Linda Fairstein
Linda Fairstein is an American attorney, activist, and author known for her work as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney's office. Born in 1947, she has investigated and prosecuted high-profile sex crimes, including the Central Park Jogger case. Fairstein has authored over 20 crime novels, many featuring Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cooper. Her books have won numerous awards, including the Mary Higgins Clark Award and the Edgar Award for Best Novel. Fairstein's work has received critical acclaim for its authenticity and insights into the criminal justice system. She has also garnered recognition for her activism against sexual violence and support for victims. However, some of her prosecutions have been controversial, sparking debates about race and the criminal justice system.
Book Series by Linda Fairstein
Alexandra Cooper Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Final Jeopardy | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Likely To Die | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cold Hit | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Deadhouse | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bone Vault | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Kills | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Entombed | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death Dance | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bad Blood | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Killer Heat | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lethal Legacy | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hell Gate | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Silent Mercy | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Night Watch | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death Angel | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Terminal City | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Devil's Bridge | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Killer Look | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deadfall | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blood Oath | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
Alexandra Cooper Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Surfing the Panther (Short Story) ( With: Steve Martini) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
Devlin Quick Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Into the Lion's Den | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Digging for Trouble | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Secrets from the Deep | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Linda Fairstein Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Violence: Our War Against Rape | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
From the Files of Linda Fairstein Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Killer Charm: The Double Lives of Psychopaths | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| How Serial Rapists Target Their Victims | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Rape Scandal That Puts You At Risk | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Five Most Dangerous Places For Women | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Most Surprising Crime Zone: Your Own Home | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Why Some Women Lie About Rape | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Killer Charm and Other True Cases | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
Linda Fairstein Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Plot Thickens | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Their World is Law | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| I'd Kill For That | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Best American Crime Reporting 2007 | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mystery Writers of America Presents The Prosecution Rests | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| FaceOff | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
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