Scott Turow

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Scott Turow's achievements in legal fiction are remarkable. His debut novel Presumed Innocent spent 45 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and has been credited with revitalizing the legal thriller genre. He has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, with translations in 40 languages. His service as President of the Authors Guild from 2010 to 2013 reflects his standing in the literary community.

AwardsTurow won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 1994 for Pleading Guilty. He has also received numerous nominations and honors from literary organizations, but the Edgar is his most prominent award.

Honours & Distinctions

President of the Authors Guild

Authors Guild·2010

Served as president of the Authors Guild from 2010 to 2013.

Records & Feats

Longest-running legal thriller series by a single author

Career Milestone·2024

Turow's Kindle County series has spanned over 35 years, from Presumed Innocent (1987) to The Last Trial (2024), making it one of the longest-running legal thriller series.