The one thing he needs is a second chance. But it's the one thing he can never get--or so he thinks.
Three weeks after his
twenty-third birthday, Ethan missed the chance to save his brother's
life when he was murdered on the steps of the courthouse in
Jacksonville, Florida. Ever since that fateful day, Ethan has sensed a
deep disconnect between the man he should have been and the one he has
become. His days play out a beat too slow, his mind replaying the scene
of his failure again and again.
But when his brother's widow
appears, asking for his help in uncovering what was really behind his
brother's death, Ethan is stunned to hear that she and her late husband
were involved in a much larger case than he knew--one that threatens the
global power structure. As Ethan joins the search for answers, he will
enter into his own past--and discover a means of redeeming his future.
MY REVIEW: In "Burden of Proof", author Davis Bunn takes readers on an intense, thought-provoking journey through time and one man's conscience. Ethan Barrett has lived a life of missed chances, lost opportunities, and regrets. He remains haunted by the mystery of his brother Adrian's tragic death more than thirty years ago. Now, at the age of fifty five, Ethan has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. As he tries to come to grips with his fate, he receives a surprise visit from his brother's widow, Sonya, and his niece, Delia. Sonya is a scientist in the field of quantum physics, and she knows that Ethan is dying. She makes him a startling proposition--she can send him back in time to save his bother's life and change destiny. Ethan's own life won't be extended, but will he find redemption? Will he fall back into the same old bad habits, or has he learned how to truly care for others--can he make a difference? Fans of science fiction and time travel will appreciate Davis Bunn's storytelling in this inspirational suspense thriller.
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PRAISE FOR "BURDEN OF PROOF"
"Bunn continues to astonish with his vision. In Burden of Proof,
he explores fundamental issues of human relationships, regret, and the
need we all share to gain wisdom. I was profoundly moved."--Joseph Raia, chair, American Bar Association International Law Section
"Burden of Proof
hit me with the emotional equivalent of a Mack truck. Beautiful and
complex characters and plot. I loved this story and its profoundly
personal message. Wonderful!"--Sarah Gunning Moser, president, Lighthouse for Literacy
"Burden of Proof
beautifully demonstrates that a life spent in pursuit of selfish ends
holds the makings of profound emptiness. Bunn's rich characters and
compelling plot beautifully reveal how hope is still possible, even
here."--Dr. Brian J. Grim, president, Religious Freedom & Business Foundation
"Bunn has outdone himself this time. Burden of Proof
kept me hooked from the very first page. This legal thriller invites us
to consider the nature of the world itself. Bunn has opened my mind to a
new vision of the human spirit."--Jeffrey Aresty, president, Internet Bar Organization
"Novels
with otherworldly themes normally are not my cup of tea, but Bunn's
latest work is an amazing exception. The way he brings together all the
story's various components is truly memorable."--Carol Johnson, founder, The Christy Awards
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