The State Rests

Crime and Punishment at Lake of the Ozarks

Behind The Verdict, Inside the Courtroom

"Cunningham’s storytelling gifts lift this above the typical prosecutor memoir. He writes much as he apparently prosecuted: with momentum, confidence, and a performer’s instinct . . . Fans of true crime and courtroom drama will enjoy this fast-paced tome, which is consistently engaging and genuinely moving at times."

"The State Rests is an authoritative, often sobering portrait of legal practice that’s far removed from the polished corridors of urban courtrooms."

"...Cunningham's narrative moves seamlessly between the appalling and the absurd . . . prose is consistently compelling . . . Several moments of humor are sharp and well timed, and readers are sure to let out a few chuckles . . . An often engaging collection of legal tales, sometimes with a bit too much bite."

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