Raising Cain
Raising Cain by Gallatin Warfield, published by Warner Books in 1996, is a first edition novel comprising 345 pages. The story begins with the death of a black man on a deserted road in rural Maryland, initially deemed a heart attack. However, Sergeant Joe Brown, the victim’s son and a policeman, suspects foul play and embarks on an investigation that uncovers a fanatical religious cult known as CAIN, led by a charismatic figure. As the plot unfolds, the narrative explores the complexities of justice and morality within the framework of a murder case that intertwines personal and professional lives.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of the criminal justice system as the prosecuting attorney, Gardner Lawson, grapples with the implications of charging Sergeant Brown with murder. The story delves into themes of racial, social, and economic tensions in Maryland’s Appalachian region, while also highlighting the intense dynamics between friends, adversaries, and family members caught in a life-and-death struggle. Warfield’s narrative invites readers to consider the dangerous passions surrounding cults and the ethical dilemmas faced by those within the legal system.
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“On a deserted road in rural Maryland a black man lies dead, the victim of an apparent heart attack. His policeman son, Sergeant Joe Brown, refuses to see it as an open-and-shut case and begins to investigate. The trail leads to CAIN, the Church of the Ark, Incorporated, a fanatical religious cult practicing bizarre snake rituals and mind control, and to the group’s powerful, charismatic leader. Then, in an extraordinary twist of fate, Thomas Ruth, the head of CAIN, becomes the next to die.” “The county’s prosecuting attorney, Gardner Lawson, is convinced that even though Brown had the motive, means, and opportunity to kill Thomas Ruth, he didn’t commit the crime. Then, when the cop is charged with the murder, the lawyer makes a decision that will change his life. In a stunning reversal of roles, Lawson’s old nemesis, the arrogant, flamboyant defense attorney Kent King, is brought in to spearhead the prosecution of Sergeant Brown – and Lawson must choose between a career built on bringing criminals to justice and a colleague in need of the best possible defense.” “Raising Cain takes us into the inner workings of our criminal justice system and the hothouse atmosphere of friends, adversaries, lovers, and family caught up in a struggle of life and death. In it, Gallatin Warfield explores some of the most compelling issues of our time – from the racial, social, and economic crosscurrents of Maryland’s Appalachian hill country to the dangerous passions that surround a cult.”–BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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