No Deadly Drug

By John D. MacDonald

Book Overview

Indicted by the state of New Jersey for the murder of retired Colonel William Farber. Dr Carl Coppolino had been having an affair with Farber's wife, Marjorie. Did he kill Marjorie's husband and his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0449128091
• ISBN13: 9780449128091
• Release Date: April 1985
• Publisher: Fawcett Books
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Best True Crime Ever!

I first read "No Deadly Drug" by John D. MacDonald when it came out in paperback in 1985. I have never read a better true crime book during the last 30 years; nor have I read any courtroom trial book, fiction or non-fiction, that comes close. The book focuses on the murder trials of Dr. Carl Coppolino for the killing of his anestheologist wife, Dr. Carmen Coppolino. His lawyer is F. Lee Bailey at his most brilliant. Most of Bailey's examinations and arguments are completely reproduced. The twists and turns of the case leave the reader changing his or her mind about Coppoino's guilt and there is extensive information on crime scene investigation and undetectable deadly poisons for CSI fans. You won't be able to turn the pages fast enough!