Robyn Gigl

When ten-year criminal defense attorney Erin McCabe is asked by her law partner to speak to the suspect who was arrested for the alleged murder of the son of a prominent and powerful New Jersey politician and political kingmaker, she has no inkling of the viper's nest she has stumbled into as issues in her personal life are also coming to a head. Ms. McCabe is a transgender woman who had recently transitioned quietly from Ian to Erin, has been estranged from her father and brother since her surgery, and is also coming to terms with her sexuality. Her client, Samuel/Sharise Barnes, is also a transgender woman still undergoing the hormone treatments but not yet transitioned. This legal thriller is a page turner - murders, wire taps, political corruption, and a sinister "fixer."… (plus d'informations)

The Erin McCabe series never fails to confront the prejudice faced by the LGBTQ community, and the latest is no different. I'm glad that the book takes place in the recent past (2009) because I'd like to hope that things have improved (though I'm worried that they haven't, even considering that the book is set in New Jersey which is considered to be more liberal than many states). A great thriller that I read in one sitting, as well as a social commentary that should open one's eyes to the overt and covert discrimination present in our world.

Thanks to Kensington Books for access to a digital ARC on NetGalley.… (plus d'informations)

Remain Silent by Robyn Gigl
Erin McCabe Mysteries #3

Interesting and sometimes difficult to read story of social, political, and personal issues that intertwine to provide readers with a different look at life and in the reading, may open a few eyes.

What I liked:
* Erin: intelligent, professional, good friend, true to self, loves her family, takes on tough cases, in law partnership with longtime friend, under the spotlight, in a relationship with Mark, has much to deal with in this book.
* Mark: Erin’s boyfriend, educator, supportive, has made difficult decisions to be with the woman he loves
* Duane Swisher: Erin’s law partner and friend, intelligent, ex-FBI, supportive, husband, father, a good person and friend
* Peg: Erin’s mother, loving, kind, compassionate, wise, there for all of her family
* Michelle & Hannah: mother and transgender daughter who face some difficult times in this book
* The family aspects of the story and how people in families react to LGBTQIA issues
* That it paralleled what is happening in the news – at last in some ways
* The way all the threads were tied up in the end with more than one having a happy ending
* That I could thoroughly dislike the bad guys and was thrilled when they met their comeuppance at the end of the book

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* That there are people as evil, bigoted, intolerant, and phobic as some of the ones in this book
* Wondering if people are as verbally and physically abusive in real life as they were in this book

Did I like this book? Yes – though it took me longer to read than the previous two
Would I read more in this series? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4-5 Stars… (plus d'informations)

My thanks to the Author publisher's and NetGalley for providing me with a Kindle version of this book to read and honestly review.
This book was classed as a Mystery Thriller, a Thriller yes but not really a Mystery the baddies were introduced early on with no great plot twists as such, there were however plenty of murders. Well written and educational for me with regards to the transgender aspect of the story. An atmospheric engaging taut and at times tense page turner. Good characters throughout especially our brave fearless and somewhat vulnerable heroine, I look forward to more.
Recommended.… (plus d'informations)