Trial

A thrilling adventure into the real world of criminal law, a rich and serious novel that deals with murder, the morality of justice and the perils of love. Clifford Irving's Trial sets a new standard for courtroom fiction. Warren Blackburn, Texas defense lawyer, former star on the rise, has returned to practice after a year's disgrace for perjury on behalf of a client. His marriage to a TV anchorwoman is crumbling: he ekes out a living doing run-of-the-mill court-appointed cases, such as that of Hector Quintana, a homeless illegal alien accused of murdering a Vietnamese for his wallet. But…