The Trial

Rob Rinder

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English

Century
14 May 2024

Fiction & Literature; Crime & Mystery; Political & legal thriller

The Secret Barrister meets Janice Hallett's The Appeal. A gripping courtroom drama by barrister and broadcaster Rob Rinder and the first title in a new legal thriller series.

'Hugely enjoyable' Steve Cavanagh 'Ridiculously entertaining' Tom Hindle 'I didn't want it to end' Heidi Perks

*NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
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*RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK
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ONE MURDER. ONE IMPOSSIBLE CASE. WHO IS GUILTY?

When hero policeman Grant Cliveden dies from a poisoning in the Old Bailey, it threatens to shake the country to its core.

The evidence points to one man. Jimmy Knight has been convicted of multiple offences before and defending him will be no easy task. Not least because this is trainee barrister Adam Green's first case.

But it will quickly become clear that Jimmy Knight is not the only person in Cliveden's past with an axe to grind.

The only thing that's certain is that this is a trial which will push Adam - and the justice system itself - to the limit. . .
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* ROB RINDER'S SECOND ADAM GREEN NOVEL, THE SUSPECT, IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW.
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What readers are saying about THE TRIAL-

'This is a courtroom cracker' 'Brilliantly plotted with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing' 'The courtroom scenes and interactions are electric' 'It's a must read and hope there will be a sequel - loved it!' 'Rinder's own career as criminal barrister shines through'

Praise for THE TRIAL-

'Strong storytelling with a murder mystery at its heart makes it one to treasure' Daily Mail

'A pacy and gripping read!' The Sun

'An exciting start to what promises to be an excellent series, with an appealing central character' The Guardian

'Such fantastic characters and such a fun read. I loved it' Phillipa Perry

'This is a book that takes you to the dark heart of the criminal justice system... I haven't enjoyed a legal thriller this much since Grisham's The Firm' Tony Parsons

'A terrific, pacy read' Susanna Reid

'A brilliant rollercoaster of a read' Louise Minchin

'The Trial is in the best tradition of John Mortimer's Rumpole series. A hugely enjoyable British courtroom drama' Steve Cavanagh

'Rinder's personal experiences as a barrister shine through in a cracking courtroom drama packed with tension and sharp wit' Sunday Express

'A classic whodunnit with a sensational twist' The Independent

'Energetic, warm, laced with humour with a truly inventive mode of murder' Sarah Vaughan

'Brilliant courtroom drama, humorous as you would expect from Rob, and one that I had to read slowly because I did not want it to end' Heidi Perks

'This one will have you hooked' Glamour

'The Trial is whip-smart, stylish and gripping, both murder mystery and courtroom drama, shot through with tension, humour and a dark dissection of corruption, status and justice' Gilly Macmillan

'A ridiculously entertaining whodunit. The Trial is sharp, witty and has a huge amount of heart' Tom Hindle

'Rob Rinder has penned his first novel, a legal thriller, and it doesn't disappoint' Jewish News

'An engrossing read by someone who clearly knows their subject matter well. I didn't see the ending coming!' Faith Martin

'The book is gripping from the first page' Northern Echo

'A classic whodunnit with a sensational twist' Yorkshire Post

Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, July 2023 Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, January 2024

By: Rob Rinder
Imprint: Century
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 199mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 256g
ISBN: 9781804940389
ISBN 10: 1804940380
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 14 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Rob Rinder is a barrister turned writer and broadcaster. In 2014, while still a practising barrister, he began starring in his reality court show Judge Rinder, and he now uses his legal knowledge working in the media to make the law more accessible. He is also the author of three books and a columnist for the Sun and the London Evening Standard newspapers. His participation in Who Do You Think You Are? retraced the story of his Holocaust survivor grandfather and received a BAFTA. The BBC series he presented, The Holocaust, My Family and Me, was aired to wide critical acclaim. In 2020, Rob was awarded an MBE for his services to Holocaust education and an honorary doctorate for his legal work. The Trial was Rob's number one bestselling debut novel and The Suspect is the much anticipated follow-up. both novels are inspired by Rob's own experiences as a barrister.