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  • Illusion of Justice

  • Inside Making a Murderer and America's Broken System
  • By: Jerome F. Buting
  • Narrated by: Sean Pratt
  • Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (77 ratings)

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Illusion of Justice

By: Jerome F. Buting
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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Summary

Interweaving an insider's account of the true-crime saga and Netflix sensation Making a Murderer with other controversial cases from his career, this powerful memoir from Steven Avery's defense attorney reveals the flaws in America's criminal justice system and puts forth a provocative, persuasive call for reform.

Not since The Thin Blue Line has there been a true-crime saga as engrossing as Making a Murderer. Captivating audiences across demographic lines, it made Steven Avery a household name and thrust defense attorney Jerome F. Buting - and his fight against America's dysfunctional criminal justice system - into the spotlight.

In Illusion of Justice, Buting uses the Avery case as a springboard to examine the shaky integrity of our law enforcement and legal systems, which he has witnessed firsthand for nearly four decades. From his early career as a public defender to his success overturning wrongful convictions, his story provides a compelling insider's view into the high-stakes world of criminal defense and suggests that while in principle the law presumes innocence, in practice it more often than not presumes guilt.

Combining narrative reportage with critical commentary and personal reflection, Buting explores his professional motivations, the high-profile cases that defined his career, and the path to much-needed criminal justice reform. Taking its place beside acclaimed best sellers such as Just Mercy and The New Jim Crow, Illusion of Justice is a tour de force from a relentless and eloquent advocate for justice who is determined to fulfill his professional responsibility - and, in the face of overwhelming odds, make the judicial system work as it is designed to.

©2017 Jerome F. Buting (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers
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Engrossing !very engrossing

A must for any one with interest in the Avery ,Dassey case and their pursuit of freedom

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How can this even happen?

If you're reading this book, you already know to what the title of this review refers to.

A deep dive into the career and life of Jerry Buting, one part of the co council from Steven Avery's trial. For more than 35 years Mr Buting has been representing the less fortunate as a public defender and then later in his own practice more high profile cases, the biggest of which would be this one, The Steven Avery case brought to a global audience by the Netflix documentary series, Making a Murderer.

The author takes you through the whole case and perhaps more importantly the emotions that all involved went though in this tragedy. Never have I been more convinced that there is an innocent man still rotting jail for a crime he did not commit. The descriptions of how the law should be applied and how they actually were leave you breathless.

The performance in the audio book is superb as is the writing. If you enjoyed the show and want to hear more about the man who was part of a defence that never stood a chance against the machine that is local law enforcement, grab this fantastic book and enjoy.

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This is a brilliant book.

Having seen the netflix series years back and found it enthralling I wanted to know more. the book is a great telling of the background of the cases of brendan dasey and steven avery. I highly recommend this book.

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Enjoyable and informative

This is no making a murderer cash in - yes, there is an excellent insight to that phenomenon but what stands out is the attention to detail of the American justice system as a whole. A system whereby mistakes made innocently or otherwise can take some 30 years to resolve. Butings prose is informative without being dry and I particularly enjoyed the narrator. Very happy to recommend.

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Harrowing Reveal of Injustices

Having gone to Jerry Buting’s talk in Aberdeen a few months ago, I was looking forward to finding out more about the Ralph Armstrong case. The details revealed in the Armstrong case and in the Avery/Dassey case are incredible. The injustices leave you wondering how those supposedly on the right side of law and order are still in their jobs and how they can sleep at night, assuming they have a conscience. Perhaps they have not. Such a well written book from one of the good guys in our corrupt society.

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Best book I've read in year's

This is a great book and he seems like a great guy. Great insight loved it

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Brilliant

this book is brilliantly read and a great account of some of the details and story around making a murderer. I have no idea how Steven Avery was convicted on the evidence presented.

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An exposé of flagrant judicial malpractice

The narrator seemed to be sight reading. Very irritating ! Nevertheless,, it's well.worth the effort.

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Compelling

A very compelling and eye opening listen. really enjoyed the detail of both the legal system referring to specific cases, as well as the writers personal journey within it. Highly recommended!

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