Tick Tock: A Novel

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Summary: Time is Running Out
Review: With settings in Bermuda and Philly, Tick Tock by Gail Ramsey is a suspenseful courtroom drama and a little romance. The question is did the young, seemingly innocent and naive Breanna Jordan kill her boyfriend while on vacation in Bermuda? Breanna's congressman father, Felix Jordan, wants only the best to defend Breanna and that would be prosecutor, Spiegel Cullen and famed defense attorney, Walther Paine. Pairing the two, Felix has developed his version of a dream team for Breanna's defense.

Spiegel has special ties to the Jordan family. Breanna's brother, James Jordan, is Spiegel`s ex-boyfriend. Though he is newly married, it seems he is not over Spiegel and uses this opportunity to attempt to rekindle their relationship. Spiegel hardly has time to deal with James, as she has to figure out a believable defense for Breanna. Breanna's inconsistent behavior and actions make for difficult representation. The best Spiegel can come up with is a PMS stragedy.

In her personal life, Spiegel tries to convince herself she is over James. If he would just stay out of her dreams, she could concentrate on her relationship with her current boyfriend, Craig. Or, she could see that there is someone lurking in the background waiting on his turn to win her heart. In the midst of trial preparation, she receives devastating news regarding her health. How can she cope with this on top of everything else?

Most interesting for me was the detective work, the trial preparation and litigation. If you like those components in literature you will be impressed with Ms Ramsey's offering. Spiegel's love life was a mess and this reader wondered how a woman who is supposed to have it as together as Spiegel could not move past damaging relationships. The surprise twist at the end of the trial was a little predictable and the author only devoted one sentence to the climax. I thought the near death experience of an insignificant character was unnecessary and did not add anything to the story. Overall, this was a good, quick read.

Jeanette
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