Review: Thrilled by a legal thriller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2012
I haven't read a legal thriller since before went to law school, which was a while ago.  The last ones I read were by Grisham, way back when he was the next big thing.  I downloaded Death of a Prosecutor after a friend's recommendation, and I was pleasantly surprised.  I think I've found the new next big thing in legal thrillers!  The reason I never read these types of books is because I constantly stop and say "that's not even remotely what would really happen," or "no attorney/judge would ever do that."  Evan Slavitt grounds this story in the realities of the legal system while keeping it exciting.  Everything from the government buildings to the actions of the legal professionals is completely realistic and believable, yet you never lose interest.  The characters come alive and Danny Rencko is actually a believable protagonist for those of us who know what a real US Attorney acts and looks like.If every legal thriller were like Death of a Prosecutor, I would be addicted in no time.