John Adams Under Fire

In this gripping account, bestselling authors Dan Abrams and David Fisher explore the pivotal trial following the Boston Massacre, where British soldiers faced charges for killing five civilians on March 5, 1770. Highlighting John Adams' role as a young lawyer determined to ensure justice, the narrative delves into the rising tensions in colonial Boston as it teetered on the brink of revolution. Drawing from trial transcripts and Adams’s own reflections, the book paints a vivid picture of a critical moment that would help shape the foundations of American law and independence.