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

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

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.

Product Information

ISBN-13	9780316499675
ISBN-10	0316499676
Publisher	Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date	2024
Edition	First Edition
Language	en
Pages	432
Dimensions	in x in x in
Weight	lbs

Editorial Reviews

“Patterson knows how to entertain readers … [will] keep your head spinning right up until the end.”– Bookreporter

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

About the Authors

James Patterson

James Patterson is a prolific American author, recognized for his suspenseful, engaging fiction. Born on March 22, 1947, he has written over 200 books, including the popular Alex Cross series and Women’s Murder Club series. 14 of his books have consecutively topped the New York Times Best Sellers list. In addition to crime thrillers, Patterson has also penned romance novels and children’s books. He has won numerous awards, including the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation. Patterson’s books have sold over 375 million copies worldwide and have been adapted into films and TV series. He is also a philanthropist committed to promoting literacy and education.

Nancy Allen

Nancy Allen, a highly esteemed author, is celebrated for her engrossing legal thrillers. With a rich background as an attorney in her native Ozarks, her novels are known for their authenticity and deep-rooted suspense.

Allen has penned four eminent books in the ‘Ozarks Mysteries’ series and is a contributor to James Patterson’s ‘Private’ series. Her gritty writing style and intricate character development paint a vivid world that immerses readers from the first page.

Nancy’s years of experience with high-profile criminal trials also form the backbone of her stories, providing a rich insight into the realities of the legal process. This blend of her professional acumen and literary prowess sets her work apart in the genre of crime fiction.