Rats! 5 Novels about the Unjustly Accused
Scientists in Norway have recently uncovered evidence that giant gerbils and not rats were responsible for the black death in 14th century Europe. Briefly, they examined climate data and discovered that the plague flourished in years where the black rat population would have declined due to unfavourable weather conditions.
Innocent black rats, like the ones shown here, have been unfairly taking the blame for centuries.
These novels are about people falsely accused of crimes:
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The Big Exit by David Carnoy
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Richie Forman spent 7 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Recently released, he becomes a suspect in the murder of the man who framed him and stole his girlfriend.
Crooked Letter Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin
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When Larry Ott's high school girlfriend disappeared, the people in his small Mississippi town suspected that he'd killed her even though her body was never found. Now many years later, another young woman is missing and Ott is once again the prime suspect.
Dear Daughter by Elizabeth Little
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Celebutante Janie Jenkins was convicted of the murder of her mother. Now released on a technicality, she is determined to find the real killer.
Never Go Back by Lee Child
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Jack Reacher has dinner plans but he arrives to pick up his date, she has been arrested on questionable charges. When he is accused of murder himself, Jack takes action, breaking them both out of jail so they can get to the bottom of things.
Wash this Blood Clean From My Hand by Fred Vargas
In Quebec for training, Commissaire Adamsberg becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a young woman and must fight to clear his name.
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