The Last Alibi

"The Last Alibi" by Ellis, David, published by Putnam Adult. Defense attorney Jason Kolarich is back in another edge-of-your-seat thriller . . . and this time he may find himself in over his head, in more ways than one.James Drinker is a bit of an oddball. A funny-looking, geeky loner, he walks into Jason Kolarich’s office one day with a preemptive concern: two women have recently been murdered, seemingly by the same killer, and Drinker thinks he will be the police’s main suspect. One woman was his ex-girlfriend, he says, and the other was a friend. He’s the only link between the victims and he has no alibi for the night of either murder—surely the police will realize it soon. Believing he’s the target of a frame-up, Drinker hires Kolarich for his defense.Something about James Drinker seems off from the start, but Kolarich doesn’t give it too much thought. Until another murder occurs. And then another. And as he begins to probe his client’s life and story more closely, it quickly becomes clear that nothing about James Drinker is what it seems . . . and that the target of the frame-up isn’t Drinker, but Kolarich.Unable to stop a serial killer—and prove his own innocence—without breaking his sworn attorney-client privilege, Jason Kolarich must hunt for the truth about James Drinker, the series of brutal murders, and why he’s been set up to take the fall. The answers will be beyond anything he could have imagined.From Publishers WeeklyBestseller Ellis conceals and reveals information like a skilled poker player in his strong fourth legal thriller featuring Midwestern attorney Jason Kolarich (after 2012's The Wrong Man). Jason, who's on trial for murder, is sure of only one thing: if he testifies, he won't tell the truth. The clock turns back six months to when Jason meets beautiful court reporter Alexa Himmel, whom he's soon dating. He also has an odd-looking new client, James Drinker, who tells Jason that he's afraid that he'll be accused of murder. Jason and his partner, Shauna Tasker, begin to suspect that Drinker is guilty of murder, though the victim's identity isn't revealed until halfway through the book. Meanwhile, Jason appears to be battling a simple illness that turns out to be something a lot more sinister. Ellis's own background as an attorney gives weight to the courtroom scenes, and the plot twists keep readers guessing throughout. Agent: Susanna Einstein, L.J.K. Literary Agency. (Aug.) ReviewPraise for *The Last Alibi*“A complex courtroom thriller filled with tension and twists as the protagonist stands trial for murder . . . Ellis ranks among the best writers in the genre, and this book will keep readers entertained from start to finish.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Ellis’ plotting is playful yet airtight and infused with enough warped psychology to provide lip-chewing thrills. This fourth Jason Kolarich novel is an excellent choice for readers who seek connections with powerful characters.”—Booklist“Ellis conceals and reveals information like a skilled poker player . . . the plot twists keep readers guessing throughout.”—Publishers WeeklyPraise for David Ellis“Ellis [writes] solid, entertaining, well-crafted novels about crime and passion and greed in the tradition of Scott Turow and John Grisham.”—Chicago Tribune“David Ellis certainly knows how to plot up a storm.”—Chicago Tribune“A top-notch thriller writer.”—Booklist“A writer who expands his ambition and artistry from book to book.”—Publisher’s Weekly“Ellis balances plot, setting, pacing, characterization and surprises in just the right measure to create a compelling high-stakes drama.”—The Washington Post Book World“Ellis knows the legal system well enough to know where the loopholes and escape hatches hide.”—San Francisco Chronicle Book details: published 2013. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.