Thursday, September 5, 2019

At the highest judicial level

The Simple Truth by David Baldacci; 1998; $24.95;470 pages; Warner Books, New York, NY; 0-446-52332-1; checked out from the Multnomah County Library, Gresham; 8/4/19-8/8/19

Years ago an African American soldier was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in an Army prison.  One day he unexpectedly finds information that may clear his name.  His lawyer sends the information to the US Supreme court for a new trial.  A rule following court clerk breaks the rules and takes the brief.  He has set in motion a train that will come to threaten even the justices.  His brother, a policeman turned attorney, along with another clerk begin to investigate.  Lots of corruption and anger as the threads unravel.  

10/10

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