Starting with a complicated sting operation in the fictional Kindle County in America, Turow widens the scope of the book out from the initial operation of the U.S. Attorney into a fascinating and moving novel that examines friendship, loyalty and love. This redeems some of the slowness and complicated plot as the sting progresses to try to entrap Brendan Tuohey, the Presiding Judge of the Common Law Claims Division and several lower-ranked judges who are suspected by the FBI of accepting bribes to issue favourable judgements in cases stretching back over a number of years. As the investigation progresses, those involved, both suspects and investigators are affected by the pressure, leading to a startling conclusion, but one that leaves them more experienced, wiser and changed over the course of the ten months.

Incredibly smart and insightful legal thriller about an investigation by an undercover FBI team into corrupt judges in the fictional Kindle County. Highly recommended. ( )

My audio book club shipped this by mistake, but since I liked a movie that was based on a Turow novel (Presumed Innocent?), I thought I'd give it a listen. It was pleasant enough, if you like legal procedurals. ( )

The publishers description says it all for me, e.g., "This the story of a defense attorney caught up in a sting operation targeting crooked judges. The story offers intriguing legal and moral ambiguities and surprising twists, but the strength of the characters is what sets this thriller apart". ( )

Non entusiasmante. Un po' complessa la trama e qualche volta difficile da capire. ( )