The Client

About the book

Eleven-year-old Mark Sway witnesses the suicide of a mob lawyer in a Memphis utility trailer. Before dying, the attorney reveals the secret location of a United States Senator's body, murdered by a New Orleans crime syndicate. Mark becomes a target for both the FBI, who want the information to dismantle the mafia, and the mob, who intend to silence him. To navigate this legal deadlock, he hires Reggie Love, an attorney with limited experience who specializes in child advocacy, for a one-dollar fee. Together, they fight a system that prioritizes federal prosecutions over the safety of a minor witness.

This book is for readers of legal thrillers who enjoy stories about individual defiance against large governmental bureaucracies. It appeals to those interested in the ethical conflicts of the American judicial system and the specific protections afforded to children under the law. Readers finish the book with a technical understanding of witness protection protocols, grand jury subpoenas, and the tension between public safety and personal privacy. It provides a detailed look at how the legal system functions when the rights of an vulnerable citizen collide with high-stakes criminal investigations.

Details

Published

1993

Language

EN