This was the first book I've read from this author and I enjoyed it very much. It was very well written and the characters were well thought out.

Action packed, edge of the seat thriller.
Buckle in and enjoy the ride.
Fast paced but also truly believable in this modern world.
I could not put this down and the best bit is it’s inspired me to read more of this author. Thank you for my copy, an amazing book and an introduction to a new fave

I just loved this book!
It did not take me long to read through.
So addictive and compelled to read more as i turned each page.

I love Alex Finlay so was looking forward to this- especially as legal thrillers are my favourite genre! I wanted to love it, but it was rather tiring!
So many characters (I struggle with following books like these, especially if these are added with sideline plots too) and lots of things going on to keep track of.
It was a good read, but not one I will really remember after a while.

A very quickly-paced thriller. Drops the reader right into the action, and the story barely lets up from there. Decent characters, an intriguing mystery, and pretty good prose. Franze/Finlay certainly knows how to apply thriller/action-movie-pacing to the page, and I zipped through this in a couple of sittings. The story moves along so fast that the novel's weaknesses aren't given any time to really register - I could have done a with a bit more character building, I think, and certain events happen rather suddenly and conveniently. But, hey, this is meant to be a gripping, fun read. And that's exactly what it is.

I'll definitely be reading Franze's/Finlay's other novels (I already have his other two DC-based novels). Recommended.

Solid story that moves along at an alarming pace. At times it's hard to see how Mc Kenna can possibly survive another hour not to mention figure out who's seeing him up. I just wish Alex Finlay had introduced some common characters across the "supreme court" collection (then I could call it a series ;) )

Another great legal thriller. Some great plotting and insurance ght in to the behind the scenes of the supreme court in the US.

I have come late to reading this author as they have only just been released in the UK, but I will be keeping an eye out for the author in the future.

If you like legal thrillers in the style of John Grisham,the. This is a book you will enjoy.

I was given a free ARC copy of the book by NetGalley and the publisher in return for my honest opinion.

Murder/mysteries at the Supreme Court

I make no apology for grouping all three of these murder/mysteries together. In fact, Amazon describes each in the same way - “A suspenseful legal thriller with a shock ending.” The first was an enjoyable read; the second palled a little and the third had a feeling of déjà vu about it.

The Outsider features Gray Hernandez, a messenger who works at the Supreme Court and who works as a law clerk after saving the life of Chief Justice Douglas. The plot was fresh and different and would have merited four stars.

The main character of The Last Justice is Solicitor General, Jefferson McKenna, who is trying to determine who and why gunned down 5 Supreme Court Justices. The motive is unclear, but it is sure to involve corruption and political intrigue.

The Advocate’s Daughter features lawyer Sean Serrat whose daughter goes missing and is found murdered in the Supreme Court’s library. As the main protagonist, it was difficult to relate to Serrat. His past is key to the solution, but his character is a little two dimensional to make the plot sufficiently interesting.

Clearly, Alex Finlay knows a good deal about the Supreme Court and its workings and feels comfortable in using it as a setting for his novels. The writing is good; the characters, in the main, come through strongly and are believable but the novels themselves felt a bit stale and in need of a good dose of fresh air. Overall, though a solid average of three stars.

mr zorg

Elite Reviewing group received a copy of the book to review.

This novel takes a thrilling dive into the United States Supreme Court and gives us a roller coaster ride as an innocent judge fights to overcome the dark forces aligned against him. I really enjoyed looking ‘behind the scenes’ of the world-famous setting. But this is not simply focused on procedure-it is an action-packed, fast-paced and exciting read. The quality writing takes us through the complex plot with ease, while the characters are well portrayed and believable.

Thanks to Netgalley and Head of Zeus for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Six supreme court justices were killed on what became known as Black Wednesday. Three were liberal and three were conservative, so a motive has been difficult to establish. Now it is time to name the new nominees and people related to the supreme court in a lesser capacity are starting to die.

I jumped at the chance to read this when I found out it was the author who used the pseudonym Alex Finlay to write Every Last Fear, which was definitely one of my top reads from last year. This was a good and fast paced read. It reminded me of Joseph Finder, because his books have a lot going on, people are always on the run, and they are very fast paced. I would say my only criticism of this book was that there were a lot of characters introduced, so I found I struggled to keep track of who was who in some cases. Otherwise a solid read, and I look forward to the other two supreme court thrillers from this author as I wait for the next Alex Finlay thriller.

I love a good political thriller. Something to get the mind working, heart racing and having you on the edge of your seat. Great writing, great characters and a great storyline.

I love a good court criminal justice case and this book was like watching the old Law and Order series. 

So many scheming moments and unpredictable twists and turns, trust and disappointments. Who is behind everything in the end? That was my question at all times and I just flew through the chapters because it’s fast-paced and I was so engrossed that I completely forgot what time was or what’s happening around me. I highly recommend it.

What a read!
Hold on tight as this book is a fast paced legal thriller, with plenty of twists and turns.
Great read for any John Grisham fans.

Once again, this is Alex Finlay writing his supreme court thrillers as Anthony Franze, this is a fraught and tense novel where the unimaginable has happened, an assassin managed to escape capture after gunning down 5 Supreme Court Justices, and where amidst the chaos and mayhem, law enforcement mistakenly shot dead Chief Justice Kincaid who tried to shoot the assassin. With the country left reeling, the day has become known as Black Wednesday, with a multi-agency commission formed to get to the truth of what occurred. Months later, they are no nearer to identifying the assassin, and in the meantime, the Supreme Court has been unable to function under the acting Chief Justice, Gillian Cameron, leaving a political and legal vacuum that the President is urgently trying to address by filling the 6 vacancies as soon as possible.

The Solicitor General, 38 year old Jefferson McKenna, is a widower who lost his young son to leukaemia, has been looking at who had potential motives in wanting to stop the Supreme Court from functioning, identifying 2 possibilities, Nevel Industries and the Hassan Brothers. McKenna had been planning to have dinner with an ex-clerk, Parker Sinclair, now clerking for Judge Petrov, but he never turned up. He is woken up in the middle of the night by NYPD police detectives, Chase Assad and Emma Milstein, Sinclair has been found murdered. Before he knows it, McKenna has become a suspect and questions are being asked about him and Black Wednesday in a joint investigation led by Deputy FBI Director, Frank Pacini.

McKenna goes on the run, joined by his deputy, Kate Porter, who will do anything to help him get to the truth, but finding themselves under intense media focus and with further murders, will they be able to survive the danger and threats that swirl around them? This is a complex, engaging and entertaining legal thriller, full of twists and turn, with numerous threads for McKenna, alongside the Pacini, Assad and Milstein to follow. I recommend this to fans of legal and political thrillers. Many thanks to the publisher for an ARC.

I read this in a day as the twists kept coming,easy to read and very fast paced with a good mix of legal and political thriller storyline

This a fast paced legal and political thriller which will keep you guessing right to the end. Very reminiscent of Scandal and House of Cards. Jefferson McKenna survived Black Wednesday and has to try and solve the assassinations of six justices of the Supreme Court while the political and legal landscape moves around him and things are not quite what they seem. I can't wait to read more from this author.

Thankyou NetGalley, Head of Zeus and the author, Anthony Franze, for the opportunity to read The Last Justice in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
Such a good read.
The storyline was well written with compelling characters. Plenty of twists and turns keep you hooked until the end.
Would definitely read this author again.
Worth a read.