Infamy

District Attorney Roger "Butch" Karp returns in this legal thriller set in New York City. He faces a complex case involving a man who confessed to a brutal crime, but Karp suspects the confession may have been coerced. As Karp investigates, he uncovers connections between corrupt police officers and a criminal organization. The investigation puts both his career and his family at risk as powerful forces work to obstruct justice. The story moves between courtroom proceedings and street-level detective work in New York's criminal underworld. Multiple plot threads intersect as Karp and his team pursue the truth behind the confession. This installment in the long-running series examines themes of institutional corruption and the moral complexities of the criminal justice system. The narrative raises questions about where justice truly resides when the systems meant to protect citizens become compromised.

Readers call Infamy a fast-paced legal thriller that holds interest through complex courtroom scenes and political intrigue. Several mention it works as a standalone despite being part of a series. Liked: - Detailed legal procedures and courtroom strategy - Integration of real-world political issues - Character development of Karp family members - Balance of legal, action, and personal storylines Disliked: - Some found the plot predictable - Multiple reviewers noted confusing jumps between storylines - A few mentioned the political viewpoints felt heavy-handed - New readers reported difficulty keeping track of recurring characters Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (245 ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (178 reviews) Barnes & Noble: 4.4/5 (14 reviews) Notable reader comment: "The courtroom scenes shine but the parallel plotlines drag down the pacing" - Goodreads reviewer Most readers recommend it for fans of legal thrillers who don't mind political elements in their fiction.

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🔹 Robert K. Tanenbaum drew from his real-life experience as a prosecutor and Deputy Chief Counsel for the House Select Committee on Assassinations to create the intricate legal details in "Infamy." 🔹 The book is the 28th installment in Tanenbaum's bestselling Butch Karp-Marlene Ciampi series, which has sold over 7.5 million copies worldwide. 🔹 "Infamy" explores the intersection of terrorism and organized crime through a complex plot involving an ISIS-connected terrorist cell operating in New York City. 🔹 Before becoming a novelist, Tanenbaum never lost a felony case as a prosecutor for the New York District Attorney's Office, where he served as bureau chief. 🔹 The main character, Butch Karp, is loosely based on Tanenbaum's own experiences in the New York criminal justice system, lending authenticity to the legal procedural aspects of the novel.