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The Trial

By: Rob Rinder
Narrated by: Josh Dylan
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Brought to you by Penguin.

MURDER AND DECEPTION IN THE OLD BAILEY.

Meet Adam Green. Misfit. Purveyor of justice. Barrister-in-training.

When hero policeman Grant Cliveden dies from a poisoning in the Old Bailey, it threatens to shake the country to its core.

The evidence points to one man. Jimmy Knight has been convicted of multiple offences before and defending him will be no easy task. Not least because this is trainee barrister Adam Green's first case.

But it will quickly become clear that Jimmy Knight is not the only person in Cliveden's past with an axe to grind.

The only thing that's certain is that this is a trial which will push Adam - and the justice system itself - to the limit . . .

©2022 Robert Rinder (P)2022 Penguin Audio Crime Fiction Mystery Thriller & Suspense Crime Thriller Law Fiction Exciting

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Critic reviews

'This is a book that takes you to the dark heart of the criminal justice system. They are all here - the good, the bad, the innocent and the guilty. I have not enjoyed a legal thriller this much since Grisham's The Firm' Tony Parsons

'The Trial is in the best tradition of John Mortimer's Rumpole series. A hugely enjoyable British courtroom drama' Steve Cavanagh

'Brilliant courtroom drama, humorous as you would expect from Rob, and one that I had to read slowly because I did not want it to end' Heidi Perks

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Britain’s criminal barrister and television star brings crime, suspense and law together in his captivating whodunnit novel. Delve into his inspirations and experiences in a telling interview with Audible’s Holly Newson.

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Superbly written and narrated.
The most characterful and compelling novel I’ve read in a long while.

Gripped from the first line.

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I was so looking forward to listening to this book, thank goodness the storyteller was great! Would have only been usurped by Rob Rinder himself. I love the reference to Suzanne Reed at the start of the book, i hope it made her smile too!
A good book with a good plot, it’s not Tolstoy but I like it a lot.

Finally it arrived!

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This book had me gripped from the very beginning

It takes you on a totally compelling journey that will have you enthralled. I engaged with the story and the characters quickly and was routing for them, There were even a couple of occassions where I literally shouted "yes !" whilst listening in the car

You'll love it, I am convinced of that

What a fantastic read/listen

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What a great debut novel , and great narration too. I’ll be first in the queue for book 2.

A must read

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Really enjoyed this, was worried would be too legal focused but has characters you route for throughout and personal stories that keep you engaged. Loved it and can’t wait for next one to be released (in my wish list)

Gripping story

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Wow this was my first audible book and what a book to start with!

Brilliantly written, excellent narration and I was simply delighted with the end. It kept me guessing right up until the last chapters. Rob Rinder I can’t wait for the next book to be written!

BRILLIANT!!!

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We have a lot of celebrities trying their hand at writing fiction lately. and I think that this book might be the best of the bunch so far.
Good legal mystery with likable characters . Worth a credit

Gripping

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I thoroughly enjoyed this production. Well read and a great story. It really gave me a feel for life at chambers and court

Great listen

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Please can you write more and faster please…. Loved this book!

Thank you so much!

Brilliant

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Excellent story that goes right to the end. Completed listening over 2 days!
Highly recommended

Excellent Story

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