About the Author

William Bernhardt obtained his law degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Law and worked as a trial lawyer for ten years. He made his debut as a novelist in 1992 with Primary Justice, a national bestseller that went through eight printings in its first three months. Since then, Bernhardt has published six more novels that have sold millions of copies and have appeared on bestseller lists across the nation. He lives in Tulsa with his wife, Kirsten, and their children, Harry and Alice.

Reviews

From an all-star team of legal thriller writers, eleven stories of top-flight suspense:

"What We're Here For" by William Bernhardt
"Stairwell Justice" by Jay Brandon
"Roads" by Philip Friedman
"The Birthday" by John Grisham
"Voir Dire" by Jeremiah Healy
"Cook County Redemption" by Michael A. Kahn
"The Jailhouse Lawyer" by Phillip Margolin
"Poetic Justice" by Steve Martini
"The Client" by Richard North Patterson
"Carrying Concealed" by Lisa Scottoline
"The Divorce" by Grif Stockley

With legal thrillers among the most popular suspense categories, Bernhardt, author of eight law-based novels including Naked Justice (LJ 6/97), compiles a gripping collection of attorney-in-crisis stories by 11 of the finest writers of the genre. From the opening story by Grif Stockley, involving an aging lawyer's moral dilemma, to the last tale, by Lisa Scottoline, revolving around the antics of an attorney who takes his infant to court, this anthology is consistently captivating. The superb array of talent also includes Phillip Margolin, Steve Martini, Jay Brandon, John Grisham, Richard North Patterson, and editor Bernhardt. Only two of these entries have been previously published; with their individual flair and impact, all will snare readers. Highly recommended for any library with a strong patron interest in suspense.‘Cecilia R. Cygnar, Niles P.L. Dist., Des Plaines, IL