Deadly Force
A Lizzie Scott Novel
by Jonathan Shapiro
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Pub Date Feb 07 2016 | Archive Date Dec 06 2016
Description
Jonathan Shapiro is a former federal prosecutor who indicted and convicted cops for using excessive force against innocent suspects. “Deadly Force: A Lizzie Scott Novel”, to be published in February 2016 by Ankerwycke, is the ultimate insider’s look into the nuts and bolts of a federal civil rights prosecution, the story of a shooting, as timely as it is powerful. Shapiro has spent the past 15 years writing and producing some of television’s most iconic shows, including “The Practice”, and “Boston Legal”. He has received an Emmy, a Peabody, and multiple Humanitas Awards. Shapiro, along with Emmy-award winning David E. Kelley, is one of the creators, writers and executive producers of “Trial”, an Amazon legal thriller starring Billy Bob Thornton and William Hurt, set to air in 2016. He is formerly of counsel at Kirkland & Ellis, Los Angeles, where he specialized in entertainment law litigation. “Deadly Force” is his first novel.
In this exciting legal thriller, you will meet Lizzie Scott, federal prosecutor, whose obsession with protecting the weak is matched only by her hatred of bullies, especially when they wear a badge. Set in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, Santa Ana Branch Office, “Deadly Force” is the first in a trilogy of books about Lizzie Scott and her battles to tame the Inland Empire, the West’s wild frontier.
Advance Praise
"The best legal
thriller since Presumed Innocent. Deadly Force offers a thought-provoking insider's look at the justice
system and the people who operate it. A gripping page turner, nobody writes the
law or lawyers better than Jonathan Shapiro"
-David E.
Kelley, Emmy Award-winning writer/producer of The Practice, Boston Legal, and Ally McBeal
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781634252751 |
| PRICE | $26.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Fran E, Reviewer
In criminal law, deadly force is justified if a person reasonably believes this self defense will prevent imminent death or great bodily harm. Lizzie Scott, an assistant U.S. attorney is pegged to prosecute the case against Police Officer Dwayne Wayne Lee in the shooting death of Joe Rincon. .Lizzie, a rookie prosecutor, is a self assured boxer and basketball star. Her stubbornness and tag team approach working in conjunction with FBI agent John Paul Jones makes her team formidable despite her emotional flaws.
The case against Officer Lee's use of deadly force to subdue Rincon is based on eye witness testimony and irregularities in the inventoried equipment surrendered by Lee.. Lee signed and asserted that this inventory list was complete and accurate.
Jonathan Shapiro has crafted a clear and concise legal thriller. His writing is very informative and thought provoking. An excellent tome.
Thank you Net Galley for the advanced digital copy.
Irene M, Bookseller
Deadly Force: A Lizzie Scott Novel is the first book in the Lizzie Scott Trilogy which is great news since this is one of the best legal thrillers that I have read in a very long time. The story just flows off the pages and takes you straight into the action of the story. Like them, love them, or despise them the characters are all very well developed and totally reliable. So looking forwarded to the second book of the Lizzie Scott trilogy.
Katherine A, Reviewer
I love stories that include court cases. Deadly Force offered that aspect and more. The storyline was good. It kept me interested and wanting to know what was going to happen next. My only negative was the secondary story, it wasn't needed, and took away from the rest of the plot. The writing was done well and was easily read. I would definitely buy this book and read more from this author.
Carol D, Reviewer
Excellent! Read this in record time, the suspense was too much! Lizzie is a strong, ethical prosecutor who takes on a case of a cop accused of murder and falsifying evidence. The reader learns early on that the cop really is bad and the suspense builds from there. We learn something of Lizzie's past and all that has made her the strong person she is today.
Jean P, Reviewer
Loved this book. Exciting and engaging. Am looking forward to reading more books with Lizzie Scott as the protagonist. The author has researched his subject well.
C L J, Reviewer
I like Lizzie Scott as a new character to follow. She is a DA who boxes as a hobby and she cannot abide by bullying or lies due to being raised in a religious community called Convocation. She pursues a case against a cop and no one thinks she can win it even she doesn't think she has very good chance but it is the right think to do. This cop abused his power and an innocent young man paid with his life. The cast of characters is interesting and they all play well off each other. I would like to read more books with Lizzie as the heroine. I would like to thank the Publisher and Net Galley for the chance to read this ARC.
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