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Presumed Innocent: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The novel that launched Turow's career as one of America's pre-eminent thriller writers tells the story of Rusty Sabicch, chief deputy prosecutor in a large Midwestern city. With three weeks to go in his boss' re-election campaign, a member of Rusty's staff is found murdered; he is charged with finding the killer, until his boss loses and, incredibly, Rusty finds himself accused of the murder.

Quick facts about Presumed Innocent

  • Title: Presumed Innocent
  • Author: Scott Turow
  • First published: 1987
  • Genre: detective and mystery fiction, legal fiction, thrillers
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL26909W

Where to read Presumed Innocent

Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Presumed Innocent about?

The novel that launched Turow's career as one of America's pre-eminent thriller writers tells the story of Rusty Sabicch, chief deputy prosecutor in a large Midwestern city.

Who wrote Presumed Innocent?

Presumed Innocent was written by Scott Turow.

When was Presumed Innocent published?

Presumed Innocent was first published in 1987.

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