The #1 Lawyer: He's America's Best Lawyer Until He's Its #1 Murder Suspect

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Last update: 12-10-2024


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Biloxi’s best criminal defense attorney has never lost a case. Then his client’s beautiful wife is murdered, and America’s #1 lawyer suddenly becomes its #1 suspect. 

Stafford Lee Penney is a small-town lawyer with a big-time reputation for winning every case he tries. In his sharp suits and polished Oxford shoes, Penney is Biloxi, Mississippi’s #1 Lawyer and top local celebrity.
 
Just as Penney notches his latest courtroom victory, his wife is scandalously killed. He spirals into a legal and personal losing streak, damaging his reputation and ruining his career. 
 
That’s when Penney makes a bold decision. He stops trading on his power-lawyer identity and creates a new one: lawyer lifeguard. Moonlighting at the beach, showing up to court in flip-flops, mentoring a law student, the new Penney is at first unrecognizable. 
 
It’s said that a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client. But when Penney is accused of murder, the #1 Lawyer will find a way to triumph. 

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Top reviews from the United States

Nan
5.0 out of 5 stars A page turner, for sure!
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
A great story, with lots of twists and turns. It was very hard to put down.
With these characters, it would be fun to see them a series.
Kathy Collins
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
Compelling reading with lots of twists and turns. Impossible to put down. Interesting main character, I’m hoping for a sequel.
chris weaver
5.0 out of 5 stars The #1 Lawyer
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024
Really great book. A bit slow to start but full of twists and turns. Highly recommend
Susan L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
Great story. A lot of twists and turns. Kept my interest piqued and I couldn’t put the book down. Hats off to the authors.
Kaye
5.0 out of 5 stars another great one by James Patterson
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2024
So many twists and turns but a great ending. I knew the accused would win but couldn’t begin to imagine how it would happen,
ralph
3.0 out of 5 stars okay otboilet
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
Just okay. Not bad, but not great. The plot was contrived. Too weird of s twist at the end of the book.
Sofia Gutierrez
4.0 out of 5 stars Great thriller
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
The story of Stafford Lee's riveting career and his abrupt fall had me interested from the beginning. Though, a critique I have is the fast pace writing within the court room scenes can be a little jarring at times. The changes in the situation for Stafford Lee and the characters are relatable and dynamic. But some of the characters, especially Stafford-Lee’s wife, aren’t as fleshed out as I would like it to be. I liked the unique look at a justice system, determining to mete out justice without playing favorites. The scenes with the victims were disturbingly realistic as was the emotions in the courtroom when evidence was presented. I liked the banter between the characters and the realism of what happened to Stafford Lee when his wife was killed. His downward spiral was realistic and heart-breaking. All of the secondary characters play an integral part in the story and don’t feel like they were shoehorned into Stafford-Lee’s life plot. My favorite character was Jenny, the PI who helps Stafford Lee on his cases and who is there for him personally when he falls to the bottom of his career. Overall, This is a well-written page turner, in a style of short chapters and with sub-plots that all tie well together. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end and would totally recommend it.
Betty H. Addison
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspensful!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
Lots of twists and turns; captivating! Another great read from James Patterson. His books never disappoints. I’m a huge fan!

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