In leottas solid suspense debut, anna curtis, an earnest but decidedly green washington, d. Attorney anna curtis spends her days submerged in the cruelty of the domestic violence cases that envelop her desk. She has been dubbed the female john grisham but has stated that she instead wishes john grisham to be dubbed the male allison leotta. A novel 1 anna curtis series 9781439193846 by leotta, allison and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Apart from being a writer, author leotta also works as a blogger and writes. With her exceptional debut novel, allison leotta has written a thri. The fifth book, the last good girl, will be published this may. Attorney who prosecutes federal sex crimes in washington, dc, decided to set the record straight. There are now four novels in the anna curtis series. Law of attraction is realistic, gritty, and filled with twists and turns. Allison leottas female lawyer character is compelling and engaging. Book cover for law of attraction by allison leotta. As a former sexcrimes prosecutor, im happy to see that many young women making this decision are checking the statistics about reported incidents of sexual assault on campus.
For twelve years, allison leotta was a federal prosecutor specializing in sex crimes and domestic violence in washington, d. Home allison leotta, novelist, former sexcrimes prosecutor. Allison leotta, novelist, former sexcrimes prosecutor, tv critic. Good girl and founder of the awardwinning blog, the primetime crime revi. Her goal is for grisham to be dubbed the male allison leotta.
This law of attraction is a novel by allison leotta, a federal prosecutor in washington, d. Weaving expert knowledge with deft storytelling, federal sexcrimes prosecutor and harvard law school graduate allison leotta takes readers on a thrilling ride through d. Leotta lives with her husband, michael, and their two sons outside. From former federal sexcrimes prosecutor allison leotta comes the first book. Law of attraction allison leotta, novelist, former sex. She is a graduate of harvard law school and michigan state university. This is a great read for anyone who loves legal thrillers, cares about domestic violence, or wonders how lawyers can live with themselves. Drawing on her experience, she now writes legal thrillers, for which shes been dubbed the female john grisham. Attorneys office and the flirtations and machinations of washingtons ivy league lawyers to the struggles of its poorest citizens on the gritty streets of anacostia, law of attraction is a gripping debut from an exciting new talent. Sometimes, i think who i am changes daily or im a book still being written. She lives with her husband, michael leotta, and their two sons just outside of d. Law of attraction archives allison leotta, novelist, former sex. Allison leotta served as a federal sexcrimes prosecutor in washington, d.
In 2011, she left the justice department to pursue writing full time. She says that she wrote her debut novel, law of attraction in the time that she spent. Leottas previous anna curtis novels are law of attraction and discretion. Allison leotta is the author of the new mystery novel a good killing. Thanks to all those that have followed, commented, and liked things on this little blog. Allison leotta is an american novelist, former prosecutor and blogger, best known for her popular legal crime thrillers. Allison leotta s books allison leotta average rating. Law of attraction is an impressive accomplishment, particularly for a novice writer. Browse allison leottas bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Law of attraction introduces anna curtis, a newlyminted prosecutor at the u. A novel 1 anna curtis series 9781476716053 by leotta, allison and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Allison also blogs about what tv crime dramas get right and. Former federal prosecutor allison leottas third novel, speak of the devil, features. Oct 11, 2010 allison leotta was a federal sexcrimes prosecutor in washington, dc, for twelve years. Law of attraction law of attraction audiobook, by allison leotta. Law of attraction book daniel boone regional library. Leotta lives with her husband, michael, and their two sons outside of washington, dc.
Read law of attraction a novel by allison leotta available from rakuten kobo. Biography allison leotta, novelist, former sexcrimes. Law of attraction allison leotta had never heard of this author, but the book was great. Buy a cheap copy of law of attraction book by allison leotta. This was a way to deal with the lovehate relationship, to blog about it. Allison leotta was a federal sexcrimes prosecutor in washington, dc, for twelve years. Law of attraction ebook by allison leotta 9781439195338. As a newly minted assistant us attorney in washington, dc, anna curtis has already developed a thick skin to. My first novel, law of attraction, comes out in paperback today. Svu, former federal sexcrimes prosecutor allison leottas novel. May 21, 2015 allison leotta was a federal sexcrimes prosecutor in washington, dc, for twelve years. Great book cant wait to read more of allison leottas books. Painful in its realism, talented newcomer allison leotta doesnt hold back in her gritty, debut, legal thriller law of attraction. Her first novel, law of attraction, was published in 2010, and is part of the critically acclaimed series about the fictional sex crimes.
Allison lives with her husband, michael, and their two sons in maryland. May 03, 2016 law of attraction is a compelling look into the courthouse conflict between prosecutors and public defenders. Allison leotta audio books, best sellers, author bio. Torn between bringing a killer to justice and saving her personal life, newly minted assistant u. Yet when laprea johnson walks into annas life battered by her boyfriend on the morning after valentines day theres something about this. Mar 24, 2015 allison leotta was a federal sexcrimes prosecutor in washington, dc, for twelve years. The unfolding of this harrowing homicide makes allison leotta an intriguing new voice in legal thrillers. Great book cant wait to read more of allison leotta s books. From former federal sexcrimes prosecutor allison leotta comes the first book in the anna curtis seriesa riveting debut legal thriller. Law of attraction by allison leotta book condition. From former federal sexcrimes prosecutor allison leotta comes the first book in the anna curtis. Author of a good killing, speak of the devil, and others.
Her books have won various awards and have been placed on multiple. A novel 1 anna curtis series 9781476793702 by leotta, allison and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. An evening with allison leotta and sujata massey enoch pratt. Allison leottas expertise as a federal prosecutor permeates every page of law of attraction, her debut legal thriller. Torn between bringing a killer to justice and saving her. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon.
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