The Plinko Bounce
The Plinko Bounce by Martin Clark, published by Rare Bird Books on September 12, 2023, is a literary work that delves into the complexities of the legal system through the eyes of a small-town public defender. Over the course of 356 pages, the narrative follows Andy Hughes, who has spent seventeen years defending the marginalized in his community. When he is assigned a high-profile murder case involving Alicia Benson, the wife of a wealthy businessman, the story unfolds against the backdrop of rural Patrick County, Virginia, revealing the challenges and moral dilemmas faced by those within the justice system.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale that intertwines elements of mystery, suspense, and crime as Andy grapples with his duty to defend a client who confesses to the crime. The plot thickens with unexpected twists, including a typographical error that jeopardizes the prosecution’s case. As Andy navigates the intricacies of legal ethics and personal convictions, the narrative explores themes of family life and the impact of small-town dynamics on justice. This edition offers a thought-provoking examination of the choices that define both the courtroom and the lives of those involved.
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New York Times Best Thriller of 2023
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For seventeen years, small-town public defender Andy Hughes has been underpaid to look after the poor, the addicted, and the unfortunate souls who constantly cycle through the courts, charged with petty crimes. Then, in the summer of 2020, he’s assigned to a grotesque murder case that brings national media focus to rural Patrick County, Virginia–Alicia Benson, the wife of a wealthy businessman, is murdered in her home. The accused killer, Damian Bullins, is a cunning felon with a long history of violence, and he confesses to the police. He even admits his guilt to Andy. But a simple typographical error and a shocking discovery begin to complicate the state’s case, making it possible Bullins might escape punishment. Duty-bound to give his client a thorough defense, Andy–despite his misgivings–agrees to fight for a not-guilty verdict, a decision that will ultimately force him to make profound, life-and-death choices, both inside and outside the courtroom.
With its unforgettable characters, spot-on blueprint of the justice system, intricate plotting, and provocative, no-holds-barred ending, The Plinko Bounce demonstrates once again why Martin Clark has been called “the thinking man’s John Grisham” by The New York Times and praised as “hands down, our finest legal-thriller writer” by Entertainment Weekly.
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