Darrow's Nightmare: The Forgotten Story of America's Most Famous Trial Lawyer - by Nelson Johnson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Clarence Darrow is the most celebrated criminal trial lawyer in American history. In the Spring of 1911, organized labor implored Darrow to represent the McNamara brothers, two union iron workers charged with the murder of twenty employees arising out of the bombing of the Los Angeles Times building. Darrow and his wife Ruby's trip west quickly became a fight for survival. After Darrow negotiated a plea bargain for the McNamaras with the help of the brilliant journalist Lincoln Steffens, Darrow was indicted for attempted bribery of a juror. But for the representation of a charismatic, flamboyant, and troubled genius, California criminal attorney Earl Rogers, Darrow's career might have ended that year in Los Angeles. The two trials were front-page national news in their day, and then lost to history. Nelson Johnson has brought this two-year episode to life with a cast of memorable characters based upon his study of the 8,500-plus page trial transcript plus many published and unpublished sources (including Ruby's letters to Darrow's biographer Irving Stone). Darrow's Nightmare is a true story unlike any other-a historical courtroom thriller brought to life"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><b>From the author of the </b><i><b>New York Times</b></i><b> bestselling book and hit HBO series </b><i><b>BOARDWALK EMPIRE </b></i>comes the forgotten story of the legendary Clarence Darrow, America's most famous criminal trial lawyer, and the charges that threatened to destroy his career.<i><b> </b></i></b> <p/>"A fascinating portrait of Clarence Darrow as we've never seen him before--as a criminal defendant. In Darrow's Nightmare, Nelson Johnson tells the riveting tale of America's most famous lawyer as he fights for his life, marriage, career, and reputation. I couldn't put it down." --Terence Winter, Creator & Executive Producer, <i>Boardwalk Empire</i> <p/> Considered by many to be one of the best-known criminal defense lawyers in the country, Clarence Darrow became nationally recognized for his eloquence, withering cross-examinations, and compassionate support for the underdog, both in and out of the courtroom. <p/> Though his fifty-year-long career was replete with momentous cases, specifically his work in the Scopes Monkey Trial and the Leopold and Loeb Murder Trial, <i>Darrow's Nightmare</i> zeroes in on just two years of Darrow's career: 1911 to 1913. It was during this time period that Darrow was hired to represent the McNamara brothers, two union workers accused of bombing the <i>Los Angeles Times</i> building, an incident that resulted in twenty-one deaths and hundreds more injuries. <p/> Along with investigative journalist Lincoln Steffens, Darrow negotiated an ambitious plea bargain on behalf of the McNamara brothers. But the plan soon unraveled; not long after the plea bargain was finalized, Darrow was accused of attempting to bribe a juror. As Darrow himself became the defendant, what was once his shining moment in the national spotlight became a threat to the future of his career and the safety of his family. <p/> Forgotten by history books, <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author Nelson Johnson brings two of the most tumultuous years of Darrow's life back to the forefront of conversation. Drawing upon the 8,500-page transcript saved from the two trials, Johnson makes Darrow's story come to life like never before. <p/> <i>Darrow's Nightmare</i> is a true story unlike any other--a historical courtroom thriller brought to life. <p/><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A fascinating portrait of Clarence Darrow as we've never seen him before - as a criminal defendant. In Darrow's Nightmare, Nelson Johnson tells the riveting tale of America's most famous lawyer as he fights for his life, marriage, career and reputation. I couldn't put it down." --<b>Terence Winter</b>, <b>Creator & Executive Producer</b>, <b>Boardwalk Empire</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Nelson Johnson is the author of the award-winning book and acclaimed HBO series of the same name, <i>Boardwalk Empire. </i>Johnson's other books include <i>The Northside: African Americans and the Creation of Atlantic City</i> and <i>Battleground New Jersey: Vanderbilt, Hague, and Their Fight for Justice</i>. Prior to his retirement in 2018, Johnson worked as a lawyer for more than thirty years and was eventually appointed to the position of Superior Court Judge for the state of New Jersey. Johnson currently lives in Hammonton, New Jersey, with his family. <p/>
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