The #1 Lawyer: He’s America’s Best Lawyer Until He’s Its #1 Murder Suspect

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Biloxi’s best criminal defense attorney has never lost a case. Then his client’s beautiful wife is murdered, and America’s #1 lawyer suddenly becomes its #1 suspect. 

Stafford Lee Penney is a small-town lawyer with a big-time reputation for winning every case he tries. In his sharp suits and polished Oxford shoes, Penney is Biloxi, Mississippi’s #1 Lawyer and top local celebrity.
 
Just as Penney notches his latest courtroom victory, his wife is scandalously killed. He spirals into a legal and personal losing streak, damaging his reputation and ruining his career. 
 
That’s when Penney makes a bold decision. He stops trading on his power-lawyer identity and creates a new one: lawyer lifeguard. Moonlighting at the beach, showing up to court in flip-flops, mentoring a law student, the new Penney is at first unrecognizable. 
 
It’s said that a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client. But when Penney is accused of murder, the #1 Lawyer will find a way to triumph. 

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“Excellent legal drama… Courtroom scenes are top-notch, and Patterson & Allen have once again hit a home run.”―Red Carpet Crash

"Patterson knows how to entertain readers ... [will] keep your head spinning right up until the end."―
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About the Author

James Patterson is the world’s bestselling author. Among his creations are Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, and Maximum Ride. His #1 bestselling nonfiction includes Walk in My Combat Boots, Filthy Rich, and his autobiography, James Patterson by James Patterson. He has collaborated on novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton and has won an Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, and the National Humanities Medal.


​Nancy Allen practiced law for fifteen years in her native Ozarks and served as a law instructor at Missouri State University for sixteen years. She is also the author of the Ozarks Mystery series.    

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4.6 out of 5

92.31% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Such an excellent story!

L. · September 2, 2024

You will want to read this book! It’s such a great mystery, detective story with characters , you immediately connect with and there are so many layers to the story. A book you do not want to put down ! Well written! And I loved the area where the story is set - Biloxi - I could see the places and the characters ! Loved it!!!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great twist at the end!

F.M.J. · September 23, 2024

Very quick and suspenseful pace! Loved the characters and the twists and turns! Great storyline. could've used a bit more romance but overall great read!

5.0 out of 5 stars A James Patterson Good Read

N. · September 27, 2024

"The #1Lawyer" is a winner! I couldn't put it down. If you like well written, hold your attention, and surprise ending books, then give this one a try.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read

C.F. · October 11, 2024

Love love love it. Couldn’t put book down.!

5.0 out of 5 stars Twist I never saw coming.

S. · September 6, 2024

I liked the storyline and the twist and turns the characters took. It was a great read and I could not put it down. Great read!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great thriller

S.G. · April 30, 2024

The story of Stafford Lee's riveting career and his abrupt fall had me interested from the beginning. Though, a critique I have is the fast pace writing within the court room scenes can be a little jarring at times. The changes in the situation for Stafford Lee and the characters are relatable and dynamic. But some of the characters, especially Stafford-Lee’s wife, aren’t as fleshed out as I would like it to be. I liked the unique look at a justice system, determining to mete out justice without playing favorites. The scenes with the victims were disturbingly realistic as was the emotions in the courtroom when evidence was presented. I liked the banter between the characters and the realism of what happened to Stafford Lee when his wife was killed. His downward spiral was realistic and heart-breaking. All of the secondary characters play an integral part in the story and don’t feel like they were shoehorned into Stafford-Lee’s life plot. My favorite character was Jenny, the PI who helps Stafford Lee on his cases and who is there for him personally when he falls to the bottom of his career. Overall, This is a well-written page turner, in a style of short chapters and with sub-plots that all tie well together. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end and would totally recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent buying experience

H.G.P. · August 21, 2024

James Patterson has done it again with a riveting mystery. The book arrived in perfect condition because it was well-packaged. It was exactly as advertised. I highly recommend Bolo as a great company with whom to do business. FIVE STARS!!

3.0 out of 5 stars beginning and end were weak

T.A. · July 28, 2024

The story was engaging after the beginning. I found the ending to be anti climatic.

Entertaining

G.A.P. · October 4, 2024

A easy entertaining read . Cheesy but a good plot.

Awesome

D.B. · September 25, 2024

Absolutely fantastic read with lots of great twists and turns, found it very hard to pit this one down when I needed to be busy at work 😀

Court room drama

J.P. · August 26, 2024

Very good crime thriller, the description of each scene is perfect it feels like you are actually seeing the trial

Origineller Thriller mit vielen Überraschungen

D.Z. · June 30, 2024

Spannender Kriminalroman von Vielschreiber Patterson. Titelheld ist ein erfolgreicher Anwalt, der selbst unter Mordverdacht gerät und sich mit einer Familie der lokalen Mafia auseinandersetzen muss. Gut geschrieben, mit überraschenden Wendungen - auch wenn man manchmal das Gefühl hat, dass die erste Hälfte des Buches und das furiose Finale nur lose zusammenhängen und ebenso gut in zwei getrennten Büchern hätten entwickelt werden können.

Masterful

J.C. · September 5, 2024

Lives up to the very high standards James Paterson is known for.

The #1 Lawyer: He’s America’s Best Lawyer Until He’s Its #1 Murder Suspect

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