1973. A mother, armed with a gun, and daughter ride their
horses up to the family ranch and walk inside. Shots are
fired and no one is there to witness the death of a man,
husband and father to the women. It seems to be an open and
shut case. That is until the case is assigned to the
infamous trial lawyer Dan Morgan, who will win his cases at
all costs. The novel is told from the perspective of his
young protégé, Doug McKenzie, who learns that sometimes
isn't always everything.
This is a real man's novel. There are golf tournaments,
cattle ranches, and lots of cigar. In fact, once the trial
starts, and it does by the second chapter or so, it's a look
at the good-old boy system of the early seventies. The legal
aspect of this novel is perfect for law students or anyone
interested in the hard details of a criminal legal trial.
Many people and writing heavy weights like James Patterson
have reviewed this book already as a page-turner. It wasn't
for me. The legal aspect of the novel was so tedious that I
felt it obscured the story. However, the characters felt
real. If legal proceedings are your thing, then you've found
your book. Grab a copy and enjoy!
In this electrifying debut thriller, a
brilliant defense lawyer takes on a murder case with
ingenious twists
Phoenix, Arizona,
1973. A beautiful woman, armed with a gun and accompanied by
her twelve-year-old daughter, enters a house. Shots are
fired. The woman and her daughter leave the house. Inside,
her husband lies dead.
The case seems open and
shut. The cops, the attorney general's office, and the media
are certain the woman is guilty. The only witness to the
shooting is in a catatonic state and cannot testify. But the
murdered man's wealthy father believes he owes the woman
something and hires Dan Morgan, the best lawyer in Phoenix,
to defend her.
When the legendary criminal attorney
takes on a case it's to win, no matter what the odds. But
for Morgan and his young protégé, Doug McKenzie, there are
no easy answers, only mysteries, and the question of
innocence and guilt take on profound new meaning.
Combining the riveting suspense of Presumed Innocent
with the raw ambition and power of All the King's
Men, this full-bodied novel introduces a writer of great
skill and insight into the human character.
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