made even better by reading the original and getting more and more into Sam's character. Enjoy!
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Great lead character
This writer has created a great character in Sam McRae. She has guts, depth, heart and enough steel to dig her way through the worst of it when she's forced to the edge. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Angelo Harrison
5 star
Not much more I can add, to the other reviews - but I couldn't put this one down. Will read more of Debbi's books
Published 8 months ago by Galning
Least Wanted, a crime thriller
Well told and fast paced. Scattered with local references [Maryland] and urban slang which this UK reviewer needed to decipher. Final unravelling covered in a rapid few pages.
Published 9 months ago by P. A. Beech
Good read.
I enjoyed this book and it was a good read for how little I paid for it. It wasn't enthralling ~ I had no trouble putting it down when I needed to ~ but I enjoyed it nevertheless. Read more
Published 9 months ago by lankylil
Great read
Although, as others have noted, this story draws in many threads from apparently disparate cases for our heroine to solve, nevertheless it drags you along, slip-sliding to keep up. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jeannie
Legal thriller
A lawyer is hired to defend a client facing embezzlement charges, & has a bitter divorce case too. Then along comes a young girl in need of help, & then there is a murder. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Maria
Open and Shut Case in just 2 days!
This is a highly addictive thriller that compels you to read on and get to the end. Sam McRae returns in her role as the investigative lawyer trying to get to the bottom of two... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Andy
Quite Good
This is not the most riveting book I've read, but enjoyable all the same. The story moves along well but probably lacks a bit of "grit" The ending is a little tame and sort of... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Foxboy
A good read
I really enjoyed the book, it ran on very well, I was alittle dissapointed with the ending but overall it was a good read and would reccommend it
Published 12 months ago by babswilkes
A Case Worth Following
Sam McRae is a lawyer/sleuth I would want on my side if my life took that turn. She's relentless, fearless and yet human. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Angelo Abdela
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