Discover the exciting stand-alone twisty courtroom drama from the world's bestselling thriller writer, perfect for fans of John Grisham.
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'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' Patricia Cornwell
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He's never lost a case. But can he outwit a killer?
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.
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Readers can't get enough of The No. 1 Lawyer...
***** 'Like any other James Patterson book, this one is filled with great characters and a fast-paced story along with suspense that will leave you guessing until the end.'
***** 'You just can't go wrong with James Patterson ... His books are super-fast paced filled with very short cliff hanging chapters, suspense, action, and twists!'
***** 'I've been a James Patterson fan for years and this has to go in my top ten of favourites ever! A startling new set of characters and a storyline that kept me thinking even what I wasn't reading. I turned the pages so fast it was crazy!
***** 'Another winner ... From start to finish, I was completely absorbed in this story. A legal thriller set in Biloxi, say no more!!'
