Years ago, Court Commissioner Julia Carpenter ordered Amanda Bowman returned to her father's custody. Years later, John Abel successfully defended the Amanda, from the charge of poisoning her father with antifreeze. who she alleged had abused her for years. Released from custody Amanda visits Carpenter's courtroom. Soon after, the word BITCH is carved into the hood of Carpenter's BMW. The harassment continues until a man is murdered and Abel is called upon to defend Amanda. About Stumbling down the road to Revenge Kirkus Reviews wrote "Cain continues to weave superb mysteries; Amanda's character is complex and dynamic, showing the resilience of someone accustomed to standing up against terrible opponents. She is intelligent and perceptive, skills she built over her years learning to survive: "Amanda's years of abuse by her father and hiding the truth from herself and others had given her insight into what people were really thinking, no matter what they said." The author is equally adept at showing how ineptitude and apathy within the justice system affect innocent people.Another suspenseful and surprising legal thriller in a consistently entertaining series."