Book to Screen: Slinkard’s debut novel Her Final Gamble has been optioned for TV/film development by a major Hollywood studio, with Josh Berman as executive producer. Challenges: After years of legal education and practice, she paused her career to raise her family. When she later turned to writing fiction, she found that transitioning from precise legal writing to emotional, expressive fiction required significant adjustment and courage. About the Novel: The themes of resilience, trust, and second chances take readers on an emotional ride as accomplished criminal defense attorney Jacqueline Stone learns to trust herself again after an unexpected turn. “It’s a reminder that sometimes the biggest battles are the ones we fight within ourselves—and that courage often looks quieter and more complicated than we expect.”
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Mary Slinkard
Mary Slinkard published her debut legal thriller, Her Final Gamble, in May. The novel follows a Boston College-educated criminal defense attorney whose life unravels after a tragic accident, forcing her into a battle for justice, reputation, and redemption. Beyond the gripping mystery, the novel also raises awareness about epilepsy.
