Docket No. 76 is a legal thriller that is surprisingly packed with vivid details, suspense, action and drama, all in a package of less than 200 pages. Most stories don't reach this level of completeness even after twice and sometimes three times as many pages.
Little Dori has been brutally attacked in the home of her godfather, a well to do architect in New Orleans. He is quickly cleared as a suspect and the hunt goes on for the attacker. Once found, it's the job of ADA Sandy Morgan to bring him to justice.
Docket No. 76 is this case. It's just a number, just one file in the many that come across her desk every day. It's supposed to be an open and shut case. They have fingerprints, DNA and the eyewitness testimony of little 5 year old Dori. Little does Sandy know that her worst nightmare is going to walk into that courtroom. One way or another, she has vowed to get justice for Dori. But will it be justice or vengeance?
The details are striking and vivid, you get a clear picture of every character and the setting. The action is fast paced and while you already know who did it, it's the how will he be brought to justice that has you racing through the pages. The courtroom scenes are gut-wrenching and nearly brought tears to my eyes.
There were a few loose ends that never got tied up, but even that really didn't detract from the story. An engaging story and one that I'm definitely glad that I picked up. I typically don't go for shorter books, but in this case, I'm very happy that I did.
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