McCracken Poston Jr.

Zenith Man

Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom

Zenith man

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"A case that simply defies belief.  You can't make something like this up!"

- Paul Dowling, Executive Producer, with Vince Sherry, Senior Producer, Forensic Files

"Was this a case of murder - or a most unusual love story?"

- Bill Kurtis, A&E's American Justice

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McCracken Poston is a good storyteller and has a good story to tell, with the kinds of twists and turns that will make readers think it’s great fiction—except it all happened.

Jon Meacham

New York Times bestselling author, winner of the Pulitzer Prize



Poston found himself defending a guy everyone thought was guilty in what appeared to be a slam-dunk murder case. But the amazing truth in this true crime drama is there was no crime at all. It’s one hell of a story.

Jonathan Karl

author of Betrayal, Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News



Poston is a natural storyteller in the great Southern Gothic tradition. He sees the pain, but finds the humor, too, and ultimately the humanity, turning a tale of murder into a remarkable story of love, friendship and justice.

Rory Kennedy

Emmy Award‑winning documentary filmmaker



McCracken King Poston Jr.’s skillful account in Zenith Man is a warning about prejudice, a rush to judgment, and how Americans who are different can be swept up unfairly in our justice system. An inspiring tale about courage and how both lawyer and client helped each other find redemption. A must-read.

Pete Earley

New York Times bestselling author of The Hot House, Crazy, and No Human Contact



Poston's unique voice has brought to life two fascinating characters thrown into a case that challenges our basic assumptions about law enforcement, the courts, and the media. You won't be able to put down The Zenith Man until the very last word.

Charles Bosworth, Jr, and Joel Schwartz

authors of Bone Deep
McCracken Poston Jr

McCracken Poston Jr

McCracken King Poston Jr, is a criminal defense attorney and former state legislator in the Georgia House of Representatives. He gained national attention for his handling of several notable cases that were featured on CNN Presents, Dateline NBC, A&E’s American Justice and Forensic Files.

Book Clubs

McCracken Poston Jr. is scheduling Book Clubs for  private appearances!  Depending on location and availability, the session could be in person or virtual! 

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McCracken Poston Jr and Alvin Ridley, 2023.

LATEST NEWS

McCracken Poston Jr

In the universe of timing, I got lucky. Trying to tell this story before knowing everything about Alvin wasn't working. And I didn't know why.
Stay tuned for a big announcement (and no, it's not a movie, but I appreciate the thoughts), probably tonight!

If you don't like the big box stores or online stores; Fern & Feather General Store in downtown Ringgold, and Winder Binder Books on the North Shore in Chattanooga have restocked "Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom." If the mall is more convenient,

I learned more about my client from following leads and doing deep dives into the local newspaper "morgues" - where old articles were clipped and filed by subject. Between these and the clerk's files of the old civil cases, I began to learn that Alvin was quite adept at

I am fortunate that the powers in publishing loved this story enough to publish it and create an ebook/Kindle, and an audiobook. They also have the best site to choose from multiple locations to shop for it (see link). But you also can go to your local independent bookstore to

Spread the word to your friends and family north of Atlanta! TONIGHT, Wednesday, April 24, at 7:00 p.m., come out to:
READ IT AGAIN BOOKSTORE
3630 PEACHTREE PKWY, SUITE 314
SUWANEE, GEORGIA 30024

CLUTTERERS TAKE HEED!
The best reason to never, ever, throw anything away:
You might need it to defend yourself in a murder trial.

Actually, the book covers memories back from Alvin's 4th grade to the present date in the acknowledgments, so the book really covers 1953-2024, about 71 years!

After speaking to the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) at Jekyll Island about my book, I dropped in on E. Shaver Books in Savannah. I am excited to learn that it had in stock and was selling “Zenith Man” in that city! I hope to be back soon for a book

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