William Deverell, een jurist en journalist, doordrenkt zijn schrijfwerk met een diepgaand begrip van de menselijke natuur en rechtvaardigheid. Zijn uitgebreide ervaring in het strafrecht en zijn pleidooi voor burgerlijke vrijheden verlenen zijn verhalen authenticiteit en morele diepgang. Deverell onderzoekt meesterlijk de complexiteit van moraliteit en ethiek, vaak met dramatische spanning en scherpe inzichten in de systemen die hij heeft doorlopen. Zijn verhalen zijn meeslepend en tot nadenken stemmend, en weerspiegelen een toewijding aan het onderzoeken van rechtvaardigheid in al haar vormen.
Part courtroom thriller, part classic whodunit, April Fool is the second in William Deverell's acclaimed Arthur Beauchamp series and winner of the 2006 Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel -- re-released in trade paper.
The story follows Oliver Gulliver, a small-town lawyer who faces his first major legal challenge when his daughter brings home her troubled rock star boyfriend, C. C. Gilley. A unique bond forms as Gilley attempts to recover from addiction and write a comeback album. When a song from Gilley's past is plagiarized by a major record label, Oliver seizes the opportunity to sue, gaining confidence and respect in the legal world. This legal thriller delves into the complexities of the music industry and personal growth amidst chaos.
Set in 1980, the story revolves around three ambitious lawyers establishing their own practice. The plot thickens when partner Carrie Barr defends a charming yet dangerous accused hit man, leading her into a perilous situation involving a rogue police operation and a ruthless drug lord. As the tension escalates with a series of brutal murders, the very existence of their firm hangs in the balance. A gripping courtroom scene adds to the intensity of this fast-paced legal thriller.
One sleazy lawyer after another disappears in this reissue of the 1995 legal thriller Kill All the Lawyers.
Set against a backdrop of high-seas adventure, the story weaves through Newfoundland, Colombia, and Miami, highlighting undercover schemes and betrayals. It features an eclectic cast, including Newfoundland smugglers, a determined inspector, a dreamy police scientist enamored with a femme fatale, and a precarious marijuana shipment. Inspired by a notable legal trial, the narrative showcases the bizarre intersections of crime and reality, delivering a quirky murder mystery filled with vibrant characters and unexpected twists.
The plot revolves around a catastrophic incident involving a diplomatic delegation from Bhashyistan, which leads to a sharp decline in a Calgary oil company's shares. Arthur Beauchamp finds himself embroiled in a complex web of deceit involving cunning civil servants, enthusiastic government officials, recently freed eco-terrorists, and a bumbling spy. The story promises a blend of intrigue and humor as Beauchamp navigates the chaos surrounding the political fallout.
"Historian William Deverell tells the heartbreaking story of a young girl trapped in a well--a story that transfixed the nation in what would become the first live, breaking-news TV spectacle in history."--Amazon.com
In this gripping thriller, a prosecutor battles against a formidable drug trafficker while grappling with his own heroin addiction. The narrative delves into the complexities of addiction and the moral dilemmas faced by those in the justice system. As the protagonist navigates the dangerous underworld of drug trafficking, the story explores themes of corruption, personal struggle, and the pursuit of justice, all set against a backdrop of high-stakes tension and psychological depth.
The story revolves around Gabriel Swift, an Indigenous activist whose close relationship with Professor Mulligan turns complicated when the professor goes missing. Despite being a mentee and a brilliant mind, Swift becomes the prime suspect in Mulligan's disappearance. The narrative explores themes of racism, mentorship, and the complexities of justice, as Mulligan's widow defends Swift's innocence, challenging societal perceptions and highlighting the struggles faced by Indigenous individuals.
The story centers on Liz Finnegan, a dedicated women's rights lawyer who takes a stand against Judge Vandergraaf after he issues a lenient sentence to a rapist. The conflict escalates when a law student reveals she was raped by the judge years ago but never reported it. Finnegan's pursuit of justice leads her to a bold press conference where she publicly challenges the judge, inviting him to sue for slander to force the case into the spotlight. The narrative explores themes of justice, power dynamics, and the fight against sexual violence.