In Danger of Judgment : A Thriller

"A well-crafted gangland crime thriller with a fascinating military subplot and a deliciously mysterious villain." –BestThrillers.com

"A sharply defined, engrossing cast elevates this crime caper." –Kirkus Reviews

In the shadowy streets of 1980s Chicago, will the tangled web of crime and history reveal its dark secrets before it's too late?

Major Henry Sampson, a seasoned veteran from the Vietnam War, finds himself entangled in a covert operation that stretches decades. Meanwhile, Detective Marcelle DeSantis, driven and determined, navigates the dangerous world of gang-related murders, alongside her steady but tenacious partner Bernie Bernardelli.

Will Marcelle and Bernie uncover the truth behind the murders and drug trafficking before the city plunges deeper into chaos? Can they piece together the past and present to stop a deadly conspiracy?

A gripping thriller that intertwines crime, mystery, and historical fiction, where failure means the perpetuation of a cycle of violence years in the making.

David Rabin brings a wealth of experience to his debut novel, In Danger of Judgment. With a background as a trial lawyer spanning over three decades, Rabin has transitioned into the realm of fiction writing, bringing his keen understanding of law and human nature to the page. In addition to his legal expertise, Rabin is an accomplished competitive shooter, holding two High Master classifications in Highpower Rifle, which adds authenticity to the action-packed elements of his storytelling.

David Rabin was born in Chicago and raised in its Lakeview neighborhood. He later moved to Atlanta, where he worked as a trial lawyer for thirty-three years. Now retired, he writes fiction, runs a competitive shooting program, and competes in rifle sports, including the discipline of Highpower Rifle, in which he holds two High Master classifications. He and his wife, Susie, a former clinical social worker, have two sons, Sam and Gene. In Danger of Judgment is his first novel.