Illegal Motion [Mass Market Paperback]

Grif Stockley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 1997

"GRIPPING . . . [Stockley] writes with wit, irony, and a good lawyer's intimate understanding of the daily life of the defense bar and the dynamics of trial. Illegal Motion reads like a thriller and reverberates like the news."

*Entertainment Weekly



When small-time lawyer Gideon Page agrees to defend Dade Cunningham against charges of rape, he doesn't realize what he's taken on. Dade, a star wide receiver for the University of Arkansas, is poor and black; his accuser, a pretty co-ed, is wealthy and white. And Gideon is suddenly at the center of a racially and sexually charged case that will earn him enemies on campus and off.



Before he even gets to trial, he'll be dodging the media and the wrath of feminists, contending with naked bigotry and university politics, dealing with the divided loyalties of his daughter, Sarah, and facing long hidden secrets from the past that will put the truth *and his own conscience *on trial. . . .



"[The] richness of place and character gives punch to the climactic courtroom scene . . . Illegal Motion will give courtroom drama fans a pleasantly tense few hours."

*San Jose Mercury News



"STOCKLEY KNOWS HIS STUFF."

*Detroit Free Press

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

"GRIPPING . . . [Stockley] writes with wit, irony, and a good lawyer's intimate understanding of the daily life of the defense bar and the dynamics of trial. Illegal Motion reads like a thriller and reverberates like the news."

*Entertainment Weekly



When small-time lawyer Gideon Page agrees to defend Dade Cunningham against charges of rape, he doesn't realize what he's taken on. Dade, a star wide receiver for the University of Arkansas, is poor and black; his accuser, a pretty co-ed, is wealthy and white. And Gideon is suddenly at the center of a racially and sexually charged case that will earn him enemies on campus and off.



Before he even gets to trial, he'll be dodging the media and the wrath of feminists, contending with naked bigotry and university politics, dealing with the divided loyalties of his daughter, Sarah, and facing long hidden secrets from the past that will put the truth *and his own conscience *on trial. . . .



"[The] richness of place and character gives punch to the climactic courtroom scene . . . Illegal Motion will give courtroom drama fans a pleasantly tense few hours."

*San Jose Mercury News



"STOCKLEY KNOWS HIS STUFF."

*Detroit Free Press

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Fawcett (March 2, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449183327
• ISBN-13: 978-0449183328
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,814,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars An amiable read, November 8, 2000

By 

Kenneth Goldman (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Illegal Motion (Mass Market Paperback)

Despite the potentially controversial subject matter -- an African-American athlete accused of rape -- Stockley has written another amiable, charming page turner. Lots of Southern atmosphere, agreeable characters, plot twists that are only semi-predictable. If I didn't fly so much, no doubt I would be reading more serious stuff (Proust? Mann? Musil? In my dreams), But there are times when only undemanding fare will do. And Stockley's a reliable fellow when the need arises. You won't read it with fevered excitement, but you won't be sorry you plucked it off the wire racks, either.

5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating read., April 20, 2011

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MR Dave "Mr Dave." (albany, ny) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Illegal Motion (Mass Market Paperback)

What was so great about this book? Well to me it had the one thing that most books I pick up these days don't have, character development; Characters you actually care about and want to follow and find out what happens to. This book had a story that I just couldn't put down, right until the last page!! I can't wait to read another one of his books, he has one more fan!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars grif stockley..and giedion page.....simply heartfelt amazing, July 28, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Illegal Motion (Hardcover)

grif stockley has the pasion and ability to put together a story, that leaves nothing to be desired.after reading "probable cause",which was my first introduction to mr.stockley;i closed that last page ,feeling like there was something real and familiar about each and every character in the book.grif stockley is by far the best author ive everencountered. thank you,mr.stockley for reading enjoyment on a whole new level....steve...ft.smith,arkansas.