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Matters of Doubt

A Cal Claxton Mystery
By Warren C Easley
Series: Cal Claxton Mysteries
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Matters of Doubt by Warren C Easley follows Cal Claxton, a former Los Angeles prosecutor who moves to a small town in Oregon to start a new life. As he settles into his new role as a private investigator, he delves into a complex case involving a troubled young artist accused of murder. Faced with scepticism and danger, Cal must navigate the murky waters of truth and doubt to uncover what really happened.
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First published in 2013 by Poisoned Pen Press.

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A new look for the first in the critically acclaimed Cal Claxton mysteries! Cal Claxton, a lawyer trying to lay low in Oregon wine country, gets caught up in a case of life or death.

Who can you turn to when society spits you out?

Former LA prosecutor Cal Claxton has escaped to the Oregon wine country after his wife's suicide, determined to live a less-harried life. He's gotten a dog for company and takes pleasure in simple things like hiking, fishing, and crafting gourmet meals from the area's bounty, which he enjoys with local wines. He has no career ambitions, other than to sustain a small practice that will allow him to pay his bills.

Then he's approached by a homeless street artist from Portland who wants him to take on the cold case investigation of his mother's murder. The young man believes his mother's boyfriend killed her eight years earlier, but the police were never able to solve the case. Cal turns him away. But his conscience won't let him rest...

Cal takes on the case against his better judgment. Soon, however, the street artist is charged with the boyfriend's murder, and Cal has to battle bias from the press, police, and public, along with his own doubts about his client in order to determine who has committed both crimes—and why.

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  • Matters of Doubt
    A new look for the first in the critically acclaimed Cal Claxton mysteries! Cal Claxton, a lawyer trying to lay low in Oregon wine country, gets caught up in a case of life or death. Who can you turn to when society spits you out? Former LA prosecutor Cal Claxton has escaped to the Oregon wine country after his wife's...
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Warren C. Easley's Matters of Doubt is lauded as a captivating legal thriller, drawing comparisons to works by John Grisham for its gripping and fast-paced narrative. Reviews commend the protagonist, Cal Claxton, as a lawyer with a strong sense of justice and resilience, engaging with complex cases and personal loss. Critics highlight the novel's engrossing plot, its exploration of street youth culture, and its potential to launch a compelling series.

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ISBN: 9781464214738

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 June 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 219.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 336

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Series: Cal Claxton Mysteries Warren C Easley

About the Author

Formerly a research scientist and international business executive, award-winning author WARREN C. EASLEY lives in Oregon, where he writes fiction, tutors GED students, fly fishes, and skis. Easley is the author of the Cal Claxton Mysteries. He received a Kay Snow National Award for fiction in 2012 and was named the Northwest's Up and Coming Author in 2017. His fifth book, Blood for Wine, was shortlisted for a Nero Award.

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