Desperate Measures

A Barbara Holloway Novel

By: Kate Wilhelm

Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin

Barbara Holloway has a reputation for taking on the toughest cases - and winning them. But this time she's up against an unbeatable opponent - her father, the lawyer who taught her all she knows.

Gus Marchand, a hardworking, God-fearing farmer, is found dead on his kitchen floor, and suspicion soon falls on Alex Feldman, Marchand's hideously deformed neighbor. At the request of another attorney, Barbara agrees to defend the young man, whom most of the town has already condemned.

But there is another suspect, as well: Hilde Franz, a woman Gus had a very public altercation with just before he was murdered. Hilde also happens to be an old friend of Barbara's father, Frank, who, unaware of his daughter's involvement in the case, agrees to represent Hilde.

For the first time in her career, Barbara cannot turn to her father for advice. Quite the contrary: she has to stay one step ahead of him if she's to have any hope of saving her client. Because she knows only too well what kind of legal mind she's up against.

It's legal: download more of Barbara Holloway's cases.©2001 Kate Wilhelm (P)2002 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"...fast-paced, plausible, and entertaining." (Kirkus Reviews)

excellent

very well thought out and narrated. we thoroughly enjoyed it. another success for Kate Wilhelm.

very enjoyable

This story is well written. I am going in search of more mysteries by this author.
I should also add, the narrator does an excellent job.

The book keeps you guessing all the way through!

Great multiple murder mystery. It would make a great movie! It keeps you interested all the way through!

Excellent Concept

Good story. Sections where the profanity and G-damns were over bearing and added nothing to the story. Enjoyed the developing romances and look forward to seeing more of the couples.

Help Us From Zealots

Catalogue Plus. I like this author when the narrator is of the late Ms Anna Fields or Ms Gavin caliber . These are light mysteries with legal strategies that make it both entertaining and enlightening. You enjoy the discovery and the introduction of new characters. Ms Gavin has a full range of voices which I am a newly minted fan, Eg Happiness For Beginners.
This story can enrage you if you have absolutely no tolerance for ignorant zealots!!! You have or get extreme emotional empathy for our galant suspect. You admire the valiant effort from all the insiders who are trying to protect our young defendant from just plain old fashion ignorance. This story is timeless and is worth a second listen.
I do use the 1.2 speed to match the adventure.
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