Title: The President's Lawyer
Author: Lawrence S. Robbins
Publisher: Atria Books
Release Date: October 8, 2024
A high-stakes legal thriller that is perfect for fans of John Grisham and Scott Turow following a Washington, DC, litigator who is hired to defend his best friend, the former President of the United States, against a murder charge
After a long career as one of DC’s most powerful litigators, Rob Jacobson is faced with the case of a lifetime: the former President of the United States—his childhood best friend—has been accused of murdering his mistress.
Rob knows he’s the only one who can prove his friend’s innocence, but he is soon overwhelmed as he attempts to devise a strategy to defend an authoritative man with a taste for infidelity, serious anger issues, and unconventional sexual appetites. As the high-profile case unfurls, the troubled, intertwining pasts of the two men complicate Rob’s efforts and soon, doubts begin to grow in his head. Could his oldest friend truly be capable of murder or is something even darker at play?
After my book friends—Jayme, Kaceey, and Michelle—raved about this book, I knew I had to give it a try.
The novel centers around former president John "Jack" Cutler, who is accused of murdering his mistress, Amanda Harper, a junior lawyer who worked for him in the White House Counsel’s Office. Her body was found at Rock Creek Park.
Jack asks his childhood friend and brilliant lawyer, Rob Jacobson, to defend him. At first, Rob isn’t sure he should take the case. He’s too close to it: he worked with Amanda and even had an affair with her. But Jack is his best friend, and the publicity could only help elevate his career.
This was an outstanding novel. The plot and narrative were both highly engaging. I particularly enjoyed all the courtroom scenes, and there was still the lingering question of who killed Amanda. Was Jack guilty?
Did I guess the ending? Partly. I figured out the identity of the murderer fairly early on.
The President's Lawyer is an incredible courtroom thriller. It was the debut novel of Lawrence S. Robbins, who sadly passed away on November 2nd.
Cliffhanger: No
4/5 Fangs
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