William J. Coughlin

William J. Coughlin

2 Series

William J. Coughlin (1929-1992) was an American author known for his legal thrillers. He also served as a U.S. administrative judge in Detroit. Coughlin's notable series features the character Charley Sloan.

William J. Coughlin's "Proof of Intent," co-authored by Walter Sorrells, follows the gripping legal battle of a Detroit attorney defending a doctor accused of murder. The doctor claims his patient's death was a mercy killing, sparking a contentious debate on euthanasia. As the trial unfolds, the attorney uncovers a web of deceit and hidden motives. The novel, published posthumously, delves into the ethical dilemmas and moral complexities of the case. Coughlin's work, noted for its authenticity, offers readers a suspenseful exploration of justice and morality.

Charley Sloan (with Walter Sorrells)

Shadow of a Doubt

(1991)

Death Penalty

(1992)

The Judgment

(1997)

The Court

(1999)

Proof of Intent

(2002)(With: Walter Sorrells)

Standalone Novels

The Dividend Was Death.

(1968)

The Destruction Committee

(1971)

The Grinding Mill

(1973)

The Stalking Man

(1979)

The Mark of Cain

(1980)(As: Sean A. Key)

Day of Wrath

(1980)

Cain's Chinese Puzzle

(1981)(As: Sean A. Key)

The Twelve Apostles

(1984)

Her Father's Daughter

(1986)

Her Honor

(1987)

In The Presence of Enemies

(1989)

The Heart of Justice

(1995)

No More Dreams

(2024)

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