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By Way of Sorrow

By: Robyn Gigl
Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
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In a fresh and riveting thriller debut, Robyn Gigl introduces Erin McCabe, a New Jersey criminal defense attorney doing her best to live a quiet life in the wake of profound personal change - until a newsworthy case puts both her career and safety in jeopardy....

Erin McCabe has been referred the biggest case of her career. Four months ago, William E. Townsend, Jr., son of a New Jersey state senator, was found fatally stabbed in a rundown motel near Atlantic City. Sharise Barnes, a 19-year-old transgender prostitute, is in custody, and given the evidence against her, there seems little doubt of a guilty verdict.

Erin knows that defending Sharise will blow her own private life wide open, and doubtless deepen her estrangement from her family. Yet as a trans woman, she feels uniquely qualified to help Sharise, and duty-bound to protect her from the possibility of a death sentence.

Sharise claims she killed the senator's son in self-defense. As Erin assembles the case with her partner, former FBI agent Duane Swisher, the circumstances hint at a more complex and chilling story with ties to other brutal murders. Senator Townsend is using the full force of his prestige and connections to publicly discredit everyone involved in defending Sharise. Behind the scenes, his tactics are even more dangerous. His son had secrets that could destroy the senator's political aspirations - secrets worth killing for. And as leads begin mysteriously disappearing, it's not just the life of Erin's client at stake, but her own....

©2021 Robyn Gigl (P)2021 Recorded Books
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It kept me engaged from the beginning with its twists and turns. Interesting characters and narrator was excellent

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Scandalous!! Loved it

OMG!! I'm totally in love with Erin!! What a powerful woman. The twist and turns throughout kept me and my wife on the edges of our seats. My wife never listens to audiobooks with me. This was the first time in 17 years she's wanted to listen to an audio with me. That's a huge compliment. Thank you for representing.

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Fantastic story

Love all of the political and lgbtq mixing. Murder, deceit, homophobia all pulled into great read Ms Gigl hats off to you!!!’ Off to Book2 and 3

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Gave me a put me in their shoes perspective

I’ve known trans people and specifically bipoc trans people face discrimination and worse constantly. The author and narrator bring this painful truth to light. I understand this does not sound like a high rating review. This book is excellent at taking the reader through what felt and rang true. I highly recommend reading it

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Very Engaging

This book provides insight into aspects of the lives of trans women and the many complexities of their decision to transition, including family issues and dating. Erin is definitely someone to root for. I always need someone to believe in, in any book I read or listen to.

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enjoyed

I never listened to another book quite like it.i enjoyed to very end. well find more fun this author.

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“Truly”, a Pleasant Surprise! A Good Listen!

I think I liked it mostly because the the author makes a statement just by telling a decent story!
I would say it would make a fine move…But honestly, I don’t think that without a narrator with this caliber of presentation it would have the same impact! Let alone what’s lost going from book, to film! I think it is talks to a broad audience! My only regret is I wish it were longer! All the same… to Thumbs Up!

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Excellent narrator! Great story

The story is fantastic. Had some great turns that made it a super quick read/listen. The narrator is outstanding and enhanced the experience vastly. Will seek other books written by the author and recorded by the narrator.

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great story!

wow! I really, really ,really enjoy this audiobook. the narrator was fantastic the story caught my attention since the beggining.

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Loved it

A book about a transgender woman lawyer defending a transgender woman client. How unique! I loved it and can’t wait to read the next one.

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