Linda Fairstein Reveals Shocking Dark Side of Grand Central, NYC, in Best-Selling TERMINAL CITY
Channel: BookGirlTV with Tessa Smith McGovern
Date: 30/06/2014

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Go behind the scenes with best-selling author Linda Fairstein, head of Manhattan's Sex Crimes Unit for 26 years. Find out how the author coped with prosecuting violent crime, and the inevitable threats that ensued. Learn how her career informs the Alex Cooper novels, what her writing process is, and what might be next for the series. http://www.lindafairstein.com 

About Linda Fairstein

Linda Fairstein is an American author, attorney, and former New York City prosecutor focusing on crimes of violence against women and children. She was the head of the sex crimes unit of the Manhattan District Attorney's office from 1976 until 2002.

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