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The Protest
A world-famous artist. A fatal brush with death.
At a star-studded opening night for the Royal Academy’s celebration of renowned artist Max Bruce, someone is hiding a dark secret.
As the night reaches its climax and Max addresses his admirers, the occasion takes a shocking turn when a protester runs from the crowd and sprays the artist
with blue paint.
Max collapses and it soon turns out that the paint was laced with cyanide. Someone has been plotting to kill him.
All evidence points to the protestor – and newly qualified barrister Adam Green is assigned the impossible task of their defence.
But could there be others who wanted Max dead?
At a star-studded opening night for the Royal Academy’s celebration of renowned artist Max Bruce, someone is hiding a dark secret.
As the night reaches its climax and Max addresses his admirers, the occasion takes a shocking turn when a protester runs from the crowd and sprays the artist
with blue paint.
Max collapses and it soon turns out that the paint was laced with cyanide. Someone has been plotting to kill him.
All evidence points to the protestor – and newly qualified barrister Adam Green is assigned the impossible task of their defence.
But could there be others who wanted Max dead?
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March 5, 2025
Adam Green # three
It’s June and a warm summer evening as the ‘great and good’ arrive at London’s Royal Academy for a Max Bruce retrospective. The curator of the exhibition, Natasha Fitzjohn, has managed to acquire Bruce‘s masterpiece ‘Primal Scream’ which is now awaiting the artists tardy arrival for the unveiling. One hour late, he arrives, wifies and son in tow, to an explosion of press cameras. Just as Natasha is announcing the much anticipated first sighting of the painting, the event is dramatically interrupted. Before the very eyes of the attendees and the press, an unholy cry erupts and before anyone can react, Max is covered in blue paint. This was a yet another high profile Blue Face protest against the war in Khanistan. As a security guard drags Lexi Williams, the perpetrator, away, Max breathes his last.
Meanwhile, at Stag Court Chambers, the formidable Morris Brown returns. Much to Adam’s astonishment, Morris gets the Lexi Williams defence case and Adam is to be his second. To add to the surprise, perhaps an even bigger one is that Jonathan Taylor-Cameron, also Stag Court, is to prosecute, and that really is a mystery to one and all. Needless to say this is not the only case Adam is involved with as he’s also roped into a court martial case.
It’s so good to be back at Stag Court with Adam et al as all the characters and the proceedings have an authentic feel. There’s are some characters to like and some to sigh over or groan about, yes, you Jonathan! This is Rob Rinder‘s world and so you would expect Chambers life and law courts to feel real. I like Adam very much, his persistence to get to the truth, his feelings of being overwhelmed at times are how you would expect lawyers at the level that Adam is working at to be. There’s also his helicopter mum to consider and that does give some light relief and the odd chuckle or two! Adam does need to get himself a bit more of a social life, all work and no play, Adam! Stop putting Georgina off and get out there and let your hair down.
I thoroughly enjoy the cut and thrust of Chambers life, there are some excellent descriptions of court proceedings, good interchanges between the various adversaries and some good dingdong’s between the prosecution and defence lawyers. Of the two cases, I enjoy the court martial more, that is absolutely gripping and has tension in spades.
The Blue Face case is good as Lexi is a bit of a loose cannon so that makes for many interesting and unpredictable scenes where you aren’t sure exactly what she’s going to do or how she’ll react. However, the ending is one of those to be continued ones, so I’m hoping that is resolved in book 4.
Overall, this is another good read with plenty of wit and panache, courtroom twists and turns with characters to mostly like.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Random House UK, Cornerstone for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
It’s June and a warm summer evening as the ‘great and good’ arrive at London’s Royal Academy for a Max Bruce retrospective. The curator of the exhibition, Natasha Fitzjohn, has managed to acquire Bruce‘s masterpiece ‘Primal Scream’ which is now awaiting the artists tardy arrival for the unveiling. One hour late, he arrives, wifies and son in tow, to an explosion of press cameras. Just as Natasha is announcing the much anticipated first sighting of the painting, the event is dramatically interrupted. Before the very eyes of the attendees and the press, an unholy cry erupts and before anyone can react, Max is covered in blue paint. This was a yet another high profile Blue Face protest against the war in Khanistan. As a security guard drags Lexi Williams, the perpetrator, away, Max breathes his last.
Meanwhile, at Stag Court Chambers, the formidable Morris Brown returns. Much to Adam’s astonishment, Morris gets the Lexi Williams defence case and Adam is to be his second. To add to the surprise, perhaps an even bigger one is that Jonathan Taylor-Cameron, also Stag Court, is to prosecute, and that really is a mystery to one and all. Needless to say this is not the only case Adam is involved with as he’s also roped into a court martial case.
It’s so good to be back at Stag Court with Adam et al as all the characters and the proceedings have an authentic feel. There’s are some characters to like and some to sigh over or groan about, yes, you Jonathan! This is Rob Rinder‘s world and so you would expect Chambers life and law courts to feel real. I like Adam very much, his persistence to get to the truth, his feelings of being overwhelmed at times are how you would expect lawyers at the level that Adam is working at to be. There’s also his helicopter mum to consider and that does give some light relief and the odd chuckle or two! Adam does need to get himself a bit more of a social life, all work and no play, Adam! Stop putting Georgina off and get out there and let your hair down.
I thoroughly enjoy the cut and thrust of Chambers life, there are some excellent descriptions of court proceedings, good interchanges between the various adversaries and some good dingdong’s between the prosecution and defence lawyers. Of the two cases, I enjoy the court martial more, that is absolutely gripping and has tension in spades.
The Blue Face case is good as Lexi is a bit of a loose cannon so that makes for many interesting and unpredictable scenes where you aren’t sure exactly what she’s going to do or how she’ll react. However, the ending is one of those to be continued ones, so I’m hoping that is resolved in book 4.
Overall, this is another good read with plenty of wit and panache, courtroom twists and turns with characters to mostly like.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Random House UK, Cornerstone for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
July 12, 2025
This is one of my most highly anticipated books of 2025, so I jumped at it when it was recently released 📚
The Protest was the third instalment in the ‘Adam Green’ series. And, yet again, Rob captured my attention. This time, Adam is called to help defend Lexi - a young girl who staged a protest at an art exhibition, spraying blue paint in a famous artist's face. Max Bruce collapses and dies; it soon turns out that the paint was laced with cyanide. Someone has been plotting to kill him, and all the evidence points towards Lexi. But could there be others who wanted Max dead? It is Adam’s job to find out exactly that!
Along side the ‘case of the year’, Adam has been asked to take on a secondary case defending a young soldier who may face life imprisonment for the death of a child that occurred at the same time as Lexi’s protest against such wars.
Rob sure knows how to write a solid and compelling novel. Adam is under a great amount of pressure, adding a sense of tension and urgency to the story. However, I did find this story slightly slower in pace, than I would have liked.
As with many great novels, it is the characters that make the story come alive. Rob has a great sense of humour which comes out through his writing. Now that we are on the 3rd book of the series, we can recognise the characters and know their personalities. I particularly love the addition of Adam’s Mum in these books; her phone calls are very entertaining and bring a lighthearted feel to counteract the seriousness of the trails.
Furthermore, there was real, and true emotion in this book. I genuinely felt so sorry for Lexi; particularly when they were in court and she was screaming, pleading to her mother, “MUM I swear on my life, it wasn’t me!…Mum! HELP ME!’. The poor girl was hysterical after 5 weeks in solidarity confinement. Heartbreaking 💔 is the only description needed.
And speaking of emotions, we even got a heartfelt smile out of Adam himself. He even surprised himself by his excitement: ‘His heart actually skipped a beat, and he smiled.’ 😊 I love seeing these hardworking lawyers humanised.
Overall, this was a deeply emotional, and complex book, that was multilayered due to the different cases. I can’t wait to see what Rob does next…
🌟🌟🌟🌟
The Protest was the third instalment in the ‘Adam Green’ series. And, yet again, Rob captured my attention. This time, Adam is called to help defend Lexi - a young girl who staged a protest at an art exhibition, spraying blue paint in a famous artist's face. Max Bruce collapses and dies; it soon turns out that the paint was laced with cyanide. Someone has been plotting to kill him, and all the evidence points towards Lexi. But could there be others who wanted Max dead? It is Adam’s job to find out exactly that!
Along side the ‘case of the year’, Adam has been asked to take on a secondary case defending a young soldier who may face life imprisonment for the death of a child that occurred at the same time as Lexi’s protest against such wars.
Rob sure knows how to write a solid and compelling novel. Adam is under a great amount of pressure, adding a sense of tension and urgency to the story. However, I did find this story slightly slower in pace, than I would have liked.
As with many great novels, it is the characters that make the story come alive. Rob has a great sense of humour which comes out through his writing. Now that we are on the 3rd book of the series, we can recognise the characters and know their personalities. I particularly love the addition of Adam’s Mum in these books; her phone calls are very entertaining and bring a lighthearted feel to counteract the seriousness of the trails.
Furthermore, there was real, and true emotion in this book. I genuinely felt so sorry for Lexi; particularly when they were in court and she was screaming, pleading to her mother, “MUM I swear on my life, it wasn’t me!…Mum! HELP ME!’. The poor girl was hysterical after 5 weeks in solidarity confinement. Heartbreaking 💔 is the only description needed.
And speaking of emotions, we even got a heartfelt smile out of Adam himself. He even surprised himself by his excitement: ‘His heart actually skipped a beat, and he smiled.’ 😊 I love seeing these hardworking lawyers humanised.
Overall, this was a deeply emotional, and complex book, that was multilayered due to the different cases. I can’t wait to see what Rob does next…
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June 22, 2025
3rd book by the author and I think on balance would say you need to read the previous 2 so you know the main characters back story and how they have evolved to where they are now, career and personal wise
Adam Green is back and trying cases with his colleagues at Stag Court and in this book defends Lexi, who has sprayed blue paint in a major UK’s artist’s face with devastating consequences and also the case of a soldier who is accused of killing a 10 year old in a war zone, both emotive, both explained well and both portrayed brilliantly at court, The Old Bailey and Military
There is humorous relief as we once again ‘listen in’ to the wonderful calls from his over protective and zealous Mum
It is an in depth read with a lot of work from the author and then a lot of reading of facts etc for the reader to work through ( although this is more than enjoyable ) and so for me it then seemed quite a rushed, quick ending
Nonetheless another great insight into the world of barristers and solicitors and court cases and ‘the system’ with superb descriptions re people and their personalities and ‘ways’ be they being judged or judging
Roll on Book 4
Adam Green is back and trying cases with his colleagues at Stag Court and in this book defends Lexi, who has sprayed blue paint in a major UK’s artist’s face with devastating consequences and also the case of a soldier who is accused of killing a 10 year old in a war zone, both emotive, both explained well and both portrayed brilliantly at court, The Old Bailey and Military
There is humorous relief as we once again ‘listen in’ to the wonderful calls from his over protective and zealous Mum
It is an in depth read with a lot of work from the author and then a lot of reading of facts etc for the reader to work through ( although this is more than enjoyable ) and so for me it then seemed quite a rushed, quick ending
Nonetheless another great insight into the world of barristers and solicitors and court cases and ‘the system’ with superb descriptions re people and their personalities and ‘ways’ be they being judged or judging
Roll on Book 4
June 19, 2025
Rob Rinder’s background as a former barrister shines through on every page of this brilliant book. This is the third instalment in the Adam Green series I’ve read, and each one surpasses the last. Rinder doesn’t just write Adam—he becomes him—bringing an extraordinary understanding of the hearts and minds of those accused.
Two cases. Both dangerous, in very different ways. The first explodes into the public eye when a celebrated artist is assassinated in broad daylight—his face sprayed with blue paint; the pigment laced with cyanide. The spectacle is brutal. Unforgettable. The second case simmers beneath the surface: a soldier stands accused of murdering a young boy in the war-torn terrain of Kandistan. It’s a quiet scandal cloaked in military protocol, but the fallout could reverberate through the highest ranks of power. Adam Green must walk a legal tightrope, where every truth revealed could trigger a new kind of war.
Rob Rinder's novels only grow bolder and sharper with each release. The tension crackles from the very first page, and just when you think you've caught your breath, the final twist lands—clever, unexpected, and all too real. Amidst the courtroom drama and high-stakes intrigue, Adam’s mother brings a burst of comic brilliance. She’s the kind of character you recognise instantly: warm, meddling, and absolutely hilarious. I found myself giggling more than once. Now I’m counting down the days to book four—because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that Adam Green’s next move is never predictable.
Two cases. Both dangerous, in very different ways. The first explodes into the public eye when a celebrated artist is assassinated in broad daylight—his face sprayed with blue paint; the pigment laced with cyanide. The spectacle is brutal. Unforgettable. The second case simmers beneath the surface: a soldier stands accused of murdering a young boy in the war-torn terrain of Kandistan. It’s a quiet scandal cloaked in military protocol, but the fallout could reverberate through the highest ranks of power. Adam Green must walk a legal tightrope, where every truth revealed could trigger a new kind of war.
Rob Rinder's novels only grow bolder and sharper with each release. The tension crackles from the very first page, and just when you think you've caught your breath, the final twist lands—clever, unexpected, and all too real. Amidst the courtroom drama and high-stakes intrigue, Adam’s mother brings a burst of comic brilliance. She’s the kind of character you recognise instantly: warm, meddling, and absolutely hilarious. I found myself giggling more than once. Now I’m counting down the days to book four—because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that Adam Green’s next move is never predictable.
March 2, 2025
We are once again back with Adam in the chambers. There are two cases. The most interesting is one where a ‘Stop the War’ protestor has sprayed a famous artist with a can of blue paint lined with arsenic which has killed him. The reaction on social media, the crowds outside and the inevitable filming of the death all seemed sadly real. Lexi, the defendant, wasn’t a particularly nice character which was unusual and made the book more believable. I enjoyed the characters of Jonathan and Georgina and Adam’s crazy mother. The reason for three stars this time is the ending. I won’t give anything away but I didn’t find it satisfying, Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC.
August 20, 2025
Still a good read, but: the characters are getting a bit stale, and the ending is beyond disappointing.
June 27, 2025
The third book in the series of the barriester Adam Green is almost in line with what I got used to in the previous books. And still … this time around allthough I read it almost in one go, many things seemed sloppy for the characters that we got used to be … different. The two parallel cases, one of them in the military jurisdiction and one yet again the case of the year, seemed so disconnected and not really bringing so much heavy pressure as it felt in previous novel, “The suspect”. I would argue the author could have dedicated one book to each case, hint they happened simultaneously but leave them apart. None of the cases was really explored in detail and felt so incomplete work. This time around the interventions from Adam’s mother, an absolut highlight in the first novel, this time around were … there to be, not really enjoyable as in the first novel. Not providing much details into building the character of Adam nor gathering too much laughter either. The author seemed to have them because we as readers would expect them. But not much was done.
Stacey character I understood at the end was to prove a point, and still, she felt so undersketched. The start felt good, but somewhere around the end, there was almost like no more room was free for expanding her character as well. Her resignation was not necessarily disappointing, but more depth was needed there, to proof what I suspect the author wanted to convey. It is hard work, and not all are fitted to, she even managed to out-smart Johnatan at his own game, something which Adam and Georgina didn’t manage in their pupil’s period.
I would not say this was a disappointing novel, it is an average one, but sure enough I will not be eager to read the fourth novel with Adam Green should this be the new style. As much as I loved “The trial”, this one felt like a very flat not really convincing crime novel. Enjoyable, but which delivered a sloppy result.
Lexi Williams character, supposedly the main villan here, is so little explored, similarly I felt about the wifes, the children, and all the other potential culpables in the death of Max Bruce. And you knew already mid-novel who did it, and still the writting was almost like ignoring the fact the author gave the answer so early on.
Stacey character I understood at the end was to prove a point, and still, she felt so undersketched. The start felt good, but somewhere around the end, there was almost like no more room was free for expanding her character as well. Her resignation was not necessarily disappointing, but more depth was needed there, to proof what I suspect the author wanted to convey. It is hard work, and not all are fitted to, she even managed to out-smart Johnatan at his own game, something which Adam and Georgina didn’t manage in their pupil’s period.
I would not say this was a disappointing novel, it is an average one, but sure enough I will not be eager to read the fourth novel with Adam Green should this be the new style. As much as I loved “The trial”, this one felt like a very flat not really convincing crime novel. Enjoyable, but which delivered a sloppy result.
Lexi Williams character, supposedly the main villan here, is so little explored, similarly I felt about the wifes, the children, and all the other potential culpables in the death of Max Bruce. And you knew already mid-novel who did it, and still the writting was almost like ignoring the fact the author gave the answer so early on.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 4, 2026
You know what though, I didn't mind this one as much as I did the second book in this series. granted, this was a nice white noise background to accompany my weekend long catering job, and I'm not entirely sure this paints a flattering picture.
the premise, and some (and by some I mean pretty much all) characters are exasperatingly predictable. basically Jonathan carries the story, played by Louis Litt in my mind. other than that, we are now treated to 2 high profile cases, while the writing remains, as per usual, callow, chewing descriptions and scenes thoroughly to assist the reader to easily bolt down the bland tepid swill that is this world. will I read the next installment? eh, maybe even..
the premise, and some (and by some I mean pretty much all) characters are exasperatingly predictable. basically Jonathan carries the story, played by Louis Litt in my mind. other than that, we are now treated to 2 high profile cases, while the writing remains, as per usual, callow, chewing descriptions and scenes thoroughly to assist the reader to easily bolt down the bland tepid swill that is this world. will I read the next installment? eh, maybe even..
August 23, 2025
Another enjoyable read from Rob Rinder, with the familiar cast of characters from the previous two books. I enjoyed seeing an outsider perspective on Jonathan, as well as the return of Bobby and Georgina.
There were two cases being tried at the same time, and both had interesting conclusions - especially the Lexi Williams case - which meant that the final act of the book was enjoyable. That being said, the middle third felt it like it was lacking in plot development and felt like it was largely filler.
Overall, an enjoyable story but I’d have liked to see a few more twists and turns to the understanding of the cases in the main body of the book.
There were two cases being tried at the same time, and both had interesting conclusions - especially the Lexi Williams case - which meant that the final act of the book was enjoyable. That being said, the middle third felt it like it was lacking in plot development and felt like it was largely filler.
Overall, an enjoyable story but I’d have liked to see a few more twists and turns to the understanding of the cases in the main body of the book.
July 4, 2025
Another great read in the Adam Green series! In The Protest, Adam is called upon to help defend Lexi, who staged a protest at an art exhibition by spraying blue paint in a famous artist's face. It turns out, in the paint was cyanide, and the artist died, leaving Lexi up on a murder charge. Seemingly an open and shut case - Lexi was caught on camera spraying the paint, after all - Adam and his team need to prove that Lexi had no idea there was cyanide in the paint...
As well as this hugely high-profile case, Adam is also pulled into a second case defending a soldier who is being court-martialled, and may face life in prison, for the death of a child that happened during the same conflict that Lexis was protesting about. There seems to be a lot of interest from high-up Army people in this case, leading Adam to wonder if there's more to this case than it seems...
These pulls on his time mean he struggles to give his best to either case, and we see the pressure build for poor Adam.
This novel has the trademark humour and great characters we've come to recognise from previous books. Adam is such an engaging main character, and his superiors at the Law Firm he works at might not always be likeable but they are very entertaining!
I always enjoy finding out more about the legal process, and it's interesting to also get an insight into the way that Army courts work in this book - all conveyed in a hugely readable, entertaining way.
There's also the emotional side to these cases, defendants, and of course victims too, which adds an extra layer of depth to the fast-paced thriller side of the story.
I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series!
As well as this hugely high-profile case, Adam is also pulled into a second case defending a soldier who is being court-martialled, and may face life in prison, for the death of a child that happened during the same conflict that Lexis was protesting about. There seems to be a lot of interest from high-up Army people in this case, leading Adam to wonder if there's more to this case than it seems...
These pulls on his time mean he struggles to give his best to either case, and we see the pressure build for poor Adam.
This novel has the trademark humour and great characters we've come to recognise from previous books. Adam is such an engaging main character, and his superiors at the Law Firm he works at might not always be likeable but they are very entertaining!
I always enjoy finding out more about the legal process, and it's interesting to also get an insight into the way that Army courts work in this book - all conveyed in a hugely readable, entertaining way.
There's also the emotional side to these cases, defendants, and of course victims too, which adds an extra layer of depth to the fast-paced thriller side of the story.
I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series!
April 15, 2025
"All rise. Have you, the jury reached a verdict?"
Yes indeed, I have reached a verdict. This book is thoroughly engrossing, and I hereby recommend that each and every one of you to go out and buy/borrow a copy as soon as it is released. (UK release is June 19th.)
I expect you want to know why I think you should buy/borrow it. Well, I'll tell you. Because it's oh so good. There's quite a lot going on in it. An art retrospective at the Royal Academy, a "Stop the War" protest at said retrospective, which culminates in a murder.
Needless to say, our young hero Adam Green, finds himself on the defense team for what proves to be a high profile trial. ⚖
As with previous books in the series, Adam is working more than one trial. Bobby enlists his help in the defense of a young soldier at a court martial. This is a new experience for Adam. ⚖
The Protest has a more serious tone than The Suspect, although Adam's mum does provide some light relief. All the usual characters are present at Stag Court, with Jonathan as obnoxious as ever. ⚖
The Protest ended on something of a cliffhanger. Setting things up for book 4 perhaps? We'll just have to wait and see. ⚖
So there you have it. The Protest is a well paced, intriguing, engrossing read. But don't take my word for it. See for yourself on June 19th. ⚖
Thanks to Random House UK and Netgalley for the digital ARC.
Yes indeed, I have reached a verdict. This book is thoroughly engrossing, and I hereby recommend that each and every one of you to go out and buy/borrow a copy as soon as it is released. (UK release is June 19th.)
I expect you want to know why I think you should buy/borrow it. Well, I'll tell you. Because it's oh so good. There's quite a lot going on in it. An art retrospective at the Royal Academy, a "Stop the War" protest at said retrospective, which culminates in a murder.
Needless to say, our young hero Adam Green, finds himself on the defense team for what proves to be a high profile trial. ⚖
As with previous books in the series, Adam is working more than one trial. Bobby enlists his help in the defense of a young soldier at a court martial. This is a new experience for Adam. ⚖
The Protest has a more serious tone than The Suspect, although Adam's mum does provide some light relief. All the usual characters are present at Stag Court, with Jonathan as obnoxious as ever. ⚖
The Protest ended on something of a cliffhanger. Setting things up for book 4 perhaps? We'll just have to wait and see. ⚖
So there you have it. The Protest is a well paced, intriguing, engrossing read. But don't take my word for it. See for yourself on June 19th. ⚖
Thanks to Random House UK and Netgalley for the digital ARC.
March 2, 2025
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This is the 2nd book I have read of Rob Rinder, I really enjoyed the first one, so I was grateful to be asked to review this one. Even though I haven't read the 2nd book in this series it didn't really matter.
Adam Green is still working in Stag Court as a Barrister, but he has more experience now but still seems to feel like an imposter at times. This book follows him defending two crimes the first is working with the talented Morris Brown on the murder of a famous artist by a young girl Lexi, who has publicly sprayed blue paint in his face as a protest against the War, and secondary working with his friend Bobby on a court martial case.
The story is great but I felt that there was no real conclusion at the end of the book, but hopefully it is set up nicely for the next book. There are lots of things to explore with the next book, Adam needs to grow a bit of a backbone if he is going to one day be a star of Stag Court, and his relationship with his colleagues especially Georgina is something to look forward to. I love the relationship with his mother, it shows what kind of person he is. I would recommend this book but maybe read the first book, if you haven't already, to get a grounding of who Adam is
This is the 2nd book I have read of Rob Rinder, I really enjoyed the first one, so I was grateful to be asked to review this one. Even though I haven't read the 2nd book in this series it didn't really matter.
Adam Green is still working in Stag Court as a Barrister, but he has more experience now but still seems to feel like an imposter at times. This book follows him defending two crimes the first is working with the talented Morris Brown on the murder of a famous artist by a young girl Lexi, who has publicly sprayed blue paint in his face as a protest against the War, and secondary working with his friend Bobby on a court martial case.
The story is great but I felt that there was no real conclusion at the end of the book, but hopefully it is set up nicely for the next book. There are lots of things to explore with the next book, Adam needs to grow a bit of a backbone if he is going to one day be a star of Stag Court, and his relationship with his colleagues especially Georgina is something to look forward to. I love the relationship with his mother, it shows what kind of person he is. I would recommend this book but maybe read the first book, if you haven't already, to get a grounding of who Adam is
July 17, 2025
⭐️ Book Review ⭐️
The Protest - Rob Rinder
Having devoured the first two books in this series, I eagerly opened The Protest with high hopes. Rob Rinder’s storytelling still shines through, and the plot delivers a compelling narrative that fans of the series will appreciate. However, something felt off this time around.
The story didn’t pull me in quite like its predecessors. The pacing was a touch uneven, and I found myself less immersed in Adam’s world. A major hiccup for me was yet another appearance from Adam’s mother, a character who seems to have nothing to do with the plot and is irritating and overbearing. Her constant meddling is driving me absolutely mad. Rob, if you’re reading this: please give us a break from her next time!
Despite these frustrations, there’s still much to like. The writing is smart, and there are powerful moments that remind you why you loved the series in the first place. That said, whereas the first two books had me sprinting to the bookshop for the next installment, this one left me walking, not rushing for more.
Final verdict: Worth reading if you’re invested in the series, but prepare for a dip in engagement.
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The Protest - Rob Rinder
Having devoured the first two books in this series, I eagerly opened The Protest with high hopes. Rob Rinder’s storytelling still shines through, and the plot delivers a compelling narrative that fans of the series will appreciate. However, something felt off this time around.
The story didn’t pull me in quite like its predecessors. The pacing was a touch uneven, and I found myself less immersed in Adam’s world. A major hiccup for me was yet another appearance from Adam’s mother, a character who seems to have nothing to do with the plot and is irritating and overbearing. Her constant meddling is driving me absolutely mad. Rob, if you’re reading this: please give us a break from her next time!
Despite these frustrations, there’s still much to like. The writing is smart, and there are powerful moments that remind you why you loved the series in the first place. That said, whereas the first two books had me sprinting to the bookshop for the next installment, this one left me walking, not rushing for more.
Final verdict: Worth reading if you’re invested in the series, but prepare for a dip in engagement.
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July 26, 2025
A really enjoyable read with an ending that I didn't expect but I'm not sure how I feel about the ending. 😬🤔
September 10, 2025
Another good story byRob Rinder keeps you interested and engaged in the story
September 16, 2025
One of my airport specials because I just couldn't wait for paperback release day!!!
Celebrated artist Max Bruce is murdered in full view of his friends, family and public. Its up to Adam and his Stag Court Chambers crew to defend the closed case suspect. I loved this third book in the Adam Green series and found it just as fun and suspenseful as the previous two books. The cast are very likeable and I'm enjoying seeing them develop.
4 stars, highly recommend
Celebrated artist Max Bruce is murdered in full view of his friends, family and public. Its up to Adam and his Stag Court Chambers crew to defend the closed case suspect. I loved this third book in the Adam Green series and found it just as fun and suspenseful as the previous two books. The cast are very likeable and I'm enjoying seeing them develop.
4 stars, highly recommend
June 5, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.
This is another book about Adam Green, no longer trainee barrister, and two entirely separate cases he’s defending. This could be the description for all three of the books in this series which just hints at their repetitiveness. Considering barristers can be called to prosecute, I find it quite shocking that Rinder hasn’t chosen to portray this in any of the three books.
After three books I can safely say that Rinder has failed to incite any feelings towards Adam as a main character. At one point in the book, Adam is staring at a sad sandwich he’s bought and wishing he’d chosen something else, and it’s actually the way I feel looking at him as a character. He doubts every decision he makes, he has no joy in his life and he actively avoids positive socialisation. This was passable in the first book given his position in the firm, but by this book it gets incredibly old.
Whether it’s Adam’s active avoidance of anything ‘fun’ or just Rinder’s inability to develop side characters, I didn’t feel connected to anyone at all. Georgia and Nisha are often referred to as Adam’s closest friends despite the most shallow of conversations which usually last only a couple of lines of text.
The two court cases Adam works on could be intriguing, but his approach to them in that he’s working 24/7 but appears to get exactly nowhere with either of them, is incredibly draining. It feels like there’s a trend of Adam having the answers handed to him at the very last second.
The descriptions of legal landmarks felt relevant and useful in book one, but in this book it felt slightly like I’d signed up for a legal tour of London! There are only so many times I can have the Old Bailey described to me.
By book three, I am confident in saying that this feels like Rinder’s attempt to have the general public sympathise with the dull and demanding life of a barrister. Though it had the odd highlight within the legal proceedings, I don’t feel I’ll be picking up the next in the series.
This is another book about Adam Green, no longer trainee barrister, and two entirely separate cases he’s defending. This could be the description for all three of the books in this series which just hints at their repetitiveness. Considering barristers can be called to prosecute, I find it quite shocking that Rinder hasn’t chosen to portray this in any of the three books.
After three books I can safely say that Rinder has failed to incite any feelings towards Adam as a main character. At one point in the book, Adam is staring at a sad sandwich he’s bought and wishing he’d chosen something else, and it’s actually the way I feel looking at him as a character. He doubts every decision he makes, he has no joy in his life and he actively avoids positive socialisation. This was passable in the first book given his position in the firm, but by this book it gets incredibly old.
Whether it’s Adam’s active avoidance of anything ‘fun’ or just Rinder’s inability to develop side characters, I didn’t feel connected to anyone at all. Georgia and Nisha are often referred to as Adam’s closest friends despite the most shallow of conversations which usually last only a couple of lines of text.
The two court cases Adam works on could be intriguing, but his approach to them in that he’s working 24/7 but appears to get exactly nowhere with either of them, is incredibly draining. It feels like there’s a trend of Adam having the answers handed to him at the very last second.
The descriptions of legal landmarks felt relevant and useful in book one, but in this book it felt slightly like I’d signed up for a legal tour of London! There are only so many times I can have the Old Bailey described to me.
By book three, I am confident in saying that this feels like Rinder’s attempt to have the general public sympathise with the dull and demanding life of a barrister. Though it had the odd highlight within the legal proceedings, I don’t feel I’ll be picking up the next in the series.
July 1, 2025
Surprisingly good. Reads like a modern day Agatha Christie, written from the perspective of an anxious lawyer.
May 29, 2025
I really wanted to like this book, but I just didn't, and I don't really know why. It was simply okay. It was quite slow paced, and very character focused. The plot was drawn out quite a bit, with two different stories running alongside each other, and I found it a bit dull. The ending was quite disappointing, although left it on a cliffhanger for a potential next book. Unfortunately, this was simply okay.
September 10, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is by far my favourite book of the series as well as one of my favourite books this year!
When at event at Royal Academy celebrating Max Bruce, a world famous artist. Someone is hiding a secret. Just before he makes his final speech things take a shocking turn when protester runs up and sprays Max in the face with blue paint. He collapses and dies. Turns out the paint was laced with cyanide. All things point to the protester… But could there be someone else who would want Max dead?…
There was something about this one that felt so real! After having so many of these peaceful protests when people throw cans of food at the artwork for just stop oil, etc.
The story as a whole was fantastic, I can’t believe how fast I read this one. You can’t help but want to keep reading more and more. It’s dark, it’s incredibly twisty as well as some really funny moments with some light hearted comedy. Adam is in between 2 high profile cases at once again. It’s always interesting seeing how Adam can manage and cope with these pretty dark and challenging cases. As well as manoeuvring through/dealing with how unfair the justice system can be, and how that affects him. The 2nd case is absolutely heartbreaking but equally as incredibly well written. I LOVED all the back and forth from the characters in the courtroom. It felt like I was part of the jury.
This was so fantastically written, I love the way Rob writes his characters, they always have so much depth to them. It was really fun seeing Jonathan a bit more and somewhat taking a bigger role and having more to do this book, it really fleshed him out a little more. The new characters were great, really hope Morris will be back. I loved Lexi’s development and what happened with her all because she sprayed Max with the paint… Adam and Stacy’s bond together was really interesting, it’s such a shame he has no social life. But that relationship/bond leads into something else….
I was a little sad about 2 things: Firstly that we didn’t get much of Adam’s mum in this one though, I really hope she’s in the 4th book more. The second thing is a spoiler so don’t read this part if you don’t want to know… I was really enjoying Stacy and Adam’s bond they had so it was a little disappointing she ended up doing the same as Bethany did in the previous book. But other than that, it was still a 5 star read, I loved it.
That ending though….
SO excited for “The Defence” next June!
This is by far my favourite book of the series as well as one of my favourite books this year!
When at event at Royal Academy celebrating Max Bruce, a world famous artist. Someone is hiding a secret. Just before he makes his final speech things take a shocking turn when protester runs up and sprays Max in the face with blue paint. He collapses and dies. Turns out the paint was laced with cyanide. All things point to the protester… But could there be someone else who would want Max dead?…
There was something about this one that felt so real! After having so many of these peaceful protests when people throw cans of food at the artwork for just stop oil, etc.
The story as a whole was fantastic, I can’t believe how fast I read this one. You can’t help but want to keep reading more and more. It’s dark, it’s incredibly twisty as well as some really funny moments with some light hearted comedy. Adam is in between 2 high profile cases at once again. It’s always interesting seeing how Adam can manage and cope with these pretty dark and challenging cases. As well as manoeuvring through/dealing with how unfair the justice system can be, and how that affects him. The 2nd case is absolutely heartbreaking but equally as incredibly well written. I LOVED all the back and forth from the characters in the courtroom. It felt like I was part of the jury.
This was so fantastically written, I love the way Rob writes his characters, they always have so much depth to them. It was really fun seeing Jonathan a bit more and somewhat taking a bigger role and having more to do this book, it really fleshed him out a little more. The new characters were great, really hope Morris will be back. I loved Lexi’s development and what happened with her all because she sprayed Max with the paint… Adam and Stacy’s bond together was really interesting, it’s such a shame he has no social life. But that relationship/bond leads into something else….
I was a little sad about 2 things: Firstly that we didn’t get much of Adam’s mum in this one though, I really hope she’s in the 4th book more. The second thing is a spoiler so don’t read this part if you don’t want to know… I was really enjoying Stacy and Adam’s bond they had so it was a little disappointing she ended up doing the same as Bethany did in the previous book. But other than that, it was still a 5 star read, I loved it.
That ending though….
SO excited for “The Defence” next June!
March 1, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin for an advanced copy of The Protest in exchange for a review.
3.5 stars rounded up.
This is the 3rd book in Rob Rinder’s series which centres around new barrister, Adam Green. Whilst it is a standalone story, it does contain some spoilers for earlier books - and I think some of the relationships between characters could be confusing for someone starting with this book. So I would recommend stepping away from The Protest right now, and going and getting yourself a copy of The Trial!
In this latest instalment, Adam is pretty settled into Stag Court now, and finds himself supporting an intimidating, experienced lawyer, Morris Brown, on the case everyone is talking about - the murder of famous artist Max Bruce in the name of the Stop the War campaign.
In a subplot, Adam works with his old friend Bobby on a military court case, where they suspect that a young soldier is being made a scapegoat for something more sinister.
Having really enjoyed the first 2 books, I found I didn’t quite get on with this one as well. I’m starting to find Adam a bit too passive a character - I know it’s not the job of a barrister to solve a crime, but given that the police don’t do anything in these books, it’s just a bit disappointing that things seem to just land in his in-tray rather than there being any clever investigation!
And the main storyline, in which a celebrity is poisoned to death in a public display - is kind of also what happened in the second book!? I actually found the secondary story about the young army corporal and the soldiers turning peacekeepers to be more gripping than the main story.
The twist towards the end was a good one - but the ending itself was not quite as satisfyingly conclusive as I would have liked!
3.5 stars rounded up.
This is the 3rd book in Rob Rinder’s series which centres around new barrister, Adam Green. Whilst it is a standalone story, it does contain some spoilers for earlier books - and I think some of the relationships between characters could be confusing for someone starting with this book. So I would recommend stepping away from The Protest right now, and going and getting yourself a copy of The Trial!
In this latest instalment, Adam is pretty settled into Stag Court now, and finds himself supporting an intimidating, experienced lawyer, Morris Brown, on the case everyone is talking about - the murder of famous artist Max Bruce in the name of the Stop the War campaign.
In a subplot, Adam works with his old friend Bobby on a military court case, where they suspect that a young soldier is being made a scapegoat for something more sinister.
Having really enjoyed the first 2 books, I found I didn’t quite get on with this one as well. I’m starting to find Adam a bit too passive a character - I know it’s not the job of a barrister to solve a crime, but given that the police don’t do anything in these books, it’s just a bit disappointing that things seem to just land in his in-tray rather than there being any clever investigation!
And the main storyline, in which a celebrity is poisoned to death in a public display - is kind of also what happened in the second book!? I actually found the secondary story about the young army corporal and the soldiers turning peacekeepers to be more gripping than the main story.
The twist towards the end was a good one - but the ending itself was not quite as satisfyingly conclusive as I would have liked!
March 23, 2025
This is book #3 in the Adam Green series. Whilst it is a series, it can easily be read as a standalone book. I’ve read the other two books of the series, so already knew the characters. Adam Green is a newly qualified barrister and has been asked to be part of the defense in the case of a murdered famous artist. This is a big case, and it’s great that he’s been asked to be part of it, but he also finds himself working lots of other cases alongside it. The prosecution thinks the case against young protester, Lexi Williams is an open and shut case, but can Adam find the evidence to help his young client?
I’ve read all three books in the series and have enjoyed them. I like the author and like his style of writing. Obviously as a Judge himself, a lot of the information in the stories are factually correct and I like how he obviously draws on his own personal experiences. Adam Green in a likeable character and it’s nice to see him develop over the course of the 3 books. He does need to have a little bit more faith in himself and his abilities, and hopefully this will come as the series progresses. The storyline following the murder of famous artist Max Bruce was gripping and this intertwined with another case involving a court martial of a serving soldier. Both storylines had equal focus and switching between the two was easily done.
I enjoyed following the two main storylines and liked the twists and turns as they went along. I admit, I was a little disappointed in the ending and it felt a little rushed. However, it does leave the story open for another book in the series, which I hope there will be! This was a clever courtroom drama, which had me hooked throughout. Would recommend.
I’ve read all three books in the series and have enjoyed them. I like the author and like his style of writing. Obviously as a Judge himself, a lot of the information in the stories are factually correct and I like how he obviously draws on his own personal experiences. Adam Green in a likeable character and it’s nice to see him develop over the course of the 3 books. He does need to have a little bit more faith in himself and his abilities, and hopefully this will come as the series progresses. The storyline following the murder of famous artist Max Bruce was gripping and this intertwined with another case involving a court martial of a serving soldier. Both storylines had equal focus and switching between the two was easily done.
I enjoyed following the two main storylines and liked the twists and turns as they went along. I admit, I was a little disappointed in the ending and it felt a little rushed. However, it does leave the story open for another book in the series, which I hope there will be! This was a clever courtroom drama, which had me hooked throughout. Would recommend.
March 5, 2025
I love a series read and this one is great. I hope it continues into a long standing series.
In this book the young barrister Adam Green has two high profile cases. One is to defend an anti war protester who takes part in the blue face campaign with terrible consequences. The second is a court martial for a young soldier who has been at war and then acting as a peace keeper. The two cases are not linked, other than through the theme of war. But I kept wondering throughout whether they would be linked in some way.
Adam is swamped in paperwork but still finds time to investigate, finding relevant information overlooked by the police. I feel as though this is the least realistic part of the book - surely these investigations would be handed over to the police? Nevertheless, I enjoyed the book very much, it is interesting and engaging with a different perspective to other crime novels. I really enjoy the short chapters which are telephone conversations between Adam and his mum. This injects some gentle humour into the book.
Many thanks to NetGalley for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
In this book the young barrister Adam Green has two high profile cases. One is to defend an anti war protester who takes part in the blue face campaign with terrible consequences. The second is a court martial for a young soldier who has been at war and then acting as a peace keeper. The two cases are not linked, other than through the theme of war. But I kept wondering throughout whether they would be linked in some way.
Adam is swamped in paperwork but still finds time to investigate, finding relevant information overlooked by the police. I feel as though this is the least realistic part of the book - surely these investigations would be handed over to the police? Nevertheless, I enjoyed the book very much, it is interesting and engaging with a different perspective to other crime novels. I really enjoy the short chapters which are telephone conversations between Adam and his mum. This injects some gentle humour into the book.
Many thanks to NetGalley for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 1, 2025
The Protest is the third book in this wonderful legal series with Adan Green now a junior barrister doing well with his own cases but still expected to go above and beyond to assist more senior barristers as their second.
At an exhibition at a the Royal Academy a famous artist is there as one of his famous paintings is being shown. Suddenly he has blue paint thrown at him by an assistant at the academy in protest against war, unfortunately this paint has been laced with cyanide and the artist drops dead in front of all the attendees. As far as the police etc are concerned it’s an open and shut case as Lexi Williams action was not only witnessed by many it was also filmed by the artists son on his phone.
Adam is brought in as second chair for the defence whilst also having to assist in a court martial of a soldier accused of murdering a civilian child whist on duty in Kandistan.
With great characters , depth and humour and court scenes with sparkling dialogue this is another immensely enjoyable read from this talented author. I did suspect the twist at the end but not the unexpected finale.
These books would make a great TV series especially with the telephone conversations between Adam and his Jewish mother ( a role made for Maureen Lipman) I look forward to more of the lovely Adam Green and his growth as a barrister and person.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly.
At an exhibition at a the Royal Academy a famous artist is there as one of his famous paintings is being shown. Suddenly he has blue paint thrown at him by an assistant at the academy in protest against war, unfortunately this paint has been laced with cyanide and the artist drops dead in front of all the attendees. As far as the police etc are concerned it’s an open and shut case as Lexi Williams action was not only witnessed by many it was also filmed by the artists son on his phone.
Adam is brought in as second chair for the defence whilst also having to assist in a court martial of a soldier accused of murdering a civilian child whist on duty in Kandistan.
With great characters , depth and humour and court scenes with sparkling dialogue this is another immensely enjoyable read from this talented author. I did suspect the twist at the end but not the unexpected finale.
These books would make a great TV series especially with the telephone conversations between Adam and his Jewish mother ( a role made for Maureen Lipman) I look forward to more of the lovely Adam Green and his growth as a barrister and person.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly.
July 1, 2025
4.5 / 5.0
I did not know Rob Rinder writes books! I’m so use to seeing him as Judge Rinder that it’s bizarre he has ventured into the word of publishing. After reading this book, I understand the craze, I understand the hype and high demand (my library has 10 reservations on this book!). I get it now, it’s a funny witty well thought out book from start to finish. There’s no filler scenes, there’s no random time travels back and forth it’s a good old fashioned legal thriller from start to finish. Admittedly I haven’t read the two other books in the series, but there’s enough in this book of gauge Adam Greens character and working lifestyle which I have resonated a bit with this book. We see the humanisation of barristers who are juggling high work load and little down time. We see the reality of what that looks like, which makes this book a tad more relatable and realistic! (It’s not always sunshine and rainbows!)
This is an interesting plot, during a star studded opening night at the royal academy highly renowned artist max Bruce is showcasing one of his famous artworks when a protester runs from the crowd and sprays him with blue paint. Max collapses and dies in centre stage as the blue paint was laced with cyanide. All evidence points to the protester, with newly qualified barrister Adam Green assigned the task of their defence! It’s a great book, it definitely has vibes of the series created by Steve Cavannagh.
Definitely worth the time investment, I was drawn from start to finish!
I did not know Rob Rinder writes books! I’m so use to seeing him as Judge Rinder that it’s bizarre he has ventured into the word of publishing. After reading this book, I understand the craze, I understand the hype and high demand (my library has 10 reservations on this book!). I get it now, it’s a funny witty well thought out book from start to finish. There’s no filler scenes, there’s no random time travels back and forth it’s a good old fashioned legal thriller from start to finish. Admittedly I haven’t read the two other books in the series, but there’s enough in this book of gauge Adam Greens character and working lifestyle which I have resonated a bit with this book. We see the humanisation of barristers who are juggling high work load and little down time. We see the reality of what that looks like, which makes this book a tad more relatable and realistic! (It’s not always sunshine and rainbows!)
This is an interesting plot, during a star studded opening night at the royal academy highly renowned artist max Bruce is showcasing one of his famous artworks when a protester runs from the crowd and sprays him with blue paint. Max collapses and dies in centre stage as the blue paint was laced with cyanide. All evidence points to the protester, with newly qualified barrister Adam Green assigned the task of their defence! It’s a great book, it definitely has vibes of the series created by Steve Cavannagh.
Definitely worth the time investment, I was drawn from start to finish!
April 27, 2025
Max, a world-famous artist, is unveiling one of his paintings, Primal Scream, in front of a star-studded crowd. What happens next is shocking. A protester runs up to Max and sprays his face with blue paint. Within a few minutes, Max is dead.
Adam Green is working with Morris on the defence. It's not as cut and dried as it appears.
Adam is also working on another case involving a soldier accused of causing the death of a ten year old in Khandistan.
I love the court scenes. I'm literally there sitting on the bench listening to the toing amd froing. You never know who to believe.
Poor Adam, never has time for a social life. More work seems to pile up, courtesy of Tony.
Georgina and Jonathan are still at Stag Court. He is still up to his shinnanigans.
There is definitely more to come from the protesters case.
This is the third in the Adam Green series, and I look forward to reading more.
Please can Adam have a little bit of fun in the next one?
Thanks to Random House for the invitation to read this in return for an honest review.
Adam Green is working with Morris on the defence. It's not as cut and dried as it appears.
Adam is also working on another case involving a soldier accused of causing the death of a ten year old in Khandistan.
I love the court scenes. I'm literally there sitting on the bench listening to the toing amd froing. You never know who to believe.
Poor Adam, never has time for a social life. More work seems to pile up, courtesy of Tony.
Georgina and Jonathan are still at Stag Court. He is still up to his shinnanigans.
There is definitely more to come from the protesters case.
This is the third in the Adam Green series, and I look forward to reading more.
Please can Adam have a little bit of fun in the next one?
Thanks to Random House for the invitation to read this in return for an honest review.
September 4, 2025
Rob Rinder’s The Protest is a powerful and moving story that captures the tension between personal conviction and public pressure. At its heart, the novel is about people who find themselves caught between loyalty to loved ones and responsibility to society, and the difficult choices that follow.
The characters are written with depth and honesty, making them feel very real. Rinder shows how ordinary people are pulled into extraordinary circumstances, and how even small decisions can carry heavy consequences. The emotional weight of the story comes not only from the conflicts between characters but also from the questions it asks about justice, truth, and moral courage.
The writing is accessible and engaging, with a pace that keeps the reader hooked. At the same time, it leaves you reflecting on the bigger themes long after finishing.
If you like novels that balance emotional drama with important social questions, The Protest is a book you will appreciate.
The characters are written with depth and honesty, making them feel very real. Rinder shows how ordinary people are pulled into extraordinary circumstances, and how even small decisions can carry heavy consequences. The emotional weight of the story comes not only from the conflicts between characters but also from the questions it asks about justice, truth, and moral courage.
The writing is accessible and engaging, with a pace that keeps the reader hooked. At the same time, it leaves you reflecting on the bigger themes long after finishing.
If you like novels that balance emotional drama with important social questions, The Protest is a book you will appreciate.
May 18, 2025
Having read another of Rob Rinder's books, I had high hopes for this book. A calm, easy read centred around the busy, chaotic life of Adam Green working at Stag Court, just as before. I feel this book really showcases just how hectic the life of a barrister can be. I found it interesting that there were multiple cases concurrently, and also found myself getting a little confused at times with all the back and forth between them. However, that wasn't an issue with the way it was written at all, it was just the busy life of a barrister! It's almost been left on a bit of a cliffhanger, so I'm intrigued to see what comes next.
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April 20, 2025The third in the series and the characters are really growing on me, even Jonathan shows his vulnerability, he's definitely a character you love to hate.
I love how Adam is always underestimated by his peers but seems to come up with the answers. His regular phone calls with his mum never fail to make me smile.
Despite being involved in a very high profile case of a very famous artist murdered in plain sight, Adam still has many cases to undertake, there's no let up for him. It's a great series.
I love how Adam is always underestimated by his peers but seems to come up with the answers. His regular phone calls with his mum never fail to make me smile.
Despite being involved in a very high profile case of a very famous artist murdered in plain sight, Adam still has many cases to undertake, there's no let up for him. It's a great series.
September 22, 2025
I’ve read the other two books in this series and enjoyed them so I was keen to read the latest instalment.
We’re back at Stag Court with Adam as he tries to juggle work with calls from his mum.
Max Bruce, an artist, is killed at his exhibition by a protestor. Newly qualified barrister, Adam, is defending.
As with the other books in the series this is an easy and engaging read. I really like Adam’s character and especially like the phone calls with his mum, they bring humour to the story.
If you liked the other books in the series I would recommend this one.
3.5 stars rounded to 3.
We’re back at Stag Court with Adam as he tries to juggle work with calls from his mum.
Max Bruce, an artist, is killed at his exhibition by a protestor. Newly qualified barrister, Adam, is defending.
As with the other books in the series this is an easy and engaging read. I really like Adam’s character and especially like the phone calls with his mum, they bring humour to the story.
If you liked the other books in the series I would recommend this one.
3.5 stars rounded to 3.
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