Guilt by Association

The national bestselling legal thriller from the O. J. Simpson prosecutor. "Clark's pace, plot, and dialogue are as sharp as they come." —David Baldacci, #1 New York Times–bestselling authorLos Angeles D.A. Rachel Knight is a tenacious, wise-cracking, and fiercely intelligent prosecutor in the city's most elite division. When her colleague, Jake, is found dead at a grisly crime scene, Rachel is shaken to the core. She must take over his toughest case: the assault of a young woman from a prominent family.But she can't stop herself from digging deeper into Jake's death, a decision that exposes a world of power and violence and will have her risking her reputation—and her life—to find the truth.With her tremendous expertise in the nuances of L.A. courts and crime, and with a vibrant ensemble cast of characters, Marcia Clark combines intimate detail, riotous humor, and visceral action in a debut thriller that marks the launch of a major new figure on the crime-writing scene."Clark's plot is gritty and intriguing, but it's the hilariously potty-mouthed characters that make this debut sing." —Ellen Shapiro, People"There's a new voice in L.A. crime fiction . . . the plot races along, and Clark adds just enough smart lawyer talk to keep us edified. It's sure to satisfy Law & Order fans." ?Wendy Witherspoon, Los Angeles Magazine"Clark, lead prosecutor in the O. J. Simpson trial, pairs her knowledge of the L.A. judicial scene with a surprising flair for fiction in a remarkably accomplished debut novel . . . A top-notch legal thriller that will leave readers wanting more." —Booklist (starred review)