Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow
A gripping legal thriller, this novel follows the story of a chief deputy prosecutor who finds himself accused of the brutal murder of his colleague, with whom he had a passionate extramarital affair. As the evidence against him mounts, he struggles to prove his innocence while uncovering corruption and deceit within the very system he once served. The story is a riveting exploration of the complexities of the legal system, human nature, and the concept of presumed innocence.
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- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Presunto Inocente
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 5th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 28th on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 29th on Tozai Mystery Best 100 (2012 Revision) (Shūkan Bunshun (Japanese Newspaper))
- 48th on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 92nd on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 3273rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 (The Times)