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Presumed Innocent

Adult • Mystery • Thriller & Suspense • Thrillers • Thriller
Prosecutor accused of murder Former lover is the victim Set in Kindle County Explosive courtroom drama unfolds Examines trust and deception

The #1 bestselling legal thriller that inspired the record-breaking television series of the same name. Scott Turow presents our worst nightmare: that of an ordinary citizen facing conviction for the most terrible of all crimes. Rusty Sabich, family man and the number two prosecutor of Kindle County, is handed an explosive case—the brutal murder of a woman who happens to be his former lover. A shocking turn of events suddenly transforms him from the accuser into the accused.

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Rusty Sabich, a family man and prosecutor, suddenly finds himself accused of a brutal murder. This gripping tale explores themes of obsession and betrayal.

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Readers connected to this book most often reflect Psychological Moral Explorer reader archetypes. Their strongest shared genre interests include Thriller, Mystery, Literary Fiction, and Romance. They are commonly drawn to themes such as Exploring The Fractured Self, Exploring Justice And Consequence, Psychological Moral Explorer, and Understanding Human Nature.

About the author

Scott Turow

Scott Turow

Scott Turow is the author of many bestselling works of fiction, including Testimony, Identical, Innocent, Presumed Innocent, and The Burden of Proof, and two nonfiction books, including One L, about his experience as a law student. His books have been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than thirty million copies worldwide, and have been adapted into movies and television projects. He has frequently contributed essays and op-ed pieces to publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic.
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