The Street Lawyer
About this book
He gave up the money. He gave up the power. Now all he has left is the law.Michael Brock is billing the hours, making the money, rushing relentlessly to the top of Drake & Sweeney, a giant D.C. law firm. One step away from partnership, Michael has it all. Then, in an instant, it all comes undone.A homeless man takes nine lawyers hostage in the firm's plush offices. When it is all over, the man's blood is splattered on Michael's face--and suddenly Michael is willing to do the unthinkable. Rediscovering a conscience he lost long ago, Michael is leaving the big time for the streets where his attacker once lived--and where society's powerless need an advocate for justice.But there's one break Michael can't make: from a secret that has floated up from the depths of Drake & Sweeney, from a confidential file that is now in Michael's hands, and from a conspiracy that has already taken lives. Now Michael's former partners are about to become his bitter enemies. Because to them, Michael Brock is the most dangerous man on the streets....From the Paperback edition.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 125220 readers · 413 pages · ≈ 7 h 39 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Street Lawyer?
About ≈ 7 h 39 m — 413 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Street Lawyer?
413 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Street Lawyer?
It sits on the Thriller, Mystery, Fiction shelves.
Is The Street Lawyer in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Where does The Street Lawyer take place?
It is set in Washington (D.C.).
Who wrote The Street Lawyer?
John Grisham.