
A Wrongful Death
A Barbara Holloway Novel
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Carrington Macduffie
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Kate Wilhelm
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Defense attorney Barbara Holloway has sought seclusion in a cabin on the Oregon coast, but her solitude is interrupted by a small boy who enlists her help with his unconscious mother. Once revived, the woman and her child disappear. Elizabeth Kurtz is again eluding searchers, and Barbara is accused of aiding and abetting a kidnapper. When Elizabeth finally contacts Barbara for help, Barbara finds the woman dead.
Barbara, while defending Elizabeth's housemate against murder charges, is accused of obstruction of justice and faces possible disbarment and prison. As she realizes the importance of the secret papers, she also realizes that her life is at risk as she takes on a killer.
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- Sharon
- 09-15-07
The best in the series
This is the best in the Barbara Holloway series. Of course, its strength rests on the series - the characters that have remained vivid and true throughout each of the books (10?). If you have not read the others, you might want to get one or two of them first before reading this one. Otherwise, the story would lose its impact.
This was the best crafted and best written of the series. I paid attention to what Wilhelm told us, how she told us, and when she told us everything. Every element in this story has a purpose. She creates suspense and delivers suprises without them seeming contrived.
The characters have remined complex and constant throughout the entire series. Each of her characters was developed and woven into the series. Each book in the series relies on the characters that were introduced in earlier installments. Barbara Holloway is an especially complex person.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series, and especially this installment.
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- Janet Henderson
- 08-25-21
This book is my favorite so far!
Just as with book #9... I enjoyed this book very much. The story & characters were all interesting and the narrator, Carrington Mcduffie, did a great job. I look forward to listening to more books in this series. Review posted on 08/25/21
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- Tina
- 07-10-23
Great book
Another great book I just finished. On to the next one. I’m not sure what I’m going to do once I’m done with all these books lol lol
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- Denise Dews
- 08-30-21
Best one yet!
This is the best of the Barbara Holloway series by Kate Wilhelm. I’ve read them in order. I believe this is #10. There is less courtroom procedure narrative but the story line is still very engaging. Im looking forward to #11!
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- JulieAnne McKinney
- 12-11-22
Kate Wilhelm delivers another great story
In following Kate Wilhelm books I have enjoyed the beginnings as she hooks you into the story, the twists that keep your interest and the stability of the main characters as they continue to meet the challenges presented by each case they face. I have enjoyed her relationship with her father as they work together.
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- snova
- 01-17-23
Good story - mediocre narration.
Story was good. But not wow. Some ups and downs for the story itself. It gets a bit too melodramatic at times.
I did NOT enjoy the narrator. Narration was way over done and annoying.
I’ve enjoyed some of her other books a lot more.
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- D. Gary Griffin
- 12-31-24
Outstanding plot and narration
A real " page turner". I'm looking for more from this author. Plot left me guessing.
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- Ellea Peagee
- 06-12-22
Good listen. Good story
Nice listen. Good plot line twists. Likable characters. Very enjoyable. I will continue reading the series.
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- O2toxed
- 12-11-22
it is gooder
very much goodier in all good ways that are good thanks yous so muches im a english teacher
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- Kevin Simler
- 02-04-23
Great!
I am seriously LOVING this series. It is absolutely addictive. Can’t wait to get to the next one!
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