"A well-crafted gangland crime thriller with a fascinating military subplot and a deliciously mysterious villain." – BestThrillers.com "A sharply defined, engrossing cast elevates this crime caper." –Kirkus Reviews In the shadowy streets of 1980s Chicago, will the tangled web of crime and history reveal its dark secrets before it's too late? Major Henry Sampson, a seasoned veteran from the Vietnam War, finds himself entangled in a covert operation that stretches decades. Meanwhile, Detective Marcelle DeSantis, driven and determined, navigates the dangerous world of gang-related murders, alongside her steady but tenacious partner Bernie Bernardelli. Will Marcelle and Bernie uncover the truth behind the murders and drug trafficking before the city plunges deeper into chaos? Can they piece together the past and present to stop a deadly conspiracy? A gripping thriller that intertwines crime, mystery, and historical fiction, where failure means the perpetuation of a cycle of violence years in the making. David Rabin brings a wealth of experience to his debut novel, In Danger of Judgment . With a background as a trial lawyer spanning over three decades, Rabin has transitioned into the realm of fiction writing, bringing his keen understanding of law and human nature to the page. In addition to his legal expertise, Rabin is an accomplished competitive shooter, holding two High Master classifications in Highpower Rifle, which adds authenticity to the action-packed elements of his storytelling. 2023 American Fiction Awards Winner - Crime Thriller 2023 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner - Crime Fiction 2022 Finalist, The BestThrillers Book Awards - Military Thriller "A well-crafted gangland crime thriller with a fascinating military subplot and a deliciously mysterious villain." - BestThrillers.com "A sharply defined, engrossing cast elevates this crime caper." - Kirkus Reviews "A stunning debut, David Rabin's In Danger of Judgment is an engrossing page-turner. Shocking twists barrel full-speed into an action-packed and tense crime thriller readers won't see coming." - IndieReader (IR Approved, 5 Stars) "A breathtaking plot that left me compulsively turning pages. Fans of Barry Eisler, Stephen Hunter, and David Baldacci will enjoy Rabin's fast-paced plot." -Jill Caugherty, author of Waltz in Swing Time "Rabin explodes out of the gate with his debut thriller, as well-executed as the best in Ludlum's Bourne series." -David Shawn Klein, award-winning author of The Money "It's First Blood meets The Usual Suspects . If you enjoyed The French Connection and the Jack Reacher series, you'll love In Danger of Judgment ." -Jeffrey James Higgins, award-winning author of Furious and Unseen "This is a fabulous debut novel from an author who is destined to make his mark on crime fiction writing." -A.J. McCarthy, award-winning mystery suspense author "Rabin brings a fresh set of characters to the tried-and-true crime drama, and his breezy narrative style and crackling dialogue kept me turning the pages well past my bedtime." -Ronald Aiken, author of Death Has Its Benefits and former president of The Atlanta Writers Club "David Rabin's debut novel, In Danger of Judgment , combines the razor-sharp instincts of a natural story-teller with the fascinating insights of a true expert to create a thrilling face-off between greed and salvation, where unfinished business from an unpopular war echoes through the dark heart of a deadly business." -Roger Johns, award-winning author of Dark River Rising "Clever shifts in time and perspective keep readers on their toes, and a surprising and highly satisfying conclusion ties the story together." -Authors Reading David Rabin was born in Chicago and raised in its Lakeview neighborhood. He later moved to Atlanta, where he worked as a trial lawyer for thirty-three years. Now retired, he writes fiction, runs a competitive shooting program, and competes in rifle sports, including the discipline of Highpower Rifle, in which he holds two High Master classifications. He and his wife, Susie, a former clinical social worker, have two sons, Sam and Gene. In Danger of Judgment is his first novel.