No. 1 Lawyer, The

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Discover the exciting stand-alone twisty courtroom drama from the world's bestselling thriller writer, perfect for fans of John Grisham.

'Simply put: nobody does it better.' Jeffery Deaver

'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' Lee Child

'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' Ian Rankin

'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' Patricia Cornwell

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He's never lost a case. But can he outwit a killer?

Stafford Lee Penney is the best defence lawyer in Mississippi - he's never lost a case. Until now.

Hot on the heels of his latest courtroom victory, his wife is brutally murdered. Devastated, Stafford Lee spirals into a losing streak that forces him to abandon his once brilliant career.

But his wife's killer is still on the loose and they seem determined to frame Stafford Lee for their crimes. Rising from rock bottom, he makes a bold return to court - to defend himself in the biggest murder trial this town has ever seen.

Stafford Lee must crack the toughest case of his career. And this time, it's personal.

Author Biography: JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.