Book on Alexander the Great when defense attorney Marcus Cole takes on what appears to be a straightforward assault case, he unwittingly steps into a web of corruption that threatens to destroy his career – and his life. His client, a young Black man from the projects, claims self-defense against a powerful police lieutenant’s son. But as Marcus investigates, he discovers:
• Body camera footage that mysteriously “malfunctioned”
• A pattern of similar cases buried in court records
• A secret group of officers operating with impunity
The deeper Marcus digs, the more dangerous the game becomes. Evidence disappears. Witnesses change their stories. Even his own colleagues warn him to back off. When he uncovers a decades-old system of police cover-ups protected by the DA’s office, Marcus must decide whether to risk everything to expose the truth.
What makes this legal thriller unique:
√ Based on real cases of police misconduct and prosecutorial overreach
√ Reveals how the system actually works behind closed doors
√ Features authentic courtroom strategies and legal maneuvers
More than just a page-turner, this is a story about power, privilege, and what happens when the people sworn to protect us become the ones we need protection from.
Former public defender Above The Law brings 15 years of frontline experience to this explosive legal thriller. Having defended hundreds of clients against a system stacked against them, Dimmer now writes fiction that exposes the harsh realities of American justice. His work has been praised by the Innocence Project and featured in law school curricula. When not writing, Dimmer works with organizations fighting for criminal justice reform.