A forego conclusion or is it?
This isa sequel to Rob Rinder's first book "The Trial" that continues the story of Junior Barrister Adam Green. Some of the characters from that book reappear here, but this book works well as a stand alone piece for those not familiar with the previous work..
Green is involved with two cases where, though they are very different, both seem to have clear cut outcomes, but there's a lot more to come out about each of them. The author gives us a clear insight into the huge amount of research that has to be done in Chambers before cases reach the Courtroom.
The book highlights the strict hierarchical structure that exists in Barristers Chambers and the exhausting l9ng hours that junior members of staff have to work whilst maintaining vital attention to fine detail at all times. All the while they must be aware of the rules of evidence and disclosure.
This is an enjoyable book with some surprises.

Excellent read. A well written courtroom drama by author Robert Rinder. Also known as Judge Rinder a criminal barrister lawyer, Robert is able to set the scenes in the storyline from his first hand experiences gain within the British legal system. This helped me with understanding the complexity of our age-old legal system and added to the enjoyment of book. Good to have an alternative to John Grisham.

Another easy to read, but interesting book about the trainee barrister Adam Green.
Hard working Adam has two cases that he’s working on and both of them are making him feel uneasy, plus there’s Georgina and Libby who, if they had time, might both be interested in him, and also his mum who constantly worries about him.
I recommend reading this book.

The Suspect is Rob Rinder’s second novel but I didn’t enjoy it as much as his first, The Trial. There are also one or two spoilers if you haven’t read the books in order.

This one dragged a bit for me and was more of a courtroom drama than I would have liked. There are some amusing chapters where Adam Green, the main character, is in conversation with his overbearing Jewish mother. These are very clichéd though and began to grate a little.

There were quite a lot of characters to keep track of and I found myself making a written list as an aide-memoire by page ten which isn’t always a good sign for my enjoyment of a book if I have to keep remembering who is who. There are many different levels of people working in the law courts. Adam, is in his second year having been a pupil of Jonathan Taylor-Cameron KC during his first year. Jonathan is an adulterer with three marriages and seven children to date. Libby is working for him as a pupil this year and finding him as tiresome as Adam did. Georgina Devereaux is doing her pupilage working for Patience Foster. Adam, Libby and Georgina are spending a lot of time together, partly as Adam is trying to protect them from that difficult year being a pupil and being overworked.

There is then a dramatic death on the main breakfast TV channels as one of the presenters, Jessica Holby, dies on air after eating a food she is highly allergic to. The TV chef, Sebastian Brooks, is immediately under suspicion as is Jessica’s co-presenter, Nicolas, and seemingly a lot of other people. Suzy Benton-Joslin, well respected defence barrister, is brought in and Patience and Georgina are on the prosecution side. There are many other characters involved in the legal case and I struggled to keep interest and to keep up with the legal goings on at times.

With thanks to NetGalley and Cornerstone for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I’m absolutely loving this series, one more chapter suddenly turned into me finishing this in the early hours.
The whole concept was great fun, and I enjoyed delving behind the scenes of celebrity life. Wondering who the author has taken his inspiration from and imagining some of the gossip that must exist.
I am also finding the life in chambers to be absolutely fascinating, and at times, heartbreaking. The whole book is really nicely balanced and I can’t wait for the next one.
My only niggle is the mother, she’s hilarious but please one or two fewer phone calls.

The Suspect is the second of Rob Rinder's courtroom dramas. I enjoyed the first book in the series so was looking forward to this one. The main character Adam is the same but he has moved on in his law career and we see different aspects of the courtroom dramas play out. I found this book a bit difficult to get into and a bit predictable but overall an enjoyable read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book, I read the first one prior as I like to follow a series. Love adam and his relationship with the other characters especially georgina. Hoping for a third to see how their relationship develops. I think this one was a bit more predictable than the first one but I enjoyed the inner workings out of the court system. The only thing I didn't like was it was another poisoning story if there is a third please use a different method.
All in all good solid read and will recommend to others

This is the second book and from what I have found out there are characters from the first book.

I found this book quite difficult to get in to at first. It didn't seem to hook me like some. However, as I got further in to the book I found myself wanting to know what happened next. I enjoyed this book but wasn't really shocked about how the story played out. As there were no major twists that I couldn't predict.

This is a fast paced and utterly enjoyable book. The courtroom drama is interesting and well written and the storylines are intricate and have lots of twists and turns. Adam is a likeable character and there is humour throughout the book. This is definitely another hit for Judge Rinder.

Thanks to Random House UK and Netgalley for the early copy of this book.

This is the second novel from Rob Rinder in the 'Adam Green' series. Going into this you are not going to be overly surprised - this is a cosy whodunnit novel which is what you would probably expect from Rinder.

In this novel, Adam becomes involved in a trial involving a much loved daytime TV celebrity, Jessica Holby, murdered live on TV by, allegedly, a celebrity chef who laced a dish with miso paste - something which everyone knew Jessica was allergic to.

What follows is a mystery of why Sebastian would want Jessica dead and, more importantly, whether the case was as open-and-shut as the police appear to have decided.

This was an enjoyable novel, nothing overly masterful but a nice cosy mystery novel, humorous in parts, and well worth a few hours of my time.

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone | Century for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

I loved the first book by Rob Rinder so was very excited to read this one.

I still enjoy Adam’s character and his relationship with others in the chambers, especially Georgina. There is lots of interesting and factual writing about chambers/trials and the premise of a live murder on TV was interesting. It is easy to read and fast-paced.

The problem for me was it lacked the subtlety and cleverness of the first one. The resolution was less satisfying and deft and the secondary story ultimately, frustrating.

There was less chance to connect with the defendant or victim and it was difficult to really feel anything for them or their predicaments.

Overall, a solid read but without the pizazz of the first one.

Thank you to the author, publisher and net gallery for the chance to read in return for my honest review.

Book 2 and just as enjoyable as the first. Adam Green is now working as a junior Barrister but his workload is just as intense. Involved in two high profile cases, one of which being the defence of celebrity chef Sebastian Brook who allegedly "murdered" TV presenter Jessica live on air.
Adam is a great character and tries to see the best in everyone, not always ideal in the cut and thrust of a Lawyers world. I love the interactions of his phone calls with his mum. An easy read entertaining novel.

#TheSuspect #NetGalley This is the follow on book to Rob Rinder's debut novel "The Trial". Although reading The trial first would give you some background to the main characters, this is perfectly capable of being read as a standalone. Two interesting cases fall to Adam, the Baby Junior on the team and although the authors legal background is apparent, the writing is not too technical and easy to follow. I thoroughly enjoyed this book as much as the first and with a little tease relating to Adam's personal life at the end, I am hoping that there will be a third in the series!! A well deserved 5 stars!

I haven’t read the debut book from this author, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I found the beginning to be quite slow paced and difficult to get into, however at around 45-50% I was hooked and wanted to know more.

No shocking twists that couldn’t be predicted unfortunately, but enjoyed it nonetheless

I did like the first book a bit more than this one, but it was still an enjoyable read. The mystery was rather different and its proceedings were smooth. Adam is still a pleasant character. However, I’m definitely not a fan of her mother nor some other characters.

Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for a honest review.

I absolutely flew through this book as I did with his first. Rob Rinders books are brilliant from the very first page, I love a courtroom / crime / legal thriller at the best of times but his experiences in courtrooms etc really add something special and ‘real’ to these books. The characters are great and the story is always compelling.

Just tucked into Rob Rinder's latest courtroom drama, The Suspect, and what a gripping read it's been! Set against the backdrop of live television, the sudden death of Jessica Holby, the beloved host of "Wake Up Britain!", unfolds into a tantalising mystery. Accusations fly as Sebastian Brooks, the charming chef on the show, finds himself at the heart of a murder investigation, spawning the viral hashtag #KillerChef.

Rinder weaves a complex narrative that pulls you deep into the murky waters of public perception and media influence. As the plot thickens, we follow Adam Green, our earnest hero from The Trial, who grapples with this high-profile case as the underdog barrister. Despite the public's conviction of Brooks' guilt, Adam's intuition tells him there's more to the story, and true to form, twists abound that challenge the cut-and-dry scenario the media presents.

The authenticity of the courtroom scenes is palpable—no surprise given Rinder's legal background—and they crackle with tension. Adam's personal growth, marred by professional pitfalls and the hilarious yet heartwarming phone calls with his mum, adds a delightful human touch to the legal intricacies.

Rinder's slick and fast-paced narrative makes The Suspect a page-turner. His portrayal of life within legal chambers is spot-on, capturing both the high stakes and the high stress with finesse. Plus, the characters—from the odious QC Jonathan Taylor-Cameron to the endearing Adam—jump off the page.

This novel entertains and makes you ponder the complexities of justice and media sensationalism.

Whether you're new to Rob Rinder's books or returning for more legal intrigue, The Suspect is a stand-alone gem not to be missed. I'm already counting down to his next book—more courtroom battles and mum banter, please!

The second in this series. Easy reading and very enjoyable. The series centres on pupil barrister Adam Green and Rinder describes life in Chambers and in Court very well, bringing his expert knowledge to the fore.

The cases are interesting and not predictable. I look forward to the next and hearing more humorous conversations between Adam and his over-fussy mother.

I read a copy supplied by the publishers and NetGalley.

This is my first book by the author and luckily did not feel the need to read 'The Trial' to read this one. Two cases, seems straightforward but then nothing ever is. If there is a third in the series then I will definitely be reading it.

Rating: 3.2/5

"The Suspect" is Rob Rinder's follow-up to his impressive debut, "The Trial". The good news is that if you could easily read this one without needing to have read the previous book in the series. However, the slightly disappointing downside is that this sequel does contain a number of spoilers relating to its predecessor, so if you had plans to read "The Trial" after reading this, then you may well have your enjoyment of it marred to some degree.

My review of "The Suspect" won't be dramatically different to the one I wrote for "The Trial". That is essentially because it follows the same formula that worked so well for Rob Rinder the first time around. Junior Barrister, Adam Green, returns as the central protagonist as the author follows the old adage of "writing what you know". Once again, Rob Rinder makes a good job of utilising his in-depth knowledge of the legal world without becoming so highbrow that he alienates his audience.

As with book one, there are echoes of John Mortimer's "Rumpole of the Bailey" series and the stylistic positioning is very much towards the cosier end of the genre. In fact, this is even marked this time around than it was in "The Trial". The central mystery at the heart of the story is engaging and there are supporting cases going on simultaneously that work well enough too. However, everything about this sequel feels a touch more lightweight than it did in Rinder's debut novel and there is a constant sense of having been there before - which is always the danger of following a tried and tested formula. Another returning feature is the inclusion of intermittent chapters featuring telephone conversations between Adam and his archetypal Jewish mother. As previously, these chapters perform the dual function of building Adam's backstory outside the central thread of the narrative, while also providing some comic relief. That said, with the overall tone of "The Suspect" being somewhat lighter than it was in "The Trial", the comic relief aspect doesn't make for such a clear contrast this time around.

Overall, Rob Rinder's "if is isn't broke, don't try to fix it" sequel makes for another entertaining read in this developing series. I am sure there will be a third book in the offing and I have little doubt that I will be back to read that too. However, I do hope that Rob Rinder and his editorial team take care not to be too blandly predictable, whilst maintaining the appealing essence of the series.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for supplying an ARC in return for an honest review.