
George V. Higgins
6 SeriesGeorge V. Higgins was an American author renowned for his crime novels. He authored over thirty books, with his debut, "The Friends of Eddie Coyle," released in 1970. Higgins also worked as a newspaper columnist.
In "Kennedy for the Defense," the first book of the Jerry Kennedy series by George V. Higgins, attorney Jerry Kennedy plans a break at Green Harbor but is relentlessly pursued by his diverse clientele, ranging from thieves to drug dealers. His vacation is violently interrupted when an intruder breaks into his home with a knife, harboring dark intentions. This alarming incident challenges Kennedy's integrity, responsibility, and dedication to his profession. Through Kennedy's perspective, the series offers a gritty exploration of the Boston crime world.