Their Word is Law

by Stephen M. Murphy, Steve Martini (Foreword)

In an incisive collection of interviews, best-selling novelists who are also lawyers share their thoughts on literature, law, and the writing craft, with contributions from David Baldacci, Linda Fairstein, Philip Friedman, John Grisham, Steve Martini, Richard North Patterson, Lisa Scottoline, Scott Turow, and other notables. Original.

368 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

American retired civil trial lawyer and author of legal fiction.

Murphy resides in San Francisco.

Reviews

[Craig Cunningham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, especially for those with JD's who are looking at the world of fiction writing. The interviews are very insightful. I could not put this book down, and in fact, I am looking forward to reading it again, due to issues I would like to explore in my own writing. I recommend this to anyone interested in the art of writing. I believe you MUST read this book if you are a trial lawyer, and exploring other areas of self-expression. Very good read.