The Law of Second Chances.

• Author: Aguero, Matthew
• Position: Book review

The Law of Second Chances

By James Sheehan

The Law of Second Chances is an action packed and gut wrenching story that is sure to delight its readers. Sheehan masterfully weaves a tapestry of characters in this gripping sequel to The Mayor of Lexington Avenue.

Jack Tobin is a retired lawyer, working pro bono cases to free wrongly convicted criminals. He has found his paradise in Bass Creek where he and his wife, Pat, live a near-perfect life. Unfortunately, when Pat is diagnosed with life-threatening cancer, the timing could not be worse, and, together, they face the most frightening challenge of their lives.

In Florida, Jack Tobin is fighting to save Henry Wilson's life. Wilson, convicted for murder years before, has spent the last 17 years awaiting his death. However, Henry's time is quickly running out and Jack must race to prove his innocence.

At the same time, Benny Avril, a petty criminal, is in New York and his luck just ran out. After casing the wrong target--a target that a much more experienced con artist has already set her very attractive sights on--Benny finds himself in the...