Synopses & Reviews
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"This debut novel by a pseudonymous St. Louis attorney will appeal to Scott Turow fans. Hirsch, a multidimensional, clearly flawed hero, has the makings of a fine series lead." Booklist
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"Michael Baron...has no trouble making the legal aspects of the story sound authentic. The courtrooms come alive in his deft hands, with rich characters that texture The Mourning Sexton with a lush feeling of realism." BookReporter.com
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"Attractive and credible characters in slightly-less-credible circumstances." Kirkus Reviews
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"The Mourning Sexton is an original thriller with a clever plot and a complex and fascinating hero; a good read that is difficult to put down." Phillip Margolin, author of Lost Lake
Synopsis
In this deft, multilayered thriller, a disgraced lawyer trying to revive his tattered career discovers that exacting justice in a complicated murder case demands something far more personal than a well-honed display of legal expertise in the courtroom. Set against the richly textured backdrops of St. Louis's legal establishment and the city's tight-knit Jewish community, and animated by a vivid cast of characters, it marks the debut of an extraordinary new talent.
About the Author
Michael Baron is a pseudonym for an attorney in St. Louis, Missouri. This is his first novel.