Consumed
David Cronenberg
The story of two journalists whose entanglement in a French philosopher's death becomes a surreal journey into global conspiracy.
Read Time: ~7 hr
The alternate
by John Martel (1999)
About this book
In an opulent San Francisco mansion, a beautiful woman lies dead. Her husband stands accused of her murder. And two ambitious lawyers step into the courtroom for the most challenging trial of their careers.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe alternate Lead Character
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