Guterson’s tale swirls and loops and soars and digresses, gradually pulling you, like a vortex, closer and closer to eternal truths about death and life, hate and love. David Guterson’s first courtroom drama since Snow Falling on Cedars, it is his most compelling and heartfelt novel to date. So begins The Final Case, a bracing, astute, and deeply affecting examination of justice and injustice-and familial love. An octogenarian without a driver’s license, he leans on his son-the novel’s narrator-as he prepares for trial. Royal, a Seattle criminal attorney in the last days of his long career, takes Betsy Harvey’s case. Her adoptive parents, Delvin and Betsy Harvey-conservative, white fundamentalist Christians-are charged with her murder. Having trouble accessing Eventbrite? Click here.įrom the award-winning, best-selling author of Snow Falling on Cedars-a moving father-son story that is also a taut courtroom drama and a bold examination of privilege, power, and how to live a meaningful life.Ī girl dies one late, rainy night a few feet from the back door of her home. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book! This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change.Ĭopies of The Final Case will be available for purchase on site. For more information about accepted forms of vaccination, see our COVID-19 Policy FAQ.Registration for all in-person events is required in advance through Eventbrite. Third Place Books reserves the right to move any in-person event to Zoom Webinar, our virtual events platform.Masks are required for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status.Third Place Books requires attendees to provide proof of vaccination for all in-person events this season, or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of the event date.

This event is free and open to the public. Third Place Books welcomes David Guterson-author of the national bestseller Snow Falling on Cedars-to the stage at Lake Forest Park! Guterson will be discussing his first new novel in over a decade, The Final Case. David Guterson presents in person at Third Place Books – Lake Forest Park!

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