Robert K. Tanenbaum Book order (chronological)

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.

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.

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.

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.

District Attorney Butch Karp and his wife Marlene Ciampi return in a gripping tale of crime and moral complexity. The narrative begins with a series of infanticides involving newborns killed or abandoned by impoverished teenage mothers. Marlene tackles a case involving a middle-class college girl and her boyfriend, charged with first-degree murder after concealing their pregnancy. Meanwhile, their daughter Lucy, a brilliant and complex teenager, finds herself embroiled in a mystery surrounding the murder of her best friend's parents, with a furniture restorer as the prime suspect. Although the resolution is hinted at early on, the various crimes allow Butch, Marlene, and Lucy to explore the nuances of justice in America. Lucy's spiritual journey adds depth to the story; her devout Catholic faith contrasts sharply with Butch's lapsed Judaism and Marlene's struggle to reconcile her beliefs with her violent profession. A Jesuit priest's insights into Lucy's spiritual responsibilities highlight the challenges of her unique talents in a modern context. This intelligent narrative transcends typical courtroom dramas, focusing on moral dilemmas, familial bonds, and philosophical debates. With swift pacing and sharp dialogue, it captivates readers, leaving them eager for more adventures featuring Lucy.

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

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!