JOURNAL ARTICLE

Innocence Road.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 36. P. 48 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article reviews "Innocence Road," a suspense novel by Laura Griffin, focusing on the character Leanne Everhart, a second-generation police officer in the small town of Madrone, Texas. The plot unfolds as journalists investigate a high-profile murder case that has been overturned due to a coerced confession, while Leanne discovers a young Jane Doe's body and links it to a series of unsolved murders. With the pressure from her police chief to keep the case quiet, Leanne collaborates with forensic anthropologist Dr. Jennifer Sayers, who uncovers critical evidence. Despite some underdeveloped secondary characters and subplots, the novel is described as an engaging page-turner that may warrant a sequel. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/09, Vol. 272, Issue 36, p48
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:188106116
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