Pleading Guilty (1993) by Scott Turow, published in an elegant Franklin Library edition, signed by the author, is a gripping legal thriller that delves into the shadowy intersections of law, corruption, and personal redemption. The novel follows Mack Malloy, a washed-up, hard-drinking attorney at a prestigious Chicago law firm, who is tasked with investigating the sudden disappearance of a charismatic partner—along with $5.6 million from a client’s account.
As Malloy digs deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit involving organized crime, insider trading, and the ruthless machinations of big-law politics. Turow’s razor-sharp prose and insider knowledge of legal practice lend authenticity to the suspense, while Malloy’s self-deprecating wit and moral ambiguity add depth to the noir-inspired narrative.
