In the Eyes of the Law: The True Story of Love, Betrayal, Murder, Fame and Justice in 1950's America

by Tom Faulconer

Book Overview

The murder of Forrest Teel, a corporate vice-president and head of the international division of the largest pharmaceutical company in the world caught the attention of the nation in 1958. When his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0759688354
• ISBN13: 9780759688353
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Fascinating true story!

This is a well written true story that has been researched with great care. The characters are not your typical midwest small town cast. As the events unfold, Faulconer does a great job of giving the background of the participants and pertinent relationships. You will be amazed at the details laid out by Faulconer's unique perspective and insight. The events that take place to bring each of the parties to the trial and their prior interactions are quite interesting. Election results, political appointments, power transitions, corporate policies, and untimely deaths all come to play a part in this griping murder story that actually happened in Indianapolis. You won't want to stop reading this fascinating true story!

A "True" Page Turner

Through vivid and masterfully placed details, Mr. Faulconer takes the reader back in time to the trial which was the talk of the town in the 1950's. He transforms the reader into a spectator who must peer through the dingy windows of the basement courtroom to watch the fate of Connie Nicholson unfold. By cleverly unraveling information, Mr. Faulconer weaves a beautiful masterpiece of the twists and turns of life. The pages will be racing through your fingers; it's a "true" page turner!!!!!

Great Read!

Mr. Faulconer has brought to life the 1950's in amazing detail. This book based solely on fact has everything you would expect from a Hollywood production...amazing characters, murder, infidelity, a nationally reported trial, etc. Knowing that Mr. Faulconer is related to one of the major persons in this tale makes his writing that much more enlightening.I hope to find and read more books from Mr. Faulconer!

Riveting Story

Tom Faulconer has written a page turning book that isn't "based" on a true story, but IS the true story. His preface details how he has made sure that he included only the facts of the case, but he still kept the thrill of a shocking story. This book is a must read for anyone who has ever lived anywhere near Indianapolis since it contains a plethora of interesting "hometown" facts that make the story that much more personal. A great read!

In The Eyes Of The Law

Maybe because I'm from Indiana, I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved reading about the personalities from my state. The book, I thought was well written. I would suggest this as a fast read for anyone who loves the law whether they are from Indiana or another state.