I love watching Rob Rinder on television so I was excited to read this book and it had me gripped on a quest to find out the truth.

The Suspect - Rob Rinder
Second in the series The Suspect was a great read like the first.

When a TV presenter has a fatal anaphylactic shock on screen it appears that the shows TV Chef is the only viable suspect. Adam Green is the junior barrister on the case and through his interviews with other people who knew both the victim and the suspect he comes to the conclusion that it is not as open and shut as first thought. As with all lawyers this case is not Adam's only one at the time so we see Adam get into a bit of trouble with his KC over his naive handling of the vulnerable adult suspect.

Adam's mum continues trying to get him a girlfriend and the conversations he has with her make you laugh as they seem so true.

You don't need to read the first in the series to enjoy this one. But its good to see how Adam's career starts off and moves along. You also get to know the characters in more detail, So hoping in the next one we see Jonathan get his comeuppance.

An easy absorbing tale, keeps you reading, loved this and looking forward to more.

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy.

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House for the DRC of this book
This book certainly didn’t disappoint. It was great meeting up with Adam and his associates again and the odd chapters of conversation with his mother were delightful to read. The author’s tongue in cheek observations of media and so called celebrities were extremely amusing. It was on point in subject matter and a brisk moving read. Somewhat worrying that the barristers and solicitors can be threatened like Adam and Bobby were.
Fantastic read and look forward to more.

Although this is the second book in a series it works perfectly well as a stand alone
Jessica Holby is the popular presenter of a breakfast show. Seemingly squeaky clean and beloved by all. Unbelievably she is murdered live on her show and it appears there is only one possible suspect - the celebrity chef Sebastian Brookes. She suffered an anaphylactic shock after tasting his food, laced with soy a known allergen for her.
Adam Green is a junior defence barrister and seems to be the only person in the country who believes that Sebastian might not be guilty and sets about a dogged investigation.
Whilst I quite enjoyed the plot which was well constructed with other story lines going on as well, I struggled to like or have any sympathy for Sebastian. If you read this book - and it is entertaining - you will understand why!

A good read and enjoyable in the fact that there were no bodies piling up all over the place. Only down side was that I found the ending a little flat. Nevertheless, recommended.

Adam Green,the baby barrister of Stag Court returns for another legal tale. He is assisting a KC in the defence of a celebrity chef who it seems has murdered a presenter live on morning TV.

How do you defend a man who won't defend himself?

All the characters are there,
Bobby who is still defending the underdog,
Jonathan the lothario,
Tony the pushy Chief Clerk.

Not forgetting Adam's Jewish mother!

Great fun to read and an insight into the law

A second great offering from Rob Rinder, a series I hope will continue!

I would like to thank Netgalley and Penguin Random House Publishing for the chance to read and review this book

A brilliant, gripping read I raced through. When a TV presenter has a fatal anaphylactic shock on screen it appears that there can only be one suspect- the show's chef. There were strict rules as to what could be brought into the studio because of this and the chef insists that he adhered to them and is therefore innocent. Adam Green is the junior barrister on the case and finds out more behind the scenes than was first realised. This is the second in Rob’s barrister series and provides a fascinating insight into the world of law. They do stand alone however Adam’s rise and experience follow in order.

I love this series. It's clever and captivating with several proficient, well thought out twists which keep the pages turning. The sort of book I could happily read in one sitting. There is lots of drama and excellent characterisation- Adam is very likeable but also very grounded which you would expect in a barrister but not always found in his colleagues. It’s an absorbing and well paced intricate plot in an almost cozy crime type read. Rob has a talent and I most certainly hope that there is more to come. I love them.

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Another enjoyable crime novel from Rinder. You can tell he knows the world very well, Adam is a very likeable main character. I enjoyed the parallels between the made up world of morning television and trying to spot who some ‘celebs’ were based on!

There is only few celebrity authors who's writing backs up there name and fake am glad to report that Rob Rinder writing more than backs his up it actually out passes it...fantastic second outing

I love how he has combined both of his worlds to give us what is unique setting and set up for a classic crime mystery. It gives the classic crime plot a real twist and makes the book stand out among its peers

Moving on from the events in the first book we see Adam tackle another high profile celebrity case in his loveable likeable style. He goes about interviewing a cast of characters that may be familiar( think of some the celebs in daytime tv etc) to get he truth of the matter, this has real a Agatha vibe to it, which I loved. Adam as character is wonderful he is thoughtful and insightful I love the chapters where there is phones calls between himself and his mother.

The case itself is really interesting and well thought out while this is quite a frothy easy read there is underlaying deeper message( trial by social media etc) and the smaller case Adam works on develops him so well as a character as he starts to examine his morals and grows with quiet confidence.

Overall I really enjoyed this second book in the series the story is good and is different it's well plotted and written. The characters are developing well and I look forward to the next book to see where they go.

'The Suspect' by Rob Rinder.

When the UK's favourite breakfast TV presenter dies live on air in front of millions of viewers, the nation is left devastated.
More devastated still when it becomes clear that her death was not an accident.
The evidence points to one culprit: celebrity chef Sebastian Brooks. But junior barrister Adam Green is about to discover that the case is not as open-and-shut as it first seemed.
And although her angelic persona would suggest otherwise, she was not short of enemies in the glittery TV world . . .
Can Adam uncover the truth?
I enjoyed this book. I loved the first one. It doesn't matter too much if you have not read the first one, you can still understand and enjoy this book.
It's a good mystery book and Adam Green is a really likable protagonist.
I would recommend this book.

The rights and wrongs of law protocol are explored in this entertaining story. The phone call chapters are amusingly portrayed.

I really enjoyed book one in this series from barrister turned tv personality Rob Rinder, so I was delighted to be approved to read book two via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

And here’s what I thought. I blummin’ loved it! It was a gripping tale all about a TV chef who was accused of killing his co star and morning TV presenter live on air by deliberately serving her a dish laced with food he knew she was fatally allergic to. Did he do it? And if he didn’t, who did? Newly qualified barrister Adam is on the case!

This was such a gentle and easy but ultimately very entertaining read. I hope there’s more to come in this series. One thing I would point out though, if you haven’t read book one, is that this second book explicitly tells you whodunnit and why in book one so beware of spoilers! I recommend this one to fans of Richard Osman, the Rev Richard Coles and other ‘cosy crime’ stalwarts.

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This was a nice, enjoyable easy read. I finished it in two sittings, it'd be ideal poolside reading!
Rob Rinder's knowledge of the legal system shines through and makes the story interesting.
The only downside for me was having not read his first book, I decided to buy it for when I have finished this as I was enjoying it. I wasn't aware it was the same characters, halfway through this book the ending of book one is revealed! Not the authors fault but bear that in mind if you decide to buy both books!

This was an enjoyable crime read featuring junior barrister Adam assisting with two very different defences, one a very publicised murder whereas the other is very much a moral dilemma situation. This mostly featured the murder of a beloved tv personality so there was a lot of showbiz contact involved, the other was less featured but offered a sobering balance. There’s a good mix of intriguing characters in the course of the information gathering but also a lot of the day to day politics of the chambers too. I most especially loved the chapters featuring Adam and his mum on the phone as they offered a great lighthearted balance to the overall story and the outcome of the murder trial was also good.

The second outing for likeable junior barrister Adam Green is an enjoyable read, with Adam getting involved in the defence of a celebrity chef accused of the murder (live on air) of popular breakfast TV host Jessica Holby. It looks like an open and shut case, but is there more going on than meets the eye? (Yes.)

Meanwhile, Adam's mentor Bobby gets him involved in the case of a teenager, Alexei, reluctantly mixed up with a Russian gang, which raises some difficult dilemmas.

The phone calls throughout between Adam and his mother are gold, with some real laugh out loud interactions between them.

Rob Rinder, as a lawyer, obviously knows what he's on about, so it all has the ring of credibility as far as the legal system and processes are concerned. The "Jessica's murder" storyline is not, in itself, all that memorable, and might have benefited from a few more suspects/motives/twists and turns. The Josh strand seemed pointless and felt like it had been added in to thicken the plot a bit but didn't in fact really relate to anything else.

A couple of discrepancies need picked up - there's an early reference to Jessica having children, then we're later told she has no children.

An engaging read however and I'll look forward to the next in the series.

Fun, frothy, funny, well written and of course for all its lightheartedness it is well researched and legally spot on and nothing is quite what it seems which ensures that the reader's interest is heightened and maintained.

This is the second book by an author who is speedily finding a niche for himself. I really enjoyed it and read it quickly and with contentment.

Thanks PRH & NetGalley for the early copy! This was another excellent addition to the Adam Green series and he’s fast becoming a great character in a fantastic series. I really enjoy how the plot/case is secondary to the detail within what life is really like working in a chambers, and how complex building a case or defence can be. The plot overall is good and fast paced but for me the best part of the books are all the inner workings of this part of the law, and how justice and life don’t always pan out as you’d expect. Really hope there’s more to come, and hope it continues in a way of showing the reader the inner workings of the court system and the conflict of emotions barristers and judges may feel. If anything I wish this was a bit longer just because I really enjoy the characters and set up of the series!

I'm conflicted.

I found it very easy to read and at no point did I want to stop. I like Adam. I like his moral, slightly dopey demeanour. His wide eyed star struck personality interspersed with the standing up for what he believes bits.

I struggled with the plot. It just went nowhere for 75% and only really picked up once the trial started. There were a lot of red herrings and leads but they just went no where. No one cared about them for the trial. But what was the point in writing about them? It just all felt a bit pointless. I just could have read the first chapters and the last chapters and had a full story. It felt like some of those other threads through the centre needed to be focused on more from a readers point of view. Its all well and good Suzy saying, it's not our job to shove it on someone else. But honestly, it made for fairly boring reading.

The gang storyline was a good subplot in highlighting the moral elements of the job and also showing Adam that his heros and tutors aren't always perfect. From a characterisation point I enjoyed this element.

Definitely conflicted. I enjoyed some elements and as a whole it was an easy read. But I just didn't find it entertaining throughout the whole book.

Hannah Holby is the darling of UK Breakfast TV. So when she dies most unexpectedly, her adoring public is horrified. But not as horrified as they are when it turns out that Hannah was murdered...

Who could possibly have done such a thing to such a popular presenter?

Although suspicion initially falls on a celebrity chef, it turns out Hannah is not nearly as widely-beloved as her media personality and presence would lead one to believe. So Adam Green, a junior barrister, has his hands full as the authorities tried to to determine whoREALLYdunit!

This is an appetizing book in which the writing flows easily. You will quickly make your way through this absorbing read. Recommended to mystery lovers.

A deliciously engaging whodunit in an easy writing style that combines thrills with humour.
Well paced with a solid plot and interesting characters.
Read in two sittings and felt thoroughly satisfied by the conclusion.