The Southern Lawyer (The Southern Lawyer Series Book 1)

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 22,461 ratings

Price: 5.99

Last update: 08-22-2024


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After more than twenty years away from the law, Joe Hennessy is forced back into the courtroom…

Trying to save his vineyard after years of drought, Hennessy returns to practice in the city he walked away from after the murder of his ten-year-old son—Charleston, South Carolina.

When one of South Carolina’s most powerful men is charged with possessing stolen artwork, Hennessy steps forward to defend him. But as Hennessy digs into the evidence, as he navigates the truth, he finds that the criminal charges are only the start of their problems…

Despite his full workload, Hennessy takes on the defense of a young woman charged with stabbing her ex-boyfriend in a violent rage. As he prepares for the trial, Hennessy discovers there’s more to the case than is presented by the prosecution…

As the cases twist and turn, Hennessy fights to prove that both clients are innocent. But to expose the truth, Hennessy must take one of the most dangerous risks of his life.

Can he ensure that justice triumphs? Or will the cases send him to an early grave?


The Southern Lawyer is the first book in an epic new legal thriller series!

Top reviews from the United States

traci ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
Made for a good read as I was surprised. After reading all of Grishams novels I hadn’t expected it really. But it was a genuinely good read.
Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written legal thriller
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
Joe Hennessy, a lawyer who gave up law after his son's death, gets lured back to practicing law by financial pressures. He takes on a couple of tough cases-one, defending a notorious & slippery criminal who offers enough money to save Hennessey's vineyard (his second profession). Despite great misgivings taking this case, Joe believes the man was set up. The second big case is to defend a young white woman who's accused of 1st degree murder of her black ex-boyfriend who has a criminal background.

What interesting plot lines that are woven together in unexpected ways! The author draws you in quickly with great story lines, good character developments & plot twists. I'm happy to find a new series that promises more of the same. On to Book 2....
BSmith
5.0 out of 5 stars good book, highly recommend
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
A good start, I was very absorbed and focused. Sometimes my attention span gets the best of me but I was able to follow this book with interest. The storyline was very interesting and impressive. The characters were relatable and for the most part likable. I’m really hoping that Joe and Wendy get closure on Luca death. They deserve to know what happened to him. I love how they reminisced his memories but it would be good for them to find peace in their hearts and peace in his death.
Kindle Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars Good to read
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
I enjoyed the characters and the plot was interesting. I will most likely read subsequent books in this series and look forward to the next one.
Mississippi Patriot
4.0 out of 5 stars Joe, The Southern Lawyer, seeks more
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
Peter O'Mahoney spins a tail of the wizardry astute former prosecutor, turned reluctant defense attorney.

Struggling to save his precious vineyard, Joe Hennessey returns to the practice of law to earn just enough money in Charleston to stave off the bank's efforts to take his most cherished possession.

Although a stretch for a licensed attorney, Joe prevails in two separate cases that intertwined. This is a thrilling legal tales that keeps the reader guessing and leaves the door wide open for the next book in the series. If you like the legal genre, you will thoroughly enjoy The Southern Lawyer.
Dianne Guerry
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
I loved the great defense strategies!! A wonderful writer- never a dull moment. I definitely want to read his next book !!!
Truefull
5.0 out of 5 stars Goodbstory
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
Enjoyed reading this book and it will keep your interest.!
Joanne Mumpower
4.0 out of 5 stars Liked the book
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
I really liked the book but it did lose me in spots. I liked the outcome but think it could have wrapped everything up better.

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