Rob Rinder does it again a very captivating plot. Adam is defending a protester who sprayed paint on artist who then died the paint was laced with cyanide. Full of twist and turns. Loved Adam and a few old friends. I think Rob Rinder is up there with Steve Cavanagh. Thanks Random House UK Cornerstone and Netgalley for this review ARC.

Another easy read. I feel like I ‘know' some of the characters from a previous book and they are starting to grow on me, dare I say even Jonathan in a funny kind of way. Adam needs to lighten up a bit and is showing signs of realising this towards the end of the book so here’s hoping he has some fun in the next one. The story felt a bit unfinished so I’m hoping for some follow up to this in the next one too.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

Another terrific outing for Adam Green!

At a Royal Academy evening to celebrate the renowned artist, Max Bruce, it has reached the climax of the evening when Max is giving his speech when a protester rushes from the crowd and sprays him in blue paint. A shocking act on it's own, but deadly when the paint has been laced with cyanide. With no lack of witnesses, this would seem to be an open and shut case - but, when it lands on Adam Green's desk, can he prove otherwise?

There is no doubt that it's not an easy road to become a barrister and the author has demonstrated this beautifully through the character of Adam Green who, truth be told, I've become quite fond of in the previous two novels. In this third book, we see Adam juggling cases and determined not to drop the ball in any of them. A superb read from beginning to end, and I can't wait for the next one. A splendidly entertaining novel, and one I'm most happy to recommend. 5*.

My thanks to the publisher for my copy via NetGalley.

A painter’s child.

A peace protester, Lexi Williams, sprays paint in the face of famous British artist, Max Bruce, at an important exhibition of his work at London’s Royal Academy. Max Bruce colapses and dies in front of the substantial crowd.

Lexi is charged with murder and her defence falls to Adam Green (a barrister featured in previous books) led by the brilliant Morris Brown. The prosecution has also gone to barristers at Adam’s Stag Court Chambers, Jonathan Taylor-Cameron and Georgina Devereaux.

Whilst the trial of Lexi draws closer, Adam is also deeply involved in various other cases including the Court Marshall of a young army lance corporal accused of murder. Adam is inundated with the amount of research and preparation which is demanded by the various cases.

Eventually the principal cases are resolved, as may be expected. With legal thrillers it is, however, the journey that interests and excites the reader, and once again Rob Rinder provides a most enjoyable journey.

It's great to be back with Adam, I love reading his exploits. The characters are believable and authentic and the plot keeps you reading.

Rob Rinder has definitely made it in writing, I can't wait for the next installment.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for gifting me this arc in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

The third in the series and the characters are really growing on me, even Jonathan shows his vulnerability, he's definitely a character you love to hate.
I love how Adam is always underestimated by his peers but seems to come up with the answers. His regular phone calls with his mum never fail to make me smile.
Despite being involved in a very high profile case of a very famous artist murdered in plain sight, Adam still has many cases to undertake, there's no let up for him. It's a great series.
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‘The Protest’ by Rob Rinder is the third book in the TV judge’s intelligent series about junior barrister Adam Green. Following on from ‘The Trial’ and ‘The Suspect’ - both of which felt like fresh and topical courtroom dramas - this book revolves around the murder of a British artist, allegedly at the hands of a young ‘Stop The War’ protester, and a military court case based on a young soldier’s actions in the same war. Again, Adam’s morality and legal instincts are tested as he works on a pair of challenging briefs which demonstrate that justice isn’t always black and white.

I really like how effectively this series captures the incredible demands put on barristers and highlights glaring flaws in the system, and the topical nature of anti-war protests made this a riveting read. The insight into the nuances of military courts was unexpected and interesting, and as always Adam’s talkative mother provided comic relief.

Where this book really shone was in the character development! Adam, solicitor Nisha and colleague Georgina returned as familiar and likeable individuals, and senior barristers Bobby and Johnathan revealed new traits. The new characters, including Adam’s mentee Stacey and protester Lexi were slightly stereotyped as members of Gen Z, but were well-rounded with elements of relatability.

Overall, this gets four stars from me - as long as you go in expecting intrigue but not thrills, this courtroom drama will keep you hooked and leave you reeling.

I received an advance Digital Review Copy of this book from the publisher Random House UK via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Adam Green, a newly qualified barrister at Stag Court Chambers is back. He is participating in a trial where the accused, Lexi Williams. is charged with the murder of a famous artist, Sir Max Bruce OBE at the Royal Academy of Art, London, at a retrospective of his work over the last 4 decades - the weapon used was a blue spray can. However, it was found it had been poisoned - was it Lexi or person (s) unknown? Adam is determined to get to the truth. It was well written, full of twists and turns, and it came to a dramatic conclusion. I love the relationship Adam has with his Mum!

The 'Stop the war' campaign is protesting. They are spraying blue paint into the faces of high profile people to gain notoriety for their campaign. A young intern at an art gallery is caught on film spraying a celebrity artist in the face, who subsequently dies, she is arrested and charged with Murder. A cut and dry case...or is it? ... Read it!

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

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