Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read identical. May 22, 2014 a gripping masterpiece of dark family rivalries, shadowy politics and hidden secrets, identical is the stunning thriller from bestselling author scott turow. I found a copy of scott turows identical on my bookshelf, probably. Identical, published in 20, is a novel by scott turow which details the complicated relationship between the kronon and the gianis families, who are neighbors, friends, enemies, and rivals at different times throughout. Woods has written four mysteries in the charlotte justice series and edited several anthologies. Identical book by scott turow 11 available editions. A gripping masterpiece of dark family rivalries, shadowy politics and hidden secrets, identical is the stunning thriller from bestselling author scott turow. Other fiction books that scott turow has written include the laws of our fathers, reversible errors, guilty as charged, limitations, ordinary heroes, innocent, the best american mystery stories and identical. What they all have in common is that their personal journeys are remarkably believable. Identical, based loosely on the myth of castor and pollux, is the story of identical twins paul and cass giannis and the complex relationships between their family and their former neighbors, the kronons.
State senator paul giannis is a candidate for mayor of kindle county. Identical scott turow, 20 grand central publishing 384 pp. Scott turow is the author of eleven bestselling works of fiction, including identical, innocent, presumed innocent, and the burden of proof, and two nonfiction books, including one l, about his experience as a law student. A gripping masterpiece of dark family rivalries, shadowy politics and hidden secrets, identical is the stunning new thriller from bestselling author scott turow, writing at the height of his powers. Two families entangled in a long and complex history of love and deceit.
Scott turow became a jones lecturer at stanford until 1975, when he entered harvard law school. Identical 9781455527229 by turow, scott and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Twenty five years ago, after a society picnic held by businessman and politician zeus kronon, zeus headstrong daughter dita was found murdered. We can relate in different ways to the different people mr. Unfortunately, identical isnt one of his better books. Presumed innocent personal and professional fascination with identical twins inspired this story, based loosely on the myth of castor and pollux, of paul and cass giannis and the convoluted relationship between their family and their longtime neighbors the kronons. Scott turow became a published author in 1977 with the nonfiction book one l. In identical, turow tells the story of twins involved in a 26yearold murder i wanted to like identical. Identical, published in 20, is a novel by scott turow which details the complicated relationship between the kronon and the gianis families, who are.
His books have been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than thirty million copies worldwide, and have. Identical ebook by scott turow 9781455527212 rakuten kobo. Turow has written 11 fiction and three nonfiction books, which have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold more than 30 million copies. Scott turow books list of books by author scott turow thriftbooks. A mayoral candidates brother is released from prison 25 years after pleading guilty to the murder of his girlfriend, a situation that leads to the reopening of the case. Scott turow is an american novelist of legal thriller novels. Identical book douglas county libraries bibliocommons. Best sellers prime new releases fashion customer service todays deals kindle books. His identical twin brother cass is newly released from prison, 25 years after pleading guilty to the murder of his girlfriend, dita kronon. Turow s a literary novelist who excels at plot and at revealing character through events, and at creating a feeling of. Identical has 11 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Most of the narrative takes place in 2008, but the plot revolves around the murder of a beautiful young girl in 1982. Identical book by scott turow 11 available editions half. Scott turow takes us to kindle county once again, in a family tragedy full of great characters and real surprises. I was so looking forward to this novel, as two of my favorite turow books, innocent and presumed innocent are. Scott turow is the author of many bestselling works of fiction, including testimony, identical, innocent, presumed innocent, and the burden of proof, and two nonfiction books, including one l, about his experience as a law student. Review of identical by scott turow rhapsody in books weblog. Turf is everything in the world zeus kronona charged name, thathas carved out for himself in kindle county, turf that, of course, figures in turow s oeuvre as. The novel focuses principally on events in 2008, when paul is a candidate for mayor of. Scott turow is the author of eight bestselling works of fiction including presumed innocent and the burden of proof, and two nonfiction books including one l, about his experience as a law student. Oct 20, 20 it is always a pleasure to visit kindle county, scott turows shadow version of greater chicago, which he has been building and populating since he all but created the modern legal thriller in 1987. Scott turow is certainly one of our best mystery writers.
Turow introduces us to many of the main characters, most of whom bear the names of greek gods or variations on them. Identical book pima county public library bibliocommons. He tries to shoehorn a modern murder mystery into greek myth, and it doesnt work. His first novel, presumed innocent, published in 1987, became a bestseller and was adapted into a movie starring harrison ford. Scott turow is the author of ten bestselling works of fiction, including identical, innocent, presumed innocent, and the burden of proof, and two nonfiction books, including one l, about his experience as a law student. In identical, scott turow opens a cold case involving a set of twins and a murder long thought solved. About the author scott turow is the author of eleven bestselling works of fiction, including identical, innocent, presumed innocent, and the burden of proof, and two nonfiction books, including one l, about his experience as a law student. Oct 12, 20 turows first work of fiction, presumed innocent, practically established the modern legal novel expert about the lawyering, subtle about the storytelling.
His identical twin brother cass is newly released from prison, 25. His first novel, presumed innocent, published in 1987, became a. Identical 9781478904229 by turow, scott and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Attorney in chicago, serving in that position until 1986. The sequel to the genredefining, landmark bestseller presumed innocent, innocent continues the story of rusty sabich and tommy molto who are, once again, twenty. Identical book hennepin county library bibliocommons. Cass and paul castor and pollux if you remember are twins.
Writer and attorney scott turow is the bestselling author of both legal thrillers and nonfiction. His books have been translated into more than 25 languages, sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, and have been adapted into film and television projects. Identical book lawrence public library bibliocommons. Three of his novels presumed innocent, the burden of proof and reversible errors have been adapted into films. Identical book midcontinent public library bibliocommons. Identical can be read alone or, ideally, after personal injuries, only because a main character appears in both. He is the author of nine bestselling works of fiction, including his first novel, presumed innocent 1987 and his most recent.
See all books authored by scott turow, including presumed innocent, and personal. Like most serious mystery readers, figuring the plot. This is a terrific novel, one of the best of scott turow s many excellent books. Presumed innocent, and the burden of proof, and two nonfiction books, including one l, about his experience as a law student. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to reading more of turovs books. Like most good legal thriller authors, turow is a lawyer who continues to practice. Scott turow finds the thrilling life, in court and in books. Whatever the premise may lead you to believe, though, this novel is neither funny nor.
Identical book gail borden public library district. Identical book san bruno public library bibliocommons. His books have been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than thirty million copies worldwide, and have been adapted into movies and television projects. A mayoral candidates brother is released from prison twentyfive years after pleading guilty to the murder of his girlfriend, a situation that leads to the reopening of the case. Scott turow books list of books by scott turow barnes. A kindle county legal thriller book 9 pan macmillan au. It is always a pleasure to visit kindle county, scott turows shadow version of greater chicago, which he has been building and populating since he all but created the modern legal thriller in 1987. In 1977, turow wrote one l, a book about his first year at law school.
I was a scott turow fan when presumed innocent was. Hal, the heir to his fathers vast fortune, lost his sister when she was in her early twenties, murdered in her bed. Identical book austin public library bibliocommons. When evon miller, an exfbi agent who is the head of security for the kronon family business, and private investigator tim brodie begin a re. When evon miller, an exfbi agent who is the head of security for the kronon family business, and private investigator tim brodie begin a reinvestigation of ditas death, a complex web of murder, sex, and.
Awesome book keeps you guessing till the end and then youre totally surprised. Scott turow takes a long time to get his ducks in a row in this, his most recent novel about legal shenanigans in. Identical by scott turow 9781447244837 pan macmillan. Scott frederick turow born april 12, 1949 is an american author and lawyer. His books have been translated into more than 25 languages, sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, and have been adapted into film and. When evon miller, an exfbi agent who is the head of security for the kronon family business, and private investigator tim brodie begin a reinvestigation of ditas death, a complex web.
1082 443 1577 757 396 1403 1424 1608 240 1520 579 1250 1471 385 219 1538 378 1076 494 450 850 305 254 667 866 1269 1337 1495 1243 1356 1160 568 1144 618 449