Proof: A Thriller

"Cowan has combined the best parts of classic legal thrillers, with an unexpected new lead character that brings the genre into a new generation." —JAMES PATTERSON. From a writer and executive producer of Suits comes a riveting and gritty legal thriller about murder, cover-ups, redemption, and Los Angeles—perfect for fans of #1 bestselling authors John Grisham and Scott Turow. As a disgraced lawyer with a drinking problem that he doesn't view as a problem, Jake West is coasting on what's left of his charm and money. He used to be the kind of lawyer who could convince anyone of anything—until he decided to take on his father's biggest client and prove his dad was corrupt. Now Jake finds himself almost at rock bottom, and that's before his ex-best friend is murdered and Jake is accused of the crime. In a desperate bid to save himself, Jake must sober up and search for the real killer, whom he suspects might be hidden in one of the case files of his father's illustrious law firm. As he delves into a labyrinth of lies and corruption, Jake teams up with an eclectic crew of allies—each with their own reasons for wanting the truth—and learns just how far the powerful will go to keep their secrets buried. With sharp dialogue, white-knuckle pacing, and the sun-bleached underbelly of Los Angeles as its backdrop, Proof is a thrilling debut that announces Jon Cowan as a major new voice in the legal thriller genre.