Scott Turow's The Last Trial is a gripping legal thriller that follows the final case of Kindle County's most revered courtroom advocate, Sandy Stern. When Dr. Kiril Pafko, a former Nobel Prize winner, is charged with fraud, insider trading, and murder, Stern is persuaded to take on his defense. As the trial progresses, Stern questions everything he thought he knew about his friend and must navigate a complex web of evidence and reality to prove his innocence. Turow's writing is praised for its depth and complexity, and the book is considered a masterpiece of legal fiction. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 464 pages Publication date: 21 January 2021 Publisher: Pan Macmillan The master is back, and in "The Last Trial," Scott Turow takes it to another level! - David BaldacciFrom the bestselling author of "Presumed Innocent," Scott Turow's "The Last Trial" recounts the final case of Kindle County's most revered courtroom advocate, Sandy Stern.On the brink of retirement, legendary defense attorney Sandy Stern is persuaded to take on one last case to defend an old friend. Dr. Kiril Pafko, a former Nobel Prize winner and distinguished cancer researcher, is now, shockingly, facing charges of fraud, insider trading, and even murder.As the trial progresses, Stern will question everything he thought he knew about his friend. Despite Pafko's many failings, is he innocent of the terrible charges laid against him? Stern's duty to defend his client and his belief in the power of the judicial system will face a final, terrible test in the courtroom, where the evidence and reality are sometimes worlds apart.Grisham might do it more often, but Turow does it so much better! - Observer Weight: 326g Dimension: 197 x 130 x 31 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781529039108