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  Cloaked in Doubt  
 

Book Description:
Jimmy DiAnno is a thirty-four-year-old, hard-charging prosecutor in the homicide unit of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. A talented trial attorney, he takes great pride in his ethical responsibility to see that justice is served.

Jerry T. Savitch is not just the mayor of Philadelphia—he is “America’s” mayor. He took a shattered city on the brink of fiscal and social ruin and turned it into a thriving metropolis. In Philadelphia, there is no one more beloved—or with more political connections—than Jerry T. Savitch.

When Mayor Savitch is charged with a brutal murder, DiAnno is the man tapped to try the case. But for DiAnno, this will not be a simple test of his trial skills. He will learn that there is little difficulty in choosing between right and wrong; but, when faced with two wrongs, the true difficulty lies in choosing which wrong is more right.

 
     


     
   
 
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Cloaked in Doubt in the News

The Philadelphia Lawyer

"If you are looking for a good legal thriller, look no further."

The Philadelphia Lawyer Fall  2007

Rachel R. May - iUniverse Review

"Diamondstein demonstrates his experiences as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney"

The Champion, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers May  2007

New Mystery Reader Review

"a feeling of reading and relishing a fantabulous work"

New Mystery Reader April  2007

Reader Views 2006 Literary Award Semi-Finalist

"Cloaked in Doubt" Semi-Finalist in the 2006 Literary Awards by Reader Views

Reader Views February 2007

BOOKINGS: MARY O. BRADLEY

BOOK: "Cloaked in Doubt" (iUniverse Inc.; $16.95; 250 pages). AUTHOR: Michael J. Diamondstein, a Philadelphia attorney. INFO: iuniverse.com. OF NOTE: Successful Philadelphia prosecutor Jimmy DiAnno lets his infatuation with lovely art student Alesa Wex cloud his judgment when she is brutally murdered and he is hand-picked to prosecute the defendant, the city's beloved mayor, Jerry Savitch.  Read More...
The Patriot News Review January 25, 2007

Reader Views: by Debra Gaynor

This is not the same old run-of-the-mill mystery. Michael Diamondstein is a new breed of writer. “Cloaked in Doubt” grabbed me from the moment I read the first page. This book takes you on a roller-coaster ride with sub-plots and twists.  Read More...
Reader Views January  2007

2007 Book of the Year Jada Press International Book Awards
JADA PRESS is proud to present the prestigious International "JADA BOOK of the Year AWARDS"!
1st Place Fictional Winner:
"Cloaked In Doubt" by Michael Diamondstein.
JADA PRESS January 1st, 2007

TT writer tries to get published
NEW JERSEY: In a classroom at the South County Regional Library branch in Winslow Township, about two dozen people gather once a month for input on their writing. 
Newsday November 26th, 2006

Pen's Landing

For defense attorney Mike Diamondstein '96, writing's a legal thrill.  
Widener University School of Law Volume 13 Number 2 Fall 2006

Author spins web of intrigue in Philly politics

If there is one city with it's share of crime stories, it's Philadelphia. From gang warfare on the streets, to corruption in City Hall, Philadelphia is ripe with tragic tales of woe.  
The Trend October 25th, 2006

Phila. Attorney Pens Book About Phila. Personalities Involved in Fictional Murder

My Son-in-law, Rob Meyers, recently asked me to review a book,"Cloaked in Doubt?"
ACT -The Philadelphia Regional Business/Marketing Monthly October/September, 2006

10 O'Clock News
Fox 29 - WTXP September 21st, 2006

Literary lawyer

Bala Cynwd attorney Michael J. Diamondstein publishes his first legal thriller
Main Line Times August 31st, 2006

Did the Mayor do it?.....

This is the first novel for Diamondstein, a criminal lawyer and former asistant district attorney in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Inquirer August 8th, 2006

Radio Interview

"Fabulous Read" "Really gives you a taste of Philadelphia"
WPHT 1210 AM The Big Talker July 9th, 2006