FETCH ME A HANGMAN by R.G. AshcroftMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
A well-crafted atmospheric thriller...
R. G. Ashcroft’s FETCH ME A HANGMAN tells the story of Brandeis Fields, a country lawyer who tries to keep a low profile so he can devote more time to his family. Honest and unassuming best describe him. However, after the daughter of the mayor is found dead from apparent strangulation, the mayor asks Brandeis to defend the suspect. He would rather not work on such a high-profile murder case, but circumstances have forced his hand. Now Brandeis is defending a client he doesn't like in a case he doesn't want to take, and he's not sure if it matters to him whether or not the defendant is guilty. What will happen to Brandeis as he grudgingly uncovers the truth by negotiating with the town's murkiest characters and quirkiest residents?
In this atmospheric thriller, the narrative never falters in its forward momentum or tries too hard to drive home a particular point. It is well thought out and put together; the story and setting completely drew me into the experience. Highly recommended.
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