Guilt by Association: A Rachel Knight Novel
Autor Marcia Clarken Limba Engleză Paperback – 29 feb 2012
But she can't stop herself from digging deeper into Jake's death, a decision that exposes a world of power and violence and will have her risking her reputation--and her life--to find the truth.
With her tremendous expertise in the nuances of L.A. courts and crime, and with a vibrant ensemble cast of characters, Marcia Clark combines intimate detail, riotous humor, and visceral action in a debut thriller that marks the launch of a major new figure on the crime-writing scene.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780316198967
ISBN-10: 031619896X
Pagini: 384
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Editura: Little, Brown and Company
Colecția Mulholland Books
Seria A Rachel Knight Novel
ISBN-10: 031619896X
Pagini: 384
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Editura: Little, Brown and Company
Colecția Mulholland Books
Seria A Rachel Knight Novel
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Notă biografică
Marcia
Clarkbegan
practicing
law
as
a
criminal
defense
attorney.
She
became
a
prosecutor
in
the
L.A.
District
Attorney's
Office
in
1981,
and
spent
ten
years
in
the
Special
Trials
Unit
where
she
handled
a
number
of
high
profile
cases
prior
to
the
O.J.
Simpson
case,
including
the
prosecution
of
stalker/murderer
Robert
Bardo,
whose
conviction
for
the
murder
of
actress
Rebecca
Schaeffer
resulted
in
legislation
that
offered
victims
better
protection
from
stalkers
as
well
as
increased
punishment
for
the
offenders.
Since the Simpson trial, Ms. Clark has toured the U.S. and Canada giving lectures on a variety of women's issues including domestic violence and inspirational/motivational speeches, as well as lectures on the latest high profile cases, public service careers, and of course, the Trial of the Century.
In May of 1997, her book on the Simpson case,Without a Doubtwas published and quickly rose to #1 on the New York Times, Wall St. Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, and Publisher's Weekly bestsellers lists.
From February 1998 to 2000 Marcia was under contract as a legal analyst and expert commentator for NBC, CNBC and MSNBC. She appeared weekly as the substitute host of Geraldo Rivera's "Rivera Live," and also hosted "Equal Time" for CNBC and "Judge and Jury" for MSNBC. Marcia has appeared on the "Oprah Winfrey Show," the "Larry King Show," the "Today" show, "The Early Show," and "Good Morning America," among others, and provides legal commentary on a wide variety of cable shows such as "Anderson Cooper 360" and "Issues with Jane Velez Mitchell."
Marcia Clark (with writing partner, Catherine LePard) has sold hour-long pilots to the FX network, Lifetime, and VH1 and developed a half hour comedy for NBC. She has also developed reality projects for CBS and was an executive producer of a one hour reality pilot for CBS.
Marcia has published three novels which feature Los Angeles Special Trials prosecutor Rachel Knight:Guilt by Association,Guilt by Degrees, andKiller Ambition, which is due out in June 2013. TNT has optioned the books and a drama series is currently in development. Marcia is attached as an executive producer. She's currently at work on her fourth novel.
Since the Simpson trial, Ms. Clark has toured the U.S. and Canada giving lectures on a variety of women's issues including domestic violence and inspirational/motivational speeches, as well as lectures on the latest high profile cases, public service careers, and of course, the Trial of the Century.
In May of 1997, her book on the Simpson case,Without a Doubtwas published and quickly rose to #1 on the New York Times, Wall St. Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, and Publisher's Weekly bestsellers lists.
From February 1998 to 2000 Marcia was under contract as a legal analyst and expert commentator for NBC, CNBC and MSNBC. She appeared weekly as the substitute host of Geraldo Rivera's "Rivera Live," and also hosted "Equal Time" for CNBC and "Judge and Jury" for MSNBC. Marcia has appeared on the "Oprah Winfrey Show," the "Larry King Show," the "Today" show, "The Early Show," and "Good Morning America," among others, and provides legal commentary on a wide variety of cable shows such as "Anderson Cooper 360" and "Issues with Jane Velez Mitchell."
Marcia Clark (with writing partner, Catherine LePard) has sold hour-long pilots to the FX network, Lifetime, and VH1 and developed a half hour comedy for NBC. She has also developed reality projects for CBS and was an executive producer of a one hour reality pilot for CBS.
Marcia has published three novels which feature Los Angeles Special Trials prosecutor Rachel Knight:Guilt by Association,Guilt by Degrees, andKiller Ambition, which is due out in June 2013. TNT has optioned the books and a drama series is currently in development. Marcia is attached as an executive producer. She's currently at work on her fourth novel.
Recenzii
"You
must
read
this
book:
it
is
wildly
and
complexly
plotted,
ebulliently
witty
and
filled
with
riotous
humor;
it
details
the
inner
workings
of
the
L.A.
legal
system
with
unprecedented
accuracy
and
verve
-
and
to
top
it
off,
it
is
a
damn,
damn,
good
thriller."—James
Ellroy
"Marcia Clark's debut novel showcases her experience and knowledge of the legal system. The pace, plot and dialogue are as sharp as they come in the genre. Her character of Rachel Knight bleeds real blood, sweat and tears on the page.Guilt by Associationis a four-bagger for Clark and her many new fans will eagerly await her next step up to the plate."—David Baldacci
"Clark...makes a triumphant fiction debut that catapults her to the same level as Linda Fairstein, her fellow assistant DA turned legal thriller novelist....Readers will want to see a lot more of Knight, who combines strength of character and compassion with all-too-human foibles."—Publishers Weekly
"A remarkably accomplished debut novel.... Clark offers a real page-turner here, with smart, fast-moving prose; a skillfully constructed plot; and a protagonist well worth knowing...A top-notch legal thriller that will leave readers wanting more.—Michele Leber,Booklist
"There's a new voice in L.A. crime fiction...the plot races along, and Clark adds just enough smart lawyer talk to keep us edified. It's sure to satisfyLaw & Orderfans."—Wendy Witherspoon,Los Angeles Magazine
"Marcia Clark's debut novel showcases her experience and knowledge of the legal system. The pace, plot and dialogue are as sharp as they come in the genre. Her character of Rachel Knight bleeds real blood, sweat and tears on the page.Guilt by Associationis a four-bagger for Clark and her many new fans will eagerly await her next step up to the plate."—David Baldacci
"Clark...makes a triumphant fiction debut that catapults her to the same level as Linda Fairstein, her fellow assistant DA turned legal thriller novelist....Readers will want to see a lot more of Knight, who combines strength of character and compassion with all-too-human foibles."—Publishers Weekly
"A remarkably accomplished debut novel.... Clark offers a real page-turner here, with smart, fast-moving prose; a skillfully constructed plot; and a protagonist well worth knowing...A top-notch legal thriller that will leave readers wanting more.—Michele Leber,Booklist
"There's a new voice in L.A. crime fiction...the plot races along, and Clark adds just enough smart lawyer talk to keep us edified. It's sure to satisfyLaw & Orderfans."—Wendy Witherspoon,Los Angeles Magazine
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In Rachel Knight, author and OJ Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clark has created a feisty heroine with class and style - a terrific character for a heart-thumping new thriller series set in LA.
In Rachel Knight, author and OJ Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clark has created a feisty heroine with class and style - a terrific character for a heart-thumping new thriller series set in LA.