cold case Author:kate wilhelm with no strong evidence attorney Barbara Holloway's legal instincts are all she has.Barbara is a likable heroine who is not above tweaking the law to protect her clients interest. 22 yrs ago controversial author etheridge and ambitious state senator McCruthen were investigated for the murder of a young coed, a circle of secrecy keep the case fro... more »m being closed.Now the senator is murdered and Etheridge is accussed.The past and present tie together, and Barbara risks her own life to battle the prosecution and the court of public.« less