SHADOW OF POWER

SHADOW OF POWER BY STEVE MARTINI

The book fizzes out in the last section, where it really should've picked up momentum. The first part reminds one of Perry Mason who used all his guile, wile, friends and associates to wield magic in his court room trials.
Almost there, but like a tired athelete, losing steam in the last few yards, the book disappoints one at the end.
All the same, one can take it for the careful and crisp plot. The plot-holes come later.