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From the master of the modern legal thriller, The Last Trial delves into the final case of an elderly defence lawyer. Rich in character, suspense and detail, Turow’s novel opens up an ingenious psychological maze with endless twists, capturing – with exquisite precision – the emotional toll of a life spent separating truth from lies.
'The master is back and in The Last Trial Scott Turow takes it to another level' - David Baldacci
From the bestselling author of Presumed Innocent, Scott Turow’s The Last Trial recounts the final case of Kindle County’s most revered courtroom advocate, Sandy Stern.
On the brink of retirement, legendary defence attorney Sandy Stern is persuaded to take on one last case to defend an old friend.
Dr Kiril Pafko, a former Nobel Prize winner and distinguished cancer researcher, is now, shockingly, facing charges of fraud, insider trading and even murder.
As the trial progresses, Stern will question everything he thought he knew about his friend. Despite Pafko's many failings, is he innocent of the terrible charges laid against him? Stern's duty to defend his client and his belief in the power of the judicial system will face a final, terrible test in the courtroom, where the evidence and reality are sometimes worlds apart . . .
'Grisham might do it more often, but Turow does it so much better' – Observer
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781529039108
Number of pages: 464
Weight: 330 g
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 30 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
The master is back and in The Last Trial Scott Turow takes it to another level - David Baldacci, Number One Bestselling Author
The Last Trial is Scott Turow at his best and most ambitious. He has elevated the genre once again - Washington Post
Grisham might do it more often, but Turow does it so much better - Observer
In this meticulously devised courtroom drama, rich with character detail, Turow again demonstrates what he does best: roll out a complex, keenly observed legal case yet save a boatload of surprises for its ending. And make it personal - New York Times
Nobody writes courtroom drama the way he does - Daily Mail
Turow follows the courtroom proceedings so closely that at times the novel almost feels like being on jury duty, though few trials could be this interesting in real life. The novel’s greatest strength, however, is its poignant depiction of the emotional toll of the case, as Stern is forced to reconsider the nature of his friendship, his legacy and his mortality. - The Times
Turow is worthy to be ranked with Dashiell Hammett or Raymond Chandler - New York Times
The thrill of any good Turow novel is that heart-stopping instant when you realize you've been piecing together the wrong puzzle - Entertainment Weekly
Pioneered the modern legal thriller - Daily Telegraph
Turow blows even Grisham out of the water - Daily Mirror
A leading practitioner of the legal thriller - Financial Times
Turow keeps the suspense ratcheted up - Mail on Sunday
This is a guy who knows what he's doing - USA Today
Scott Turow has consistently out-Grishamed - Sunday Telegraph
A consummate storyteller - Independent
Turow will keep you guessing until the very, very end - Daily Express
Turow does legal thrillers better than anyone else - Irish Independent
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