When a popular college student is murdered, her international roommate, Anneliese, becomes a prime suspect. But law professor Margeaux Robbins doesn't believe that the quiet, lonely German girl in her class is the killer.
Chase Crandall is a burned-out defense attorney ready to extricate himself from the grind of criminal law. After he loses a client to tragedy, he's ready for an in-house corporate position.
When Chase is assigned to Anneliese's case, Margeaux is horrified. She doesn’t want him to provide legal counsel—not after what happened to his past client. And not with the evidence incriminating Anneliese.
Despite their mutual misgivings, the lawyer and professor pair up to find the killer and prove Anneliese's innocence. Will they be able to untangle the mystery—and navigate their growing interest in one another—before the wrong person is charged with murder?
Chase Crandall is a burned-out defense attorney ready to extricate himself from the grind of criminal law. After he loses a client to tragedy, he's ready for an in-house corporate position.
When Chase is assigned to Anneliese's case, Margeaux is horrified. She doesn’t want him to provide legal counsel—not after what happened to his past client. And not with the evidence incriminating Anneliese.
Despite their mutual misgivings, the lawyer and professor pair up to find the killer and prove Anneliese's innocence. Will they be able to untangle the mystery—and navigate their growing interest in one another—before the wrong person is charged with murder?
Advanced Praise:
“The Accused has everything a reader could want in a suspense novel: a methodical courtroom procedural and murder investigation, sharp dialogue, tight prose, and a dynamic cast of characters. A brilliant novel that fans of the genre won't want to miss!”— Tosca Lee, New York Times best-selling author of The Line Between
“The Accused is Putman at her best! The layered, twisty plot had me holding my breath, and the courtroom scenes in this legal suspense were riveting. Highly recommended!”— Colleen Coble, best-selling author of I Think I Was Murdered
The Accused has everything I want in a legal thriller. A chilling crime, a challenging case, interpersonal conflicts, behind-the-scenes judicial wrangling, and a climactic courtroom finale. Cara Putman drew me in with her complex characters, and the intriguing plot kept me engaged through every unexpected twist! I couldn't read fast enough!”— Lynn H. Blackburn, best-selling, award-winning author of the Gossamer Falls series
Author Bio
Cara Putman is the award-winning, best-selling author of more than 35 books. She graduated college at 20 and completed her law degree at 27. FIRST for Women magazine called Shadowed by Grace “captivating” and a “novel with ‘the works.'” Cara is active at her church and a full-time Clinical Associate Professor on business and ethics to undergraduate and graduate students at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.
Putman also practices law and was a second-generation homeschooling mom for twelve years. Putman obtained her Master’s in Business Administration from Krannert and her J.D. from George Mason University Antonin Scalia School of Law. She serves on the executive board of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), an organization she has served in various roles since 2007. She lives with her husband and four children in Indiana. You can connect with her online at: caraputman.com.
“The Accused is Putman at her best! The layered, twisty plot had me holding my breath, and the courtroom scenes in this legal suspense were riveting. Highly recommended!”— Colleen Coble, best-selling author of I Think I Was Murdered
The Accused has everything I want in a legal thriller. A chilling crime, a challenging case, interpersonal conflicts, behind-the-scenes judicial wrangling, and a climactic courtroom finale. Cara Putman drew me in with her complex characters, and the intriguing plot kept me engaged through every unexpected twist! I couldn't read fast enough!”— Lynn H. Blackburn, best-selling, award-winning author of the Gossamer Falls series
Author Bio
Cara Putman is the award-winning, best-selling author of more than 35 books. She graduated college at 20 and completed her law degree at 27. FIRST for Women magazine called Shadowed by Grace “captivating” and a “novel with ‘the works.'” Cara is active at her church and a full-time Clinical Associate Professor on business and ethics to undergraduate and graduate students at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.
Putman also practices law and was a second-generation homeschooling mom for twelve years. Putman obtained her Master’s in Business Administration from Krannert and her J.D. from George Mason University Antonin Scalia School of Law. She serves on the executive board of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), an organization she has served in various roles since 2007. She lives with her husband and four children in Indiana. You can connect with her online at: caraputman.com.
Tour Giveaway
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In celebration of the release of The Accused, author Cara Putman and her publisher Kregel Publications are generously offering a giveaway contest open to US residents.
Grand Prize Winner – one print copy of each book in The Secrets to Keep series including: The Vanished, and The Accused, and an Amazon Gift Card for $20.00 to one lucky winner.
Runners Up – one print copy of The Accused to two lucky winners.
Grand Prize Winner – one print copy of each book in The Secrets to Keep series including: The Vanished, and The Accused, and an Amazon Gift Card for $20.00 to one lucky winner.
Runners Up – one print copy of The Accused to two lucky winners.
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Title: The Vanished 
