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Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
The Left Handed Blade by Terry C. Dickerson revolves around the trial of Eglon C. Lot, a wealthy businessman accused of running an extensive network of extortion, trafficking, and money laundering. Prosecutor Evelyn Reed presents evidence linking Lot to forced labor, financial manipulation, and exploitation of vulnerable people, including children and refugees. Witnesses like Elena Rostova, Javier Morales, and Anya Sharma testify about recruitment under false pretenses, where documents were confiscated. Defense attorney Kassa S. Kane questions the reliability of the evidence and indirect connections alongside procedural uncertainty. She argues an absence of direct proof tying Lot personally to the abuse. Over several weeks of courtroom testimony and cross-examination, Judge Ehud Benjamin juggles public pressure, the moral weight of the case, and his own experiences with justice.
Terry C. Dickerson’s The Left Handed Blade is an interesting twist on traditional legal drama in that it unfolds almost exclusively in and in the immediate vicinity of the actual courtroom, using some recognizable biblical inferences with a light hand and a solid link. The writing style is simple and straightforward, and the testimonies and inner workings of the minds and spirits of everyone are given the space to unfold organically. The result is thorough character development, the standout to me being Kane, the defense attorney facing ethical uncertainty. I love how Dickerson uses public reaction and civic debate to give a realistic view of how justice influences society. There is a timeliness to Dickerson's story that cannot be ignored, and overall, between suspense and careful observation, this is a story that encourages a hard look at justice, accountability, and the consequences of individual action on the world at large.
