The Law of Second Chances

A Novel

By: James Sheehan

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Jack Tobin, a Florida trial lawyer, is dedicated to ending capital punishment one prisoner at a time. Jack is convinced that doomed convict Henry Wilson is innocent, but can he delay execution and get Henry a new trial in time?

Benny Avrile is a small-time crook with his eye on an oilman's big billfold. But as he makes his move, a shot rings out and the oilman falls dead; Benny blacks out. Just when his fate is all but sealed, an old friend from Jack's past reaches out

The clock is ticking, two innocent men are facing the death penalty, yet the one person who Jack most wants to save - his beloved wife, Pat - may have the least time of all.

©2008 James Sheehan (P)2008 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Fast moving and tightly written...boasts a gripping story and characters who will make the reader care. All in all, a stylish and engaging novel." (Richard North Patterson)

Great story and narration

Really enjoyed the narrator. The story was well written and executed. Nice plot twist at the end though I did see it coming.

Couldn’t put it down-A true Page-turner

Not only was the story riveting with twists and turns at every corner, it made me proud of the main character about his goodness and those of his colleagues such that I had a good feeling at the end of the book.

Good listen

This was a good book. Lots of action, lots going on to keep one interested. Kept me guessing till the end.

it was ok. (THIS BOOK IS PART OF A SERIES)

Disclaimer: I listened to this book through Audible’s Plus catalog, which makes no mention of it being part of any series, and I did not find this out until the book mentions it some hours in.


I don't know how to describe it. The book ranges from 'ehh' on some occasions, to 'okay' most of the time, to 'damn, that was pretty good' every now and then.

Guessing Game

Just enough mystery to hold the reader's attention - and some good suspense.