Rob Rinder has done it again with another fantastic installment from *Stag Court*! Adam Green continues to grow in confidence, and I’m already wondering how long do we have to wait for the next book?!

This time, artist Max Bruce is showcasing one of his prized works when a young protester, Lexi, sprays him in the face. Shockingly, he dies almost instantly from cyanide poisoning in front of a horrified crowd. Lexi is quickly arrested, and all signs point to her being guilty but Adam and his team aren’t convinced. It’s up to them to dig deeper and uncover the truth.

This was another gripping read, full of sharp courtroom drama, great characters, and plenty of twists. Rob Rinder delivers yet again, and I can’t wait to see what’s next for Adam Green!

Rob Rinder has done it again. This time his characters seem more developed as they are getting into their stride. There is one main case and a side case in this book both of which are equally gripping. A brilliant book that takes you behind the scenes of court proceedings and the same old characters do not disappoint. Another must read form Mr. Rinder who is becoming an established must read UK author

What an ending? How soon is the next in the series please??

Renowned artist Max Bruce is at the The Royal Academy, where his renowned works are on display to his family, celebrities, press and tv. Things don't stay cordial, as a young girl called Lexi, sprays Max in the face with blue paint in protest, wanting wars stopped and other issues!!!

Not a problem maybe, paint will wipe off but suddenly Max can't breathe and everyone is stunned to watch him succumb to his death! The paint had been mixed with cyanide!

Lexi is of course arrested and it appears to be a done deal that she is guilty. Adam Green is the newly qualified barrister, who is given the brief to defend her! The prosecution is confident in the outcome but Adam is determined to give Lexi the best defence and he starts to investigate further.... who else could possibly want the artist dead?

A great read, the ending will make you take a sharp intake of breath and clamour for the next in the series!!

I have read the previous books by Rob Rinder and this one is another triumph, witty, detailed and really, really enjoyable, can't wait to see what he writes next.

Disappointing - I have enjoyed the other books by Rob Rinder which feature Adam Green but this one felt really rushed. There.is no character development, there are two different cases, neither of which you really engage witnesses of the lack of character development and story comes to an abrupt end when you know it is "to be continued". It felt like he needed to publish a book but didn't really have time to focus on it and so submitted something half finished. I love a good courtroom drama but sadly this isn't one.

Rob Rinder is an engaging individual and he brings his extensive experience as a barrister to the fire in his writing. This is the third book in a series starring a young barrister at Stag Court, He has to defend a political activist charged with murder if an artist and he claims he’s innocent. This is a series with legs. I feel as if I know the individuals in Stag Court; their quirks and preferences and Adam, with his ordinary background, slots in really well. Rinder has a keen ear for dialogue, so even out if court exchanges are fresh and realistic. As well as the courtroom drama, there’s a murder mystery to so,ve and in another case, more profound issues around the legality of war are considered. Rinder is no lightweight. His success as an author is well deserved and my only disappointment was finishing the book and having to wait for more.

This is the 3rd outing for Adam Green, junior barrister at Stag Court and, although he's not a new as he was before he's still making his way through the complicated and abstruse world of the criminal Bar. This time Adam is involved in defending Lexi, an anti war protestors who seemingly took her protest too far and poisoned a famous artist to further the cause, but Lexi claims she's responsible for the protest but not the killing.

In the now customary style Rob Rinder has now developed there are two cases which run simultaneously, one which contains the who done it element and another less high profile, but more thought provoking case.

The most important and engaging plot point was a discussion around the legalities of war and how much disorder is permissable in order to restore order. It was an interesting idea.

Adam and his fellow lawyers are now well fleshed out and the ins and outs of Stag Court are realistic.

An interesting book, thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read in exchange for an honest review

I love a book you can't wait to pick up at any free moment but is also one you don't want to finish because you enjoy it so much.

Rinder's books are those books. Not only a qualified barrister, he's an extremely entertaining TV personality. As it happens, he's also an outstanding author.

This is the third in the Adam Green series: a newly qualified barrister, who, in this, is defending a young activist accused of killing a very prominent artist with cyanide-laced spray paint. It's hugely enjoyable, superbly written with excellent character choices. Adam continues to be a meticulous and thorough barrister, and the dialogue between him and his doting and uber-proud mum is pure class. It's nail-biting until the jury's verdict right at the end, but just when you think it's all over, there's the tiniest, tiniest prospect that it might not actually be 'The End'.

It's a promising hint that there is going to be a book number 4. I do hope so.

This is the first Rob Rinder book I have read and although it is the thrid in the series you dont have to read them in order. I really enjoyed the legal setting and although the storyline seemed a little bit far fetched in places I liked the who dunnit element. All in all I really enjoyed the book and would like to read further Rob Rinder books

Im such a fan of this series from Rob Rinder - he has a great way with words and plot and always keeps me glued to the page. This is the third in the Adam Green series and there's plenty more to enjoy. Newbie barrister Adam is getting higher profile cases now - and none comes higher than the seemingly slam-dunk case he's just been given. A world famous artist has been sprayed with blue paint by climate change protesters as part of an ongoing campaign. But this time the paint has cyanide in it and the artist dies in front of his family and supporters. Adam has to defend the activist who isn't really helping herself.

Nice cameos from Rob Rinder's celeb chums including Benedict Cumberbatch!

#TheProtest #NetGalley A great addition to the Adam Green series, Rob Rinder's legal background certainly enhances the plot. I love the fact that there are two major cases unfolding, although I was a little disappointed with the outcome of the second case. I like how the character of Adam is developing and the conversations with his mum add some humour amongst the more serious legal matters. I look forward to the next in this series.

Well Rob Rinder has done it again. What a great read. I enjoyed finding out how Adam Green was progressing in Chambers and the relationship with his colleagues. He does still feel overworked and downtrodden.. Shame Stacy didn't stay, I liked her character. Of course there is still the relationship with Adam and his Mother, which is very amusing.

Rob's knowledge of the law and the way the Courts work is very evident. I guess that's why they say write about what you know.

I am really hoping there will be another Adam Green book. I am hooked!!

I would like to thank the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC for which I have given my unbiased view.

Rating: 3.4/5

"The Protest" is the third book in Rob Rinder's "Adam Green" series. If you are new to these courtroom based stories, then you could read this as a standalone, but it would certainly be beneficial to have read the previous two. This is partly because cases from the earlier books are referred to in this one and also because it is more satisfying if you can witness the gradual developement of the returning characters and their interactions.

Sticking with the "if is isn't broke, don't try to fix it" approach, "The Protest" adopts the same structure as "The Trial" and "The Suspect". The stylistic positioning is still very much towards the cosier end of the genre, but not so much so that it becomes sickly sweet. In my review of the second book, "The Suspect", I commented that there was a markedly more lightweight feel about the content than in the series opener, which I feared could be the start of an unwelcome direction of travel. However, I am pleased to report that the author has reverted to something closer to tone of "The Trial", with the inclusion of some more meaningful social observations and commentary in the narrative. Once again, the main mystery makes for engaging reading, but the supporting plot threads also stand up well and make for a more rounded experience for the audience. 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 narrative, whilst also providing some comic relief. In book two these sections ran the risk of being a touch overdone, but have been reined in a little this time around and are all the more effective for it.

On the whole, "The Protest" is a good addition to this developing series. I have little doubt that a fourth book will follow and I am equally confident that I will be back to read that one too.

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

Another enjoyable read in the Adam Green series.
Slightly disappointing ending but I guess it's setting up for the next book. I had also guessed a major part of the story line halfway in.
Rob Rinder's legal knowledge shines through again and I always enjoy that part.
This would be a great holiday read.

This is truly shaping up to be a delightful series featuring Adam Green who is a slightly downtrodden, newly qualified barrister.

Although he seems to have matured a little since The Trial and The Suspect, Adam still seems somewhat unaware of flirtation and diligently rings his mother who blatantly pumps him for information about what he is eating, who he is dating and juicy tit-bits about the case.

The case in this one looks to be a done deal with Lexi, an activist with the Stop the War campaign, murdering a famous artist by spraying cyanide laced blue paint in his face. Despite the artist being someone that seemingly everyone loved to hate, the whole room saw Lexi kill him, didn't they?

Our modest hero Adam doesn't shy away from a challenge, from hard work, or from an unpopular decision. He is such a likeable character and I love who Rob Rinder has developed his growing confidence - even with the ladies - although my favourite interactions are still the ones with his mum!

Great series and I love the writing style.

My thanks to Netgalley, the author and Random House UK for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Adam a junior Barrister is called in to help defend a girl called Lexi who has been charged with murder following a protest stunt which went wrong. She had taken a job at an art gallery to obtain access to stage her process, which was to spray a famous artist in his face with blue paint as he opened his exhibition. She had smuggled in the paint and did as planned but the artist collapsed and died . It turns out that the spray contained Cyanide . Lexi wants to plead guilty as all the evidence is against her , but Adam thinks something is amiss so visits the gallery a number of times and gets access to CCTV records which may help Lexi. Adam's superior Barrister has no such feelings regarding this case so keeps on giving Adam more work, but he is determined to help Lexi.
A very well written legal thriller .

I have read Rob Rinder’s previous novels and have loved them, so I was really looking forward to reading this one. I must say I was a little disappointed with the ending, but hope that this might be continued/rectified in the next book? My favourite bits were the conversations between Adam and his mum which always make me laugh. The insights into the legal profession are wonderful, and as usual the cases in the plot were interesting and kept me intrigued. A great read, and I thank NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity. I hope Adam’s next case isn’t too far away.

This is book #3 in the Adam Green series. Whilst it is a series, it can easily be read as a standalone book. I’ve read the other two books of the series, so already knew the characters. Adam Green is a newly qualified barrister and has been asked to be part of the defense in the case of a murdered famous artist. This is a big case, and it’s great that he’s been asked to be part of it, but he also finds himself working lots of other cases alongside it. The prosecution thinks the case against young protester, Lexi Williams is an open and shut case, but can Adam find the evidence to help his young client?

I’ve read all three books in the series and have enjoyed them. I like the author and like his style of writing. Obviously as a Judge himself, a lot of the information in the stories are factually correct and I like how he obviously draws on his own personal experiences. Adam Green in a likeable character and it’s nice to see him develop over the course of the 3 books. He does need to have a little bit more faith in himself and his abilities, and hopefully this will come as the series progresses. The storyline following the murder of famous artist Max Bruce was gripping and this intertwined with another case involving a court martial of a serving soldier. Both storylines had equal focus and switching between the two was easily done.

I enjoyed following the two main storylines and liked the twists and turns as they went along. I admit, I was a little disappointed in the ending and it felt a little rushed. However, it does leave the story open for another book in the series, which I hope there will be! This was a clever courtroom drama, which had me hooked throughout. Would recommend.

This is the third book in this series but can still be read as a stand alone story. It centres on the newly qualified Adam Green and the many tasks that he is trying to cope with. Of course there is a murder to investigate pre trial and many other threads to resolve throughout the story. With many twists and turns along the way for all the characters involved.
Rob Rinders legal experience obviously comes to the fore in this well crafted and recommended book. Looking forward to the next instalment.

I enjoyed this but also found it quite frustrating. There's too much skipping over what actually happens in a murder case. I'd hate to think the police really are that lazy, but maybe Rinder knows best? It felt a it hurried. One big set up for the next book. I'd definitely read more, as I love his characters and seeing them develop, but maybe next time more work on the plot! As Rinder is a barrister, I honestly expected more courtroom detail- cases are won on argument not just on amateur sleuths turning up magic bullets, surely.