Description
Discover a gripping legal drama that unravels the complexities of justice, race, and love in a divided city. This captivating novel set in 1995 Los Angeles revolves around a promising young musician found murdered in her apartment, sparking a high-profile case reminiscent of the O.J. Simpson trial. The tension escalates as LAPD, under immense pressure, arrests an African American ex-boyfriend on mere circumstantial evidence while overlooking critical information at the crime scene.
With themes of systemic racism and the pursuit of truth, the story follows a young deputy district attorney grappling with ethical dilemmas and personal entanglements as they navigate their first murder trial. The narrative intricately weaves through the struggles of two lawyers rebuilding their romance while facing the harsh realities of their divided city. This novel confronts tough questions about justice and accountability, making it a must-read for those interested in socio-legal issues.
Perfect for fans of courtroom dramas, crime fiction, and contemporary social issues, this book challenges readers to reflect on the disparities within the legal system. Each page brims with suspense, drawing you deeper into the characters' conflicts, both personal and professional.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781644281703
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Rare Bird Books
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781644281703
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Rare Bird Books
Description:
In January 1995, a promising young musician was found murdered in her apartment in West Los Angeles. There were no eyewitnesses to the crime, but someone saw her arguing with her ex-boyfriend, an African American man, the day before she was found dead. With the city in the throes of the O.J. Simpson trial at the time, LAPD was not about to let another African American skip town after killing a white woman. They arrested the ex-boyfriend on circumstantial evidence but ignored other evidence found at the scene of the crime that did not support their case.This collection of evidence, and LAPD's questionable tactics, did not sit well with the younger of two deputy district attorneys assigned to the case. Worse still, the defendant had hired a lawyer with whom the younger deputy district attorney had strong mutual attractions in college and had started seeing again. Caught in a web of the ideals they swore to uphold, an affair that could destroy their careers, and social and systemic racism, the young lawyers, both trying their first murder case, are plunged into the realities of a divided city and their place within it.
With themes of systemic racism and the pursuit of truth, the story follows a young deputy district attorney grappling with ethical dilemmas and personal entanglements as they navigate their first murder trial. The narrative intricately weaves through the struggles of two lawyers rebuilding their romance while facing the harsh realities of their divided city. This novel confronts tough questions about justice and accountability, making it a must-read for those interested in socio-legal issues.
Perfect for fans of courtroom dramas, crime fiction, and contemporary social issues, this book challenges readers to reflect on the disparities within the legal system. Each page brims with suspense, drawing you deeper into the characters' conflicts, both personal and professional.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781644281703
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Rare Bird Books
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781644281703
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Rare Bird Books
Description:
In January 1995, a promising young musician was found murdered in her apartment in West Los Angeles. There were no eyewitnesses to the crime, but someone saw her arguing with her ex-boyfriend, an African American man, the day before she was found dead. With the city in the throes of the O.J. Simpson trial at the time, LAPD was not about to let another African American skip town after killing a white woman. They arrested the ex-boyfriend on circumstantial evidence but ignored other evidence found at the scene of the crime that did not support their case.This collection of evidence, and LAPD's questionable tactics, did not sit well with the younger of two deputy district attorneys assigned to the case. Worse still, the defendant had hired a lawyer with whom the younger deputy district attorney had strong mutual attractions in college and had started seeing again. Caught in a web of the ideals they swore to uphold, an affair that could destroy their careers, and social and systemic racism, the young lawyers, both trying their first murder case, are plunged into the realities of a divided city and their place within it.