One Wrong Word by Hank Phillippi Ryan

Ned Bannister is on trial – accused of intentionally running down a skateboarder in his company’s parking garage. The charges: 3 counts of drunk driving, reckless driving and vehicular manslaughter.

Ned claims he didn’t “see the guy” and he “wasn’t” drunk – it was an accident. But the question in your mind will be: Was it? And be forewarned, you’ll change your mind at least 2 or 3 times!

Ned denies he didn’t know the victim he hit with his car. But suspicions eventually come into play that he did know the victim. But did he? His wife says he’s hiding secrets – is that one of them?

One Wrong Word by Hank Phillippi Ryan is a story about what can go wrong, even if a trial goes “right.” It’s a story about the power of words – and how even one single word can impact a life – for better or for worse.

Ned Bannister is a real estate mogul and businessman at the top rung of the corporate ladder. But now, even before a verdict is reached, social media and the news outlets have labeled Ned as The Parking Garage Killer. Cordelia is Ned’s unhinged wife. She’s enlisted Arden Ward, a professional high-end “problem solver” and “fixer,” to repair their family’s damaged reputation. Not only has Ned become toxic, but apparently so have his wife and their 2 children.

Arden reluctantly takes the Bannisters on as a client. Reluctantly because, Warren, Arden’s boss of the crisis management company, is manipulative and underhanded. Career blackmail – take the Bannisters on as a client or you’re done in this field.

Arden has no choice. She’s in a tight spot that’s about to get tighter! As she gets to know Ned and Cordelia one-on-one, she’s wondering if she can trust either of them. Even the integrity of the prosecutor and Ned’s own lawyer are questionable. One Wrong Word is a thriller that will have you switching sides and switching suspects, especially after someone else becomes a hit-and-run victim. As you can already surmise – it’s no accident.

As the tale unfolds, someone’s going to wind up as the sacrificial lamb. This twisty thriller flourishes with characters that are oozing of distrust and deception. Who are the good guys? Who are the bad guys? Who is lying? Is anyone telling the truth?

Hank Phillippi Ryan, once again, gets the job done with another thriller guaranteed to keep you guessing!

A copy of this Forge Book and cover photo were provided by Tor Publishing Group.