Calamity of Souls

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Calamity of Souls

SKU: 9781035035595
Author: David Baldacci
Paperback·Ages 18+·Mystery & Suspense
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At a glance

💀 Tone
Gripping, tense, atmospheric
⚡ Pace
Medium, steady
🖤 Vibes
1968 Virginia, racially charged murder case, two lawyers
👑 Themes
Justice, racism, loyalty, truth
🧠 Mind Game
Twisty, thoughtful
🔥 Hook
In 1968 Virginia, a white lawyer and a Black lawyer join forces in a racially charged murder case.
👀 Perfect For
Fans of John Grisham, Harper Lee, Scott Turow
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
Readers who love courtroom thrillers set against the American South

Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially-charged murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully accused Black defendants in this courtroom drama from the number one bestselling author David Baldacci.

Jack Lee is a white lawyer from Freeman County, Virginia, who has never done anything to push back against racism until he decides to represent Jerome Washington, a Black man charged with brutally killing an elderly and wealthy white couple. Doubting his decision, Lee fears that his legal skills may not be enough to prevail in a case where the odds are already stacked against both him and his client.


And he quickly finds himself out of his depth when he realizes that what is at stake is far greater than the outcome of a murder trial. Desiree DuBose is a Black lawyer from Chicago who has devoted her life to furthering the causes of justice and equality for everyone. She comes to Freeman County and enters a fractious and unwieldy partnership with Lee in a legal battle against the best prosecutor in the Commonwealth.

Yet DuBose is also aware that powerful outside forces are at work to blunt the victories achieved by the Civil Rights era. Lee and DuBose could not be more dissimilar. On their own, neither one can stop the prosecution deliberate march towards a guilty verdict and the electric chair.

But together, the pair fight for what once seemed impossible: a chance for a fair trial and true justice.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
400
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Published
26 March 2024
Language
English
ISBN
9781035035595

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About the Author:

David Baldacci is a bestselling American author known for his fast-paced thrillers, gripping mysteries, and compelling characters. Since his breakout debut Absolute Power, he has published numerous international bestsellers, including the Amos Decker, Will Robie, and Atlee Pine series. With a background in law, Baldacci brings authenticity and sharp detail to his storytelling. His books have been translated into dozens of languages and sold millions of copies worldwide, earning him a place among the top names in modern thriller fiction.

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