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An Insignificant Case by Phillip Margolin
A gripping standalone legal thriller from the international bestselling author of Gone, But Not Forgotten.
Charlie Webb is a mediocre lawyer with a mediocre career. Graduating from a low-tier law school and unable to land a job at any major firm, he starts his own practice, handling dubious cases for old acquaintances and court-appointed clients. Described as “a leaky boat floating down the stream of life,” Charlie’s existence has been anything but remarkable. That is, until he’s appointed to defend a peculiar artist, Guido Sabatini (born Lawrence Weiss).
Description
Sabatini, arrested yet again for breaking into a restaurant and stealing back a painting he sold, claims to be offended by its placement. But Sabatini, also known as Lawrence Weiss, is far more dangerous—an accomplished card shark and burglar. While at the restaurant, he also steals a thumb drive from the owner’s safe.
Not knowing the true significance of the thumb drive, Charlie negotiates a deal to return the painting and “other items” in exchange for dropping the charges. But the flash drive contains information that threatens powerful people—figures determined to get their hands on it. The restaurant owner and her driver are under investigation for sex trafficking minors, and many others hold a violent grudge against Sabatini. What began as a minor theft quickly escalates into a double homicide, and Charlie Webb, a seemingly insignificant lawyer, finds himself entangled in the most dangerous case of his career.
Phillip Margolin returns to his bestselling roots with this intense, standalone legal thriller, following in the tradition of John Grisham.
Marie Collie –
He is a wonderful author. Have read all his books.
Coton-Enthusiast –
Interesting premise and storyline. Good courtroom drama. Fast paced read that quickly hooked me and kept me engaged.