# 'Presumed Innocent' Sequel (No Spoilers!)

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**Created:** [March 29, 2010, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presumed-innocent-sequel-no-spoilers/534157 "2010-03-29T00:31:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![Stephe96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presumed-innocent-sequel-no-spoilers/534157/1 "2010-03-29T00:31:07Z")

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It’s called “Innocent,” by Scott Turow. It comes out in May but I’m just about finished reading an advance copy, and I have to say: it’s pretty damn good. I won’t go anywhere near spoiling the plot but I’ll just mention the premise: it’s 20 years later and Rusty Sabich, the ‘hero’ of the first book, once again finds himself in some serious legal trouble. Also once again, a murder trial makes up the second half of this novel and, so far, it’s riveting. Many of the characters from the original novel are back in fairly sizable roles, too.

I loved “Presumed Innocent.” I thought it was a nearly-perfect suspense thriller and I’m glad to see Turow has written a worthy follow-up. I gave up reading his other novels after awhile but I just had to take a look at this one.

Also, I’m guessing that a movie version could provide Harrison Ford with a much-needed comeback role, if it was done correctly. I thought the “Presumed Innocent” movie back in 1990 was OK, but not nearly as good as the novel.

Anyway, I don’t work for the publisher or a bookstore or anything, so this post shouldn’t be considered a plug. (In fact, if Turow totally screws up the ending I’ll make sure to come back and let you know!)

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presumed-innocent-sequel-no-spoilers/534157/2 "2010-03-29T04:10:23Z")

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Good to know -thanks! I’m a big fan of _Presumed Innocent_, and IMHO Turow has never written anything as good since. I’ll be interested to read this.

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**Author:** ![Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hilarity_n.suze/32/6223_2.png) [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presumed-innocent-sequel-no-spoilers/534157/3 "2010-03-29T06:29:32Z")

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I loved Presumed Innocent, and this sounds really good.

However, I don’t agree that Harrison Ford needs a comeback vehicle.