Survivor's Guilt

Erin McCabe, Book 2

By: Robyn Gigl

Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin

Attorney and LGBTQ+ activist Robyn Gigl tackles the complexities of gender, power, public perception, and human trafficking with a ripped-from-the-headlines plot in her second legal thriller featuring Erin McCabe, a protagonist who, like the author, is a transgender attorney.

Now she and her law partner are drawn into a dark world of offshore bank accounts, computer hacking, murder, and the devastating impact of sexual abuse....

At first, the death of millionaire businessman Charles Parsons seems like a straightforward suicide. There’s no sign of forced entry or struggle in his lavish New Jersey mansion - just a single gunshot wound from his own weapon. But days later, a different story emerges. Computer techs pick up a voice recording that incriminates Parsons’ adoptive daughter, Ann, who duly confesses and pleads guilty.

Erin McCabe has little interest in reviewing such a slam-dunk case - even after she has a mysterious meeting with one of the investigating detectives, who reveals that Ann, like Erin, is a trans woman. Yet despite their misgivings, Erin and her law partner, Duane Swisher, ultimately can’t ignore the pieces that don’t fit.

As their investigation deepens, Erin and Swish convince Ann to withdraw her guilty plea. But Ann clearly knows more than she’s willing to share, even if it means a life sentence. Who is she protecting, and why?

Fighting against time and a prosecutor hell-bent on notching another conviction, the two work tirelessly - Erin inside the courtroom, Swish in the field - to clear Ann’s name. But despite Parsons’ former associates’ determination to keep his - and their own - illegal activities buried, a horrifying truth emerges - a web of human exploitation, unchecked greed, and murder. Soon, a quest to see justice served becomes a desperate struggle to survive….

©2022 Robyn Gigl (P)2021 Recorded Books

WOW

Another great read, lots of deceit, blackmail, murder and mayhem. Kept me on the edge of my seat! Kudos again Ms Gigl

The story is a bit thin… but interesting

The plot is interesting and this is an improvement over her first novel. The first one spent a LOT of time establishing Erin’s backstory, which, while interesting, isn’t *the* story. Compared to that first book, there are many fewer references to outfits other than moments where they move the story along (eg kicking someone with pointy toe shoes). This novel is purposefully confusing in parts, which ultimately works for the story line, but is really a little confusing for an audiobook.

I will continue reading these novels for a few reasons:
1. Erin went to Temple Law ♥️- GO Owls!
2. Poking fun at NJ is always a win
3 Erin’s mother is a great character
4 Swish is, too… and if you kill him off I will stop reading immediately.

Seriously— I think reading novels about trans characters is an important way to understand the issues trans folks experience in their day to day lives and it is incumbent on all of us to learn and do better.

Not That Great

Why must this lawyer and her partner keep encountering such insidious bad guys? Far-fetched.

Awesome

This series is so good! I hope the author continues with the series. What a great talent!

Great plot. A fast read

I found the storyline believable and liked how the author introduced some twists throughout the book.

A great second book in the series

There are many unexpected twists and turns in this book that keep you enthralled. It’s hard to believe this is only Robyn’s second book! Marguerite does a wonderful job narrating it. I would highly recommend purchasing it.

Great legal drama. Transgender main character.

I enjoyed reading this book as the legal drama and shady characters were revealed. The main character was transgender which was challenging at first. However, the perspective of the LGBT community was well portrayed.

Can I give negative stars?

I Couldn’t get more than halfway through. No story, stereotypical characters, waste of a credit.