William J. Coughlin
AmericanCrimeLegal Drama
William Jeremiah Coughlin was an American novelist and former defense attorney and judge in Detroit. He authored numerous legal and crime thrillers—often drawing on his courtroom experience—including titles featuring lawyer Charley Sloan. He occasionally wrote under the pseudonym Sean A. Key and lived in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Sources vary slightly on birthyear, but his writing career produced multiple best-selling legal thrillers in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Notable Works
['The Twelve Apostles', 'Her Honor', 'In the Presence of Enemies', 'Shadow of a Doubt', 'Judgment']
