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| For seventeen years, small-town public defender Andy Hughes has been underpaid to look after the poor, the addicted, and the unfortunate souls who constantly cycle through the courts, charged with petty crimes. Then, in the summer of 2020, hes assigned to a grotesque murder case that brings national media focus to rural Patrick County, VirginiaAlicia Benson, the wife of a wealthy businessman, is murdered in her home. The accused killer, Damian Bullins, is a cunning felon with a long history of violence, and he confesses to the police. He even admits his guilt to Andy. But a simple typographical error and a shocking discovery begin to complicate the states case, making it possible Bullins might escape punishment. Duty-bound to give his client a thorough defense, Andydespite his misgivingsagrees to fight for a not-guilty verdict, a decision that will ultimately force him to make profound, life-and-death choices, both inside andoutsidethe courtroom.With its unforgettable characters, insiders blueprint of the justice system, intricate plotting, and provocative, no-holds-barred ending,The Plinko Bouncedemonstrates once again why Martin Clark has been called the thinking mans John Grisham byThe New York Timesand praised as hands down, our finest legal-thriller writer byEntertainment Weekly. |
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