Passionate Family Drama. Intense Courtroom Dynamics
Cam Crewell can barely keep his head above water in his first year of law school. His struggles intensify when his younger brother and sister are suddenly left with no place to live. Without other options, they move in with Cam and his five eclectic roommates into their overcrowded and barely code-compliant house.
Although the new home offers a sense of belonging and support, their world is thrown into turmoil when Child Welfare discovers the kids are living without a true legal guardian. Cam must figure out how to defend their lifestyle and protect his family against an overzealous attempt to relocate his brother and sister.
Cam’s law school friends represent and defend him in an intense courtroom battle that will determine the fate of his family. In this heart pounding legal battle, Cam must convince the court that he can provide the most stable living environment for his siblings.
Combining an exploration of family dynamics like found in Defending Jacob, with a breakdown of legal and ethical dilemmas faced by individuals responsible for protecting children similar to The Children Act, Guarding Innocence is a captivating and fast-paced thriller.
Justifying how to raise your kids is almost impossible when you’re on the witness stand.
James Rosenberg is a third generation attorney who writes legal thrillers. He has practiced law for over 30 years and has tried cases across the country. The cases he's handled form the backbone for his legal thrillers. When not writing, he hangs out with his wife, three kids and Allie the wonder dog.
The book starts with a scenic overview of Pittsburgh, my hometown and the setting for this novel. Pittsburgh plays a center role in the development of the story as the reader gets to see many of the highlights of the city throughout the story.
Book Excerpt
Guarding Innocence
PITTSBURGH'S GOLDEN TRIANGLE EXTENDS from the junction of the city's three rivers. Skyscrapers dot the horizon, creating an unforgettable welcome to those fortunate to receive their first glimpse after leaving the semi-darkness of the Fort Pitt Tunnels.
Up a winding road to the east sits the Oakland section of town. A bustling, urban, multi-cultural hub which houses the city's namesake university and its nationally ranked hospitals. Throughout the day, its sidewalks fill with students from all parts of the world and others seeking first-rate care and treatment. At night, energy teems as young people search for a new dining establishment or a place to order a cocktail with friends.
The law school, built in the heart of Oakland over four decades ago retains a modern look given its sleek five-story design. The curved plaza in front welcomes visitors, but once inside the atmosphere is more austere, with large auditoriums lining a gaping atrium where light streams through floor-to-ceiling windows. Most of the time, it’s quiet, with just the faint sound of a professor teaching behind closed doors. When a lecture is over, however, hordes of students stream out to head to their next class or to the lounge on the bottom floor to hang out before mammoth study sessions.
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