Set against a sweltering New York summer, the story follows the aftermath of a brutal murder in Spanish Harlem.

Three teenage members of an Italian street gang stab a blind 15-year-old Puerto Rican boy to death.

The file is a Spanish-language digital edition of the 1959 novel "A Matter of Conviction" (originally published as The Young Savages in the UK). Written by prolific crime novelist Evan Hunter (best known by his pseudonym Ed McBain ), the book is a gritty legal thriller that explores juvenile delinquency and racial tension in 1950s New York City. Plot Overview

As Bell prepares for trial, he faces intense political pressure and community outrage. His search for the truth leads him into an ethical dilemma, forcing him to choose between a guaranteed conviction and the pursuit of true justice. Historical Significance A matter of conviction - Evan Hunter - Amazon UK

Hank Bell , an assistant district attorney who grew up in the same tough neighborhood, is assigned to prosecute the case.