Twisting Judgment: Small Town Lawyer, Book 6

by Peter Kirkland, Daleth Hall, J J Hosenfeld (Narrator)

A murdered judge. An innocent accused. Justice comes at a deadly price.

Small town defense attorney Leland Munroe isn't afraid to tackle cases others run from. But when a federal judge plunges to his death from a locked courthouse stairwell just before testifying, Leland is pulled into a deadly investigation. Every clue he uncovers drags him deeper into a dark web of deceit.

The FBI arrests Vinny Baptiste, a courthouse janitor with a troubled past and ties to the courthouse. It looks like an open-and-shut case—except Leland doesn’t buy it. The judge had secrets of his own, and the evidence points to a far more influential suspect hiding in plain sight.

As Leland races to uncover the truth and defend an innocent man, the cost of justice grows steep. And the rural retreat that’s been a safe haven in the past comes under threat from an unexpected direction.

In a system rigged to protect the powerful, can Leland expose the truth before the killer claims another victim....

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Published October 21, 2025

About the author

Peter Kirkland grew up in Beaufort, South Carolina. As a kid, Peter loved history and learning about his area. One year in school, he was given a project to research a few South Carolina law cases and the precedents they set and their effect on people’s lives.
This research project lit the flame for his passion for law and creating a more equal justice system since. Soon after this, Peter began reading legal thrillers voraciously and enjoyed the legal maneuvering and justice found within. As an adult he has continued researching the law and understanding the system and its effects on individuals. A few years ago, he decided to try writing his own legal thriller.


Now a full-time writer, he uses his research, passion for justice, and real case studies to bring together courtroom dramas with deep, rich characters, and gripping twists and turns. New to the industry, Peter would love to hear from readers and other authors and invites you to connect with him.

Reviews

[Siobhan D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the narration from J J Hosenfeld

We find attorney Leland Munroe defending two young clients. One of them is being charged for Computer Fraud and multiple felonies, and the murder.
You will find yourself at holding your breath as the courtroom scenes are full of tension and emotion.
You will be hooked with the characters and twists.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dawn Puig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good read 😂