Author

Scott Turow

2 award wins, 0 nominations across 2 books.

Scott Frederick Turow (born April 12, 1949) is an American author and lawyer.

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Presumed InnocentThe Burden of Proof
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Presumed Innocent

1 Award Won

Published 1988 · 432 pages

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.

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Awards & Nominations
Martin Beck Award
1988
Winner
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The Burden of Proof

1 Award Won

532 pages

Turow's acclaimed second novel, which topped international bestseller lists, is now available in trade paperback. Sandy Stern, the brilliant defense attorney from Presumed Innocent, faces an event so emotionally shattering that no part of his life is left untouched. It reveals a family caught in a maelstrom of hidden crimes, shocking secrets, and warring passions.

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