Guilt By Degrees

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Praise for the Rachel Knight series * . * It's no big surprise that Marcia Clark knows her way around a courtroom, and a murder mystery - but she's also a terrific writer and storyteller. * James Patterson * Marcia Clark knows her villains, and GUILT BY DEGREES gives us one you won't forget. She also gives us one of the toughest and most appealing heroes to come along in a very long time. Prosecutor Rachel Knight is smart, funny, and just about fearless in her pursuit of justice and a good martini. -- Joseph Finder You must read this book: it is wildly and complexly plotted, ebulliently witty and filled with riotous humor; it details the inner workings of the L.A. legal system with unprecedented accuracy and verve - and to top it off, it is a damn, damn, good thriller. -- James Ellroy Charms from the first line then surfs a tide of knockabout humour, sassy backchat and armour-piercing observation * Daily Telegraph * Marcia Clark's debut novel showcases her experience and knowledge of the legal system. The pace, plot and dialogue are as sharp as they come in the genre. -- David Baldacci Knight makes a compelling protagonist - rebellious, straight-forward, salty * Guardian * Spying on the system's inner workings proves increasingly addictive, and it's refreshing to find a lead character pursuing a stressful life because she actually enjoys it. A blade-sharp read. * Financial Times * Taut, compelling, and accomplished, with a gritty authenticity that comes from an insider's knowledge of the criminal justice system...A first rate legal thriller -- Meg Gardiner Written with verve and wit, this is a superior piece of crime fiction that entertains from beginning to end. * Canberra Times * Suspenseful and gripping.... Clark's own expertise enables her to realistically portray the drama and vicissitudes of a criminal prosecution * Publishers Weekly * Legal thrillers don't get much better than this.... Boasting a feisty protagonist, a winning supporting cast, and steadily escalating courtroom drama, KILLER AMBITION finds Clark at the top of her game * Booklist * A refreshing and suspenseful portrayal of high-stakes trials * Los Angeles Times *