The Good Doctora: An Organized Crime Legal Thriller
by Todd Merer
Organized CrimeAdded on January 11, 2026
Description
A Fearless Lawyer. A Deadly Case. A Fight for Survival.In The Good Doctora, author Todd Merer—former attorney to the Escobar family and the Cali Cartel—pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of cartel defense, where the line between justice and survival is razor-thin.Electra, a bold and cunning attorney, has built her career representing extradited drug lords, navigating the treacherous corridors of power with calculated precision. But when she becomes the prime suspect in her latest case, the rules of the game change—she’s gone from being a defender to an accused.From the gritty streets of Queens' Colombian expat community, to the shadowy cartel enclaves of the Andes, to a midwestern wasteland gutted by fentanyl, she stays one step ahead of those who want her silenced, ultimately finding herself in a federal courtroom in New York, where she must decide: fight for justice, or fight to stay alive?Fast-paced, electrifying, and packed with insider knowledge (“Merer knows of what he writes”— Kirkus Reviews)The Good Doctora is a legal thriller like no other—where power and justice collide in a battle with no guarantees.
Reader Reviews
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In The Good Doctora, Todd Merer immerses us in the dark and dangerous world of the legal defense of drug cartels. With an agile narrative and a fast-paced pace, the author, who knows firsthand the ins and outs of drug trafficking from the legal field, weaves a story full of tension, moral dilemmas, and unexpected twists.Merer's writing style is characterised by its brevity, clarity, and the powerful descriptions that immerse the reader in the harsh environment of the courtroom and its associated
Good thrilling legal drama that follows Electra, a sharp and fearless attorney that suddenly finds herself involved in a very dangerous situation. She will have to survive court but also in real life as well. I like that the story feels real, the world around cartel, power and drugs add a lot of realism to it making it very entertaining. I think the amount of details captivates the reader a lot and this deadly game where law and survival collide is very attractive. Overall, the book is exciting
