Known for pioneering the "police procedural" genre, Treat often infused his stories with legal and psychological depth. The specific file "r1.0" typically indicates a digital edition or revision from the "papyrefb2" or similar ebook community [No direct citation, common ebook naming convention]. Plot and Context

REVIEWED BY DAN STUMPF: LAWRENCE TREAT – Over the Edge. Ace Double D-51, reprint paperback, abridged edition, 1954. Published dos- Mystery*File

True to the Spanish title, it emphasizes the psychological pressure and shifting alliances within a courtroom setting.

Before becoming a founding member of the Mystery Writers of America , Lawrence Treat (born Lawrence Arthur Goldstone) practiced as a lawyer, which gave his courtroom scenes a layer of realism.

He was a two-time Edgar Award winner and is celebrated for creating interactive works like the Crime and Puzzlement series. A Review by Dan Stumpf: LAWRENCE TREAT – Over the Edge.