Conviction

Richard North Patterson's thirteen novels include eight consecutive international bestsellers, all greeted by critical acclaim-for example, comparing his Protect and Defend to such novels as Allen Drury's Advise and Consent and Gore Vidal's Lincoln. Formerly a trial lawyer, Patterson served as the SEC's liaison to the Watergate special prosecutor and is now on the boards of several Washington-based advocacy groups dealing with gun violence, political reform, and women's rights. He lives on Martha's Vineyard.Patterson, Richard North is the author of 'Conviction', published 2005 under ISBN 9780345450197 and ISBN 0345450191.