City Primeval is a thriller novel by Elmore Leonard. It chronicles the story of a criminal lawyer and the people he is trying to protect in a shady town full of criminals in Detroit, Michigan. The novel features strong themes of justice, redemption, and violence.
Chapter 1 begins with an introduction to the novel’s protagonist, Raymond Cruz. Cruz is presented as a “man in action”, and is immersed in a world of crime and lawlessness. He is determined to uphold justice and protect his clients from both justice and injustice.
In chapter 2, Cruz meets up with his two clients, Arnie and Nora Freeman, who he intends to represent in a trial that will determine their fate. Cruz has serious doubts about their innocence and finds himself in a moral dilemma as to whether he should defend them or not. It is quickly revealed that the judge in charge of their case is in fact part of the criminal underworld.
Chapter 3 presents the reader with the main plot of the story: the conflict between the Judge and Cruz, as the judge has plans to use Cruz’s clients in his plan to manipulate the court system. As the Judge’s criminal activities become more apparent, Cruz begins to formulate a plan to put an end to the Judge’s reign.
Chapter 4 focuses on the rising tension between Cruz and the Judge as they battle for control of the court room. Ultimately, Cruz is able to use his own skills and resources to thwart the Judge’s plans but in the process, puts his own life in danger.
In chapter 5, the battle between Cruz and the Judge continues and the readers are shown a renewed sense of justice and redemption as Cruz is able to prove his clients’ innocence despite the odds. This chapter serves to show that justice can prevail no matter the circumstances.
By the end of the novel in Chapter 6, the protagonists experiences a great sense of satisfaction and closure. Cruz is able to prove his clients’ innocence while at the same time brings an end to the Judge’s corruption. In the end, Cruz is able to bring justice to the people of Detroit and show them that the system can work for the people.
In conclusion, City Primeval is a thrilling novel that vividly depicts the struggle between justice and injustice in the legal system. The story follows Raymond Cruz and his efforts to protect his clients while bringing an end to the Judge’s reign of corruption. The novel features strong themes of justice, redemption and violence, and ultimately serves as an exploration of the human struggle against oppression.
