It's so long since I read the first book in the series that I had forgotten most of the recurring characters in The Suspect by Rob Rinder. However, they came back to me fairly quickly. I found the book slightly strange and felt as though everything were happening at a distance. It was clear that there had to be more to the trial than first appeared but there was a definite lack of drama about the revelations. I do like the fact that Rob Rinder doesn't try to pretend that the course of the law is perfect. There are no happy endings here.

I really enjoy books that focus on the police investigation but this is the first time reading from the perspective of the defence team.

This Suspect is the second book by this author and does contain spoilers for the first book. Having not read that one did not affect my ability to enjoy this one however.

The calls between Adam and his mum were not my favourite part of the story. They felt like they weren’t really needed, and I found them to just be a distraction from the story.

There was a lot here I liked. I really enjoyed the “only the suspect could’ve done it but it doesn’t feel like he did it” aspect of the mystery. I thought the ending reveal was good and the lead up to it made for an interesting read. I also really enjoyed the under-lying question of whether justice as an ideal is always the right thing when considered against the reality of life.

Characterisation could have been much stronger. We spend a lot of time in Adam’s head and he is likeable enough. The other characters are all mainly just background noise and I found it hard to really connect to any of them. It is possible that this is in some part due to me not having read The Trial first.

This was overall still a solid read and one I would recommend. I will be looking to read more books by the author in future.

If you want a little light relief away from the Post Office Inquiry and prefer the courtroom setting then the second Adam Green novel by Rob Rinder might fit the bill. It's a who dunnit but witnessed by millions. Other than for the Russian FSB they say a woman's choice of weapon is often poison. In this particular novel it was poison in the form of an allergenic that did for a female daytime TV presenter, seemingly administered by a celebrity chef! Adam Green wants to find out what the chef is hiding and at the same time he tries to steer the brother of a gang member in to telling the truth but for the young man it's Hobson's choice.
An enjoyable read but lacking in clues as to who the poisoner was, plus Adam should take his mother's advice about finding a woman.

I was eager to read my first book by Rob Rinder, having missed out on the first one, The Trial. I have to say that I was expecting much more from this novel. The crime at the centre of the narrative sounded intriguing, just perfect for a junior barrister like Adam. Unfortunately I found this really hard to get into. So many characters are introduced in the first chapter, some of whom I would presumably know had I read the first book.
I battled on, but it becomes so bogged down in minute detail around the office, who was doing what - shuffling papers, photocopying, arranging for drinks after work - but nothing that gives any insight into the life of a junior barrister, except that they are overworked and exploited by their pupil master.
Having read to 40%, Adam is too busy juggling tasks, worrying about his junior colleagues, and taking ridiculous calls from his mother. What age is he?! I felt I had strayed into an episode of East Enders each time he took yet another call from his mother, consisting of utterly puerile dialogue.
I’m sorry to say I have given up on this one, as I am bored with it all. The characterisation is weak, there is no one who is relatable and I find I don’t care what happens to any of them.
My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance copy of this book. I wish I had enjoyed it more.

A follow up to The Trial but I believe it could be read as a standalone.

This was a great story. Rob is a great writer and always holds readers attention and creates great twists.
The book starts up slow to build up setting, scene etc but then it is fast paced.

Loved the characters and the fame/day time tv aspect.

Would definitely recommend.

Adam Green is back in Stag Court, thanks to Bobby Thompson. And this time he got pulled into a high profile murder of Jessica Holby.
Adam Green is a budding barrister and is astute in the new book as well. Since the events of the previous book, he has been trying to put his best foot forward. It is tricky to solve it when you have whole country has witnessed the murder on live television.
The story is gripping from the first page and the readers realises who the alleged killer is! The story moves with perfect pace and engages the reader. Adam and his telephonic conversations with his mom are absolutely adorable.
The ending of the book felt a little rushed and it did not convince me completely. But, I hoping to read from the author and more of Adam Green.

My rating for the book is 3.5 stars.

Thank You, NetGalley and Random House for the copy of the advanced copy.

When the UK's favourite tv breakfast presenter dies on live tv, the country is left shocked what happened to her and it was soon discovered she ate food she was allergic to. It wasn't an accident it was done on purpose, the reason now is why? Junior barrister Adam is assigned the case and it is not as straight forward as it seems.
Second book in the series I haven't read the first one but it didn't matter this can be read as a stand alone. A very well written book witty in parts and I loved the chapters titled Phone call.

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this novel.
I have not read Rob Rinder's first novel so I had no preconceptions when I started this. There is just something about it that I didn't like. There were too many times that real events were altered just enough to make them fictional and different which I found unpalatable. Not for me I am afraid, I did not get to the end. That said I note that lots of other people really enjoyed this book so don't be put off by my review - give it a chance !

Jessica Holby is an extremely popular TV presenter, the darling of morning television so that when she dies in screen her multitude of fans are baying for blood. The subject of their wrath is celebrity chef Sebastian Brooks who had cooked for Jessica on screen prior to her death and know about her allergy to soy.
When it transpires that Jessica had ingested soy the police look no further than Sebastian and he declines to give any alternative to their theory.
Junior barrister Adam Green is assigned to his defence team but can he uncover anything to help Sebastian?
Adam is also helping Bobby Thompson to defend a teenager caught up in a gang feud. He wants to plead guilty to a crime he didn't commit but would this keep him safe despite him being incarcerated?
This story is entertaining, with believable characters and scenarios.

Thank you for allowing me to review this book. It was a great follow up to The Trial. Adam is now in his first year as a junior barrister who is given teo challenging cases to work on. The first a murder case, with a popular TV presenter killed on a live broadcast. The sec case is yo help defend a vulnerable man who has been set up by his brother. He is working as hard as ever. This book is every bit as well written as the first one. I couldn't put it down and didn't want the dory to end. I can't wait for the next one!

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

A great follow on from The Trial. Hopefully there will be another instalment!

My thanks to Random House and NetGalley for a copy of “ The Suspect “ for an honest review.

I really enjoyed Rob Rinder’s first book in this series and the second didn’t disappoint!
I would imagine it would be advisable to read the other book first, as several characters continue in this one.
This story was a perfect mix of legal practice and breakfast television , so who better to tell it ?
I found the story engaged , and entertaining and I love Adam’s phone conversations with his mother .
If I have one niggle the ending felt a little abrupt , but that didn’t spoil the book for me.
Hopefully there will be more in the series to come

I enjoyed the first novel by the author and this one doesn't disappoint. It goes behind the 'scenes' of what happens in the lead up to a trial and shows that sometimes the truth it not as is seems and at times the best outcome for the good of the law is not the best one for the individual.

The build up of the actions of the victim and how the public persona is very different to the person they appeared was interesting and shows the press only often have one side of any story.

A great read even if not everyone had a happy ending.

This was the first book of Rob Rinder that I have read and I just adored it. The characters were easy to understand, some not nice but others very likeable. The book was full of dry humour and indepth court and legal scenes. I found all the references on how to become a barrister, what the KC was and how they conduct the legal life absolutely fascinating. I did not want this to finish as it was such an absorbing read but I do have to add that the ending was so unexpected.
Will certainly read more by this very talented author again now.

You know that when you get a Rob Rinder book, it’s going to be perfect legally speaking. The story is told from the point of view of Adam, a junior barrister, who is still learning how the whole system works and how to control his emotions and words. The major crime in the book has a main suspect who it seems everyone saw do it, but did they? Great court scenes that you could see in your mind with clever writing on Rinder’s part,
Slightly abrupt ending but otherwise very entertaining and interesting.

I was pleasantly surprised with this book as I wasn't sure totally convinced it would be for me. Rob Rinder has a very easy to read style of writing with the storyline flowing seamlessly. There are two court cases we become involved in, but the predominant one is set around a morning television programme where one of the presenters, Jessica Holby, dies from an allergic reaction after consuming food prepared by the resident chef,Sebastian Brooks, all whilst live in air. The chef is arrested for murder but did he deliberately poison the popular presenter? Everyone thinks so including the audience and as more information becomes available about their off set relationship it appears the police definitely have their culprit. It's a race against time for Adam and the defence team to to find something to prevent Sebastian spending a lengthy time in prison.

Popular TV presenter Jessica Holby dies while presenting a breakfast show on live TV. Celebrity chef, Sebastian Brooks, is accused of her murder since he had prepared the meal that killed her. There is also a sub-plot involving gangs and firearms.
At the beginning of the book I was confused by the introduction of so many characters and references to a previous case. I then realized that this book follows on from a previous novel which I have not read. It would be an advantage to read the first book it which the characters are introduced. Despite this, I found the book enjoyable. The story is well-paced and fun to read.
The insights into the legal system and the life of a barrister added interest.
This is not a gripping thriller but an entertaining, easy read. I look forward to reading more in the series.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc. All opinions are my own

I read Robs first book, the trial, was looking forward to this one and it did not disappoint. Was gripping and I just wanted to keep reading to find out what really happened. Throws you a few red herrings but the ultimate twist I actually didn't see coming.
Sebastian is a TV chef on a popular morning TV show, one of the shows presenters does on air after eating a meal prepared by Sebastian. Sebastian is arrested for murder, but did he actually do it? Adam is the junior barrister on the case and tries his best for Sebastian. Will it be enough.
I absolutely recommend this read.
Thanks to netgalley for the arc of the book in exchange for my honest review.

Many thanks to the author publisher and Netgalley for a free ARC of this ebook.
I enjoyed this book so much, after having read Rob Rinders first book, I was hopeful that the second in the series would be as good or at least wouldn't disappoint. It was a first class read. If you enjoy a legal drama with humour, pazazz and a few dark undertones you'll enjoy this. It's fast paced, with well written, believable characters. Legal process and terminology are explained clearly.
5 stars.

Another great story from Rob Rinder. I enjoyed the return to chambers and the developing careers of the lead characters. It was face paced and realistic and I enjoyed both cases - the murder of a TV celeb on live telly and a story of gangs and the lengths brothers go to for family. There were plenty of twists and some interesting questions about morality and the implications of honesty - is it always the right thing to do? There were funny moments too - usually in the form of Adam's mum which kept this balanced. A really great read.