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Confessions of an Innocent Man
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Henry Levya
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
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Summary
“Every person wrongfully convicted of a crime at some point dreams of getting revenge against the system. In Confessions of an Innocent Man, the dream comes true and in a spectacular way.” (John Grisham, New York Times best-selling author of The Reckoning)
A thrillingly suspenseful debut novel and a fierce howl of rage that questions the true meaning of justice.
Rafael Zhettah relishes the simplicity and freedom of his life. He is the owner and head chef of a promising Houston restaurant, a pilot with open access to the boundless Texas horizon, and a bachelor, content with having few personal or material attachments that ground him. Then, lightning strikes. When he finds Tieresse - billionaire, philanthropist, sophisticate, bombshell - sitting at one of his tables, he also finds his soul mate, and his life starts again. And just as fast, when she is brutally murdered in their home, when he is convicted of the crime, when he is sentenced to die, it is all ripped away. But for Rafael Zhettah, death row is not the end. It is only the beginning. Now, with his recaptured freedom, he will stop at nothing to deliver justice to those who stole everything from him.
This is a heart-stoppingly suspenseful, devastating, pause-resisting debut novel. A thriller with a relentless grip that wants you to listen to it in one sitting. David R. Dow has dedicated his life to the fight against capital punishment - to righting the horrific injustices of the death-penalty regime in Texas. He delivers the perfect modern parable for exploring our complex, uneasy relationships with punishment and reparation in a terribly unjust world.
Critic reviews
Best Mystery Books of 2019 - The Wall Street Journal
“Suppose you were arrested, tried, and sentenced to die for a murder you didn’t commit, then vindicated and freed at the last possible minute. What would you do? Would you try to go back to the old life you’d nearly lost? Or would you punish those who’d stolen it from you? In Confessions of an Innocent Man, David R. Dow, who knows more about death row than any other person who’s never lived there, puts you in the place of a victim of the system whose soul has been shriveled by rage, then invites you to take a look in the mirror. The result is a terrifying modern-day revenger’s tale, one whose furious, irresistible momentum will sweep you up - and make you think.” (Terry Teachout, drama critic, The Wall Street Journal)
“An impressive fiction debut.... The plot is a page-turner, and the addition of Dow’s knowledge of the legal machinery of death and his nuanced characterization of his lead elevate this above similarly themed legal thrillers.” (Publishers Weekly)
“A debut novel that's a page-turner with a message...[Dow’s] criminal justice work is a clear influence on this novel, and his passion bleeds through on every page. The claustrophobic nature of prisons, the routine cruelty, the anonymous suffering, the decrepit conditions - they all come through in straightforward, well-written prose.... A solidly suspenseful novel.” (Kirkus Reviews)
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- Helen
- 16-04-19
Incredible
Very rarely have I felt so touched by a book that I have taken the time to submit a review.
I have over 500 books in my library, most of which are legal thrillers and hence trying to find a new book in the same genre has become increasingly more challenging!
No doubt I am like many other listener's who rely upon the number of reviews and 'star count' when choosing a book and hate the thought of wasting a credit.
But sometimes taking that leap of faith works and this is certainly one of those occasions!!!
The book is unique, thought provoking and will not be one you will regret risking a credit on.
My only regret is that it finished.
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- Chris H
- 16-04-20
This is one of my favourite books of all time
Books written in the first person are not to everyone's taste - I get that. I have for nearly 30 years put 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis right near the top of my top reads. That was written in the first person also. I am not sure whether Professor Dow will appreciate the comparison - I hope so. It's meant as a positive. The detail of explanation given is, in places, is American Psycho-esque.
As many reviewers will point out, the author is a Death Penalty lawyer and has given TED talks on the Death Penalty and written extensively on the subject. If the good people at Audible are reading this - please get the rest of his books.
His knowledge of the system is evident. And fundamental to the story.
***Spoilers.***
So what is the story about? A love story? Yes.
A courtroom drama? No, not particularly.
The diary of a man on Death Row? Yes, also. And how it affects him.
It's a thoroughly enjoyable read/listen. Henry Levya - the narrator - is perfect and nuances the main character exquisitely. I couldn't help but care for the character from very early on.
My only criticism, a selfish one, is that at a little over 9 hours, it's a story of which I wanted more.
Many congratulations to Professor Dow, Mr Levya and all concerned. A stunning debut novel.
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- Robert
- 27-03-24
Excellent.
One of the better books I listened to. I found this book by searching the lector whom I admired from the other book - and I was not disappointed. This book has very interesting and continuously developing story. I like the form with a logical division in parts without too many short chapters and without multiple parallel plots. Highly recommended.
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- Jacky
- 28-11-21
Far too long
This is a good story told from a clever angle but oh boy was it long - far too long about 5 hours too long. Well read and captivating but it really got boring in parts. Not one I would recommend.
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- Judith
- 15-10-21
Disappointing
I’ve had this on my wish list for a while. The reviews persuaded me to give it a go. What a waste of a credit. It’s not a legal thriller, it’s not a love story,it’s just not anything really credible at all
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