Presumed Innocent

A chief deputy prosecutor, Rusty Sabich, finds his world upended when he is assigned to investigate the brutal murder of his colleague, Carolyn Polhemus. The case is volatile, made even more so by the fact that Carolyn was also Rusty's former lover, a secret that threatens to unravel his carefully constructed life. As he delves deeper into the investigation, the lines between accuser and accused blur, and Rusty himself becomes the prime suspect.

Caught in a legal and political maelstrom, Rusty must navigate a justice system he once upheld, now facing its full, unforgiving force. The novel explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the complex interplay between personal morality and the demands of the law. This story offers an immersive look into the intricacies of a murder trial and the desperate fight for one's presumed innocence.