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Series

Cass Leary

13 books

The Cass Leary series by Robin James has 13 books. Start with Burden of Truth (2019), then read the rest in the order below.

Cass Leary reading order

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Burden of Truth

Robin James

Burden of Truth

Robin James

When the truth can upend lives, confronting it becomes a burden no one can escape. This compelling novel explores the personal costs of secrecy, the consequences of difficult choices, and the courage required to seek justice. With its focus on moral conflict, loyalty, and the struggle between silence and revelation, it offers a thought-provoking story about how far people will go to protect what they believe matters most.

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Silent Witness

Robin James

A tense mystery unfolds when a seemingly ordinary case reveals secrets that someone is determined to keep buried. As the investigation deepens, the search for truth draws its central figures into a dangerous web of deception, fear, and unanswered questions. Exploring justice, memory, and the cost of breaking silence, this atmospheric thriller keeps the reader guessing until the very end.

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Devil's Bargain

Robin James

A gripping tale of temptation and consequence, *Devil’s Bargain* follows a protagonist drawn into an agreement whose apparent rewards come at a deeply unsettling cost. As ambition, secrecy, and moral compromise begin to collide, the boundaries between control and surrender grow increasingly difficult to discern. With its tense atmosphere and focus on the price of power, the novel explores how far someone might go to secure what they desire—and what they may risk losing along the way.

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Stolen Justice

Robin James

Stolen Justice is a compelling exploration of how truth, power, and the pursuit of accountability can collide within the justice system. Through a deeply human lens, it examines the consequences of injustice and the personal cost borne by those seeking answers when institutions fail them. Thought-provoking and emotionally charged, the book invites readers to question what justice truly means—and who gets to decide when it has been served.

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Blood Evidence

Robin James

A tense crime thriller, *Blood Evidence* follows an investigation in which a seemingly small piece of forensic evidence may hold the key to a much larger mystery. As investigators work to separate fact from deception, the case raises compelling questions about justice, trust, and how far people will go to conceal the truth. With an atmosphere of mounting suspense and a focus on the power—and limits—of evidence, the novel keeps readers guessing until the final revelation.

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Imminent Harm

Robin James

Attorney Cass Leary sees a chance to rebuild her faltering career when she agrees to help a judge’s sister escape an abusive marriage—but the case takes a dangerous turn when her client disappears. As Cass pursues the truth, suspicion falls on the woman’s volatile husband, while troubling evidence threatens to expose corruption within the Delphi court system. Surrounded by powerful adversaries and facing pressure to remain silent, Cass must risk her reputation and safety to uncover what happened. This fast-paced legal thriller explores domestic abuse, institutional power, and the relentless pursuit of justice through a determined female protagonist.

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First Degree

Robin James

First Degree

Robin James

A gripping crime novel about the pursuit of truth when justice, loyalty, and personal ambition collide. As a troubling case exposes hidden motives and long-buried secrets, those involved must confront the consequences of the choices they have made. Exploring guilt, accountability, and the moral gray areas between right and wrong, the story builds suspense through its character-driven examination of justice and betrayal.

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Mercy Kill

Robin James

Mercy Kill

Robin James

A tense crime thriller that examines the dangerous line between compassion and violence, *Mercy Kill* follows a case in which death may have been intended as an act of mercy—or carefully disguised murder. As the investigation deepens, questions of motive, morality, and justice challenge those determined to uncover the truth. Fast-paced and morally complex, the novel explores how far people will go to end suffering—and what happens when mercy becomes a weapon.

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Guilty Acts

Robin James

A gripping exploration of guilt, responsibility, and the consequences of actions that cannot easily be undone, this compelling work draws readers into a world shaped by moral uncertainty and difficult choices. As personal motives collide with the demands of justice, the narrative examines how truth, accountability, and the desire for redemption can transform lives. Thought-provoking and suspenseful, it invites readers to consider where culpability begins—and whether forgiveness is ever truly possible.

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Cold Evidence

Robin James

Cold Evidence

Robin James

A gripping crime thriller about the secrets concealed within a baffling case, *Cold Evidence* explores how investigators must separate fact from deception when the truth refuses to stay buried. As the search for answers unfolds, every clue carries the weight of the past, and seemingly reliable evidence begins to raise more questions than it resolves. Taut, atmospheric, and driven by the tension between justice and uncertainty, the novel examines obsession, accountability, and the peril of drawing conclusions too soon. It is a compelling read for anyone drawn to intricate mysteries and psychologically charged investigations.

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Dead Law

Robin James

Dead Law

Robin James

A gripping legal thriller in which the pursuit of justice collides with power, corruption, and the dangerous consequences of secrets left buried. As the truth behind a deadly case begins to emerge, those involved must navigate a system where the law may be compromised—and loyalty can come at a fatal price. Exploring guilt, accountability, and the moral limits of justice, this tense novel keeps the stakes high until the final revelation.

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The Client List

Robin James

The Client List

Robin James

When small-town defense attorney Cass Leary inherits her late mentor’s practice, she expects a modest caseload—not a client list containing a single name and evidence tied to a crime shaking the legal community. Drawn into a high-stakes murder trial, Cass must navigate suspicion, buried secrets, and powerful forces determined to control the outcome. As the pressure mounts, she faces the ultimate test of her legal instincts, courage, and willingness to challenge a system that may already have chosen its verdict.

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Deadly Defense

Robin James

Deadly Defense

Robin James

Defense attorney Cass Leary takes on the case of Reed Karl, a despised local man accused of murder, despite the threat it poses to her career and reputation. As she examines the evidence, troubling inconsistencies point to a deeper truth—and reveal that someone else’s life may depend on the outcome. Caught between fierce courtroom opposition, the pleas of a vulnerable family, and the personal cost of pursuing justice, Cass must decide how much she is willing to risk. This tense legal thriller explores moral courage, small-town prejudice, and the dangerous consequences of uncovering what powerful people would rather keep hidden.

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