Staying the Course - by Rebecca K Jones (Paperback)

About the Book

Will Mack be able to balance the competing interests of family, new love, and her all-consuming career without sacrificing who she really is?

Book Synopsis

Tucson prosecutor Mack Wilson is finally finding her stride. With a new girlfriend, Beth Shankar, and her best friend Jess Lafayette back in the Homicide unit, life seems to be settling down. But peace is short-lived as Mack is thrust into a brutal murder investigation amid the chaos of the District Attorney's reelection campaign.

The victim, Amanda Wagner, is pregnant, and Mack quickly identifies two main suspects--both men Amanda was seeing, listed in her phone under pseudonyms. As Mack races to uncover the truth, she faces another daunting challenge: prosecuting Liam Ferguson, accused of years of sexual abuse against his daughter Daisy and the murder of their child. With Ferguson representing himself, the pressure to secure justice for Daisy intensifies.

Amidst these high-stakes cases, Mack's estranged father, Marcus, suddenly reappears in her life, forcing her to confront their fractured relationship. As Mack navigates the delicate balance between family, love, and her demanding career, she must decide what truly matters to her.

Can Mack hold everything together without losing herself in the process? Only time will tell.

Review Quotes

Mack Wilson's story is one of resilience and vulnerability. Her unrelenting pursuit of justice resonates on multiple levels and delivers a compelling legal thriller. Jones knows how to bring a cast of complex characters--each with their own motivations and struggles--to life and use them to illuminate the gray areas of human behavior. If you enjoy intense, well-written court and crime drama, then Staying the Course should not be missed.-Women Using Words