Final Justice [Paperback]

Nancy Kopp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 2002

In her most powerful thriller to date, the acclaimed author of Absent Witness tackles the issues that divide our nation-and challenge our laws-in a story as dramatic as today's headlines.

When attorney Ann Monroe agrees to represent the victim of a brutal crime, she becomes the target of a group that believes in defending the right to hate...with acts of violence.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Breakneck pacing and an attention to procedural detail distinguish Kopp's latest (after Absent Witness), a legal thriller centered around two controversial issues gay rights and abortion. Following the acquittal of two gay bashers in criminal court, attractive Wisconsin attorney Ann Monroe agrees to represent the young victim, Bill Robinson, in a civil suit. Ann suspects that there was an egregious breach of conduct on the part of the D.A. and possibly even the jurors, which caused Robinson's assailants to be set free, but when she probes further, she finds that all the major players are unusually tight-lipped about the case. Meanwhile, a fundamentalist group known as the Lambs of God, which doesn't take kindly to her firm's liberal bent, has labeled Ann the Antichrist and begun sending her threatening letters for her interference in its Planned Parenthood protests. As the threats and attempts on Ann's life escalate, she begins to realize that there may be a connection between the two cases. The novel's frenzied pace and constant action help keep the tension high, but Kopp's dialogue is flat, focusing largely on the mundane, and her protagonists are only marginally developed. A minor romance between Ann and a co-worker also adds little to this largely plot-driven tale.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Onyx (April 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451410270
• ISBN-13: 978-0451410276
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,481,820 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Final Justice by Nancy Kopp, April 8, 2002

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Lorraine M. Gelly (Bonita Springs, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Final Justice (Paperback)

If you like legal thrillers, this is the book for you! Ann Monroe, an attorney in Madison, Wisconsin, is the no-nonsense protagonist of this fast paced novel. Ann is bringing a civil action lawsuit on behalf of a gay student at the University against two young men who had attacked him. She is also the attorney for a Planned Parenthood clinic that is under fire from a fundamentalist religious group. Ann has unfortunately had a previous run in with the Rev. Tremaine, the bigoted fire and brimstone preacher who heads the group called the Lambs of God. While the two cases are seemingly unrelated at first, there are indications that the "Lambs" might be involved in violent actions that take place against both of Ann's clients.

Ann's character is very well developed; she is strong-minded, yet soft when she needs to be. When things go wrong and she is in a precarious situation the reader can relate to her fears. There is a also romance in the book which is very deftly woven into the story. The supporting characters are very interesting as well, especially Gary Carlson, her friend the reporter/investigator.

The author is an attorney in Madison, and has written three other legal mysteries. They are all fascinating depictions of women in the legal field and I would highly recommend them all.

5.0 out of 5 stars Her BEST book yet!, April 8, 2002

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Kari Johnson (Janesville WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Final Justice (Paperback)

Having read all of Ms. Kopp's previous books and enjoyed them, I expected to enjoy Final Justice. However, this was better than the previous 3 books! The "controversial" topic was very current and it was well presented. I did not guess what the finale would be...in fact, I had gone to bed with the intention of finishing the next day...I couldn't sleep, and got up to finish the last 70 pages or so.

My only criticism is the book is too short! Keep 'em coming Ms. Kopp!

5.0 out of 5 stars Final Justice by Nancy Kopp, April 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Final Justice (Paperback)

What a thriller! I got the book yesterday and finished it this evening. It has several plots going on at once and each falls into place as you read the book. I never knew what was going to happen next and how each plot would end. I hate when one knows what's coming, but that never happened in Final Justice. I would recommend this book to anyone and can't wait until Nancy Kopp's next mystery is published!