Lia Matera
Lia Matera
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Lia Matera writes legal thrillers and mystery novels, including her series featuring attorney Laura Di Palma. She is the author of Guilty As Charged and has been nominated for several major awards in the mystery
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Mystery Legal Thriller Crime Thriller Fiction
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New readers often begin with the Laura Di Palma series, starting with "Where Lawyers Fear to Tread," as it introduces her recurring protagonist and establishes her legal thriller style.
The Laura Di Palma series should be read in publication order to follow the character's development and ongoing legal cases. The sequence begins with "Where Lawyers Fear to Tread," followed by "A Hard Bargain," "Prior Convictions," and so on.
Lia Matera has been nominated for several prestigious awards in the mystery genre, including the Edgar Award, the Anthony Award, and the Macavity Award, recognizing her contributions to legal thrillers.
Matera's legal thrillers are known for their intricate plots, sharp legal detail, and morally complex characters, often exploring the ethical dilemmas faced by attorneys within the justice system.