Thank you to netgalley for the chance to read this ARC.

I really enjoy Rob’s books and writing style and this one was no different. Very enjoyable.

The third in the series of books by Rob Rinder charting the difficulties and triumphs that young barrister Adam faces. As entertaining and gripping as the other two books but you can read this without having read the previous books.

Excellent. Thoroughly recommend in.Very well written. Very easy to read, with great descriptions, so you felt you were present at the situations.looking forward to reconnecting with Adam in his next cases, and appeals.

Thanks to Penguin and Netgalley for the ARC of this book.
Delighted to be reunited with Adam Green, his very Jewish Mum and his colleagues at Stag House. A couple of nice newcomers as well, would like to have seen Stacey stay.
The two main cases were very different and I must say the outcome was a bit of a surprise but will lead on nicely to another book. I love Rob's style of writing it is just right for today's readers and the fact that he knows his subject so well makes for a really good read.
Looking forward to the next one.

The good news is that Adam Green is no longer the lowest in the pecking order at Stag Court.

The bad news is that he's still pretty much a dogsbody.

Adam is trying to juggle being the junior on two extremely high profile - and very different - defence cases.

Extremely famous artist Max Bruce is sprayed in the face with blue paint by a protestor at a high profile exhibition, and drops dead shortly after.

Meanwhile, lance corporal Danny Sutcliffe is facing a court martial for the death of a child in a war zone.

In both cases, Adam needs to find evidence to shatter the prosecution case.

Another brilliant addition to this excellent series

A good story with very believable characters. Unsurprisingly the book is well-written, with some satisfying twists. I have enjoyed the previous books in this series, and I look forward to reading more.

WOW I really enjoyed reading The Protest (kindle edition) a legal thriller and the third book in the Adam Green mystery by Rob Rinder release date 19/06/25.

Max Bruce retrospective art exhibition at London's Royal Academy is the event of a decade where one of the paintings Primal Scream is on display to the public for the very first time on loan.

Unbeknown to Max Bruce this event is going to be his very last as someone has murder on their mind.
There are many suspects including Alexander Williams also known as Lexi a member of the Blue Face protestors who are protesting against an illegal war in Khandistan.

Newly qualified barrister Adam Green is assigned to the case known as Blue Face. Adam also has a pro bono case which involves the British army in Khandistan regarding a young soldier being court-martialled for the murder of a ten year old boy in Khandistan. Will the evidence reveal whether this young soldier is guilty or not guilty of a war crime.

I love Adam's Jewish Mother who still treats him as though he was a young boy but she only has his best interests at heart.

I do hope Rob Rinder brngs out book 4 which will no doubt bring the real murderer to justice in the Blue Case.

Was delighted Rob Rinder had a new book out, I’ve really enjoyed all his writing.

This is no different, his writing style is easy and fun to read and the story is hugely entertaining.

The premise is relevant and the protagonist relatable. The defendant is unlikeable with was a brave but necessary choice to make it more real.

More please!

I adore Rob Rinder's books _ I have now read all three and Adam is now practically part of the family! The thing I love most about these books is that first impressions could be that due to the funny themes (TV presenter dead, and now blue spray paint) this is a twee light-hearted legal thriller with not much depth. That is SO far from the truth. As these books have gone on the depth of characterisation and the brilliant window we get into the character's mind and soul is just brilliantly done and I love the fact that the characters keep coming back, even the ones who are a little pompous! Add in the genius comic timing and not forgetting Adam's lovely mum, it's like a breath of fresh air to have a series like this in the world. What Rob Rinder is to legal based series is what Richard Osman is to the cosy mystery.

I would literally read the phone book written by Rob.

Highly recommend and would make a brilliant holiday read - I would recommend getting all three!

Thank you to the publisher and the writer for the early arc.

WOW a great read. This book takes you straight into the court room, atmosphere, tension and uncertainty, this book has it all I never thought of how much pressure the court system puts on people this book shows how stressed these people are. A very tense read, as you quickly become involved in the story line and the lives of the people we are shown. I had flashes of A Few Good Men and Perry Maison. Wonderful writing. Thoroughly enjoyed this book more than usual because it's written by someone who was on the front line of the justice system.

Another absolute gem. I have loved everyone of Rob Rinder's books. They are intelligent, hugely funny (especially Adam and his mum) and well crafted. A total joy to read. I was trying to save it but gave in and read until I'd finished. Adam is superb. The other characters are highly believable and I love the way Rob writes. Just brillaint

I loved this book. I have read the others in the series and it was good to be back with Adam! I like how he's getting a bit of a reputation for being a detective rather than a barrister! But he somehow keeps getting put onto these cases.

I really like Rob's writing style and find myself deeply involved within the storyline. In this one we had the death of Max Bruce an artist who was murder in plain sight in front of a room full of witnesses - a simple case and easy for when it goes to court..... or not if your Adam!

I loved how it unfolded and the unexpected twists that happened along the way!

Having read the first two of the series I was looking forward to reading the third instalment. However I found the book on the slower side and it took me much longer to finish it. I did not find it as entertaining as the previous two.

Adam Green # three

It’s June and a warm summer evening as the ‘great and good’ arrive at London’s Royal Academy for a Max Bruce retrospective. The curator of the exhibition, Natasha Fitzjohn, has managed to acquire Bruce‘s masterpiece ‘Primal Scream’ which is now awaiting the artists tardy arrival for the unveiling. One hour late, he arrives, wifies and son in tow, to an explosion of press cameras. Just as Natasha is announcing the much anticipated first sighting of the painting, the event is dramatically interrupted. Before the very eyes of the attendees and the press, an unholy cry erupts and before anyone can react, Max is covered in blue paint. This was a yet another high profile Blue Face protest against the war in Khanistan. As a security guard drags Lexi Williams, the perpetrator, away, Max breathes his last.

Meanwhile, at Stag Court Chambers, the formidable Morris Brown returns. Much to Adam’s astonishment, Morris gets the Lexi Williams defence case and Adam is to be his second. To add to the surprise, perhaps an even bigger one is that Jonathan Taylor-Cameron, also Stag Court, is to prosecute, and that really is a mystery to one and all. Needless to say this is not the only case Adam is involved with as he’s also roped into a court martial case.

It’s so good to be back at Stag Court with Adam et al as all the characters and the proceedings have an authentic feel. There’s are some characters to like and some to sigh over or groan about, yes, you Jonathan! This is Rob Rinder‘s world and so you would expect Chambers life and law courts to feel real. I like Adam very much, his persistence to get to the truth, his feelings of being overwhelmed at times are how you would expect lawyers at the level that Adam is working at to be. There’s also his helicopter mum to consider and that does give some light relief and the odd chuckle or two! Adam does need to get himself a bit more of a social life, all work and no play, Adam! Stop putting Georgina off and get out there and let your hair down.

I thoroughly enjoy the cut and thrust of Chambers life, there are some excellent descriptions of court proceedings, good interchanges between the various adversaries and some good dingdong’s between the prosecution and defence lawyers. Of the two cases, I enjoy the court martial more, that is absolutely gripping and has tension in spades.

The Blue Face case is good as Lexi is a bit of a loose cannon so that makes for many interesting and unpredictable scenes where you aren’t sure exactly what she’s going to do or how she’ll react. However, the ending is one of those to be continued ones, so I’m hoping that is resolved in book 4.

Overall, this is another good read with plenty of wit and panache, courtroom twists and turns with characters to mostly like.

With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Random House UK, Cornerstone for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.

This is the third book in the series, following Adam's court cases. Very well written. I was gripped from the start and what an ending! I do hope there will be many more books in this series. I look forward reading further adventures of Adam and his colleagues.

I was lucky enough to receive an Advanced Reader Copy and leave this review voluntarily.

The Protest is the second book in Rob Rinder’s series, and it delivers a thrilling blend of courtroom drama and shocking twists set against the backdrop of the art world.

The story begins at the star-studded opening of a Royal Academy exhibition celebrating renowned artist Max Bruce. But the night takes a dramatic turn when a protester douses the artist with blue paint—and Max collapses, poisoned by cyanide hidden in the paint. The protester, a young girl named Lexi, is arrested, and newly qualified barrister Adam Green is tasked with defending her.

As Adam digs deeper into the case, it becomes clear that more people may have had a motive to kill Max, and the case becomes far more complicated than it initially appeared. Alongside his work on this high-profile case, Adam is also involved in a court-martial case with his friend Bobby, adding further layers of tension and legal drama.

Though this is the second book in the series, I didn’t find that not having read the first one detracted from the story. Adam’s character development is evident, and it’s clear that he’s evolving as a barrister, though he still struggles with imposter syndrome. His relationship with his colleagues, especially Georgina, and his close bond with his mother add depth to his character.

While the ending leaves some questions unanswered, it sets up the potential for a compelling continuation in the next book. Adam’s growth as a barrister and his relationships are key themes to watch for in future instalments.

If you enjoy legal thrillers with complex characters and plenty of twists, The Protest is worth a read. However, I would recommend starting with the first book to get a full understanding of Adam’s journey.

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I love a series read and this one is great. I hope it continues into a long standing series.

In this book the young barrister Adam Green has two high profile cases. One is to defend an anti war protester who takes part in the blue face campaign with terrible consequences. The second is a court martial for a young soldier who has been at war and then acting as a peace keeper. The two cases are not linked, other than through the theme of war. But I kept wondering throughout whether they would be linked in some way.

Adam is swamped in paperwork but still finds time to investigate, finding relevant information overlooked by the police. I feel as though this is the least realistic part of the book - surely these investigations would be handed over to the police? Nevertheless, I enjoyed the book very much, it is interesting and engaging with a different perspective to other crime novels. I really enjoy the short chapters which are telephone conversations between Adam and his mum. This injects some gentle humour into the book.

Many thanks to NetGalley for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is the third book I’ve read about young barrister Adam Green. In this book he has 3 cases to juggle although the focus is mainly on 2 of them, the third is about a doctor and botched cosmetic surgery.
Adam is flattered to be second chair to the recently returned to Stag Court, Morris Brown. They are defending Lexi who is a Stop the War Protestor, she murdered famous artist Morris at the opening night of his latest show in front of his family by spraying him with a can of blue paint laced with cyanide.
Adam is also asked to be second chair on a case by his mentor Bobby. It’s defending a young soldier against murdering a young boy while on a peace keeping mission.
It’s an enjoyable read and good to follow Adam’s career now he’s newly qualified barrister. The pressure of juggling his caseload, owning a new flat, friendships, and his mum constantly phoning him to make sure he’s looking after himself and to ask questions about his work. As Rob Rinder was a barrister it feels as though he’s writing about a subject he knows well. I look forward to the next in the series.

I love this crime series from #robrinder, so I was delighted to be approved to read a free review copy via @netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Well, this was another delightful cosy escape into the murky legal world. If you’ve read the first two (and if you haven’t, why not?) then you’ll be pleased to know the vibe is very much the same in this third instalment. We get an interesting legal case, this time involving the death of a prominent artist, and junior barrister Adam tries to investigate as we go along. What I will say about this one, without spoiling anything, is that I particularly liked the ending to this book. It felt more realistic than some other cosy crime books.

If you’re a fan of cosy crime, I highly recommend this series. I suggest you start with book 1 though for full character development and to avoid spoilers.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.75 stars)

I don't usually like courtroom books, but this book focuses more on investigating the cases than the actual trials. Saying that it does include the trials, but the whole plot moves fast. I was rather surprised at how much I had read in one sitting, time flew past! The characters are written well so they feel more realistic and the plot kept me interested. In my opinion, a good book