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Misjudged

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Beautifully written novel. Great fiction debut for this real life judge. Author manages to pull reader into the twists and turns of the story. Looking forward to her next effort!

The story is excellent. The writer's experience of serving as a judge shined through the pages! A MUST READ.

This is a must read book. Gail's style is riveting and makes you want to continue reading. I will be looking forward to her next book.

MISJUDGED by Gail Tusan Washington is the heart-wrenching tale of Suzanne Vincent, a hardworking woman who has become a judge in spite of her youth. She was appointed by the governor and now it is time for her to run for re-election. Chance Rotherman, an attorney, wants the position and will stop at nothing to get it. Her campaign manager suggests that Suzanne bring out some unpleasantness Rotherman has been involved with, but Suzanne isn't for playing dirty. Unfortunately, Rotherman doesn't feel the same and an eighteen-year-old secret Suzanne has been keeping just might cause her to lose the election.

As a judge in the family court, Suzanne deals with dysfunctional families every day, and as expected, some of that dysfunction spills over onto her. A woman she ruled against committed suicide and Rotherman finds a way to encourage the woman's grandmother to make a scene at Suzanne's campaign speech. Will the people listen to Rotherman? Will he expose her secret?

MISJUDGED is the painful story of a woman who is attempting to do the right thing, but discovers the dirty world of politics doesn't care where her heart is. It is a page-turner that dips into the psyche of Suzanne while exposing the dirt that can be flung during a political campaign. It says a lot about how the United States elections are run. It also explores family relationships and has a hint of romance. I would highly recommend this book.

Reviewed by Alice Holman
of The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers