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Compelling Evidence by Steve Martini

Compelling Evidence by Steve Martini

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Book Specifications
  • Format: Paperback
  • Condition: Good
  • Publisher: Jove Books (1993)
  • Length: 432 pages
  • Genre: Mystery & Crime
  • ISBN: 9780515110395
  • LCCN: 97816428
  • OCLC: 27084625
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A High-Stakes Legal Thriller of Personal Betrayal and Courtroom Drama

Defense attorney Paul Madriani is drawn into a devastating conflict of interest when Ben Potter, a prominent judge and Madriani’s former mentor, is found shot to death. The prime suspect is Ben's allure-filled wife, Talia Potter—a woman with whom Madriani previously had a secret affair. Despite a mountain of circumstantial evidence, a missing murder weapon, and intense public scrutiny, Madriani agrees to lead her defense team in a high-profile capital murder trial.

To save his client from a life sentence, Madriani must reconstruct the judge's final days, digging into high-level judicial corruption, secret land deals, and dangerous political cover-ups. As he fights a ruthless prosecutor in the courtroom, he is forced to confront his own unresolved past while untangling a complex web of deceit that extends far beyond a simple crime of passion.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Steve Martini delivers a masterclass in classic courtroom procedurals with the explosive debut of defense attorney Paul Madriani. This legal thriller focuses heavily on authentic trial strategy, forensic evidence, and intense cross-examinations. It is an ideal read for fans of Scott Turow and John Grisham who love high-stakes murder trials driven by morally complex lead characters and intricate legal maneuvering.

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