Focusing on courtroom fiction, this critical guide offers unique annotations for each work, detailing author information and the extent of trial action present. It serves as a valuable reference for librarians, lawyers, and courtroom enthusiasts, highlighting the evolution of legal themes in literature. With its comprehensive coverage, it stands out as an essential tool for understanding the intersection of law and fiction.
A born-again private investigator embarks on a thrilling quest to uncover the truth behind a murder linked to a fraudulent televangelist. This unique take on the classic whodunit genre blends elements of faith and skepticism, as the protagonist navigates a world of deception and moral ambiguity. The story promises unexpected twists and a gripping narrative that challenges the boundaries between belief and betrayal.
Murderous portents lie in the astral plane, and deadly reckonings wreak havoc in the human heart in this collection of sixteen original stories by such masterly mystery writers as Lawrence Block, Peter Lovesey, Peter Tremayne, Jon L. Breen, Edward Marston, Bill Crider, Simon Brett, and the internationally acclaimed Anne Perry.
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