{"product_id":"book-ebhx","title":"Darrow's Nightmare","description":"\u003cp\u003e     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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     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, \u003ci\u003eDarrow's Nightmare\u003c\/i\u003e zeroes in on the two worst 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 \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e building, an incident that resulted in twenty deaths and dozens more injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     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 a defendant in need of a lawyer, his shining moment in the national spotlight quickly became a slow dance in hell, threatening his career and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     Forgotten by history books, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-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 as never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003ci\u003e Darrow's Nightmare\u003c\/i\u003e is a true story unlike any other-a historical courtroom thriller brought to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recorded Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49365372404016,"sku":"BDebhx","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49365372535088,"sku":"ZEebhx","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49365372469552,"sku":"ZMebhx","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/ebhx-Square-cover.jpg?v=1782415955","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ebhx","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}