The Conviction

David Sloane, Book 5

By: Robert Dugoni

Narrated by: Dan John Miller

Length: 12 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

In this exhilarating legal thriller from Robert Dugoni, the #1 Kindle bestselling author of MY SISTER'S GRAVE, attorney David Sloane must take the law into his own hands to save his son from a corrupt juvenile detention center.

As David Sloane continues to piece his life back together in the wake of his wife's vicious murder, he also struggles to handle his difficult teenage son, Jake. Reeling from the loss of his mother, Jake's bad behavior escalates and his relationship with Sloane is pushed to the brink. When Sloane's old friend, Detective Tom Molia, recruits Sloane and Jake to join him and his son on a camping trip, Sloane sees the trip as an opportunity to repair their broken father/son bond.

But the trip takes a distressing turn when the boys are arrested for vandalism in the middle of the night and the local judge, Earl Boykin, hastily sentences them to the "Fresh Start" detention program in the middle of the wilderness. Jake soon realizes the facility has little interest in rehabilitating wayward youths, beginning what will prove to be a grueling ordeal.

Sloane's legal expertise is rendered useless in overturning the boys' conviction, as he discovers that Judge Boykin's power reaches far beyond the courtroom. Finding their legal options limited and their sons in mounting danger, Sloane and Molia will stop at nothing to rescue their boys...the law - and their own safety - be damned.

New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni is in top form in this riveting tale of risk and redemption.

"Dugoni is a superb storyteller, and his courtroom drama shines." - The Boston Globe

"Dugoni is knocking on the A-list legal-thriller door and can be expected to gain entrance sooner rather than later." - Booklist STARRED Review

"Serves up the perfect mix of action, emotion and courtroom drama, so much so that THE CONVICTION isn't just the best legal thriller of the year, it's one of the best thrillers period." - Author Magazine

©2012 by La Mesa Fiction, LLC. (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“With each new novel, Robert Dugoni continues to prove both his talent and his craft. His books remind me of the best of John Grisham - only better! Read him now!” (James Rollins)

“Dugoni has often been described as a challenger to Turow and other big names in the legal-thriller genre, but at this point, he’s claimed his own position on the A-list. A must read for fans of courtroom drama, from Grisham to Turow to Erle Stanley Gardner.” ( Booklist)

“A master of courtroom suspense.” (Lisa Gardner)

Just Gets Better and Better!

This David Sloane series just gets better. Each one has been on different, but current, subjects. But don't miss reading them in order. I paid attention to some of the postings about #2 and skipped it. There was so much I didn't understand in book 3 that happened in #2. So as soon as I finished #3 (which was fantastic) I purchased #2 and listened to it. It filled in many holes, as to new characters and happenings, especially with Sloane's wife and stepson. The narrator is so very good!

Camping weekend gone to hell...

David Sloane is a well know attorney, whose wife was murdered as her son Jake watched. Since then, Jake has been an angry kid who is always in trouble. When David's old friend Tom and his son TJ invite David and Jake along on a camping trip, things quickly go from bad to horrible.

Jake sneaks out of the hotel (TJ follows) breaks into the local store, steals some beer and a shotgun. The two end up getting drunk, shooting off the shotgun and being arrested by the local police. Before either boy's father is notified they are sent before the Judge and sentenced to Fresh Start, a wilderness detention camp. When David and Tom realize the boys are in serious trouble they go to any length to rescue the boys.

This is the best Robert Dugoni book I have read/listened to. The story moved at a fast pace and the narrator did a wonderful job voicing all of the characters. I am looking forward to my next book by Dugoni, and highly recommend this mystery book to anyone who enjoys a great mystery.

Amazing Book!

What an amazing thriller! I could not stop listening to it! You kept in suspense throughout the entire book! Looking forward to the next book in line.

Excellent Book

Geez what a ride this book is. Highly recommended . This is one of those you cant out down.

Roller Coaster Ride

Another Wonderful and exillerating book in the David Sloane series; and it did not disappointment! What a stressful Roller Coaster ride! I felt every emotion as if I were at movies. I can see Jake having his own series of books one her matures. Excellent job! Well done!

Very good book!

The story kept me up all night and caused a little bit of a problem keeping my family fed, yes it was that good! So well written with characters you could easily love...or hate! I personally had a problem with the abuse of the young boys but that was my problem. Maybe it’s such a great story I couldn’t see the difference between fiction and real life?

Robert Dugoni is an ....

...exceptional storyteller! I’ve read several of his books and he does not disappoint. I have a great appreciation for his ability to create and develop diverse characters and tell a full and balanced story. If you like to read and enjoy having your imagination stoked, go ahead, give his storytelling an opportunity immerse you and take you on a thrilling ride. Oh, and by the way, the audible was very well done as well. Cheers!

Excellent action thriller and legal thriller!

The Conviction is Book 5 of Robert Dugoni's attorney David Sloane series. There are lots of action and suspense; there is more outside the courtroom than inside. The bad guys are a judge and a sheriff among others. The victims are teenage boys caught up in a crooked legal system in a rural.California county. In the end it is a feel good story where the good guys win, the bad guys pay the appropriate price, and a troubled teen, Sloane's stepson finds his way. The story is a bit simplistic resulting in a 4 star rather than a 5 star rating .

This is an excellent feel good book..

A Fishing Trip Takes A Turn For The Worse

Although this story is a bit too simplistic and contrived in places, it was nevertheless a good "feel good" story when it was all said and done. It's about law enforcement corruption and greed.

This story has lots of action and suspense. There is more drama outside the courtroom than inside even though what happened inside the courtroom left me slack jawed... A real kangaroo court. The bad guys ruled the courtroom from the judge to the sheriff and others. The victims are teenage boys caught up in this rural California legal system.

Very nicely narrated by Dan John Miller .

great book!! very impressed especially being free

a little slow to start, wasnt sure I was going to like the narrator due to the change in tone when it was a lady speaking but, got past that and glad I did... great book!!