Linda Fairstein is one of America's foremost legal experts on crimes of violence against women and children. She served as head of the sex crimes unit of the Manhattan District Attorney's office from 1976 until 2002 and is the internationally best-selling author of a series of crime novels featuring Manhattan prosecutor Alexandra Cooper.
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Bethanne Patrick talks with Linda Fairstein about her new novel, Hell Gate.
Bethanne Patrick talks with Linda Fairstein about her new crime novel, Lethal Legacy.
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Submitted by Bethanne on Wed, 03/24/2010 - 7:28pm A Conversation with Linda Fairstein: "Hell Gate"
One of my favorite things about Linda Fairstein's crime novels is how she brings in the history of New York City, making landmarks relevant to contemporary stories of the more sordid side of things. After decades in the NYC Public Defender's Office and being instrumental in founding the NYPD Sex Crimes Unit, Fairstein knows that history and beauty can both be founded on and hide ugly sins.
In Fairstein's latest Alexandra Cooper novel, "Hell Gate," the Borough of Manhattan's three remaining Federal mansions (Hamilton Grange, the Morris-Jumel Mansion, and Gracie Mansion) are woven into a story of sex trafficking and -- what else? -- intrigue. I had a wonderful time talking with Fairstein (it's her second visit to The WETA Book Studio; you can see her first interview for "Lethal Legacy" right below), and hope you'll enjoy this clip.
Submitted by Bethanne on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 1:09pm Giveaway: A Thrilling Pair
Thank you, visitors, for your patience with me -- I am late in posting this week's giveaway.
For your trouble, you get a sneak peek at my NEW interview with the delightful, witty, and elegant Linda Fairstein. (Look below; it's there! Ms. Fairstein is sporting a red jacket...)
But that's not all! Ten of you will win both David Baldacci's "True Blue" and Fairstein's latest Alexandra Cooper novel, "Hell Gate." All you have to do to be eligible is leave an answer in our Comments to the following question:
What's the most thrilling thing to you about spring now that it's finally here?
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winners:
Jen F.Louise F.April C.Clay M.Jennifer L.Jessica M.Mary H.Michael R.Jim C.Angie D.
Submitted by Bethanne on Fri, 05/15/2009 - 3:15pm Giveaway: "Lethal Legacy" by Linda Fairstein
It's Friday. If, like me, you are dragging a bit as the week draws to a close, let me perk you up with an unexpected treat: A giveaway!
We've got 10 copies of Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein to give to ten random respondents who answer the following question:
If you could inherit anything at all from a family member, what would it be? Money? A gold watch? An entire library? A humble casserole dish? Magic powers?
Submitted by Bethanne on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 9:35am A Conversation with Linda Fairstein: "Lethal Legacy"
Talking with Linda Fairstein might always be a delight (this is my first time to interview her!), but I can't imagine that it gets much more delightful than talking with Linda Fairstein about books and libraries. Fairstein's newest Alex Cooper thriller, Lethal Legacy, is all about the rare book trade -- and involves the New York Public Library. I have to admit that Fairstein had me at "Bay Psalm Book."
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