Pleading Guilty.

G K Hall & Co, 1993. 3rd printing. Paperback. Like New. Light shelf wear on cover, no spine creases, clean pages. From Publishers Weekly: Murder, embezzlement, bookmaking, offshore banking, and the politics of a high-powered law firm supply varying shades of corruption as Turow ( Presumed Innocent ; The Burden of Proof ) returns to Kindle County in this wise, surefooted legal thriller. World-weary attorney Mack Malloy, 50-ish ex-cop and recovering alcoholic, is the protagonist and narrator. Despite humiliating annual pay cuts, Mack plods on at Gage & Griswell, nearing the end of his usefulness. When another partner in the firm disappears, along with several million dollars, Mack is assigned the difficult and potentially dangerous job of discreetly discovering his whereabouts. During a one-month time span, Mack dictates his account onto six tapes corresponding to the book's chapters. It is an engaging, street-wise narrative full of plain talk and homespun philosophy, as well as a candid account of the behind-the-scenes workings of a powerful law firm. Though every element of the novel is polished and professional, the charisma of Mack's narration is its triumph. Add that to a taut, twist-filled plot, expert pacing, colorful and well-rendered supporting characters, and an appealing whiff of larceny, and Turow surpasses Grisham hands down. 875,000 first printing; Franklin Library First Edition; BOMC and QPB main selection; paperback to Warner; author tour. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. From AudioFile: Scott Turow's latest legal thriller features a maverick partner absconding, perhaps, with $5.6 million belonging to the firm's most important client. Stacey Keach is the perfect voice to capture the rough-textured character of ex-cop turned lawyer Mack Malloy who goes looking for the money and his wayward partner. Keach draws each character with real insight and conveys these less-than-polished characters with great flair. Even """"la femme,"""" Mack's partner, Brushy, is convincing, showing how a professional voice can present cross-gender characters with great success. Pacing and inflection add to Keach's mastery. Overall entertainment value is high. R.F.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine