Many thanks to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest thriller by a long time favorite, Scott Turow. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
Rusty is semi-retired now after moving away from Kindle County and his latest trial. He's living with his fiancee, Bea, and life is good. Until Bea's son, Aaron, disappears. Aaron is on probation for drug possession and he'll be sent back to jail if he doesn't return. He eventually shows up, with a somewhat flimsy story, of camping with his girlfriend, Mae, and leaving her after a fight. But days later, Mae still hasn't returned home and suspicion falls directly on Aaron. Bea begs Rusty to return to court one last time to defend her son. Does Rusty believe in his stepson and the court enough to provide justice?
Decades ago, when someone asked me what my favorite book was, I always said Presumed Innocent. I have read Scott Turow's work ever since. His latest, the third in this series, is once again a gripping legal thriller that I couldn't put down. It's a long book, for sure, but it doesn't feel like it, as Turow performs his magic. The courtroom scenes are tense and gripping, and the legal maneuvering fascinating. I felt for the characters and was so invested in the outcome. If you loved the Presumed Innocent movies and series, you'll be anxious to reconnect with Rusty. Highly recommended!
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