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Docket No. 76
Docket No. 76
Docket No. 76
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Docket No. 76

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Have you ever come face-to-face with the person who hurt you most in your life? Thats exactly what happens to Sandra Morgan, a young and beautiful assistant district attorney. She comes face-to-face with the man who abused her when she was a child when he is on trial in the New Orleans Criminal Courtand Morgan is the prosecutor. A shocking courtroom decision consumes her as she battles with her inner demons in an effort to seek the revenge to which she feels entitled. But after the trial of her life, is there really a winner?
LanguageEnglish
PublisherAuthorHouse
Release dateJan 17, 2014
ISBN9781491855423
Docket No. 76
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Arita M. L. Bohannan

Arita M. L. Bohannan graduated with a bachelor of science degree before attending Loyola University New Orleans’ College of Law, where she earned her juris doctor degree and special certificates in common law and international law. Mrs. Bohannan’s work has been published in the Loyola Law Review, and in 2002 was a speaker at the Symposium against Domestic Violence. She was the winner of the 2001 Association of Trial Attorneys’ in-house trial competition. She worked briefly as a law clerk for the Orleans Parish’s district attorney’s office and as a clinical attorney for Loyola law school, the latter with the Indigent Defender Board. She is a member of several boards, including those serving victims of domestic and sexual violence, and often donates hours of pro bono work to those in need. She has owned a small family law firm since 2002. Raised an army brat, Mrs. Bohannan was the victim of childhood sexual abuse. Her personal story, paired with her love of the law, has provided her with a unique perspective that enhances her writing. Mrs. Bohannan lives in the suburbs of New Orleans, a city full of mystery and romance. She boasts not of her academic or professional success but of her family. She is married to Brad Bohannan, who owns several New Orleans bar–restaurant establishments. Together, they have two sons, Deuce and Bryce. Her favorite pastime is watching her boys play sports and find their way in the world.

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    Lee Lawson is their first suspect. Why? He had been watching little five-year-old Dori Dauzat at his home while his close friends, her parents, were away. Sometime late in the night, he awoke and checked on her; she wasn’t there. He found her at the bottom of the stairs outside the house. She was bloodied, but alive. He called 911, but then seemed to resist handing her over. She was also clinging to him. Detective Curtis is taking the lead on this case. After speaking with Lawson and the girl’s parents, he begins to rule him out as a suspect. After some analysis, they found DNA of one Bruce Gurganus on the duct tape used to tie Dori’s wrists together.New Orleans Assistant DA Sandra Morgan has been assigned to try Docket No. 76 – State of Louisiana vs. Bruce Garganus. It takes her a while to recognize him, but then she remembers it well. How can she forget? This is the same man – she’s sure of it – who had hurt her when she was only eight-years-old. If she can help it, he’ll never sexually assault another child.This was an incredibly short read (175 pp), but that’s not to say anything is lacking. In fact, it’s well-packed with sufficient detail and substance. I did feel Sandra lost a bit of focus during the trial, but perhaps that was intentional on the author’s part since Sandra had also been abused by this same man. I just wished she’d been able to put her own feelings on hold so she could do her utmost best for little Dori. This appears to be the author’s debut novel, and as someone who loves Legal Thrillers, I couldn’t have asked for a better psychologically twisted ending. Rating: 4 out of 5.

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