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In "The Verdict", a woman is violently assaulted in her own bed, sparking a sensational trial for a billionaire businessman at the historic Old Bailey court. As the world’s press converges on London’s upscale Tribeca hotel, former private‑detective Jon Roscoe faces a race against time to safeguard his family from the terrifying consequences of the trial’s outcome. The novel weaves courtroom drama, media frenzy, and the perilous responsibilities of a reluctant hero, all set against the backdrop of contemporary London.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: James Patterson
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