John Fairfax is the pen name of William Brodrick, who practised as a barrister before becoming a full-time novelist. Under his own name he is a previous winner of the Crime Writers Association Gold Dagger Award.
Intriguing . . . packed with accurate legal detail, the story never loses its grip - it is no surprise it's been optioned for TV - Daily Mail on Summary Justice An all-action court drama - Sunday Times on Summary Justice Benson is a compelling character. The court scenes are irresistible, with as many twists and turns as you could want - Irish Times on Summary Justice