In Deepest Consequences [Mass Market Paperback]

Scott Kauffman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2006

Calvin Samuels is a public defender with a passion for sticking by the underdog. His clients are desperate men and women with desperate cases. Like John Rogers. Although Samuels saved him from a life behind bars, he couldn’t save his life. Within months of his acquittal, Rogers’ body is fished from the Ohio River, two bullet holes in the back of his head. Police speculate his death was the result of a drug deal gone bad. Believing he failed a friend who depended on him, Samuels seeks redemption in the representation of Mark Alexander, accused of the brutal murder of two drug dealers. Needing to believe in his client’s innocence, however, Samuels is blind to clues that Alexander is not what, or who, he seems. Until he meets Allison Morris, Alexander’s former lover and the prosecution’s most damning witness. Could Alexander actually be Rogers’ murderer? But when the trial finally reaches its stunning conclusion, Samuels’ descent into the maelstrom has only just begun.

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About the Author

Scott Kauffman currently resides in Newport Beach, California. He is currently at work on a second novel and a collection of short stories.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 589 pages
• Publisher: Medallion Press (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932815627
• ISBN-13: 978-1932815627
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,058,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars exciting legal thriller, December 16, 2006

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Deepest Consequences (Mass Market Paperback)

Attorney Calvin Samuels left the prosecutor's office to become a public defender in the hopes that he could make a difference in the lives of some of his clients. He takes a particular interest in John Rogers, who could have done hard times for theft as this was his second offense; Calvin cajoled a credible witness into testifying that Rogers was sincere in going straight, attending college classes while waiting for the judge's ruling.. He gets probation, but soon after Rogers is found with two bullets in his head and eyes burned out by a cigarette lighter.

Feeling he let down his friend John by not staying in touch, Calvin vows to provide the best defense possible for Mark Alexander, on trial for murder. He travels all over the state interviewing potential witnesses and family members of the people his client is accused of killing. The most damning evidence comes from Mark's ex-wife Allison Morris who will testify for the prosecution. After seeing her and others, Calvin begins to question whether his client committed murder including the killing of a mutual acquaintance, John Rogers.

Scott Kauffman has written an exciting legal thriller in which the public defender uses his own time and money to track down witnesses and learn the truth; Calvin goes the extra marathon for his clients. The two prime cases (that of Rogers and Alexander) that make up the story line are fast-paced and a thrill to follow as Calvin's idealism and work ethic pushes him to be all that he can be and more. Readers will appreciate this dedicated defense attorney and feel for him when he begins to have doubts about Alexander's innocence.

Harriet Klausner

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Thriller, December 14, 2006

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Mark B. - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Deepest Consequences (Mass Market Paperback)

If you like a deep thinking and deep feeling thriller, this is it. I was surprised at the quality of the writing and the imagery. Very insightful. Spins, relates, and teaches at the same time. No doubt this was taken from the author's real life background. The character development is gripping. The locations as if you were there. Stunned that this is his first novel. I am sure there will be more.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In Deepest Consequences, January 28, 2008

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Diane Barnes "Lady Di" (California Chick) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Deepest Consequences (Mass Market Paperback)

Scott Kaufman writes with an exactness and an eloquence that only a background in legal training, coupled with astute observation of human nature, can produce. The characters draw us to them, or repulse us, in either case, they provoke a reaction. As exciting as a roller-coaster ride, this novel is of the highest order in legal suspense writing.

Highly recommended!