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Description
A nomadic lawyer because of frequent death threats, Sebastian Rudd takes on a case involving a brain-damaged young man accused of murdering two little girls. The plot contains profanity and violence.
Quick Summary
Sebastian Rudd, a lawyer who works from a customized van and defies the system at every turn, delivers snappy dialogue and high-stakes courtroom showdowns that keep readers glued to the page. Kids will devour the relentless pacing, the morally complex hero who bends the rules for justice, and the surprising twists that turn every case into a white-knuckle ride. If your kid loves edge-of-your-seat thrillers like John Grisham's other works or enjoys rebellious protagonists who fight the odds, they'll be hooked from the first chapter. This is A Perfect Place: Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary pick for teens in grades 9-12 who want a fast, gripping read that feels like a courtroom action movie.