"In Abiding Conviction , Stephen M. Murphy has crafted a winning legal thriller that will delight fans of his Dutch Francis series and garner him many more--impeccable plotting, true to life characters, unexpected twists and surprises put the 'drama' into courtroom drama and make this one impossible to put down." --John Lescroart, New York Times best-selling author "Smart, tenacious, and resourceful, Dutch is a fighter with a moral compass and a compassionate soul. With a complex and fast-paced plot, Abiding Conviction is a compelling read where you can feel Dutch's desperation as the storylines converge into a satisfying conclusion. Already looking forward to the next installment. Highly recommended." --Sheldon Siegel, New York Times best-selling author "A detailed picture of how the American legal system works contrasts nicely with the mounting suspense of Dutch's desperate search for his wife. Legal-thriller fans should add Murphy to their lists of authors to watch.

" -- Booklist " Abiding Conviction is a fast-paced, legal whodunnit that keeps the reader guessing until the closing pages . The narrative twists and turns at a breakneck pace, culminating in an unexpected and clever conclusion. Overall, Abiding Conviction is an enjoyable romp, ideal for any reader who likes John Grisham but wishes he had a better grasp of criminal procedure." -- San Francisco Attorney Magazine " Abiding Conviction is a riveting courtroom drama with authentic and dazzling dialogue that could only have been written by a total pro at the top of his game. Stephen Murphy has done it again. Don't miss it!" --John Martel, national best-selling author of The Alternate "I like Dutch Francis, the hero of Abiding Conviction . You will too. He's good company.

And you'll like the story he tells you about a complex, interesting case, with many quirky, but often sympathetic characters. This is a very good book." --John J. Osborn, Jr., author of The Paper Chase "[In Abiding Conviction ,] the tension holds the reader, and I can attest the courtroom scenes are genuine. Great suspenseful work by novelist Stephen M. Murphy." --Jay Brandon, author of From the Grave.