A Calamity of Souls

SKU: 9781035035601
A Calamity of Souls

A Calamity of Souls

SKU: 9781035035601
Author: David Baldacci
Paperback·Ages 18+·Thriller
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At a glance

💀 Tone
Gripping, powerful, courtroom-driven
⚡ Pace
Fast, plot-driven
🖤 Vibes
1930s Virginia, racial injustice, courtroom, white lawyer
👑 Themes
Justice, racism, courage, morality
🧠 Mind Game
Twisty, suspenseful
🔥 Hook
Virginia lawyer Jack Lee, long silent about racism, finally decides to push back.
👀 Perfect For
Fans of David Baldacci, John Grisham, Harper Lee
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
Readers who love historical legal thrillers about injustice and moral courage

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 killing a wealthy, elderly 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 town. Yet DuBose is also aware that powerful outside forces are at work to blunt the victories achieved by the Civil Rights movement.

Lee and DuBose could not be more dissimilar. On their own, neither one can stop the prosecution’s 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
621
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Published
24 October 2024
Language
English
ISBN
9781035035601

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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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