Legal Thrillers
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High Crimes
by
Joseph Finder Details
When the FBI tries to arrest Tom Chapman, his wife, Claire Heller a Harvard law professor, learns that Tom is really army sergeant Ron Kubik, a fugitive for thirteen years. Claire defends her husband at his court martial because she is determined to know the truth about him.
Presumed Innocent
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Scott Turow Details
Attorney Rusty Sabich is accused of the brutal murder of his colleague, Carolyn, a beautiful but amoral lawyer. The crime occurs during the final week of a fierce election campaign in which Rusty's boss vies for office with a charismatic former employee.
The Prosecution
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D.W. Buffa Details
Portland's crackerjack defense attorney Joseph Antonelli is selected for a formidable task: to act as special prosecutor investigating the murder of Nancy Goodwin, wife of Chief Deputy D.A. Marshall Goodwin.
The Rainmaker
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John Grisham Details
Before Rudy Baylor graduates from law school and starts his new job, he must provide free legal advice at a senior center. His clients are a couple whose grown son is dying of leukemia and whose insurance company has abandoned them. Rudy's excitement over their promising case is dashed by the news that his much-needed job offer has been withdrawn. And that is only the beginning of his bad luck streak.
The Simple Truth
by
David Baldacci Details
When Rufus Harms, a military prisoner for 25 years, suddenly files an appeal to the Supreme Court, his defenders start dying in mysterious accidents. Supreme Court clerk Sara Evans and John Fiske, brother of one of the victims, begin to investigate. Meanwhile, Rufus escapes.
Updated 12/16/2011