Presumed Innocent

Soon to be a major TV series from Apple TV+ starring Jake Gyllenhaal

From the godfather of the legal thriller, Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow is a gripping, internationally-bestselling courtroom drama about ambition, weakness, hypocrisy and American justice.

Carolyn Polhemus was an assistant prosecuting attorney, intelligent and full of promise. When she is found dead – assaulted and strangled – the curtain is pulled on a dark, tangled web of sex, corruption and betrayal.

Before long, prosector Rusty Sabich stands accused of her murder. He was having an affair with Carolyn, and the motive seems clear-cut. So, with no one to trust, it is up to Rusty to uncover the truth behind this deadly crime – and prove his innocence . . .

'Turow unwinds the plot with brilliant cat-and-mouse meanness' – The Sunday Times