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Sasha McCandless
Series · 22
books · 2011-2022

Books in series

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#1

Irreparable Harm

2011

There's an app for everything. Even evil. Attorney Sasha McCandless is closing in on the prize after eight long years: she's months away from being made partner at a prestigious law firm. All she has to do is keep her head down and her billable hours up. Then a plane operated by her client slams into the side of a mountain, killing everyone aboard. Sasha gears up to prepare a defense to the inevitable civil lawsuits. She quickly realizes the crash was no accident: a developer has created an application that can control a commercial plane's onboard computer from a smartphone. Now it's for sale to the highest bidder. Sasha joins forces with a federal air marshal who's investigating the crash. As they race to prevent another airline disaster, people close to the matter start turning up dead. Sasha must rely on both her legal skills and her Krav Maga training to stop the madman before he kills her. Sasha will need to rely on her legal training and her Krav Maga training in equal measure to find and stop a madman before he strikes again.
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#2

Inadvertent Disclosure

2012

ASIN B0075ZWQ3M moved to the most recent edition here Tiny dynamo Sasha McCandless returns in Inadvertent Disclosure. It's been six months since an airplane crash altered the course of attorney Sasha McCandless' professional and personal life. She's busy building her solo law practice and tending her budding relationship with federal air marshal Leo Connelly, who helped her stop a madman. When Sasha drives from Pittsburgh to rural Cold Brook County to argue a run-of-the-mill discovery motion, she finds a town bitterly divided over the issue of hydrofracking in the Marcellus Shale beneath them. Outsiders from the oil and gas industry and environmental activists threaten to rip apart the fabric of the small town. Then the town's only judge is murdered, and Sasha can't just walk away. But, as she and Leo work to find the killer, she learns that the biggest threat to the town comes from within. Sasha must try to save the town before it fractures beyond repair.
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#3

Irretrievably Broken

2012

Attorney Sasha McCandless is back in Irretrievable Broken! The venerable law firm of Prescott & Talbott is reeling from the murder of partner Ellen Mortenson—purportedly at the hands of her estranged husband—when a photograph of the dead woman arrives, her face Xed out and "ONE DOWN" scrawled across the bottom. Within days, a second partner is murdered, her husband also accused. Sasha doesn't practice criminal defense, so she’s suspicious when her former firm asks her to represent Ellen’s husband. Owing Prescott a favor, she takes the case and soon finds herself representing not one, but both, of the so-called Lady Lawyer Killers. The long hours jeopardize her relationship with Leo Connelly when he needs her most. That’s the least of Sasha’s troubles, though, because what she doesn’t know is that the real killer is waging a vendetta for a past case gone wrong. And there's one more lawyer on his list.
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#4

Indispensable Party

2013

All she wanted was some time to figure it all out. In the name of science, an international team of researchers creates a deadly virus capable of killing untold millions. While the U.S. government quietly stockpiles a vaccine, a militaristic group of doomsday preppers begins to mobilize in response to the economic collapse they're convinced is coming. Sasha McCandless has put danger and intrigue behind her to focus on her blessedly unexciting commercial litigation practice and couldn't be further removed from the escalating tension. That is, until her boyfriend, Leo Connelly, the new chief security officer for the vaccine manufacturer, discovers someone's been looting the cache. Then the Doomsday virus is stolen and a researcher is murdered. Sasha and Leo have just three days to prevent the release of the ultimate biochemical weapon. Sasha's saved her share of innocent lives in the past. But this time can she really save the world
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#4.5

Lovers and Madmen

2013

Sasha McCandless and Leo Connelly are looking forward to a romantic Valentine's Day together—a break from the chaos and danger that seem to follow them. They have a few surprises in store for one another, too. But first they'll have to navigate multiple hurdles, as Sasha's cooking skills, a battered woman in a parking lot, a former client, and a homeless kitten all threaten to derail their plans.
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#4.5

Off the Clock

2017

OFF THE CLOCK contains three previously published novellas and "Black Thursday," a bonus short story prequel. I wrote the novellas in this set for those readers who told me they enjoyed my legal thriller series but wished they knew just a little bit more about Sasha and Connelly's developing relationship. The novellas fit into the series as follows: "Lovers and Madmen" takes place between "Indispensable Party" and "Improper Influence"; "A Marriage of True Minds" takes place between "Improper Influence" and "Irrevocable Trust"; and "A Mingled Yarn" takes place between "Irrefutable Evidence" and "Informed Consent." The novellas are also available as individual ebook titles. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into Sasha and Connelly's personal life!
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#5

Improper Influence

2013

Coming Summer 2013 Sasha and Connelly are back in IMPROPER INFLUENCE. Even Sasha's most daunting cases to date haven't prepared her for her current challenge: finding a wedding reception venue that her mother and Connelly can both agree on. Wedding planning woes become the least of her worries, though, when Bodhi King, a forensic pathologist for the City of Pittsburgh, comes to her for help. Young women across the city are dying, and he suspects their deaths are connected. After he voices his suspicions, he becomes a target. Bodhi needs Sasha and Connelly’s assistance to unearth the truth before it's buried along with more victims—and him, if whoever's trying to silence him succeeds. The trail is long and dirty, leading to political influencers, backroom deals, and the biggest law firm in town. But Sasha won’t stop until she frees the city she calls home from the grip of corruption—whatever the cost.
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#5.5

A Marriage of True Minds

2013

A treat for Sasha fans from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Melissa F. Miller! Sasha and Connelly are finally getting married! They’ve gathered their closest friends and family at a remote eco-resort in Nicaragua to attend their New Year’s Eve wedding on the beach. It’s romantic. It’s breathtaking. It’s perfect. Until a murderous enemy from their past arranges for armed banditos to storm the resort and take the bride and groom hostage. Till death do us part may come all too soon, unless Sasha, Connelly, and their guests can outwit the mercenaries and reclaim control of the festivities. Note from Melissa: This 18,000-word novella (approximately 75 printed pages) is written for readers who are already hooked on Sasha. If you haven’t read any of the books in this series, you should start with one of the full-length novels first. After all, who wants to attend a stranger’s wedding?
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#6

Irrevocable Trust

2014

The honeymoon's over for newlyweds Sasha and Leo when they return in IRREVOCABLE TRUST, the new legal thriller by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Melissa F. Miller. The Federal Witness Protection Program has never lost a witness—until now. When Allison Bennett is brutally murdered in rural North Carolina, six children are left motherless, and a dangerous enemy puts into motion a plan to bring Sasha and Leo to their knees. The first year of marriage is challenging enough. But throw in a murderous escaped felon bent on revenge and six grieving kids with nowhere else to turn, and suddenly Sasha and Leo are facing their most difficult test to date. It will take all their courage, ingenuity, and teamwork to prevail—and if they can get through this, surviving marriage will be a breeze.
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#7

Irrefutable Evidence

2014

Book Seven in Melissa F. Miller's USA TODAY Bestselling Legal Thriller Series! Sasha's knee-deep in an insurance coverage case, determined to finish discovery before her upcoming first anniversary trip to a tropical island. When she uncovers evidence of an arson-for-profit conspiracy buried in the thousands of pages of documents, she's tempted to ignore it. But that's not Sasha's style, so she takes the information to the authorities. Suddenly, instead of jetting off to Fiji, Sasha and Leo find themselves on the run from a hit man determined to cover up the crimes. They race to a deserted barrier island to hide out. Unfortunately for them, both the killer and a winter storm are headed their way. Sasha and Leo face the fight of their lives, and the stakes are higher than even they realize.
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#7.5

A Mingled Yarn

2015

Sasha and Connelly are entering the home stretch ... Sasha's 39+ weeks pregnant and just a tiny bit cranky. Connelly's just a tiny bit panicked. The couple's excitement at their impending arrival is mixed with a dash of nerves, a touch of chaos, and a hint of danger. And too many surprises to count. Note from Melissa: This novella (approximately 16,500 words or 65-70 printed pages) is a baby gift for readers who can't get enough Sasha and Connelly. It's definitely NOT a good starting point for the series—you'll be woefully confused. If you're new to the series, pick up IRREPARABLE HARM (Book 1, available as a free ebook) instead. The next full-length Sasha McCandless legal thriller, INFORMED CONSENT (Book 8), will be available in October 2015.
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#8

Informed Consent

2015

Book Eight in the USA TODAY Bestselling Sasha McCandless Legal Thriller Series. As Sasha and Leo approach their second wedding anniversary, they have their hands full adjusting to life as new parents. Leo resolves to track down the father he never knew. Meanwhile, Sasha tackles a case on behalf of assisted living facility residents who may have been the unwitting subjects of medical research. Both situations escalate unexpectedly, and Sasha and Leo are each forced to decide just how much they're willing to risk in the name of family.
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#9

International Incident

2016

Sasha and Connelly return in the ninth book in the USA TODAY Bestselling Sasha McCandless series! The new parents leave the twins with Sasha's parents and set off for some much needed R&R. An adults-only cruise sounds like the perfect opportunity to relax and recharge. But once the ship's in international waters, Sasha sees something she shouldn't have. Suddenly, instead of enjoying sunsets and cocktails, she and Connelly are skulking around the ship, trying to evade a dangerous band of lawless maritime criminals. Outside the jurisdiction of organized law enforcement, Sasha and Connelly are forced to take matters into their own hands.
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#10

Imminent Peril

2017

Sasha and Leo return in IMMINENT PERIL, the pulse-pounding tenth novel in the USA TODAY Bestselling Sasha McCandless Legal Thriller Series. When civil litigator and Krav Maga fighter Sasha McCandless pummels a harasser into a pulp during an altercation in a bar, she's sentenced to an anger management diversion program for first-time offenders. Sasha chafes at the sentence, arguing that she was defending herself from imminent danger. But her law partner Will Volmer and her husband Leo Connelly both beg her to go along with the program to protect her license to practice law and her family’s privacy. Sasha's cell mate from her night in jail is also in the program, and the woman complains bitterly that she's being set up to discredit her. She claims she’s a whistleblower with explosive dirt on her employer. When the woman goes missing and then turns up dead, Sasha suspects she may have been telling the truth. Sasha and Leo set out to investigate and discover a cover-up with the deadliest of implications. Sasha has no choice but to pursue justice, but in doing so she puts herself and her family in the crosshairs, endangering not only her livelihood, but her life.
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#10.5

The Humble Salve

2017

Sasha McCandless-Connelly has a finely honed sense of right and wrong—and a long memory. The handful of grudges she's nursing has started to cause problems at work and at home. When an old adversary and an old ally both come back into the picture, she'll learn whether she has the capacity to forgive and forget. It's a task that just might prove harder than bringing down killers, running a law firm, or parenting twins. Note from Melissa: This novella (approximately 75 printed pages) is a glimpse into Sasha's personal life for readers who can't get enough Sasha and Connelly. It's definitely NOT a good starting point for the series—you'll be woefully confused. If you're new to the series, pick up IRREPARABLE HARM (Book 1, available as a free ebook) instead. The next full-length Sasha McCandless legal thriller will be available in 2018.
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#11

Intentional Acts

2018

After seven years together, she knows him better than anyone. Doesn't she? In the newest entry in this fast-paced USA Today bestselling series, wife-and-husband team Sasha and Leo find themselves on opposite sides of an explosive situation. Sasha's up to her elbows in a data privacy matter. Her client could be on the hook for breaching the privacy of hundreds of customers. All because a rogue employee intentionally leaked personal information for reasons known only to him. Meanwhile, Leo's busy with a high-stakes case of his own. He's been ordered to neutralize a national security threat to the country, but he has his doubts about the strength of the evidence against the target. As Leo vets the information he's been given, Sasha learns that federal law enforcement has an interest in her civil matter. Because they both take their duties of confidentiality seriously, neither realizes that their cases are intertwined. Until one of the affected customers in Sasha's case is murdered ... and the evidence points to Leo as the killer. Sasha's not about to turn in her own husband, so she tails him instead. She only hopes what she finds will clear his name, not destroy their marriage.
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#12

In Absentia

2019

When a five-foot-nothing lawyer's client goes missing, nothing will get in the way of her efforts to find him—not even a violent terrorist cell, a trained assassin, and an opioid-trafficking ring. You guessed it. Sasha McCandless-Connelly is back. When Sasha's client is a no-show for his federal sentencing hearing in a bulk money smuggling case, the presiding judge is not amused. He gives her the weekend to locate the guy or face the consequences. She tracks down her client in a remote West Virginia town, but it's not the end of her problems—it's just the beginning. He's being held hostage by violent men who are convinced he's the key to eight million dollars that have gone missing from a terrorist organization's coffers. After a day passes with no word from Sasha, an increasingly worried Leo leaves the kids with a friend and heads to West Virginia in search of his wife. He arrives only to end up in the middle of a massive drug-trafficking investigation. Cut off from one another and from any means of communication and surrounded by players who aren't who they seem to be, Sasha and Leo each figure out half of the story. Now, they're running out of time to put it all together. But anyone who knows Sasha and Leo knows better than to bet against them.
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#13

Inevitable Discovery

2020

A college kid who’s a doppelgänger for a dead man. A pattern and practice of possible police misconduct. And a husband and wife team who refuses to look the other way. Sasha and Leo are back. When Sasha spots a young man who looks exactly like her dead brother Patrick, the resemblance is too strong to ignore. She won’t rest until she uncovers the truth about him—even if that truth has the power to destroy her family. Meanwhile, she and her law partners have taken on a pro bono case that’s getting murkier by the moment. They ask for Leo’s help to investigate a series of abuses by the authorities. If they’re right about what’s happening, exposing it threatens to tear the city apart. In the aftermath of both bombshells, she’ll be left to wonder if sometimes ignorance really is bliss. Inevitable Discovery is the thirteenth full-length novel in the USA Today bestselling Sasha McCandless series.
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#13.5

Full Fathom Five

A McCandless Family Novella 13.5

2020

Cozy up with a McCandless-Connelly Family Mystery Novella! It's the week after Christmas, and the McCandless-Connelly family is snowed in. Really snowed in. Roads are closed. Stores are closed. A curfew is in place. And Sasha and Leo's five-year-old twins are climbing the walls. A game of hide and seek is supposed to keep Finn and Fiona busy, not turn up a sixty-five-year-old mystery. But when the kids find an old metal box hidden in the wall of the attic, they have a million How did a military plane crash land in a Pittsburgh river one snowy winter's night, sink to the bottom, and vanish? Whose set of dog tags with Cyrillic letters is in the box? And who is the man in the aged and yellowed photograph? The twins are swept up in the mystery and, soon, so are Sasha and Leo. They're cut off, locked in, and hot on the scent of a dangerous secret.
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#14

Innocent Mistakes

2021

Little kids, little problems. Big kids ... federal felony charges? Attorney Sasha McCandless-Connelly has her hands full with her six-year-old twins, but she adores her pack of nieces and nephews. So when her sister-in-law calls and tearfully announces that sixteen-year-old Colin has been arrested, she flies into action to protect him. Colin’s accused of using the Internet to make threatening statements, a federal felony. Social media posts by Colin threaten his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend with violence—and worse. Colin swears he didn’t make the posts, and Sasha believes him. Then the private messages turn up. As she shines a light on the high school’s dark underbelly, the teenagers close rank, and the whispered secrets multiply. But she’s confident she can clear Colin’s name. Then someone actually tries to make good on the threat to kill the other boy. Colin’s taken into custody on an attempted murder charge, and the prosecutor vows to try him as an adult. Someone’s trying to frame him. But who? And why? Sasha navigates a web of lies and ever-shifting alliances as she scrambles to save a kid whose diapers she once changed ... even as she realizes she doesn’t know him nearly as well as she thought she did. Innocent Mistakes is the fourteenth full-length novel in the USA Today bestselling Sasha McCandless series.
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#15

Independent Sources

2022

Friendship collides with duty in the fifteenth Sasha McCandless novel. When Sasha discovered a pattern of police and prosecutorial misconduct in a nearby town, she stirred a hornet's nest. Three years later, tempers are rising and she's once again in the spotlight as a high-profile case goes to trial. Investigative reporter Maisy Farley is one of Sasha's long-time friends and closest confidantes. When Maisy's contacted by a source who claims to have evidence of criminal behavior on Sasha's part, she refuses to believe it. But as Sasha prepares for trial and Maisy digs deeper into her source's allegations, it becomes clear that someone's lying. The friends are on a collision course as they each work to uncover the truth, and the secrets they expose will have deadly consequences.
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The Sasha McCandless Series

Volume 1

2012

Now available in one volume, the first three fast-paced, suspense-packed legal thrillers in the Sasha McCandless series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Melissa F. Miller! Irreparable Harm (Book 1) After eight long years, Sasha McCandless is about to make partner at a prestigious law firm. When a plane operated by her client slams into the side of a mountain, killing everyone aboard, Sasha gears up to defend the inevitable civil lawsuits. She soon realizes the crash was no accident: a developer has created an application that can control a commercial plane's onboard computer from a smartphone. Sasha joins forces with a federal air marshal, and they race to prevent another airline disaster. But when people close to the matter start turning up dead, Sasha must rely on both her legal skills and her Krav Maga training to stop the madman before he kills her. Inadvertent Disclosure (Book 2) Six months after an airplane crash altered the course of Sasha's professional and personal life, she's focused on building her solo law practice and tending her budding relationship with federal air marshal Leo Connelly, who helped her stop a madman. When she drives from Pittsburgh to rural Clear Brook County to argue a discovery motion, she finds a town bitterly divided over the issue of hydrofracking the Marcellus Shale. Outsiders from the oil and gas industry and environmental activists threaten to rip apart the community's fabric. Then the town's only judge is murdered, and Sasha can't just walk away. As she works to find the killer, she must race to save the town before it fractures beyond repair. Irretrievably Broken (Book 3) The venerable law firm of Prescott & Talbott is reeling from the murder of partner Ellen Mortenson—purportedly at the hands of her estranged husband—when a photograph of the dead woman arrives, her face Xed out and "ONE DOWN" scrawled across the bottom. Within days, a second partner is murdered, her husband also accused. Sasha doesn't practice criminal defense, so she's suspicious when her former firm asks her to represent Ellen's husband. Owing Prescott a favor, she takes the case and soon finds herself representing not one, but both, of the so-called Lady Lawyer Killers. The long hours jeopardize her relationship with Leo Connelly when he needs her most. That's the least of Sasha's troubles, though, because what she doesn't know is that the real killer is waging a vendetta for a past case gone wrong. And there's one more lawyer on his list.

Author

Melissa F. Miller
Melissa F. Miller
Author · 61 books

USA Today bestselling author Melissa F. Miller is a former attorney who traded the practice of law for the art of telling stories. She is the author of more than two dozen bestselling legal thrillers, suspense thrillers, romantic comedic mysteries, and forensic thrillers. All her work shares two common threads: pulse-pounding, tightly plotted action and smart, unlikely heroines and heroes. Her books feature such diverse protagonists as a pint-sized attorney and mother of twins who’s trained in Krav Maga; a Native American government investigator who relies on her heritage to guide her when the chips are down; a Buddhist forensic pathologist who refuses to harm any living creature; and a trio of twenty-something sisters just starting out in their careers who find murder and mayhem wherever they go. She's edited medical, scientific, and technical journals, as well as educational books; clerked for a federal judge; worked for major international law firms; and run a two-person law firm with her lawyer husband. Now, powered by coffee, she writes crime fiction and homeschools her children. When she's not writing, and sometimes when she is, Melissa travels around the country in an RV with her husband, three kids, and their cat. To find out when Melissa releases a new book, visit www.melissafmiller.com and sign up for her email newsletter.

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