The Dividend Was Death

AN EXPLOSIVE LEGAL THRILLER FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR.‘Combines a compelling insider’s knowledge with a powerful storyline.’ New York Times bestselling author James Patterson‘Coughlin keeps you burning the midnight oil to the very end.’ Kirkus Reviews‘First-rate entertainment.’ BooklistHard-hearted attorney Stonewall Jackson Walsh is having a lousy day. His law practice is losing clients and losing cases.When Lamar Kobency turns up demanding an immediate appointment, Walsh can’t refuse him.But Kobency’s request is unusual. He’s seeking a defence for murder . . . a murder that he hasn’t yet committed.Kobency’s young daughter has appeared as the centerfold of men’s magazine White Tie. How did his beautiful, sheltered daughter come to this?Kobency thinks he knows, and he’s determined to make someone pay.Walsh persuades the hot-headed father to sue the magazine’s publishers for a million dollars instead.But the ink on the contract is barely dry before Kobency is found with bloodied clothes and a body at his feet.He claims he’s innocent.This will be Walsh’s toughest challenge yet to prove it.Perfect for fans of John Grisham, James Patterson, Michael Connelly and Jeffery Deaver.PRAISE FOR WILLIAM J. COUGHLIN:????? ‘As with all Coughlin’s books, you get immediately drawn in to the story, and the plot thickens nicely along the way.’ Roadsavvy????? ‘I have read all William J Coughlin’s novels and was delighted to find I’d missed this one — a real treat.’ Bev C.????? ‘A great plot, outstanding characters, with plenty of twists and turns.’ Todd S.????? ‘A real page turner, not to be missed.’ Judith????? ‘Great characters . . . I think this would make a good film too. I'll certainly try more of Mr Coughlin's work.’ Roger