Thriller · Crime
Presumed Innocent
A veteran prosecutor is asked to investigate the murder of a colleague with whom he once had an affair. As evidence mounts, he finds himself the accused in his own courtroom.
- First published
- 1987
- Pace
- medium
- Length
- medium
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like legal thrillers with a deep look at ambition, marriage and how the courts really work.
Skip this if you want fast action; it is a measured, procedural book with a lot of talk.
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