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Robert K. Tanenbaum

    Robert K. Tanenbaum is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-five legal thrillers, bringing his extensive legal career to life within his narratives. Never having lost a felony case, Tanenbaum’s writing is infused with authentic courtroom drama and procedural intricacies. Through his compelling stories, particularly the series featuring prosecutor Roger “Butch” Karp, he offers readers a thrilling and insightful journey into the pursuit of justice. His work is distinguished by its realism, drawing directly from his profound experience in the legal world.

    Capture
    Hoax
    True Justice
    Absolute Rage
    Corruption of Blood
    Falsely Accused
    • 2023

      Coal Country Killing

      A Culture, A Union, and the Murders That Changed It All

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The narrative centers on Richard A. Sprague, a celebrated jury trial expert and prosecutor, as he leads a groundbreaking manhunt investigation in police history. This true story showcases his relentless pursuit of justice, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced throughout the intense legal battle. The book captures the determination and resilience required to navigate the complexities of the judicial system, ultimately offering an inspiring tale of justice served.

      Coal Country Killing
    • 2010

      When a rising starlet dies from a gunshot wound in the fashionable downtown penthouse of an eccentric Broadway producer, New York District Attorney Roger “Butch” Karp and his hard-charging wife, Marlene Ciampi, smell drama. With the help of a fearful witness, Karp wages a relentless battle for justice against a notorious defendant, a legion of experts, and a barrage of hostile threats. Meanwhile, a shadowy international power group kidnaps Karp’s daughter, Lucy. As Karp races to decode a baffling series of riddles, a beautiful but deadly Russian assassin hunts him. He must infiltrate the kidnappers before their scheme for world dominion succeeds. Little does he know, the clock is ticking down on New York City as an invisible force prepares to unleash Armageddon.

      Capture
    • 2008

      Counterplay

      • 720 pages
      • 26 hours of reading

      The thrilling conclusion to Tanenbaum's saga picks up from the cliff-hanger of Fury, delivering an intense narrative filled with suspenseful twists. Readers can expect a gripping resolution that heightens the stakes and deepens the intrigue, ensuring an exhilarating experience as the story unfolds.

      Counterplay
    • 2005

      The shooting death of a rap mogul is the first link in a sinister chain ensnaring New York District Attorney Butch Karp. With his wife and daughter on a New Mexico retreat, Karp is left to fend for his teenaged sons and himself. Descending into the hip-hop underworld to prosecute a killer, Karp comes head-to-head wih Andrew Kane, a powerful would-be mayor whose corrupt web of influence leads Karp to unveil a shocking church sex-abuse scandal. In a world where secrets can be buried for an often-deadly price, Karp discovers there is no safe haven.

      Hoax
    • 2003

      Absolute Rage

      • 454 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      4.0(980)Add rating

      This "New York Times" bestseller brings back New York ADA Butch Karp and his wife, Marlene Ciampi. While prosecuting the case of a murdered coal mine union leader in West Virginia, Karp masterminds a scheme to trap the killers.

      Absolute Rage
    • 2001

      True Justice

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi ('the most interesting pair of characters in the suspense genre' THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE) both become involved in the alleged murders of newborn children by their teenage mothers - Butch through his work as chief assistant DA and Marlene on her return to the ranks of defending attorneys. Lining up on opposite sides of an increasingly incendiary national debate, their nerves are drawn to an even tighter pitch when events put their own teenage daughter, Lucy, at the centre of a horrifying crime...

      True Justice
    • 1996

      Corruption of Blood

      • 407 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      A Manhattan Assistant District Attorney heads a Congressional investigation into the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

      Corruption of Blood
    • 1996

      Now with a powerful New York law firm, Butch Karp finds himself battling his former employer, City Hall, in the name of the city's chief medical examiner. Meanwhile, his wife Marlene has opened a private detective agency specializing in protection from domestic violence. But even though their careers seem miles apart, a series of shocking crimes will merge their two situations into one sprawling case of sinister corruption and cold-blooded murder!

      Falsely Accused