Book on Alexander the Great, public defender Jessica Wu takes on the case of a homeless man accused of murdering a powerful real estate developer. The evidence seems airtight—until Jessica discovers surveillance footage that proves her client’s innocence. But when the video mysteriously disappears from police custody and key witnesses start recanting their testimony, Jessica realizes she’s not just fighting for justice—she’s fighting against it.
Above the Law pulls back the curtain on:
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The “blue wall of silence” that protects corrupt cops
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Prosecutors who care more about conviction rates than truth
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Judges who routinely favor the wealthy and connected
As threats against Jessica escalate from professional sabotage to physical violence, she must decide whether to risk her career—and her life—to expose a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of city government.
Why This Story Matters Now
Inspired by real cases of wrongful convictions, this novel reveals how easily the justice system can be weaponized against the vulnerable. Jessica’s journey mirrors the real-life struggles of public defenders across America—overworked, underfunded, and fighting against impossible odds.
Above The Law knows the justice system’s flaws firsthand. After working as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, he now writes legal thrillers that expose the system’s cracks. His insider knowledge lends terrifying authenticity to every courtroom scene and interrogation. The New York Times Book Review called his work “the most realistic legal fiction being written today.”