Abraham Lincoln for the Defense

by Warren Bull

Attorney Abraham Lincoln never before had to defend a case like this one. A visitor to Springfield vanishes. Then two brothers are accused of his brutal murder by their younger brother. The good citizens of Springfield seem set on a double hanging. It is up to Lincoln to save the brothers from the gallows. Abraham Lincoln for the Defense is based on an actual murder trial that so intrigued Lincoln that he was still writing about it five years later. Resolution of the case solved one mystery, but it created a greater question that, to this day, remains unanswered. The novel introduces the reader to Lincoln while he is a young attorney developing into the man who will become the great emancipator, a martyred president, and one of the most beloved figures in American history. Standing alone between the Trailor brothers and the hangman’s noose is Abraham Lincoln, for the defense.

200 pages, Paperback

First published June 9, 2003

About the author

Warren is an award-winning author with more than a hundred published short stories. He has also published two novels: Abraham Lincoln for the Defense and Heartland. He has three short story collections in print, Murder Manhattan, No Happy Endings as well as Killer Eulogy and Other Stories on Untreed Reads. He worked as a clinical psychologist for thirty years. He comes from a functional family and is is fierce competitor at trivia games. He is an active member of Mystery Writers of America and a lifetime member of Sisters in Crime with no hope of parole.

Reviews

[Warren Bull · Rating 5 out of 5]

Based on an actual murder trial, this book shows a young Abraham Lincoln in the process of becoming the man who will be known as the great emancipator.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun read about people charged for murder based on rumor and innuendo. This story is based on a real case from the 1840's. The major downside is that the author is at times a bit heavy handed in bringing Lincoln's views about religion and slavery into the story. Still this was a fun read and an interesting mystery.

[James Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very enjoyable read! We all think we know good old Abe, but it's nice to see someone dig a little bit and show us a little more. Human nature is on display here, Lincoln's and that of others. For all his skill at defense, Abe excelled in his knowledge of human nature. His persona shines brightly through.