In this case, picking up six months from the previous book, anna is called to a murder scene where a young woman is found murdered outside of a respected congressmans office. In discretion, a young woman falls to her death from the balcony of the u. John lescroart allison leotta s discretion is the best legal thriller ive read this year, beautifully crafted and frighteningly real. Discretion by allison leotta, 9781476710358, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It was also released by the touchstone publishers in the year 2012. A novel anna curtis series book 2 and millions of other books are. Sharing an insider look into the intricate dynamics of the criminal justice system blended with the powerful draw of intense and realistic characters, leotta has created more than your typical thriller. Law of attraction, volume 1 by allison leotta, 9781476793702, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Anna curtis, the plucky blonde lawyer in the governments d. Svu took that fantasy along with some realistic points about domestic violence, sibling rivalry, and internal affairs investigations and turned it into deadly ambitions, a wellplotted episode that scored high on suspense and low on crimpro mistakes. Discretion is the second book in allison leottas legal thriller series centred around anna curtis, a d. Drawing on her experience, she now writes legal thrillers, for which shes been dubbed the female john grisham. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Great book cant wait to read more of allison leottas books. Below is a list of allison leottas books in order of when they were first published. Law of attraction allison leotta by delane on 122010 sample law of attraction. From former federal sexcrimes prosecutor allison leotta, an eshort story about the secret life of washington, d. Your first book law of attraction is loosely based on your career as a prosecuting attorney in the washington, d. A graduate of harvard law school and michigan state university, she lives with her. Leotta knows her stuff cold and will bring you into a. She is the acclaimed author of law of attraction, discretion, speak of the devil, a good killing, and the last good girl and. Attorney anna curtis teams up with fbi special agent samantha randazzo to investigate, they discover a. Smart and sexy, discretion showcases leottas rocksolid plotting as. She is the acclaimed author of law of attraction, discretion, and speak of the. Allison leotta scores big again with discretion, her topnotch followup to law of attraction. Smart and sexy, discretion showcases leotta s rocksolid plotting as well as another star turn for her protagonist. David baldacci allison leotta scores big again with discretion, her topnotch follow up to law of attraction.
Her books have won various awards and have been placed on multiple bestseller lists. Allison leotta will sign and discuss a good killing touchstone books. Smart and sexy, discretion showcases leotta s rocksolid plotting as well as another star turn for her protagonist, u. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading law of attraction. Sex crimes and domestic violence unit, surfaces for a second goround with the capital citys seamier side following the murder of a highprice escort, which implicates a congressman. Smart and sexy, discretion showcases leotta s rocksolid plotting as well as another star turn for her protagonist, assistant u.
Attorney anna curtis teams up with fbi special agent samantha randazzo to investigate, they discover a sinister trail that leads from. Former federal prosecutor leotta covers some familiar ground in her second legal thriller. Her goal is for grisham to be dubbed the male allison leotta. Her books have won various awards and have been placed on multiple. Author allison leottas complete list of books and series in order, with the. Svu, former federal sexcrimes prosecutor allison leotta s novel explores the intersection of sex and power as anna curtis investigates the murder of one of dcs highestpaid escorts. Leotta has also stated not only from her law career she has drawn inspiration, but she has also been inspired by. Discretion by allison leotta for fans of lisa scottoline and law and order. An interview with federalprosecutorturned novelist. Svu, former federal sexcrimes prosecutor allison leottas novel explores the.
Discretion book by allison leotta official publisher page simon. Her first novel, law of attraction, was published in 2010, and is part of the critically acclaimed series about the fictional sex crimes. The second book of the anna curtis series written by author allison leotta was published under the title discretion. Attorneys office and the flirtations and machinations of washingtons ivy league lawyers to the struggles of its poorest citizens on the gritty streets of anacostia, law of attraction is a gripping debut from an exciting new talent. A novel anna curtis series book 1 kindle edition by leotta, allison. Her second book, discretion, is being published tuesday. Allison leotta served as a federal sexcrimes prosecutor in washington, d. Law of attraction is realistic, gritty, and filled with twists and turns. I liked discretion better than law of attraction and i cannot wait to start speak of the. Wrw interviews allison leotta, author of law of attraction. Talented newcomer allison leotta doesnt hold back in her gritty debut legal thriller, law of attraction. At the start of this book, anna curtis is shown getting summoned at the crime scene where a beautiful woman is found dead after falling from her balcony. Attorney anna curtis spends her days submerged in the cruelty of the domestic violence cases that envelop her desk.
This is a great read for anyone who loves legal thrillers, cares about domestic violence, or wonders how lawyers can live with themselves. In 2011, she left the justice department to pursue writing full time. I have read all 3 of her books in this series now and each one has been a delight. She does a wonderful job of making her characters very realistic. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Allison leotta was a federal sexcrimes prosecutor in washington, dc, for twelve years. C to become a fulltime writer, continuing on to write discretion. Great book cant wait to read more of allison leotta s books. A novel 1 anna curtis series by allison leotta mass. Synopsis law of attraction is the debut legal thriller by allison leotta, a federal sexcrimes prosecutor and graduate of harvard law school. Ranks right up there with the wonderful linda fairstein. Allison leotta made her debut as a published author in 2010 with the novel law of attraction. Allison leotta is an american novelist, former prosecutor and blogger, best known for her popular legal crime thrillers.
Law of attraction by allison leotta is a novel that fans of lisa scottoline and marcia clark will be able to relate to as it is not everyday that a female author can write an amazing legal thriller as one compares the amount of females to males writing. She is the acclaimed author of law of attraction, discretion, speak of the devil, a good. Allison leotta scores big again with discretion, her topnotch follow up to law of attraction. Smart and sexy, discretion showcases leottas rocksolid plotting as well as another star turn for her protagonist, assistant u. Synopsis allison leotta, novelist, former sexcrimes. Allison leotta s female lawyer character is compelling and engaging. Allison leotta is a former federal prosecutor who specialized in sex crimes. When a beautiful young woman plummets to her death from the balcony of the us capitol, assistant us attorney anna curtis is summoned to the scene. Legal thrillers featuring anna curtis, a prosecutor at the u. Who hasnt fantasized about killing their sisters nogood boyfriend.
Anna curtis series books by allison leotta and tavia gilbert from. She has been dubbed the female john grisham but has stated that she instead wishes john grisham to be dubbed the male allison leotta. Discretion 2 by allison leotta 2014, paperback anna curtis. The novel tells the story of a strong, smart female prosecutor who fights to protect women from domestic violence. Recently, i chatted with allison about her books, writing and how often art imitates life. Torn between bringing a killer to justice and saving her. Painful in its realism, talented newcomer allison leotta doesnt hold back in her gritty, debut, legal thriller law of attraction. Allison leotta will get some loyal fans after they read her second novel. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Buy law of attraction anna curtis reprint by allison leotta isbn. Leotta lives with her husband, michael, and their two.
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