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The Local Joey Hartstone

The Local By Joey Hartstone

The Local by Joey Hartstone


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Summary

New in paperback: a suspenseful legal drama packed with Southern atmosphere, for fans ofThe Good Wife and Michael Connelly

The Local Summary

The Local by Joey Hartstone

BIG BUSINESS James Euchre lives an easy life as a local attorney in a small Texan town, making plenty of money from patent infringement cases. BAD BLOOD But when his mentor is killed, and one of his clients is arrested for murder, James is forced to take on his first criminal case - defending the man who allegedly killed his friend. BETRAYAL The deeper James goes into the case, the more he fears that he'll fail to save an innocent client's life - or worse, wind up freeing a guilty man...

The Local Reviews

'The finest legal thriller debut since Scott Turow's Presumed Innocent in 1987. . . Do not miss it.' - Daily Mail

'[A] terrific legal thriller... The plot is gripping, and Hartstone, a veteran screenwriter, sketches his characters with real verve and affection.' - New York Times

'Compelling and fast moving' - Lisa Ballantyne

'Razor sharp, reminiscent of the best Grisham' - Kia Abdullah

'A spectacular courtroom drama that kept me turning the pages like the best of Grisham or Turow' - Michelle King, co-creator of The Good Wife and The Good Fight

About Joey Hartstone

Joey Hartstone is a film and television writer who often wishes he was a lawyer. He is a graduate of Brandeis University and UCLA, where he received his master's degree in screenwriting. He has written two feature films, LBJ and Shock and Awe, both directed by Rob Reiner. Joey has also worked as a television writer and producer on The Good Fight and Showtime's legal thriller Your Honor. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son.

Additional information

GOR013241767
9781782277750
1782277757
The Local by Joey Hartstone
Used - Like New
Paperback
Pushkin Press
2023-04-06
320
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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