Shadow of A Doubt William J Coughlin Books
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Charley Sloan thought it was all behind him — his career, his wives, his drink problem.
The colourful life he had once lived seemed a vague memory; he was now a regular at local AA meetings and was scraping by with work, using an office in a quiet and uneventful probate firm.
There were no glamorous women, no exotic holidays and no flash cars.
There was just Charley, sobriety, a rented studio and an old Ford Escort.
Life was lonely without booze, but it was stable. That is, until the arrival of an expensive looking client in his shabby lawyer’s office…
Robin Harwell — a sweetheart from High School with a favour to ask, and $20,000 to pay for it.
Defend her step-daughter? No easy task when the charge is murder, the victim her husband and the defendant has already confessed …
Angel — the rich little girl with celestial looks and a dead father’s blood on her hands. Innocent child, cool headed killer or completely psychotic? She probably needs a magician more than a lawyer …
Apart from the scandalous case they are facing, Robin and Angel seem to be coping remarkably well without Harrison Harwell. Their primary focus is on selling the shipping empire he left behind and making sure Angel doesn’t wind up in jail.
Why have they chosen Charley and what are they hiding?
Family feuds, secret sexualities and missing records add to the pressure Charley is under — this is the one chance he has to restore his name but he knows he has to take a risk and fight dirty if he wants to win.
With the publicity machine revving, the District Attorney prosecuting and the temptation to reach for the bottle growing, Charley must prove there’s a Shadow of A Doubt or else he’s sunk forever.
Praise for Shadow of A Doubt
‘A great read. Shadow of a Doubt has much of the atmosphere and intrigue of Anatomy of a Murder and a humdinger of an ending’ - Scott Turrow
William J. Coughlin has combined a career as a United States administrative judge in Detroit with that of a best-selling novelist. His four previous highly acclaimed and successful novels are The Twelve Apostles, His Father’s Daughter, Her Honor and In the Presence of Enemies.
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Shadow of A Doubt William J Coughlin Books
Probably one of the best books I've read. Lost a lot of sleep turning pages. In a lot of books, the ending simply drops on you in a paragraph. Not so with this book. It is very well done, from beginning to end. If you enjoy legal thrillers, this ones for you. The characters are very human. They remind me of people I've met or know and the development of the way they interact with life is spot on. Highly recommend.Product details
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Shadow of A Doubt William J Coughlin Books Reviews
I am very critical and selective of the material I read. My absolute favorite reading is legal thrillers; especially with a fair amount of court room drama. It's very difficult to find new favorite authors after reading all from the old favorites, but I think I really found a winner in William J. Coughlin. This is the second of his Charley Sloan series and it is fantastic. This book has all you could possibly ask for and much more. Unlike most stories that have a central theme and a plot as the basis of the story this has a different twist. Although there is a central theme, it does not dominate the story. This book has the feel of several short stories wrapped around the main theme. It is very unique in the way it is written and how the different subjects all coalesce. This has got to be one of my all time favorites; not only the subject matter but the style of writing. This book is extraordinary easy to read and will keep your attention to the very last word. Excellent work Mr. Coughlin.
This is my first read for William Coughlin and found myself suprised and very pleased. As an avid reader and my 5 stars, this is saying a lot. The story was a bit long & seemed to take forever to get to the courtroom but I wasn't disappointed once it did. The ending wasn't a complete surprise but Mr. Coughlin did throw in a bonus. I am now very interested in reading more.
I enjoyed the story; however, was disgusted with the edition of editing! There were moments that I wanted to just quit reading! Am I alone with these errors in writing on ? All reviews that I've read do not mention any problems with the editing!
As a first time reader of Coughlin, I was hooked. He grabs the law and makes the practice of law real. His characters are well developed and complex. His lead character is a recovering alcoholic and his recitals will make any drinker take notice and he does this with humor and honesty. Not preachy. I can't wait to read another Coughlin book.
I am thinking he was taken too soon. He has a lot to say.
William J. Coughlin was a veteran defense attorney who also wrote over a dozen novels, during his lifetime. His skill in both regards served him well in "Shadow of a Doubt," one of the best courtroom thrillers I've read in a long time, and easily a match for those written by better known auhors like Grisham or Turow. The book provides both an excellent overview of the preparation and trial of a major case and a fascinating noirish character-based mystery story.
The hero of “Shadow of a Doubt” is Charlie Sloan, a 40-something attorney whose career has pretty much disappeared down the bottom of a bottle. His drinking problems led to a suspension by the bar and the loss of most of his clients, and he’s literally down to his last chance as the book begins. Fortunately, that last chance is a potential gold mine, as an old high school flame of his, now the widow of a wealthy manufacturing CEO, hires Charlie to defend her stepdaughter, who’s been accused of murdering her father.
The case seems airtight; she was found covered in blood, sitting in her bed holding the murder weapon and she also gave a statement to the police admitting she did it. The DA wants to run for Congress, using this case as a calling card. Plus, other high-powered defense attorneys try to bull their way into the case, threatening to have Charlie disbarred if he screws up.
The author may have stacked the deck against Charlie, but he proves quite a resourceful lawyer. Coughlin spends much of the book showing how Charlie puts his defense together, interviewing witnesses, and schmoozing and cajoling them to feel them out. The author also gets into some finer points of legal procedure, but explains them in a way that’s both easy for laymen to understand and highly interesting as well. As a result of the care with which Coughlin and Charlie put their case together and the time spent on it, the actual trial only takes up the last 20% of the book, but the prose is fast paced and there are a couple of totally out of left field developments to keep readers on their toes.
“Shadow of a Doubt” would be a very good book merely for its explanation and examination of courtroom procedure and its description of the trial. But the book is also a mystery and a character study, both of Charlie, who has his former drinking demons to contend with, and of his client, who’s got a very troubled past of her own that Charlie has to gradually unravel, one bit of information at a time, in order to get to the truth of what she actually did so he can plan her defense. The storyline isn’t at all straightforward, and just when readers think they realize where the author is going, Coughlin adds another twist, including a genuine shock of an ending. And, as the book progresses, Charlie’s struggle against his personal alcohol-related demons makes for an intriguing subplot.
“Shadow of a Doubt” will appeal both to fans of courtroom fare for its detailed description of legal prep work and trial strategy, as well as to mystery lovers for its fully fleshed-out characters and plot twists. There’s no doubt about it, this is one heck of a thriller.
I wanted to keep reading to see where it was headed. Although I felt I knew what the verdict would be, it did have a surprise twist...and several along the way. Liked the main character. Although I'm female, this is probably more of a guy's book.
On one hand, it was so intriguing that I couldn't put it down because I HAD to know what was going to happen. On the other hand, once I finished I felt a bit disappointed. I will say that if there was a follow up to this book I would read it just to officially end the story for me. The ending was touching. The characters are well developed and realistic. As I said before, the way the story was told made me want to know more (and quickly). Books that take chapters and chapters to lay out the story and then wrap up the ending in a few short pages make me feel a bit cheated.Overall it was a good read. I just prefer a book whose pace is consistent- don't rush me to the ending.
Probably one of the best books I've read. Lost a lot of sleep turning pages. In a lot of books, the ending simply drops on you in a paragraph. Not so with this book. It is very well done, from beginning to end. If you enjoy legal thrillers, this ones for you. The characters are very human. They remind me of people I've met or know and the development of the way they interact with life is spot on. Highly recommend.
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