I just got a couple of novels that I'm looking forward to reading. They're by the same author who is a trial lawyer as well as a sought after speaker. Christian novels. The author's name is Randy Singer. The novels I have are "Directed Verdict" and "Self Incrimination."
Here's what the backs of the novels say...
For "Directed Verdict..."
A daring courtroom drama with far-reaching international implications.
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, two American missionaries, a husband-and-wife team, are targeted by the infamous religious police - the Muttawa. The man is tortured and killed; the woman is arrested on trumped-up charges before being deported to the United States. There she meets a crusading young lawyer named Brad Carson.
Compelled by the injustice of her plight, Brad files an unprecendented civil rights suit against Saudi Arabia and the ruthless head of the Muttawa. But the suit unleashes powerful forces that will stop at nothing to vindicate the Arabian kingdom. Witnesses are intimidated and some disappear, jurors are bribed, and an unidentified member of Brad's own team threatens to sabotage the case.
Can on man stand up to the darkest forces of a nation?
As Brad navigates a maze of treachery and deception, he must gamble his case, his career, and the lives of those he loves - including brilliant co-counsel Leslie Conners - on the ability of his team to bring justice to one family, challenge the religious intolerance of a nationj, and alter the course of international law.
For "Self-Incrimination..."
When murder is the only option...
Tara Bannister's abusive stepfather finally pushed her too far. To save herself she had to kill him. Or did she? As Tara's self-defense claim crumbles, attorney Leslie Conners must overcome more tahn first-trial jitters to mount a credible defense. Leslie must save Tara's life... against her client's will.
Can a lawyer save a client from herself?
Defense attorneys expect to catch their clients lying. It's part of the game. But nothing in law school prepared Leslie for this. Tara's confession doesn't add up, and the reason may be more shocking than the crime itself.
In the midst of this taxing case, Leslie's wedding plans to law partner Brad Carson are interrupted by devastating news: she suffers from a rare heart condition. Does she dare tell Brad? Before the final gavel falls, Leslie must confront the truth about herself and her mysterious client, or the darkness of the past will swallow them both.
(That second looks more interesting to me.)
