Misconception

by Robert Shapiro, Walt W Becker

Small-town Louisiana doctor Daniel Wyatt has a solid marriage, a successful practice, and a prestigious nomination to the post of Surgeon General of the United States. That is, until one weekend of infidelity and a pregnancy threaten to shatter it all. Accused of murdering his own unborn child by slipping the mother the controversial abortion pill, RU-486, Wyatt's case goes far beyond jeopardizing his own life and career. With his trial imminent, a national scandal is underway, pitting eager pro-choice and pro-life proponents against one another, each side awarethat the verdict will have national implications. The small town of Lafayette becomes the latest hot spot in the debate about abortion, and thousands of people congregate to shout their is support for either side. One, in particular, a deadly terrorist who has been killing "abortion doctors" across the country. Inspired by the national media's attention, this killer now has the perfect opportunity to teach the country a vicious lesson. In an electrifying trial that reverberates with the media frenzy and high emotions of a case that could set the stage for overturning Roe v. Wade , Wyatt faces the fight of his life -- not only in the courtroom, but also against a madman who is targeting him on behalf of the unborn.

352 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[M]

Reminds me of early John Grisham…I can see this being made into a movie…I read the whole thing through without putting it down…whew!

[Maurean]

I really enjoyed this story! Shapiro obviously knows his way around the courtroom, and this legal-thriller not only provides a gripping, page-turner of a story, but gives you pause for thought on the pro-choice/anti-abortion hot botton topic that fills our real-life courtrooms today. A truly engrossing tale...I couldn't put it down (and the twist in the end was fitting.)

[Shelly]

Does the father have as much right to terminate a pregnancy as the mother? Interesting question I hadn't thought of. This book will have you questioning that and other things. Kept me up till the early morning hours to finish I couldn't put it down.

[Debbie]

I was surprised at the ending....but it made some of the events that occurred seem contrived.

[Eva]

A simple, push tale. Fun, tense, and a definite for a late night or easy afternoon.