Former New York City Assistant District Attorney Arthur Train's collection of short stories, "True Stories of Crime from the District Attorney's Office," details some of the most intriguing criminal cases he worked on. The book gives a thorough description of the early 20th-century criminal justice system in New York City, focusing on the functions of judges, prosecutors, and police officers in identifying and prosecuting criminals. Train offers insight into the legal tactics used to convict criminals in each narrative, which is based on a genuine case. The book covers many different types of crimes, such as murder, theft, and fraud, and the tales are delivered in an interesting and captivating style. The book also discusses societal problems of the day, including organized crime, governmental corruption, and how women were treated by the criminal court system. Generally, "True Stories of Crime from the District Attorney's Office" gives an intriguing peek into the world of criminal justice in New York City during the early 20th century and provides a window into the inner workings of the legal system.
Arthur Cheney Train (6 September 1875 – 22 December 1945) was an American lawyer and writer. He was born in Boston and educated at Harvard University, where he graduated in 1898. He then attended Harvard Law School and practiced law in New York City. In 1904, he joined the district attorney's office in Manhattan as an assistant prosecutor. Train's experiences as a prosecutor provided inspiration for his writing. He published his first short story in 1904, and over the next few years, he became a prolific author, publishing several collections of short stories and novels. His best-known works include "True Stories of Crime from the District Attorney's Office" and "Tutt and Mr. Tutt", a series of stories about a wily and clever lawyer named Ephraim Tutt. Train died in New York City in 1945, at the age of 70. His writing continues to be popular among fans of legal thrillers and crime fiction.
