The third in Rob Rinder's series, and another fabulous installment. Works as a standalone, but I would suggest reading the previous books, to see character progression, and to appreciate who everyone is.

When a protest at an art gallery goes wrong and the artist is killed, Adam finds himself defending a seemingly clear guilty party. Can he find out the truth?

I really like Adam and his colleagues - plus his mum is brilliant! The side cases in this story are especially interesting, with the insight into military court being particularly fascinating.

This book was sharp, stylish, and full of courtroom drama. I loved the case as it was brimming with twists, secrets, and just the right amount of scandal.

As I did The Trial and The Suspect, I blooming loved this book, once again featuring Barrister Adam Green. As you would expect, the main story is self contained, however for best enjoyment, especially wrt Adam's backstory and development, I would start from book one and read in order.
In this outing, and this is something I really love about this series, as well as the main "crime" whose defendant is Adam's current client, the author keeps up the pressure on Adam, giving him additional cases to work on along the way. This also adds a whole other layer of authenticity to the profession and, indeed, Adam's workload.
But it is the big case that the books is centred around. That of the death, in plain view, of world renowned artist, Max Bruce who is present for his own retrospective showing which includes, on loan, his early masterpiece "Primal Scream". His death coming from being sprayed in the face with blue paint by gallery employee Lexi Williams as an anti-war protest. It appears to be an open and shut case and, even though Adam is not at all convinced of her guilt, Lexi really isn't helping herself. Adam definitely has his work cut out for him this time...
I've already said it. I love this series. The whole shebang. I adore the character of Adam and especially enjoy his "Jewish Mother's phone calls". Other characters are just as delightful and the whole world that the author has created within the walls of Stag Court Chambers comes across as nothing but authentic. But then I guess it is the author's world so it kinda should!
In fact, I loved it so much that I didn't even mind the fact that quite a big thing isn't fully resolved in this book. I might mind if it doesn't get resolved in the next, but I guess its inconclusion is in itself something that happens in this world, and its resolution will most certainly add a different slant to the proceedings going forward. Sorry if I'm being vague, you'll understand when you get there. Actually looking forward to it.
One of the other cases Adam is working on features the court martial of a young soldier, caught up in an alleged war crime. This again adds a lot more colour to the proceedings and it was interesting to see the workings of military court too.
Adam is maturing with each and every book. Professionally anyway. He still has some way to go in his personal life! But I guess he'll get there in his own sweet time. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying the will-they-won't-they!
All in all, a cracking addition to what is shaping up to be a very worthy series. Roll on next time. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Adam is back and still very overworked but wanting to do good. When a protest at the National gallery goes wrong can Adam prove that his defendant is not guilty. A good read with plenty of legal intricacies and show the frustration that can go alongside a court case.

I loved this one as much as the previous two! Simple to follow, yet addictive. Rob Rinder is a fav writer!

I was so pleased to receive this preview copy of the 3rd story in the series about Adam Green and his colleagues. Each book has been has been a total joy to read. The characters jump from the pages. I can’t wait for the next one! Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me access to an early copy of this book

The third book in series which follows the career of young Barrister Adam Green and others in the same legal chambers. The characters are well rounded and in many cases feature in all three books so far.. In this latest instalment Adam is involved in defending a young activist accused of murdering a famous artist and also defending a young soldier accused of deliberately killing a young boy in a war zone. The author draws on his own experiences in the legal profession and takes inspiration from recent events to construct a believable and enjoyable book. I look forward to reading more of this series in the future.

Once again we join Adam Green, moving up the ranks in Stag Court, as he faces two very complex cases. The first involves a famous artist, who is the target of an anti-war group who publicise their cause by throwing blue paint on celebrities. Lexi, who works at the gallery hosting the event, is the person to throw the paint to 'blue face' Max. Unfortunately Max then keels over and dies from cyanide poisoning.

The second, more interesting, case involves a British soldier in Kandestan who became a peacekeeper after the war ended, dealing with rioters and looters. He picked up a young boy and put him in his tank. Unfortunately when he released him some hours later the boy was dead and he was on a charge of murder. Adam believes the guilt lies far higher up the chain of command and seeks to help this soldier.

The two stories are very different, and are cleverly interwoven with an insight into the judicial system and how hard barristers (well, young ones anyway) have to work on their multiple case loads. Adam is an endearing character and it is fascinating to watch his progress, his relationship with his Jewish mother, and his friendship with Georgina and Stacey, colleagues at work.

Its an interesting book, very enjoyable and a pleasure to read. Here's hoping for more!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK for allowing me access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Book three in this engaging legal series.
We’re back with Adam Green, back in Stag Court with its colourful characters, and back to great courtroom drama.
As Adam’s career continues to grow, so does his workload. I thoroughly enjoyed the machinations of life in Stag Court. It's a fascinating look into this world.
The two main cases that Adam is tasked to work on are both topical and emotive. The development of the characters especially those who we have met in the previous books is excellent, and there is the wonderful humour of the calls from Adam’s Mum to lighten the mood.
The ending is not what I expected and I'm hoping that this will be revisited in a future book.
This series has become a ‘must read’ and I eagerly await the next visit to Stag Court.

Having read the first two books in the series, and really enjoyed them, I was delighted to get to read this book. Adam has now progressed from being a junior member of staff and now has his own workload and cases and the pressures that come with that.
The building blocks of the story are quite similar to the first two books in that two main cases are involved in each book, with each concerning different subject areas. This book centres on court proceedings and the life and hierarchy of the London barristers but the author also includes some interesting phone calls that he has with his mother, his attempts to be more sociable and the relationships he develops.
I actually enjoy the format and style of all 3 books and I am looking forward to see how Adam's career progresses.
The storyline is very valid and you could imagine the events occurring in real life. The author clearly writes about the world he knows best and gives the reader some insight into that world while also providing some humour along the way.
The book can be read as a standalone although you will benefit more by reading all the books in the series.
Many thanks to Random House UK, NetGalley, and the author, for providing me with an advanced electronic copy of the book in return for an honest and unbiased review.
The book will be published on the 19th June and will be available in e-book, hardcover, and audiobook formats, with a paperback available in February 2026

At a star-studded opening night for the Royal Academy's celebration of renowned artist Max Bryce, someone is hiding a dark secret. As the night reaches its climax and Max addresses his admirers, the occasion takes a shocking turn when a protester runs from the crowd and sprays the artist with blue paint.Max collapses and it soon turns out that the paint was laced with cyanide. Someone has been plotting to kill him. All evidence points to the protester - and newly qualified barrister Adam Green is assigned the impossible task of their defence. But could there be others who wanted Max dead?

There's a lot going on in this book. Adam Green is working on more than just the case of the woman who sprayed paint on artist Max Bryce, He's also defending a young soldier facing court martial. Plus we get the phone conversations between Adam and his mum. Adam's mum is my favourite character, she is quite funny.

I did prefer the trial of the young soldier more than the woman with the spray paint filled with cyanide. The end twist was a good one, but the ending left me wanting more. I hope we get that in the next book.

Published 19th June 2025

I would like to thank #NetGalley #RandomHouseUK #Cornerstone and the author #RobRinder for my ARC of #TheProtest in exchange for an honest review.

Newly qualified barrister Adam Green is back and assigned an impossible task. A protester sprays a world renowned artist with poisoned paint in front of a lot of people watching. It seems an open and shut case, but will Adam discover there were others who wanted a similar fate?

This is the third book in this series and is another enjoyable addition. Even though this is part of a series, it can work well as a standalone as there is enough information to understand the background story. This carries on in a similar vein to the previous novels, with plenty of humour and great, authentic characters. I found this started strongly and my interest was piqued straight away; I enjoyed the art world setting, as well as the court scenes and found the scenario compelling and original.

This seemed slightly slower paced than his previous novels but was still interesting enough to keep you turning the pages. The ending seemed quite sudden and hopefully this means there will some continuation in a fourth book. An entertaining, complex cosy-ish courtroom drama overall. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

The second Rob Rinder book I have read. Well written book which is written with insight and gripped this reader. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to ARC this book.

When artist, Max Bruce is murdered at the unveiling of one of his paintings, newly qualified barrister Adam Green is involved in the defence of the accused.

With videos taken from the many people who were there, Adam is going to have his work cut out trying to defend her.

With another case going on, Adam is defending a young soldier accused of murder.

This is the third book in the Adam Green series, and I’ve enjoyed this book as much as the other two.

The author writes about what he knows, and I find it interesting learning more about our laws and the processes that are followed.

The characters were believable, and there were some who were far easier to like than others!

My thanks to Random House UK and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is a fascinating story about a protest that went wrong.. A very large cast of characters and all of them well described. The court room scenes were fascinating as well as the preparation but is the result always the truth?

At a star-studded opening night for the Royal Academy’s celebration of renowned artist Max Bruce, someone is hiding a dark secret. As the night reaches its climax and Max addresses his admirers, the occasion takes a shocking turn when a protester runs from the crowd and sprays the artist
with blue paint. Max collapses and it soon turns out that the paint was laced with cyanide. All evidence points to the protestor – and newly qualified barrister Adam Green is assigned the impossible task of their defence.
The third outing for Adam Green & another well written captivating book. I do like Adam & like how the author brings life in Chambers alive, there is a good mix of characters some I like others not so much. Adam is defending two cases both intriguing, however it was Max’s case which I preferred. Interesting well portrayed characters, an insight into life in Chambers, two captivating cases made for a book I read in two sittings & it was well on its way to being a five star read until the ending
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own

The Protest is the third book by Rob Rinder I have read in his series revolving around characters in Stag Court - law chambers in London. His books are now well and truly in that ‘want them to end so I know the outcome but don’t want them to end as I am so enjoyably immersed in the story’ category. I am usually cautious of books by celebrities as while their name can sell books they are not always worth reading. Rob Rinder writes in a very readable and engaging manner and all his books are very much worth reading.

The Protest has the same lovable and not so lovable main cast of characters readers have come to know in books one and two. but it could equally well be read stand-alone There’s Adam Green and Georgina Devereaux who’ve been at Stag Court a few years and have risen up the ranks from pupil to newly qualified barristers. The rather annoying Jonathan Taylor-Cameron is master to many of the pupils and usually has them buying gifts and flowers for his many girlfriends while hiding the fact from his current wife or partner. Stacey Jackson, his latest pupil, is having none of that which provides much light relief in the book. As does the usual comedic short chapters when Adam’s Jewish mother calls him proffering her usual overbearing but with love advice.

The main legal case in this book is Adam’s defence of Lexi who has sprayed blue paint on famous artist Max Brown at the first public viewing of his painting Primal Scream at the Royal Academy. Lexi is part of the Blue Face protest group who are against the war in Khanistan. However, it seems that the blue paint was toxic and instead of merely having a blue face, Max is writhing on the ground and dies in front of the large invited audience.

Adam also had another case where he is defending a soldier in a Court Martial who had put a 10 year old African boy in his tank, having caught him stealing medical supplies, but sadly the boy died of suffocation.

Both cases are unusual and make for gripping reading. I was slightly unsure of the outcome of the main case but hope it will lead on to another book by Rob Rinder which I look forward to.

With thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoy the Rob Rinder Adam Green series but I was left wanting more at the end of this one! I'm really hoping that it is followed up in the next book. A beloved artist is murder in broad daylight but the defendant is a pacifist who campaigns for the war to end. Adam believes that she is innocent and the main story in this book follows this case. The sub story was great in this one and followed a soldier who had been charged with the murder of a young boy after putting him in his tank. This was really interesting. I love the characters and will absolutely read this next one but have to give this 3.5 while I await the next instalment.

Following on from The Trial and The Suspect Rob Rinder yet again writes with obvious knowledge of the legal system. Adam Green is no longer a pupil but still busy trying to make a name for himself. He is still overworked and pulled in many directions and we continue to see the determination he has to do his best and seek justice for the innocent.
Adam's frequent phone calls from his mother continue to add humour and normality to the story.
The cases Adam have this time are again very different to each other - one involving a soldier and the other a celebrity death played videoed clearly.
Adam is still overworked and cares too deeply for his clients. He is second chair and pulled in so many directions. His two cases again against Jonathan Taylor-Campbell who takes all the glory but now has Georgina doing all his work.
Many thanks to Netgalley/Rob Rinder/Random House UK for a digital copy of this title. All opinions expressed are my own.

Adam Green is a relatively newly qualified barrister and in this third story, which can be read as a standalone, we are once again involved in a major case as well as a minor case simultaneously. The factual information is well presented and the narrative flows seamlessly along. The story is well written and is really enjoyable and keeps you engaged from start to finish.