Celebrity Police off Grant Cliveden dies in front of several witnesses while giving evidence at the Old bailey. Further discovery they find out that he was poisoned. The main suspect in his murder is Jimmy Knight who has an axe to grind when several years later he was put in prison when Grant gave evidence.
Trainee barrister Adam Green is on the defence team with his pupil master Johnathon who already thinks that Jimmy is guilty and wants him to plead that. But Adam knows he is innocent and goes above and beyond to help him but also doesn’t want to upset his pupil master as he wants a place a Stag chambers.
The Trial by Rob Rinder is a surprisingly good debut novel from the author. It was better that I was expecting. I thought that it was going to be bogged down with a lot of legal jargon but this has a great storyline and kept me reading to the early hours of the morning and an ending that I wasn’t expecting. 5 stars from me.

Enjoyable and pacey crime novel with strong courtroom elements. The author's professional background shows through in the legal details without slowing the plot

Well they say write you know, so it makes complete sense that Rob Rinder's debut novel is set in the world of law and features a huge courtroom trial that had me gripped.

I was enthralled by the big trial at the centre of this story, and certainly didn't anticipate how things would work out.

It was a fascinating story, from the point of view of Adam, who is trying to pass his pupillage at his chambers and become a fully fledged barrister. There is a long hard look at just what justice is, and I loved Adam's determination and his journey.

I wasn't so keen on his pupil master Jonathan, who was a bit of a nightmare, and certainly not who I would want representing me in court (should I ever need a barrister).

Digging into the case and learning all about all the key players, in preparation for the trial and then seeing how the trial played out, was thrilling. I also enjoyed hearing about some of Adam's other cases, one of two of which made me laugh, and some of which was also quite interesting.

What also made me laugh and what gave some light relief on the whole from the main story were the intermittent phone calls between Adam and his mother. His mother is a typical Jewish mother, wanting her son to date various local Jews, and constantly wondering if he was eating enough. The familiarity of the character really made me smile.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this story, other than the blurb had caught my eye, and I'm over the moon that it did, for I felt this was a fabulous book, and I'm so glad I had the chance to read it. I'm rather hoping this may not be the last we have seen of Adam, as I loved his passion.

Thank you to Century and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

The Trial is an enjoyable detective novel with a murder mystery that runs alongside the court case for the alleged murderer.

As expected, Rinder's prose is pithy and witty and I found myself flying through the pages. He's got a good eye for character and place - I love the way he captures the unique foilbles of chambers and court. While there is a fair amount of coincidence that stretches the imagination and I saw the final twist coming a mile off, I still enjoyed Adam's detective journey and rooted for his success.

The ending raises some interesting questions on the meaning of justice which I feel would need to be further explored in any follow up - and it certainly feels like a sequel is planned.

A really enjoyable story of a trainee barrister dealing with a seemingly guilty client who could actually be anything but. It’s a definite page turner, written with great style. I hope there are going to be more books continuing with the characters as I’d happily read them.

Thanks to Netgalley for a great read.

Brilliant, what a fantastic book from Rob Rinder. It draws on his legal knowledge. Adam, a novice advocate is trying to prove a clients innocence without much help from anyone else. He is so focussed on black and white. How the system should work. This story follows the challenges he faces but told in an engaging way. Surprise ending. Can't wait for the next one.

The spectacular poisoning of a celebrity police officer and the well publicized trial of his murderer are at the center of this captivating and riveting whodunit that is also a very accomplished courtroom drama.

Brilliantly plotted with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing all the way to the end, sparkling dialogues and blessed with a terrific cast of exquisitely drawn characters, The trial is also a compelling portrait of the British justice system today.

A marvellous fictional journey that really deserves to be discovered and enjoyed without any moderation whatsoever!

Many thanks to Random House and Netgalley for this great reading opportunity!

Always found Rob Rinder interesting om the telly and was curious to how that would mix into fiction. It was great. Obviously his specialist subject but such a good read. Hope he releases more books

The Trial by Rob Rinder is the story of Adam Green, pupil barrister and with his pupil master, Jonathon he is given a case to defend a murder suspect. Adam Green like so many pupil barristers has a year only to prove that he is capable of becoming a barrister. That year is nearly up and it is a contest between Adam and fellow pupil, Georgina.
The storyline is very interesting and the characters are really fascinating, the story flows throughout the book and then at the end we all wait to find out which of the two pupils will continue to work at the Stag Inns of court.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, which is written by someone who knows the courts and judges extremely well.
Highly recommended

Celebrity police officer Grant Cliveden is poisoned in a court hearing in full view off a court full of witnesses and Jimmy Knight is the accused. The author shows off their knowledge of legal processes and we get a pacy read as trainee barrister Adam Green pulls out all the stops to try and show the court that his client is innocent when the case isn’t so cut and dried.

I loved the descriptions of the old school barristers and Adams attempts to find a place for himself at the chambers. A great read that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

A winning debut novel from Rob Rinder. He’s written about a world he obviously knows well which gives an authentic feel. The central character, Adam, is a likeable and determined young man and the supporting characters are realistic and interesting. I enjoyed this book and would love to read any subsequent books.

I enjoyed this debut novel by the television personality Judge Rinder. The characters were well written, the legal setting authentic and I raced through it. I will read more by the author. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

Well Rumpole of the Bailey this is not and I did find it quite slow burning, but on the other hand the characters were relateable and engaging . I loved Adam's relationship with his mother and was intrigued by his self doubt.
This was an authentic storyline as you'd expect from Rinder and once the pace quickened there were plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader's interest and the writing style was comfortable if not compelling. A good holiday read I think.

The plot is expertly crafted, with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy to empathize with their struggles. The author's writing style is engaging and easy to follow, with just the right amount of suspense and intrigue.

TV judge Rob Rinder’s first ever fiction novel and it’s a good ‘un. Writing about what he knows, it’s about a court trial that follows after a well known and well respected chief detective is poisoned to death. There’s twists and turns a-plenty and a main character who is likeable and relatable. It’s a delve below the surface of the courtroom life that I found fascinating. It might not have the grip and depth of a John Grisham novel but it’s a good quick read.

I was intrigued to read Rob Rinder's "The Trial", partly because he was a well known - sorry is - media personality and partly because I had hoped the book would give us a behind the scnes look at the British justice system. It would!

Although I found the beginning a little slow, it took me a few chapters to get my head around the characters, the storyline and the writing style. Once I'd made it past this point however it was plain sailing until the book's epilogue. They key thing for me was Adam. I really felt as if I wanted to get to know him personaly and I had a vested interest in what happened to the hard working chap!

I wasn't disappointed and I was convinced that something that happened very early on had played a big part in the eventual outcome - I was nearly right!! Unfortunately nearly right is also wrong so no gold stars for me! The pace was strong - apart from initial chapters - and I really enjoyed the reading experience.

Character development was also key to The Trial and Adam obviously plays a huge part in the storyline. I loved his interactions with his mother - a parent desperate to marry him off - and the rest of his colleagues. With any luck we will see how relationships progress in the next novel - there has to be a follow up. If not, that would be criminal!

As someone who does not watch T.V. I was unfamiliar with Rob Rinder as a media personality, but after reading this thriller, I certainly rate him as an author. At the heart of this thriller is a fictional trainee barrister by the name of Adam Green who, alongside his professional mentor, is assigned to a poisoning case that has resulted in murder. Can Adam ensure a fair trial, get to the heart of the legal case, maintain his relationship with his mother, and be taken on by his chambers?
A tall order indeed and the novel takes us at breakneck speed through Adam’s travails that often end in dead-ends but ultimately make for a spellbreaking, daring read. Highly recommended. I wish to thank NetGalley and the publishers who provided me with a free ARC of this book in exchange for this unbiased review.

A really enjoyable book that was well paced, had a cast of compelling characters all of which were well developed and a story that gripped and delighted me. I loved it

I loved this book! Was well written and the loved the narration of the the story! Enjoyed the exploration of the characters and the case.

The Trial is the debut novel from Rob Rinder (aka Judge Rinder). Adam Green is a trainee barrister, recently graduated and working towards securing a tenancy in Stag Court, the legal chambers where he is serving his pupil page. Struggling to make his mark, he is assigned, alongside his pupil master, to the highest-profile court case in the country - the murder of star police officer Grant Cliveden, who dies dramatically in the middle of court 1 in the Old Bailey.

Adam and his pupil master Jonathan are assigned to defend Jimmy Knight, who is a recently released criminal who seems to have every reason to want to kill Grant Cliveden. With plenty of motive and supporting evidence, it seems like an open and shut case against Jimmy, but as Adam digs into the story, he starts to believe that it may not be as clear cut as it initially seemed , but under the scrutiny of the media and the public in a high stakes trial, will Adam be able to uncover the truth?

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book, but I absolutely LOVED it! Well written, a good cast of characters and plenty of plot, you can tell that there is a lot of familiarity with the setting of the story, which I really enjoyed. The characters are engaging and interesting to read about, and the story moves along at a good pace, with lots of intrigue. I wouldn’t have expected this to be a debut as the writing is confident with light humour. I am a bit biased as I love a courtroom drama, but this is a great example of the genre, with the setting put to great use as part of the story.

I would definitely pick up any following releases from this author, and I could definitely see myself re-reading this in the future.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review