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The #1 Lawyer

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The #1 Lawyer

By: James Patterson, Nancy Allen
Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
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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.

©2024 James Patterson and Nancy Allen (P)2024 Little, Brown & Company Crime Thrillers Legal Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Law Marriage

Critic reviews

“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
Unexpected Twists • Compelling Storyline • Excellent Narration • Suspenseful Plot • Authentic Southern Accents
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Many of the books released in past years with Patterson as a co-author were clearly not written with much, if any input from Patterson. I don’t know if Nancy Allen wrote most of this book , or all of it, but it’s a winner! Interesting plot, great narration ( so glad narrator didn’t use a phony, syrupy Mississippi accent🥖), and a surprise ending. One note, ending was somewhat spoiled by another reviewer who revealed they figured out whodunit, and proceeded to give the name. Shame on them!

Finally an excellent “Patterson” lent name book!

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finally a james Patterson book that was good and every other word wasn't a 4 letter word

good

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Good story great narration. Succinct story, great plot with lots of plot twists that held my attention. I loved the character arch, just when you thought he was done he was able to pull through and move on to the next level of life’s mayhems.

Mississippi Law has a type

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A good listen. Was a bit slow, but there were 2 trials and an usual finish

Legal book

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I Iiked the book and enjoyed the narration. The book was well written and engaging for readers.

the whole shoe being on the other foot premise

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I loved all of it couldn’t stop listening it keep me guessing right to the very end

Suspense didn’t know who was involved into the end

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Great book. I Enjoyed it from beginning to end. All the characters were real and the story was a page turner. “Charge On” Mr Patterson!!

He’s back!!!

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At first I was confused. Was this a John Grisham? With Jake Brigance? Nope. Patterson. Then the story took a couple of turns and veered into new writing territory. Mystery was good. Characters grew on you. I ended up really enjoying the story.

Very good

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Creatively suspenseful, written and read well, it was an entertaining listen with twists and turns

Creative suspense

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wistful and full of surprises! it will keep you going right to the end. highly recommend it!

it kept me on edge

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