FICTION

Necessity

Polis. May 2018. 352p. ISBN 9781947993082. $26.95; ebk. ISBN 9781947993259. THRILLER
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OrangeReviewStarEdgar Award nominee Buffa (The Judgment) brings back his protagonist, famous defense attorney Joseph Antonelli, for the trial of the century. The quick-witted and clever Antonelli is asked to defend Sen. Kevin Fitzgerald, who has been accused of and confessed to killing the U.S. president. The accused claims a defense of necessity, which may apply when an individual commits a criminal act during an emergency in order to prevent a greater harm from happening. Fitzgerald, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, claims to have information showing his act was for the greater good of the country. Readers will be drawn to Buffa's riveting plot twists right up to the edge-of-your-seat conclusion. His characters are compelling; the dialog authentic and well crafted.
VERDICT With the current political upheaval, Buffa's newest novel hits home in more ways than one. The author draws on his own experience as a criminal defense attorney to render realistic courtroom proceedings. Highly recommended for lovers of legal and political thrillers.
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