5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and intelligent legal thriller

H.R.P. · 28 February 2025

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4.0 out of 5 stars good fun

D. · 6 March 2025

This is an entertaining read, full of well drawn characters and just enough believability to make it engrossing. All that let it down was some annoying name dropping at the beginning and a b very silly ending. I’ve already bought the second book and am very much looking forward to Adam’s next story.

5.0 out of 5 stars Twisty legal who and why they dun it.

B.A.B. · 22 May 2025

Good characterisation, good plot. An intriguing insight into the world of barristers and their clients. I very much enjoyed it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Stonking good book

l.s. · 15 June 2025

I never read robs books before, but can’t wait to read the others. the trial was a really good read with little twists and turns, comical, well descriptive, I felt amerced and engaged with the characters from the first page and couldn’t put it down, what more could you want in a book

4.0 out of 5 stars Holiday reading

W. · 13 March 2025

I had already read the second book, so decided I had better read the first. It does explain a few of the things in book 2.I would say the ending is slightly far fetched, but it's a novel.Perfect holiday reading - gripping, but not too challenging. I will be on the lookout for book 3.

3.0 out of 5 stars legal stuff at its best ….

a.r. · 24 April 2025

Get into the “in’s and out’s” of the British Legal system, with a good story teller, easy to read and enjoy.

5.0 out of 5 stars A bloody good read

N.K. · 11 May 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. I read it in 2 days and twice reluctantly put it down to make dinner for husband !!This is so well written you can picture the characters, it's witty and made me giggle with the description of the main characters ' Jewish mum !! The novel is about a young junior marketer's fight for justice for a career criminal charged with murder. It's full of twists and turns with the actual instigator not who you actually think it is.This book is brilliant and I hope that Rob Rinder writes more about Adam Greens adventures.

5.0 out of 5 stars A riveting read

S.C. · 24 May 2025

Very well wrote, gripping and interesting. Gives a small insight to the chambers at work. Could not put it down until I’d finished.

Fairly formulaic

S.W. · 12 September 2024

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Great read

c. · 14 July 2023

Once started had to read the whole book.Loved it

Great read

G.P. · 27 October 2024

A fantastic legal thriller.

engrossed from the first page.

C. · 7 May 2024

I was riveted by the book - the plot, the dialogue, the descriptions, in fact the whole thing, with its legal descriptions and it’s gentle humanity. Every spare minute I’d be back into reading it. Many more books hoped for, please sir.

Page turner

A.C. · 7 March 2025

Witty and a good insight into trial lawyers and how they move around in chambers and court rooms. Deep plot as well.