Mystery Writers of America Presents T..., Linda Fairstein
Mystery Writers of America Presents T..., Linda Fairstein
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Mystery Writers of America Presents The Prosecution Rests
New Stories about Courtrooms, Criminals, and the Law

Author: Linda Fairstein

Narrator: Paul Boehmer, Cassandra Campbell

Unabridged: 13 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/11/2009

Categories: Fiction, Anthologies


Synopsis

Bestselling author Linda Fairstein, who "makes legal issues more exciting than any high-speed chase" (The New York Times), presents these thrilling stories of lawyers under pressure, criminals facing the needle, and heartbroken families who hope for justice and who sometimes take it into their own hands.

In James Grippando's "Death, Cheated," a lawyer defends his ex-girlfriend against the investors who bet $1.5 million on her death. In Barbara Parker's "A Clerk's Life," a disillusioned clerk at a corporate law firm suspects the worst of his colleagues when one of the firm's employees is murdered. In Phyllis Cohen's "Designer Justice," an accused murderer thinks he's lucked out when he lands a high-priced lawyer, only to learn that there are worse fates than being found guilty.

This collection—filled with shocking twists, double-crosses, and edge-of-your-seat suspense—includes "The Secret Session," by Edward D. Hoch; "Designer Justice," by Phyllis Cohen; "Follow Up," by Jo Dereske; "By Hook or by Crook," by Charlie Drees; "The Letter," by Eileen Dunbaugh; "Spectral Evidence," by Kate Gallison; "Knife Fight," by Joel Goldman; "Death, Cheated," by James Grippando; "My Brother's Keeper," by Daniel J. Hale; "The Flashlight Game," by Diana Hansen-Young; "Mom Is My Co-Counsel," by Paul Levine; "Quality of Mercy," by Leigh Lundin; "The Mother," by Michele Martinez; "Red Dog," by Anita Page; "A Clerk's Life," by Barbara Parker; "Time Will Tell," by Twist Phelan; "The Evil We Do," by John Walter Putre; "Night Court," by S. J. Rozan; "Hard Blows," by Morley Swingle; "Custom Sets," by Joseph Wallace; "Bang," by Angela Zeman; and "Going Under," by Linda Fairstein.

About Linda Fairstein

Linda Fairstein led the Sex Crimes Unit of the District Attorney's Office in Manhattan for twenty-five years. She is the author of many bestselling novels, including Killer Heat, Bad Blood, and Death Dance, and winner of the 2001 Nero Award. She lives in Manhattan and on Martha's Vineyard.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Diane; on 2020-04-14 08:27:26

There's nothing as much fun as tackling a big anthology of mystery or suspense stories. I've read this book twice and thoroughly enjoyed it both times. The narration is great and the stories keep the reader engaged. There is a large variety here, with some great surprise endings. Enjoy

Goodreads review by Paul on August 25, 2024

First rate legal and police drama ... LAW AND ORDER on the printed page! Linda Fairstein, herself a prosecutor in Manhattan for 25 years, has compiled an anthology of legal shorts written by some of the most well known and most exciting members of the Mystery Writers of America. If you like legal thr......more

Goodreads review by Eric_W on February 01, 2015

For whatever reason, I am not usually a fan of short fiction. This collection of legal-related short fiction is an exception. A nice mix of police procedurals, courtroom drama, and legal ethical conundra with interesting twists. I learned something interesting in a James Grippando story called “Death......more

Goodreads review by Peacejanz on April 18, 2025

This is another one of the books organized by the Mystery Writers of America. It is edited by Linda Fairstein, a wonderful mystery writer herself. The titles of these books of short stories are meaningful. This one is about attorneys who mess up - I only realized this when I had read several of the......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on March 10, 2024

Some good stories, but a lot of bad Some of these stories don't stand up to muster. Plot holes abound. Other stories just don't have a good enough of an edit. There are some gems like By Hook or By Crook. That one was worth buying this. A few other good ones and it does make it worth even more.......more

Goodreads review by Francelia on September 15, 2017

I enjoyed most of the stories in this one, and that's hard to do with anthologies. Sometimes it can be hit or miss.......more