by Dick Wolf
First published 2018
A new legal thriller from television veteran Dick Wolf introduces readers to his first novel series. The story follows a lawyer navigating the complex world of criminal defense and prosecution. Wolf draws on his decades of experience creating compelling courtroom drama to craft a narrative that moves between law offices, courtrooms, and the streets where crimes unfold. The protagonist faces moral dilemmas that test professional ethics against personal conviction. Cases pile up while relationships strain under pressure. The legal system reveals its flaws through characters who must choose between winning and doing what feels right. Wolf builds tension through procedural details and character conflicts that mirror the gritty realism of his television work. This opening volume establishes the foundation for an ongoing series exploring justice, ambition, and the price of legal victory.
Genres: fiction, mystery, crime, legal-thriller
Vibes: gritty, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: moral-dilemma, professional-vs-personal
400 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow