Dr. Elena Gardner learns an OB patient of her fiance, Dr. David Merritt, is suffering frequent beatings at the hands of her husband. Despite Elena's advice, the wife refuses to take legal action against her abusing husband. David is so frustrated that he loudly and publicly voices his desire to beat the man senseless. When someone actually kills the husband in that fashion, David's off-hand expression leads him to the sheriff's office. As the situation worsens, the two doctors form a partnership with a new attorney in town in order to fight a murder charge.
Dr. Richard Mabry is a retired physician, now writing medical suspense with heart. His seven previously published novels have garnered critical acclaim and been recognized by programs including the ACFW's Carol Award, the Romantic Times' Inspirational Book of the Year, the Inspirational Readers Choice, and the Selah Award.