The Tenth Case - Joseph Teller

I am a great fan of courtroom dramas, which is one of the reasons why I enjoy John Grisham novels so much and I pretty much look on him as the master of this genre. Therefore, when I discover a book that claims that it's 'better than Grisham or your money back' I am bound to be interested. This was the claim made by the publishers of 'The Tenth Case' which meant that I found myself compelled to read it. I do think that Grisham at his best is pretty unbeatable although not all that he writes lives up to expectations. So could this book beat, or at least match, what Grisham does? Read on... At the start of the book, we meet Jaywalker, a defence ...  Read the complete review

Story Snapshot... Harrison J Walker (known as Jaywalker) is about to be suspended for 3 years from his profession as a Criminal Defence Lawyer in New York City for continually bending the rules in his favour. The Court has granted him a chance to finish just ten cases before his suspension and Jaywalker is determined that his excellent tack record for acquittals will remain. However, his last case may prove more tricky than the usual cases he takes on. Samara Tannenbaum is accused of murdering her incredibly rich elderly husband. The evidence against her is staggering; a beautiful ex prostitute who was heard having a screaming match with ...  Read the complete review