From the author of Gangland comes a critically acclaimed masterpiece of legal intrigue only a courtroom insider could write. Superior Court Judge Timothy Nash never dreamed that the highly publicized murder of a gas station attendant could put his career on the line. But a vindictive defense attorney and a federal investigator are determined to turn the tables of justice on the exemplary judge. Optioned to Tri Star/Jane Fonda Films.
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From Publishers Weekly
Former assistant district attorney Wood ( Fugitive City ) clearly knows the inner workings of the judicial system. In his latest effort, however, he imparts this knowledge stiffly, leaving readers bored and disappointed. Following the breakup of his marriage, respected judge Tim Nash agrees to go undercover in Operation Broken Trust--an attempt to clean up the courts and weed out those who would abuse their power. Nash hobnobs with known criminals and reluctantly deceives his associates and friends, all in the name of honor and righteousness. In the process, he falls in love with Janice, assistant to the prosecutor in charge of the sting. As Nash becomes more and more involved in the investigation, he discovers that not only are many of his friends corrupt, but his late father, also a respected judge, may have had some things to hide as well. The subplots are disjointed and, often, unsatisfactorily resolved, exacerbating the formulaic feel of the book. Film rights to Tri-Star/Jane Fonda Films.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
Tim Nash, a respected Superior Court judge in Northern California, assists in a federal investigation of corrupt judges in his jurisdiction. He uncovers a morass of deception and betrayal among his colleagues. Although Nash is prepared to discover dirty deals in the courts, he's not ready to accept the painful secret that arises from his own father's past. Wood's romantic subplot strikes a false note, but his fourth novel is nevertheless a fascinating study of a complacent clan of privileged characters who take their power for granted. A former district attorney, Wood combines colorful behind-the-scenes details with a nonstop plot and just the right touches of relieving humor. Recommended for public libraries.
- Joyce Smothers, Monmouth Cty. Lib., Manalapan, N.J.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Joyce Smothers, Monmouth Cty. Lib., Manalapan, N.J.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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