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- Biloxi's best criminal defense attorney has never lost a case.
- About the Author: James Patterson is the world's bestselling author.
- 400 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers
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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.Review Quotes
"Excellent legal drama... Courtroom scenes are top-notch, and Patterson & Allen have once again hit a home run."--Red Carpet Crash
"Patterson knows how to entertain readers ... [will] keep your head spinning right up until the end."--Bookreporter
About the Author
James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. Among his creations are Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett, and Maximum Ride. His #1 bestselling nonfiction includes Walk in My Combat Boots, Filthy Rich, and his autobiography, James Patterson by James Patterson. He has collaborated on novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton and has won an Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, and the National Humanities Medal.Nancy Allen practiced law for fifteen years in her native Ozarks and served as a law instructor at Missouri State University for sixteen years. She is also the author of the Ozarks Mystery series.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.25 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Theme: Legal
Format: Paperback
Author: James Patterson & Nancy Allen
Language: English
Street Date: December 16, 2025
TCIN: 1003180973
UPC: 9781538753125
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-4292
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Xbox2245 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Very good like James Patterson is a very good author
Legal Thriller filled with Twists
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VickleaW - 1 year ago
This is a legal thriller without equal and one of the best that I have ever read! The story of Stafford Lee’s rise to fame and his abrupt fall into a jail cell had me absolutely fascinated from beginning to end. The fast pace is head-spinning with the changes in the situation for Stafford Lee and the characters are relatable and dynamic. This is a unique look at a justice system determined to mete out justice without playing favorites with a lawyer known for his skill in the courtroom. I really enjoyed the courtroom scenes and Stafford Lee’s quick wit as well as his charm when he chose to use it. 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 are well-rounded and play an integral part in the story. 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 basement of his career. This is a cleverly written page turner, brilliantly written and with the signature style of short chapters and sub-plots that all tie well together. The scenes with the victims were disturbingly realistic as was the emotions in the courtroom when evidence was presented. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end and would love to read more of Stafford Lee’s adventures, knowing that his legal skills rival all of Grisham’s heroes. This book is addictive, satisfying and filled with intense drama that kept me reading and wanting more when I came to the end. Disclaimer Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hachette Book Group. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16th CFR, Part 255, “Guidelines Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”