Legal thriller

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The legal thriller genre is a type of crime fiction genre that focuses on the proceedings of the investigation, with particular reference to the impacts on courtroom proceedings and the lives of characters. The genre came about in the 16th century with the publication of short stories and novels based on court cases taking place at the time. Some of the novels were later adapted into early television series and film productions during the 1950s. Many legal professionals, including Scott Turow in Presumed Innocent and Harper Lee in To Kill a Mockingbird, constitute the primary authorship of the genre, drawing on their own relevant experiences. The legal thriller genre's courtroom proceedings and legal authorship are ubiquitous characteristics. The genre features lawyers as legal professionals as the supreme hero. Their actions in the courtroom affect the quality of character's lives, as they determine innocence prevailing against injustice. Legal language is also another characteristic of...

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