Winter in the Heart
Winter in the Heart by David Poyer, published by TOR in 1993, is a compelling narrative that follows W.T. Halvorsen, an innocent man ensnared in a web of corruption. As he is brought into a courtroom in western Pennsylvania, Halvorsen faces the daunting task of proving his innocence against powerful adversaries. This edition spans 350 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a deep dive into a story that intertwines themes of organized crime and environmental injustice.
In this gripping tale, Halvorsen confronts a corrupt oil company CEO and local officials who turn a blind eye to the toxic waste being dumped in their community. The narrative explores the struggles of one honest man fighting not only for his life but also for the truth that could save his friends and home. As Halvorsen battles against overwhelming odds, readers will find a thought-provoking examination of morality and justice within a fictional framework that reflects real-world issues.
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“W.T. Halvorsen, an innocent man, is being scapegoated for the crimes of the rich and the mighty. Dragged into a western Pennsylvania courtroom in chains and shackles, Halvorsen must convince a judge and jury that everything they know about their state, their government and their town’s chief employer is a lie.” “His is a tale of organized crime and a corrupt oil company CEO who are dumping toxic waste into a quiet rural community for profit; of local officials who look the other way in hopes of saving their impoverished town; of one honest man who must fight for his life, his friends, his home, a man who must in the end convince the judge and jury of the truth – or die in prison. And if W.T. Halvorsen dies, everything he gave his life for will die with him.”–BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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