The Family Lawyer

by James Patterson, Robert Rotstein (With)

10 hours

From the world's number one best-selling writer - three pulse-pounding novels in one audiobook!

The Family Lawyer with Robert Rotstein
Matthew Hovanes is living a parent's worst nightmare: His young daughter is accused of bullying another girl into suicide. But this loving father is also a skilled criminal defense attorney. And something here doesn't add up....

Night Sniper with Christopher Charles
Cheryl Mabern is the NYPD's most brilliant detective - and the most damaged. Now she must confront her darkest fears to stop a calculating killer committing random murders.

The Good Sister with Rachel Howzell Hall
Her beloved sister's cheating husband has been found dead. Now, Dani Lawrence must decide if she will help the investigation that could put her sister away...or obstruct it by any means necessary.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Thriller, Audiobook, Crime, Suspense, Short Stories

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First published September 5, 2017

About the author

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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

Reviews

[Kaceey · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5🌟
As I began this audio I had no idea it was actually 3 separate novellas. A nice bonus for me!

Let me break it down:
The Family Lawyer with Robert Rotstein Contributing…4🌟
Matthew Hovanes gets the call every lawyer fears. His own daughter has been arrested and the D.A. wants to charge her with murder! Apparently, due to her ruthless cyber bullying a desperate classmate took her own life. As Matthew delves further into the case he realizes he may not know his daughter as well as he thought. Will he be able to save her from a murder conviction?
This was my favorite of the three.

Night Sniper with Christopher Charles Contributing…3🌟
With a crazed sniper targeting people with no connections, New York is on high alert. No apparent pattern! Virtually anyone is at risk! Now, it’s up to Detective Cheryl Mabern to flush out the sniper!
I’m not familiar with this contributing author and to be honest this short story failed to grab me.

The Good Sister with Rachel Howzell Hall contributing….2.5🌟
It’s late at night when Dani receives a distressing call from her sister Melissa. Rushing to her home she sees her sister’s husband dead. Dani has some uncomfortable, difficult decisions to make.
I believe this was my first experience reading anything by this contributing author. With short stories you have to grab the reader quickly…and this one failed to do that.

Overall this was a fun experience to have the three novellas under one roof so to speak! Does James Patterson have more of these? If so I’m on the hunt!

🎧: I listened to the audio format and all the narrators did a great job!🏼

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

While BookShots are a wonderful way to spend a few hours, bundling them together can also be a great way to carry a few spine-tingling stories together, permitting easier comparison in a single review. In this collection of three stories, the reader is able to explore three distinct stories that will keep them on the edge of their seats. From a legal thriller to a police manhunt, to a familial crime cover-up, James Patterson and his collaborators show the distinct advantage of BookShot reading.

The Family Lawyer, with Robert Rotstein
Matt Hovanes is a fairly successful attorney who left the D.A.’s office when a colleague tried to play bait and switch with some important evidence. When he receives a panicked phone call from his daughter, Hailey, he knows there is trouble. Hailey’s been arrested for cyber bullying and the victim, Farah Medhipour, committed suicide six weeks before. Declaiming her innocence, Hailey agrees to follow her father’s direction, though Matt is still blurring the parent-attorney line when he asks his partner to defend Hailey. While they prepare for trial, Matt’s son, Daniel, a troubled soul himself, tells his own version of events, but backs his sister’s narrative. Matt learns that his daughter is not the angel he thinks she is and comes to see that Farah has apparently been stalking his daughter, and Hailey has retaliated by using her own popularity to isolate the victim. As the trial begins, Matt does all he can to deflect the evidence against Hailey, which is mounting, as he seeks to learn what led Farah to hang herself. When the defence rises to present its case, it is an uphill battle, with accusations, texts, photos, and smear campaigns. Now Matt must decide if the truth or negotiated freedom is the better way to go. A chilling legal thriller with strong ties to current cyberbullying and the effects that some teenagers may not consider when using cell phones as swords.

Night Sniper, with Christopher Charles
The streets of New York are not safe with a sniper on the loose. They kill randomly, in all boroughs with victims of many ages. There does not seem to be a link to any of the victims. As an NYPD Homicide Task Force rushes to make sense of this, the Chief is about to insist on a city-wide curfew. The reader sees the sniper’s perspective first-hand, in alternating chapters, as well as their rationale as they play a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. One member of the Task Force, Detective Cheryl Mabern, is not welcomed by all, especially since she’s voluntarily locked herself away in a treatment facility. A shooting gone bad and a life of vices has rounded the sharp edges that Mabern usually shows her team. As the killer hones their sights on Mabern, things take a dangerous turn, one that could cost more lives and leave Mabern with much blood on her hands. This collaboration between James Patterson and Christopher Charles proves exciting for the reader and keeps the story moving effectively until the final sentence.

The Good Sister, with Rachel Howzell Hall
When Dani Lawrence receives a midnight call from her sister, she knows there’s something wrong. Melissa has a panicked sound to her voice, which Dani realises is justified. Arriving at the house, Melissa’s husband, Kirk, is slumped in a chair and it does not look as if his excessive drinking is the case. Dani and Melissa try to come up with something to explain it, only to have Melissa admit that she’s killed her scumbag husband. Dani knows that the authorities will need to be called, but blood is thicker than any legal necessity, or is it? When the police show up, it turns to mayhem, forcing Dani to escort her young nephew away while Melissa faces a barrage of questions. Dani’s long had suspicions that her brother-in-law has a wandering eye and a group of women on the side, but could Melissa really have been pushed to the edge that dramatically? With the evidence seemingly safely stowed away, Dani soon learns that karma sometimes has a way of getting in the middle of the perfect plan to deflect the truth. Faced with added pressure, will Dani be able to keep her cool, or is Melissa destined for an extended separation from her son? Patterson and Rachel Howzell Hall work masterfully here to create a wonderful story that will enthuse the BookShot reader and keep them coming back for more.

All three of these stories were the perfect fit for a collection, as they explore different aspects of the law and keep the reader hooked from the opening paragraphs until the final sentence lingers in the air. The key characters found throughout offer up unique perspectives when faced with legal matters, each choosing to take their own approach. Character development and backstory is effectively used throughout, permitting the reader to feel a strong connection, even if they do not agree with the decisions being made. The secondary characters also help paint an effective image of the law and its various loopholes, entertaining as well as supporting in their roles. All three stories worked effectively, though none could have blended with the others, their premises unique and the approach distinct. Patterson has chosen well, not only to collaborate with these three, but to bundle these pieces together. I am eager to sink my teeth into another BookShot collection to see if it proves as effective in its presentation.

Kudos, Messrs. Patterson, Rotstein, and Charles, as well as Madam Hall, for such a great array of stories. These are the types of BookShots I enjoy reading and will recommend them to all who will listen.

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[Tooter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story #1 - 5
Story #2 - 4
Story #3 - 3

[RM(Alwaysdaddygirl) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some reasons for two stars:

1) It only three short stories. The title only applies only to story one.
2) First story was good. Only one part tgat could have been polish up.
3) Second story had potential. If things were clear up with character Cheryl Mabern on the matters of why something was done. It would have help. The ending had one good thing and one bad thing. Regardless, I like it.
4) The third story annoyed me. I am not giving spoliers. So I said it like this. I do not want to read about negative stereotypes of cops. Two were mention. In book two there was also a negative stertype of police. Maybe that why book two ended that way as to smooth things out.
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[Readaholic Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is really hard to rate so I'll rate the individual stories.

The Family Lawyer- 4 1/2 stars
Night Sniper- 5 stars
The Good Sister- 3 1/2 stars

[Christa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the first two short stories in this book, and if it were just them, my rating would have been much higher. I didn't like the last story at all.

[Edward Hendry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good short book! Patterson and co-author jump right into the plot. It's a who-done it until the end with misdirection and not so pleasant family secrets...

[Michelle ~catching up slowly~ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Not sure if I care for James Patterson's short stories. They are good enough just doesn't sound like his writing so much. And I did not realize the last two I read were short stories until I got to the second story.

[Paula Dembeck · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I first picked up this book, I thought it was a full-length novel, but it is a bundle of three BOOKSHOTS, three separate stories Patterson wrote with three different co-authors.

The first story created with co-writer Robert Rostein has the same title as the book. Matthew Hovanes is a lawyer who left the D.A.s office when his colleague violated ethical boundaries and interfered with evidence. He set up his own fledgling practice with a partner named Debra and they man a small office in a poorer section of town. Their practice is focused on defending the civil rights of their clients but they do all kinds of work, much of it pro bono. Matt is a strong criminal defense lawyer, works hard and he and his partner have the complementary skill set important in running a successful law practice. Matt’s homelife however is a different matter.

Matt receives a panicky call from his daughter Hailey, a teenager at high school who is smart, poised and talented at soccer. Matt can hardly believe what Hailey tells him, that she has been arrested and accused of cyber bullying schoolmate Farah Medhipour who committed suicide six weeks ago. Matt is determined to defend his daughter against the malicious charge, but as he searches for the evidence to defend her, Matt hears things about his beautiful daughter that make him wonder if she is lying and is actually guilty.

In his effort to determine the course of events leading to Farah’s suicide, Matt is confronted by some of the evidence that will be used against his daughter -- nasty text messages, revealing photographs and rumors of vindicative personal slurs. No matter what damning evidence Matt confronts his daughter with, Hailey maintains her innocence and her poise, never once showing any remorse for what has happened to Farah. When the trial begins the prosecution presents even more compromising evidence designed to seal what they believe is an air tight case and Matt is forced to consider a settlement.

The story unfolds against the background of Matt’s dysfunctional family life with his wife Janet upset her husband has taken the path to a private practice that keeps him away from home and brings in little money and a son who is insolent, rebellious, tech savvy and blindly support his sister. Hailey is a talented athlete, who is pretty enough to dream of a modeling career, has a supportive boyfriend, many friends and a mother who feels she can do no wrong.

This was an excellent BOOKSHOT which highlights a serious problem that has become worse with the advent of social media. The ability of anyone to send anonymous hateful messages about anyone they chose into cyberspace often seriously harms the victims they target. It is a problem we are only slowly beginning to deal with and for those who thoughtlessly participate in such malevolent behavior, this story shows the harm that can come from their behavior.

The second BOOKSHOT, “Night Sniper” co-authored with Christopher Charles takes place in New York City where a smart malicious killer is at large. He is an excellent marksman, taking down his victims with a single bullet from a high-powered rifle. He shoots them down from a distance at night when his victims are alone. He is on a mission, out to dole out the ultimate kindness he feels his victims need and want.

The targets appear unconnected and the police, lacking any leads in their search for the killer, have created a task force and brought detective Cheryl Mabern out of her self-imposed exile in a mental health facility to assist them. Detective Maborn was the policewoman who caught the last sniper and they are hoping she can help them identify and catch the killer.

The sniper, Dr. Miles Caffee a surgeon in the ER of a local hospital and Detective Mabern present their different perspectives in alternating chapters as the two carry out a cat and mouse game against the background of the dark New York Streets. Police Chief Tim Brandford is not happy with detective Mabern’s presence on the case. He feels she is unstable and he has no faith in her abilities but Mabern’s fellow officers in the field support her, know how valuable her work can be and are ready to follow her.

Mabern realizes the only way she can catch this vile criminal is to lure him to her, risking her life and that of her co-workers; but she is fearless and up to the task. Meanwhile the sniper narrows his sights on his victim as he lures her in, ready to either kill her and release her from what he believes is her personal pain or recruit her as his partner in crime. He knows she is a troubled soul and is anxious to share with her the relief this kind of work can bring. Mabern's motive is clear. She wants to either catch and cuff the sniper or die trying; either she considers would be a good result.

This story moves quickly, is tense and exciting until brought to its final conclusion.

The final story “The Good Sister” co-authored with Rachel Howzell Hall, was my least favorite in the collection because it felt less realistic and left a few holes in arriving at a conclusion.

Dani Lawrence receives a panicky call at night from her sister demanding she come over to her home immediately. When Dani arrives, she quickly comes to understand her sister’s panic. Kirk Oakley, Melissa’s husband lies motionless, slumped on the floor and not moving. Keith is a drinker and often passes out, but it is clear that is not the situation this time. Kirk is dead and Melissa finally admits to Dani that she thinks she killed her husband. She had finally reached her breaking point, sick of Keith’s abusive behavior, his drinking, drug use and continual womanizing. Dani tells Melissa she must call the police and Melissa agrees but not before she rushes about the house grabbing and hiding every piece of incriminating evidence she can lay her hands on that might convict her. She hands Dani her young toddler Jonah to care for while she goes off with the police to endure their endless questions and is processed as a suspect in the crime.

As the two sisters try to distance themselves from the murder, Dani finds herself under increasing pressure to do more to defend her sister from a long jail sentence and her nephew from losing his mother.

Good BOOKSHOTS require a skillful writer to create, develop and conclude an engaging story within the limits of a few pages. I enjoy most of them that have come from this Patterson initiative and believe they serve an important niche in a reader's world of books.

I liked this collection of BOOKSHOTS and am certain others will as well.

[John (Just bought an Oculus 2 VR, so less time to read these days!) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished this late last night, but not enough in me to write any review.
This was a great book. However, I feel that it could have been a great side-story of a much longer novel...maybe someday it will be.

**SPOILERS**
But, wow, that is one messed up family. I don't want to say any more that that.

[Laur · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️ overall
This book is hard to rate because it is 3 separate stories, and only the 1st story is legal fiction (which was excellent).

If you read the synopsis, it’s accurate as far as expected content.

Story 1 = 5 stars ⭐️
Story 2= 3 stars ⭐️
Story 3= 3.5 stars ⭐️

[Jeff Swystun · Rating 1 out of 5]

You have to love James Patterson. Remember, he is a veteran of Madison Avenue. He doesn't put out books, he markets writing campaigns (I spent 11 years on Mad Ave so recognize the distinction). That wasn't always true. His early works were entertaining thrillers. Now, he is a factory assembly-line.

Patterson co-brands, not co-authors, with many. This includes the writers in this book, that contains three novellas.

Last year, I signed up for Masterclasses online. A very cool service that has subject matter experts on a variety of topics (cooking, music, design, wellness) offering video instruction with workbooks. The writers they have are impressive: Gaiman; Atwood; Gladwell; Stine; Brown; Baldacci and more.

I took Dan Brown's and Patterson's courses. Brown offered a more detailed, plodding approach. Patterson was the other end of the spectrum. I learned a great deal especially plotting and planning a story. However, Patterson's end result is so breezy, so lacking detail that his works now are written comic books. There is no atmosphere, no tension, no character development. That was certainly the case for the three novellas.

It might be because I was bouncing between The Family Lawyer and Richard Price's Lush Life. The latter's characters, amazing dialogue, pacing, environments...all realistically come to life. Whereas, this thinly veiled Patterson work is not even a beach or airplane read. It does not credit readers with having a brain. Perhaps my most damning critique is this, it is instantly forgettable.

[Sharon Mariampillai · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Read

This was an enjoyable read. I really enjoy crime mystery books. Also, I really like how James Patterson collaborates with other authors to create these different stories.

In the first story titled “The Family Lawyer,” criminal defense attorney, Matthew Hovanes must clear his daughter’s name after she was accused of bullying a girl into committing suicide. I thought the story was great. I really liked Matthew’s character. He really showed the love of father and the lengths parents go through for their children. I would give this story a 4/5.

In the second story titled “Night Sniper,” NYPD detective, Cheryl Mabern must battle her fears as she tries to stop a calculating killer on a random killing spree. I thought the story was great. Cheryl is a great detective, but I thought her vulnerability brought more out of her character. I would give this story a 4/5.

In the third and final story titled “The Good Sister,” Dani Lawrence’s cheating brother-in-law is dead. Her sister admits that she killed him. Now, she has to make some hard decisions. This was my first time reading a story from the secondary author. I thought they did a great job blending their writing with James Patterson. I don’t think it was as good as the first two stories. I thought there was something lacking in the story. I did not feel as invested as other two stories. I think it is because the mystery aspect was not as explored in this story as this others. I would give this story a 3.5/5.

[Laura Wonderchick · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 good stories. I think the last one was my favorite

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book consists of three shorter stories of about 150 pages each. Each story is very different with different characters and types of plot. All are suspenseful and a little dark, but each one kept my interest and was a perfect book for relaxing outside and just being entertained for a while.

[Trevor Snape · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is not one story but three totally separate stories written by three different people with James Patterson. This is part of James Patterson's series of book shots. These book shots are in the words of James Patterson "are page-turning stories by James Patterson and other writers that can be read in one sitting." This book has three such stories, 'The Family Lawyer with Robert Rotstein', Night Sniper with Christopher Charles', and 'The Good Sister with Rachel Howzell Hall'. I read all three stories just incase there was a decent one between the three, I was disappointed. If this is a new genre of books for a certain demographic, it does not include me and I will not be reading anymore. I enjoy short stories and novellas but these stories were none of these, longer than a short story or a novella, just over 150 pages, I found these stories bland, and I struggled to finish reading them as they never once piqued any interest for me. James Patterson is a great writer, his Alex Cross series is one of my favourites, but this style of work is not for me.

[Dad · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of three short stories which started out well and went downhill rapidly from there. At least the pain ended quickly like pulling that band aid off fast. The plots were weak, the writing choppy, and the characters like cartoon characters were forgettable. But at least the stories were short...

[Sean Harding · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrid story with unlikable characters and implausible plot and ridiculous twists - all part of the modern Patterson publishing world. Reading these books reminds me of how good books can be, and also how bad they can be.

[Roberta Havel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nobody is perfect and James Patterson proves it in this 3 in 1 book. The first story is okay; the second excellent and the third a total bomb. If you choose to to read this, read only the second story.

[Betty H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

There were three thrillers in this book, all quite excellent!

[Donna Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, against my better judgement, I read another Patterson collaboration - three short stories. Although the stories are a bit dark, they did keep my attention. Not bad, Patterson!

[Barbara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Three short stories, written by others. The last is awful, the first is passable.

[Margie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book includes three different stories. Quick reads and interesting enough to hold your interest.

[Anna · Rating 1 out of 5]

boring

Thought the second story was going to be as good as the first. It wasn’t. I had a hard time staying focused with the second story

[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought I had this one figured about half way through. As usual, not even close. Really enjoyed this one. Highly recommend the audio version, it is available on YT.

[bookish_corner_1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Family lawyer review
James Patterson & Robert rotstien
TW: CYBER BULLYING, SELF HARM, SUICIDE
I like that it covers a crime that’s not often represented and how they managed to show evidence that was both circumstantial and relevant to the case. It was fast paced and action packed and personally I really enjoyed it it’s a short story and although longer than the ones I’ve read before I finished it in a day ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Night sniper review
James Patterson &Christopher Charles
This was interesting as there was 2 povs there was the pov of the sniper which was really interesting to see his justifications for everything he did and the way he tried to hide what it was he did and the pov of one of the coppers that was trying to catch him, the pov of the copper I thought was really good as it showed how she was getting inside his head although she was also a ‘disgraced’ copper who shot a kid in self defence but was then judged badly for it
The pov of the sniper was really interesting as you were able to see him committing the crimes and also how he chose his next victim and how he in his mind would justify what he was doing to both the copper and his colleague.
All in all a very interesting read
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The good sister review
James Patterson and Rachel howzell hall
Damn not exactly what I was expecting. The sister was very manipulative but it was written really well there were some things that at the beginning I thought were odd but by the end it all made sense. Not my favourite short story in this collection but all in all not bad
⭐️⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Swati Jain · Rating 2 out of 5]

Overall Review: 2*
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What will you do if one fine day your kid lands up in jail for allegedly killing someone. I for one would certainly have a heart attack. But then that is the time when the kid needs us the most. That is what the whole one story for the family lawyer is all about. The father is able to bring his daughter out of the mess she has dragged herself in. Knowing your family and believing in them is the most important thing specially when trust is broken. The story includes a twist which came at the time when most needed. However, steps could have been made to make the other lawyer more productive. I believe the finishing of the first story was rushed.

I was disappointed by this book being a collection of three short stories. I was not looking for that. Also, the name of the book is the name of the first story. The other stories are also fine but that is not what was sold to me. I honestly like the first one only. The second story for the Night Sniper is also good but then it just goes downhill with the third. Even in the Night Sniper, I do not understand the significance of making the lady cop as dysfunctional. I also do not understand why is being high and on drugs all the time glorified by writers.

I am giving only a 2 star to this book and honestly the writer could have worked better on the first story and shaping it better to make this book a success.

[Paula Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an exciting and quick read as this book is part of the James Patterson Bookshots which are quick novellas. The Family Lawyer takes us into the life of Matthew Hovanes. He is a skilled Criminal defense lawyer and is a genuinely nice guy. After working a long day, he is ready to head home when he gets a call from his daughter - she has been arrested. It turns out that a girl at his daughter's school committed suicide on camera and named his daughter as one of the bullies who played a significant part in destroying her life and wanting to end it. His daughter who is sixteen and has her whole life ahead of her is being charged for cyber crimes resulting in the death. This book had a 13 Reasons Why feel as Matthew starts to investigate to help his daughter. When Matthew begins to dig deep, he discovers that the daughter he thought he knew, he doesn't, and she is a "mean girl." As the story goes along, it seems that Matthew put his whole family on a pedestal and that as he threw himself into work - he might not know what a single member of his family is capable of. This was a fast-paced and quick read as JP is famous for. I did think it finished a bit fast and did not see the twist at the end coming.

[David Snape · Rating 1 out of 5]

Let’s clear one thing up first. This isn’t just a story about The Family Lawyer. There are three mini stories in there, all completely different which is misleading, so your only getting a maximum of 3 stars for this book alone. All stories have different writers as well. Let’s go through them one by one.

The Family Lawyer

Matthew’s daughter is being accused of bullying another girl into suicide. This involves that case which has interrogation and a court proceeding. Decent case and probable the best story of the three. 2 stars

Night Sniper

Cheryl Mabern and a team from NYPD investigate the Night Sniper and his killings, even though Cheryl has met him in person. Absolute disaster of a story 1 star.

The Good Sister

Dani has a phone call from her sister Melissa as his husband has been found dead. Melissa’s husband is a cheat and many secrets revealed. There are some interesting ideas and plenty of WTF moments especially the ending which doesn’t make a lot of sense. 2 stars

I know that misleading books can turn into good stories, make sure on the front cover that it tells you it’s short stories instead of turning the back and revealing all the secrets. Sorry to be hard on you but your nicked.

[Jessica Berry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only listened to Family Lawyer because I didn't know this was 3 stories in one, and I didn't care for the narration of the second story.

Family Lawyer was a great legal drama/thriller. Attorney Hovenes's daughter is arrested and tried for bullying another classmate into suicide. As a civil rights lawyer, he insists upon being first chair at trial, despite his law partner's warnings to the contrary.

As he unravels the truth, he is blown away with each piece of evidence.

It was a great story, perfect to listen to while cleaning the house or on a short road trip.