Oliver Twisted and Turned
Autor: James Jay Thomas
Número de Páginas: 308
Former boxer turned attorney Ray Oliver's life is a mess. What was precious to him is dead, and he can sink no lower. Or can he? He will find out when, to avoid being destitute, a friend wants him to commit a robbery. Ray Oliver becomes a lawyer, forsaking a promising boxing career and his mentor, Vinnie Sardi. He becomes an attorney at a prestigious law firm. Ray is falsely accused of mishandling a client's money. His job is in jeopardy. At a gambling casino, drunk, he argues with and punches a patron. The patron presses assault charges and sues. Criminal prosecution and disbarment are strong possibilities. Ray is contacted by his friend Sardi whom offers him an opportunity to make money. It involves a robbery. Ray, destitute and without alternatives, considers the offer. After inviting the police officers inside, Stephens said, "What can I do for you?" "Well, actually a couple of things," Kearse said...and almost as an afterthought, "that picture on the TV...is that your wife and kids? "Yeah, my son's eight and my daughter is ten." "Nice looking kids...in school now?" "Yeah, they won't be home for a couple of hours. Why?" "Ah, just idle curiosity...your wife...out shopping? Mine ...