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Overview
Overview
BARBARA BLAKE is a bright, young, attractive, and ambitious defense attorney. Alejandro Soto, an inmate already serving two life sentences for the brutal murder of a drug dealer and the man's mother, is on trial for a third murder, one he did not commit but that could well result in the Death Penalty. When Blake and Soto meet in the San Cristobal, California courtroom, they begin a 120-day journey that will invariably alter both of their lives. Together, they spiral ever more deeply into the dark heart of a quintessentially American story of sex and love, truth and lies, justice and prejudice, crime and punishment, and, ultimately, life and death. Asher Syed, Readers' Favorite: "Ruiz definitely knows how to write a legal thriller. Blake and Soto are phenomenal characters who, through subtle action on her part and gritty interaction on his, come alive within the first two chapters. This book is impossible to put down. This truly is a character-driven story with the added bonus of a plot that could, without question, stand on its own two legs. The aspects of prison life and courtroom drama feel authentic and exciting, but the personal relationship that develops takes this novel to a five-star level. There is a human element here that is only found in top-tiered crime fiction, and this book is filled with it. I adore all of the major bestselling authors of this genre and have finally found a new favorite that, in my opinion, belongs in the same league. A truly brilliant novel. An exceptional writer. Highly recommended." Maria Beltran, Readers' Favorite: "Controversial crime fiction novel that is very difficult to put down.... Unique love story that ultimately spirals into a matter of life and death.... Ruiz is a great storyteller and he has a unique eye for details. His 120 Days is a social commentary on the American justice system and society as a whole, told from a vantage point with a generous dose of empathy so it becomes easy to feel for Barbara Blake and Alejandro Soto, a modern-day Romeo and Juliet." K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite: "The tangled lives of Barbara Blake and Alejandro Soto will keep you enthralled from the very first page through to the bitter end of their intriguing and deeply dramatic journey.... The details of the courtroom come to life in what is clearly a well-researched and critical adaptation from real-life procedures. Something that really grabbed me was the depth of character development in Alejandro, a flawed soul whom we might feel predisposed to dislike, and it's these unique moments of turning prejudice on its head that make 120 Days such a special read." Divine Zape, Readers' Favorite: "Ruiz...combines courtroom drama with the art of storytelling to keep readers on the edge of their seats. The narrative begins in the courtroom and the drama is intense with intelligently crafted interrogations that introduce readers to the key characters and the conflict. While Alejandro is a criminal, the reader can't help developing compassion for him, thanks to the author's gift of infusing the characters with humanity. The relationship between Barbara Blake and her client takes the story beyond the contractual level, probing the hearts of the characters and exploring those feelings and sentiments that are intimately linked to our humanity. Ruiz...captures details in a brilliant way without losing focus on the critical elements of the story. The social commentaries combine with the sophistication of the setting-social and judicial-and the complexity of the conflict to offer a reading experience that is gripping and utterly enjoyable. You will be racing through the pages, wanting to know how the story ends."
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Ruiz, Ronald L.
- ISBN: 9781937484675
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.69
- Number Of Pages: 328
- Publication Year: 2019
Language:
English