'I did my first book signing in a police custody suite'
The Northern Irish author has sold more than five million books globally and been translated into 40 languages
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Notable Quotes
"I thought con artists and trial lawyers all have skills which are perfectly allowed: misdirection, distraction, persuasion, manipulation."
— Steve Cavanagh , Celebrity
"It's not often that I read a book where all the twists and turns are perfectly executed, but this is one of them. It's kind of a masterpiece, in my humble opinion."
— Freida McFadden , Celebrity
Key People
Clarence S Darrow was a famous Chicago trial lawyer known for his influential legal career.
Freida McFadden is a contemporary author known for her thriller novels.
Steve Cavanagh is a former lawyer turned crime writer and bestselling author from Northern Ireland.
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The Northern Irish author has sold more than five million books globally and been translated into 40 languages
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