Presumed Guilty

“A compelling, unputdownable legal thriller that explores the dark side of justice in a small town and on a fractured family. Scott Turow is at the top of his game with this complex, emotionally charged courtroom drama that will keep you turning the pages as fast as you can.”—Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

“Presumed Guilty takes you out of your comfort zone and challenges you to think long and hard about the most important issues we face as a country. Every time I pick up a new Scott Turow book, I am reminded what a national treasure he is. Few novelists are his peer when it comes to prose, plot, and character. No one does it better.”—David Baldacci, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

“Every gift that made Scott Turow a phenomenon is on display in Presumed Guilty. Deep-focus plotting, implacable pace, lapidary prose, stunning climax. But above all... insight. The truth is, Turow is just better at this than the rest of us.”—Greg Iles, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"The trial that follows is a master class in legal suspense as Turow weaves together the devastation of Aaron and Bea’s families, simmering racial prejudice, and the impact of smalltown politics within a framework of deliciously tense courtroom dynamics. This is manna for legal-thriller fans."—Booklist, starred review

"Turow keeps readers guessing... This easily ranks among Turow’s best."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“No one stages courtroom scenes better than this celebrated Chicago attorney. An absorbing and entertaining read.” —Kirkus

“Turow’s penchant for twists that at first seem odd but are totally believable, and his intimate knowledge of the law, show how the author remains at the top of his writing skills in Presumed Guilty.”—South Florida Sun Sentinel

“His experience shows in the courtroom scenes that effortlessly incorporate tricky legal matters and breathtaking reversals, exactly like Law and Order reruns do. Presumed Guilty has a lot to do with the specifics of a murder trial — particularly the decision whether to have Aaron testify on his own behalf — and Turow makes all of that convincing and gripping.”—Minnesota Star Tribune

“A new installment in the life and times of Rusty Sabich arrives just in time for recent converts coming over from the splashy adaptation of Presumed Innocent. Turow is still at the top of his game and writes a first-class legal thriller.”—Crimereads