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Detroit lawyer Charley Sloan has survived the ups and downs of a legal career and a troubled marriage. When he accepts a high‑stakes death‑penalty case, he encounters a corrupt legal environment that reaches even his respected mentor. Sloan must navigate a dangerous maze of intrigue, punishment, and justice while facing the possibility of doing some real good.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Thriller/Legal Thriller
Authors: William J. Coughlin
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