A stellar review for Call From the Jailhouse from Canadian website BookPleasures:
From Operating Room to Courtroom: A Physician’s Thrilling Journey in Call From the Jailhouse
Montreal, QC Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Author: Rick Novak Publisher: Extasy Books
In his latest novel, Call From the Jailhouse, Rick Novak masterfully crafts a captivating legal thriller that delves deep into the intricate dynamics of love, ambition, and the blurred lines between justice and personal desires.
As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to Sam Vella, an attractive anesthesiologist who has recently experienced a divorce from his gorgeous and brilliant Cicely Jackson Vella, a prominent defense attorney based in San Francisco. Cicely has a bachelor’s degree from Harvard, a law degree from Yale, and a former title of Miss New Hampshire.
The story takes off with a frantic phone call from Sam to Cicely, delivering the astonishing news that he finds himself incarcerated in San Mateo County jail, facing a murder accusation.
After some self-reflection, Cicely agrees to help Sam, and her decision marks the onset of a thrilling legal drama where justice and love intersect in a precarious dance.
The story rewinds and takes us back six months to Sam’s life, unexpectedly veering down a new and consequential path, which we soon realize has profound consequences. We delve into how Sam was caught in a passionate yet forbidden affair with Scarlett, an alluring, married woman whose husband is a billionaire.
The narrative turns dramatically in the novel’s final chapters, zeroing in on Sam’s unexpected entanglement in a high-profile murder trial. The story delves into the complex web of a multi-million-dollar double homicide case infused with desire, wealth, intrigue, and scandal. And as the pages unfold, we find ourselves immersed in riveting courtroom proceedings, where the stakes are high, and the tension is palpable. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, be prepared for an unexpected and jaw-dropping twist that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Novak skillfully explores love, ambition, and the complex interplay between justice and personal desires. The central characters Sam and Cicely undergo profound transformations. Sam’s journey from beleaguered anesthesiologist to unjustly accused murder suspect showcases Novak’s talent for crafting multi-dimensional characters.
Call From the Jailhouse is a must-read for legal thriller fans, offering emotional depth, intricate character development, and surprising revelations, leaving readers eagerly anticipating Rick Novak’s next literary masterpiece.
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Call From the Jailhouse is available from Amazon at this link.