Hostile Witness
Hostile Witness by William Lashner, published by HarperCollins in February 1996, is a reprint edition comprising 608 pages. This fiction novel follows hard-luck Philadelphia lawyer Victor Carl, who is presented with a lucrative opportunity to represent a councilman’s aide embroiled in a high-profile trial involving serious charges such as extortion, arson, and murder. Initially, Carl is tasked with simply following the lead of blue-blood attorney William Prescott III, but as the case unfolds, it becomes evident that there are deeper, more dangerous machinations at play.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a legal drama filled with secrets, lies, and betrayal as Victor Carl navigates a treacherous courtroom landscape. Despite his desperation and questionable ethics, Carl is determined not to be anyone’s pawn. The narrative explores themes of survival and cunning within the legal profession, making it a compelling read for those interested in courtroom intrigue and the complexities of justice.
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Hard-luck Philadelphia lawyer Victor Carl is just itching for the opportunity to sell out. Then good fortune comes knocking at his door in the guise of William Prescott III, a blue-blood attorney from one of the city’s most prestigious firms. Prescott wants Victor to represent a councilman’s aide who is on trial, along with his boss, for extortion, arson, and murder. It’s the juiciest, highest-profile courtroom extravaganza in years — and all Carl has to do is show up, shut up, and follow Prescott’s lead.
But it soon becomes clear that somene’s setting him and his client up to take a long, hard fall. Victor Carl may be desperate and unethical but he’s no one’s patsy. And to survive in this legal snake pit of secrets, lies, and lethal double-crosses, he’s going to play the game his way.
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