BLURB: He's never lost a case. But can he outwit a killer? An exciting stand-alone legal thriller from the world's bestselling thriller writer.
Stafford Lee Penney is the best defence lawyer in Mississippi - he's never lost a case. Until now.
Hot on the heels of his latest courtroom victory, his wife is brutally murdered. Devastated, Stafford Lee spirals into a losing streak that forces him to abandon his once brilliant career.
But his wife's killer is still on the loose and they seem determined to frame Stafford Lee for their crimes. Rising from rock bottom, he makes a bold return to court - to defend himself in the biggest murder trial this town has ever seen.
Stafford Lee must crack the toughest case of his career. And this time, it's personal.
Review: If you're a fan of crime fiction, then this one's for you. It reminded me of John Grisham's style - faced-paced and twisty. We follow Biloxi's top criminal defence lawyer, Stafford Lee Penney, with a reputation for getting even the most unsavoury characters acquitted. But when Stafford Lee becomes the prime suspect in a crime very close to home, his career spirals out of control. There's courtroom drama, murder, and scandals galore. Can the #1 lawyer find a way to save himself?
This was a solid, enjoyable read. I was hooked in the first half, but found the second half slower and it didn't quite have the big plot twist I was hoping for.
