The Accused (aka. The Snatch) by Harold R. Daniels

Alvin is a meek and mild college teacher who marries Louise, a former hard-drinking, gambling, and over-spending hussy. They get married to relieve their loneliness, but soon after they get hitched her past comes out. Not even three months in, Louise is murdered and Alvin is the prime suspect.

This courtroom drama switches back and forth between the trial and the lives of Alvin and Louise, and is a pretty solid crime/thriller/suspense piece. Witnesses testimony of Alvin's behavior certainly points the finger at him, which makes one sway back and forth like an actual member of the jury. The author makes good with detailing the emotions and motivations of the characters, which leave us wondering: did Alvin kill his wife?

Real human nature shines through this book. Highly recommended.