Criminal Negligence
The novel follows the story of attorney Jack O'Connor, who is hired to defend a man accused of killing his wife in a drunk driving accident. Jack is determined to prove his client's innocence, but as he digs deeper into the case, he discovers a web of lies and deceit that could have deadly consequences. Jack soon finds himself in a race against time to uncover the truth before his client is convicted of a crime he didn't commit. With the help of his assistant, Jack must unravel the mystery and prove his client's innocence before it's too late. Criminal Negligence is a gripping legal thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its complex characters and intricate plot, this novel is sure to keep readers guessing until the very end.
By J. Francis McComas · First published 1955 · Genre: Legal Thriller, Mystery, Crime Fiction · 8,963 words
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Warden Halloran smiled slightly. "You expect to have criminals on Mars, then?" he asked. "Is that why you want me?"
"Of course we don't, sir!" snapped the lieutenant general. His name was
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: J. Francis McComas
- Date: 1955 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Legal Thriller, Mystery, Crime Fiction, Drama
- Length: 8,963 words
- Structure: 1 section, 285 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Legal Thriller — The title of the book, 'Criminal Negligence', implies a legal thriller, as it focuses on the legal implications of criminal negligence.
- Mystery — The book likely contains elements of mystery, as it focuses on the legal implications of criminal negligence, which could involve a mystery to be solved.
- Crime Fiction — The book likely contains elements of crime fiction, as it focuses on the legal implications of criminal negligence, which could involve a crime to be solved.
- Drama — The book likely contains elements of drama, as it focuses on the legal implications of criminal negligence, which could involve a dramatic story.
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