The old adage says authors should write about what they know. That’s certainly true with legal thrillers. Best-selling authors like John Grisham and Scott Turow were practicing attorneys for several years before picking up their pens and turning to fiction. However, few attorney-authors boast as impressive a resume as Lawrence Robbins. As a practicing lawyer, Robbins has argued over 20 cases before the US Supreme Court and represented such in-the-news figures as Dr. Christine Blasey Ford at Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings. So, Robbins knows of which he speaks regarding both the law and Washington politics. Both areas of expertise are clear in his entertaining first novel, “The President’s Lawyer,” in which an ex-president goes on trial for killing his mistress.

The title character in “The President’s Lawyer” is Rob Jacobson, who is the only criminal defense attorney at an elite DC law firm. He’s also been a friend since childhood of ex-President Jack Cutler. Shortly after Cutler lost his bid for re-election and vacated the White House, the body of his mistress, Amanda Harper, a former White House staff attorney, was found in a popular national park on the outskirts of Washington. When police later discovered physical evidence on the victim’s body implicating Cutler, they arrested the ex-president. He then asked Jacobson to defend him.

Although Jacobson has been friends with Cutler since their school days, the relationship between the two men is complicated. Jacobson had dated both Cutler’s wife and the victim before Cutler became involved with both women. Jacobson also knows his friend has an ego and a temper, both of which might make him capable of murder. However, Jacobson takes the case after Cutler passes a lie detector test.

“The President’s Lawyer” starts out slowly, with the first third of the book dedicated to Jacobson describing his own upbringing and the similarities and differences between his working-class youth and Cutler’s more privileged lifestyle. Some of this material is relatively slow going since the author isn’t a natural fiction writer. The effect is like reading a Perry Mason novel in which Erle Stanley Gardner spends the first few chapters discussing Mason’s school days. Although this part of the book was slow-moving, the author eventually tied some of these events to what happened during the trial.

Once the ex-president’s trial begins, “The President’s Lawyer” becomes a superior example of the genre. Because Jacobson serves as the book’s narrator, the author can give readers a blow-by-blow account of trial tactics and strategy. Readers see how a seasoned attorney decides what questions to ask and not to ask witnesses and what witnesses to call. The author discusses the tactics and strategies behind opening and closing statements. During the trial, Jacobson adopts the “somebody else did it” strategy by suggesting other possible suspects the police never pursued because they were convinced they had their man. He even hires a private investigator who discovers that Harper was likely a drug user who might have been killed by her dealer. (The author gives in to one staple of the literary thriller by reducing a trial that would take well over a month in real life to less than two weeks total.)

Readers also learn about modern-day forensics, including the existence of two types of DNA analysis, only one of which the prosecution used to tie Cutler to samples found on Harper’s body. This material was new for me and, I suspect, most readers as well. I also learned about the cutting edge version of a lie detector test, which is conducted similar to an MRI. The author does an excellent job of providing enough explanation to satisfy readers on these subjects without bogging them down with confusing technical details.

In today’s politicized Washington climate, it’s difficult to write a novel about an ex-president on trial for murder without getting into the political aspects of the situation. The author doesn’t ignore politics, and the agendas of both Cutler and his immediate predecessor are discussed briefly. Possible jury bias also comes into play at one critical moment of the trial. However, I found the author avoided turning this book into an examination of the real-world political ramifications of a trial like this one. The author mentions the frenzy surrounding the trial but doesn’t dwell on it. And, although the author’s political views are easily discernable, he doesn’t turn the book into a partisan diatribe. For the most part, I found the description of this trial pretty much the same as it would have been for any high-profile defendant charged with a similar crime.

Many readers will note the similarity between “The President’s Lawyer” and David Baldacci’s novel, “Absolute Power” (later made into a Clint Eastwood movie). In Baldacci’s book, the sitting president is complicit in the murder of his mistress. Although the central theme of both books is the same, there are enough differences so readers can enjoy “The President’s Lawyer” despite their familiarity with Baldacci’s book. (Here, the ex-president’s guilt or innocence is the book’s ultimate mystery.) Baldacci’s book is not the only literary or cinematic influence on “The President’s Lawyer.” However, I can’t reveal others without giving away key plot points. Let’s just say these (sometimes specific) references to other works will be enjoyable Easter eggs for readers familiar with those earlier works.

“The President’s Lawyer” has a huge twist ending that will probably surprise most readers. I guessed the ending, but that didn’t diminish my enjoyment of the book. The author plays entirely fair with readers, and I enjoyed recognizing the clues the author left as the book progressed.

Lawrence Robbins has taken his vast legal knowledge and acquaintance with the genre’s tropes and conventions and crafted an entertaining thriller that will fool many people and delight many more. He exhibits some flaws of an inexperienced novelist with some awkward phrasings and transitions. Also, the book’s opening chapters could be more compelling. However, once the trial starts, readers will be transfixed until the ultimate twist is revealed on the book’s last page. “The President’s Lawyer” passes the bar for literary thrillers with high honors.

NOTE: The publisher graciously provided me with a copy of this book through NetGalley. However, the decision to review the book and the contents of this review are entirely my own.

This is a debut thriller and wow it was good. I always worry about an author's first book being just a tad short of what I expect but this one was SO GOOD. I did figure out what was going on fairly early on but it didn't take away from the book at all. I could have been wrong. I wasn't.

This is one of the best books I've read from a debut author. Actually one of the best books I've read. It had everything you could want. Characters that I despised. Murder. Accusations. Trial. Abuse. Infidelity. (not that I approve of this) Mental illness. A great wrap up. A great lead in. The only character that I liked was maybe Rob's son. And that is a maybe.

The man accused of murder was the President of the United States of America. He was a jerk. He was not well liked. He did awful things to his friend Rob. Yet when he was accused of murder he called his best friend, Rob. Rob was a pretty good attorney. A lifelong friend. Someone that would do all he could to seek justice. But would Rob take this case. Could he take this case. Seeing how he was friends with Jack and had dated, not only the deceased, but Jack's wife.

This book takes you into the courtroom. Lays it all out for you. Even parts that should tell you what is coming. If you look close enough. You get to know Rob, Jack, Amanda, and Jess. You also get to know Rob's brother, Evan. Rob's ex and their son, somewhat. You'll have a front row view of a trial and all it entails. It's such an easy read too. It was just that good. I loved how the author tied everything up. It's very obvious that he is a lawyer.

Thank you #NetGalley, #Atria, for this ARC. This is my own true thoughts about this book.

Five stars.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster Atria Books for gifting me a digital ARC of this fabulous debut legal thriller by Lawrence Robbins. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!

Long known as one of DC's most powerful litigators, Rob Jacobson is now facing the case of a lifetime. Jack Cutler, former President of the United States and Rob's best friend since childhood, has been accused of murdering his mistress. Amanda. To further complicate matters, Robbie had relationships in the past with Jess, Jack's wife, and Amanda. Could Jack really be guilty of murder?

Wow - this debut thriller blew me away and I couldn't put it down. If you are a fan of Scott Turow or John Grisham, make time now to read this book. Set in DC, it's gripping but thankfully doesn't veer into the political arena. There's lots of past history between Robbie and Jack, muddying the waters, and Robbie brings in a former colleague, Jane, to assist. They are smart lawyers but the evidence seems stacked against Jack. The end was mind-blowing. Robbins is himself an acclaimed attorney, so he definitely writes what he knows. Highly recommended - a must read! Sure hope there's more to come from this author!

Can you picture the evening news caster when the former POTUS is arrested for murder? Front page news when he hires his best friend to represent him against the charges.....but wait......his friend is connected to POTUS's wife and the victim, POTUS's current mistress. While the story line is not quite unique, Lawrence Robbins' treatment of this wild story is incredible. As the "before" story builds in the first few chapters, we'll learn how the two men became friends and how they each know too many of the other's secrets to be comfortable. Then Robbins uses his extensive trial experience to show the tension and suspense as a jury is chosen and the trial begins. Then the story explodes as evidence builds a story of the former president's sexual history and his parade of women. Plan a binge read. Once you start, you'll not want to stop until the verdict is read!

This has the feel of "Presumed Innocent" throughout. When former President Jack Cutler is suspected of killing a White House counselor and lover; his lifelong friend Rob Jacobson is called upon to defend him. This is full of little trickles of hints but the ending is a surprise.

If one of the primary settings in a book is a courtroom, I'm always up for it (or "down" for it, as today's kids tend to say). Whichever direction tickles your fancy though, I guarantee you'll fancy this debut novel and it's gobsmacking ending.

Rob Jacobson was a super-charged attorney for many years, but now he faces one of his toughest cases yet: defending his long-time friend John S. Cutter - better known as Jack and as the recently-exited President of the United States. The charge? Murdering Amanda Harper, his top legal aide and a woman with whom he was having an affair.

For sure, it won't be easy; the police, and prosecutors, have ample evidence to "prove" Jack strangled his lover, then dragged her body to a local park where they claim he left more damning evidence. The case is even more complicated because of Rob's former relationships with both Amanda and the President's wife and First Lady Jess, the latter of whom may or may not have known about her husband's dalliance.

From the outset, Rob was reluctant to take on the case; after all, there are at least two obvious conflicts. But since his old friend is insistent, Rob rounds up his old attorney friend Jane Cashman to ride shotgun and decides to give it a go. Much of the book centers on the actual trial, so readers who love that scenario should be delighted (for sure I was). Back home, Rob worries only about his son Josh, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and often, reminisces about his long-lost brother, Evan, and their abusive but no-longer-living parents.

The courtroom scenes are riviting - the author, I learned, has a pretty impressive record as a trial and appellate court attorney. As far as I'm concerned, he's a pretty impressive writer as well; all along the way, clues are dropped that might have softened the blow of the ending. I didn't, and I added to the whammy for at least the next couple of days as I kicked myself for not paying more attention. But hey, when you're caught up in the drama of a life-or-death trial...

For sure, this one's a winner - and I heartily thank the publisher, via NetGalley, for offering it to me in the form of a pre-release review copy. Wow!

This is a great mystery/thriller. It’s fast paced, dramatic and very entertaining. I enjoyed the courtroom drama. This is a very well plotted story. I enjoyed it.

I received a complimentary copy and all opinions expressed are mine.

This book was nothing if not scandalous. How do you defend the most powerful man in the country? Friend vs client when do lines and ethical values become slurred. The book follows Rob who takes a case no lawyer wants ever against the most popular guy ever. His childhood best friend and the former President of the United States has been accused of murdering his mistress. Now the guy isn't morally clean as he does cheat on his wife so there is that but oh it was quite a legal thriller and I thought I had solved the case of he did it but alas I was wrong (maybe!)

Lawrence Robbins, a seasoned lawyer known for his exceptional career, has created a compelling legal thriller. Despite not being my usual genre, I highly recommend this novel.

"The President's Lawyer" is an electrifying legal thriller that kept me on my toes.

Imagine this: a former president accused of murdering his mistress, with all his scandalous secrets exposed in a gripping courtroom drama. And let me tell you, these secrets are juicy!

The intertwining of dual timelines added an extra layer of intrigue, making the story even more enthralling. Jack is represented by his childhood best friend, Rob, who had a relationship with the deceased mistress at one time, as well as the former first lady. What? I loved how complex these characters were! Their relationships are an intricate web of secrets that will keep your mind engaged and your head spinning.

But it's the book's phenomenally twisted ending that left me breathless. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone in search of an exceptional legal thriller!

Thank you to Atria Books and the author for this gifted ARC provided via NetGalley. All opinions are my own and left voluntarily.

A former President is accused of murder….

….can his best friend prove his innocence?

Washington DC is a tough town when you’re no longer in power, as former President Jack Cutler has found out since he lost his bid for reelection. On the surface, Jack has it all…Jessica, his loving and beautiful wife, two great kids, and a rise to great heights from his Brooklyn roots. He was always the popular kid, a solid student and a great athlete, good looking and charismatic, and from a well-to-do family. All of which made his friendship with Rob Jacobson unlikely; Rob was not from a monied family, and the only way he ended up at Briar County Day for high school with Jack was through a combination of strong academics and a significant scholarship. Rob was no athlete, he was a self-professed member of the “Nerd Patrol”, but they bonded over 1960’s rock in music class and went on from there. The relationship has not been perfect, with Jack having definite anger management issues and needing to be top dog at all times in all things, and both Jack and Rob survived rocky home lives. Then there’s the fact that Jack ended up marrying Jessica, Rob’s first love, and has not always treated Jess well nor been faithful to her. Still, the friendship has lasted for decades. And when Amanda Harper, a beautiful young woman who worked in Jack’s administration and with whom Jack had had an affair, is found dead in Rock Creek Park with rope burns on her wrists and ankles and evidence pointing to Jack, it is Rob (now one of the best litigators in DC) to whom Jack turns for help. Rob, was also once involved with Amanda when they worked together at the prestigious law firm where Rob is a partner, and with whom he was still in love when she broke things off. Rob initially turns Jack down, citing the decidedly complex relationships between the two of them and both Amanda and Jessica, but Jack is insistent and Rob ultimately agrees. Jack swears he is innocent and Rob believes him, but with overwhelming evidence pointing to Jack’s guilt and the unsavory details of the salacious affair ripping apart Jack’s reputation, even Rob may not be able to save Jack from prison.
Author Lawrence Robbins is absolutely writing what he knows; he has been a successful trial and appellate litigator in Washington DC with a K Street firm, argued multiple times before the US Supreme Court, and has worked with many high profile clients including the BIden campaign. That level of experience infuses much of the book, particularly the courtroom scenes, adding authenticity to the story. There are more than a few possible candidates for Amanda’s killer….scorned and abandoned wives and lovers, a son struggling with mental illness, and more. There is plenty of backstory for both Rob and Jack that is doled out, particularly at the beginning of the book, which helps explain the emotional scars each carries and possibly even why a friendship that seems to lopsided in power has survived Jack stealing not one but two of the women who Rob had loved. As the story unfolded, I had a hard time accepting that Rob would agree to take Jack on as a client, with him assuming that his own connections to both Amanda and Jessica would remain unknown. In Washington DC, city of leaks and backbiting? When a former President is on trial for murdering a younger woman with whom he had a kinky affair? Who worked in his administration? For me, that detracted from the overall plot (others may not agree), and while there were plenty of twists and turns (including a real doozy at the end), I was able to guess who the killer was early on (although I didn’t see that doozy of a twist coming, so maybe I only get half credit). Fans of legal thrillers who like courtroom scenes and case preparation to be authentic will enjoy The President’s Lawyer, as will those who appreciate an insider’s look at the good and bad sides of life in DC; readers of authors like Phillip Margolin, William Landry Scott Turow and (of course) John Grisham may also want to give this one a try. My thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for allowing me early access to the novel.

The President's Lawyer by Lawrence Robbins is an incredible legal thriller.
The story is fast paced and I found it difficult to put down.
A fantastic book and I througouly enjoyed it! The plot was a thrilling ride and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.
This is an incredible story that would work well for your next book club pick.

Thank You NetGalley and Atria Books for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

I liked this engaging legal thriller, right up until the last chapter. I am not sure I would believe, however, that a lawyer who was a childhood friend of the accused and who had had an affair with the murdered woman would even consider the job. I think there was just too much conflict of interest and too much that could come out during trial and ruin the whole thing. Nonetheless, the lawyer does defend his childhood friend, the ex-president. The defense aspect of the novel was quite informative. I appreciated Robbins' attention to detail and his extensive knowledge of how to make evidence prove what you want it to.

The very last chapter was an unexpected twist. While the novel itself covered a trial in detail, the last chapter glossed a couple of years of really important action in a few sentences. While the twist was foreshadowed, I guess, I did not like it at all. I felt it sort of ruined or discounted all the preceding events in the novel.

This novel is a very informative in the details of legal procedure. There is some kinky sex mentioned but not described in detail. I think Robbins has a good future in writing more legal novels. A more traditional ending would appeal to me better than something like was done here.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

First thank you to Atria and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Synopsis: Robby and Jack have been friends for a very long time from middle school to the White House. They shared everything including secrets and lovers. When Jack is arrested and charged for murder, he asks Robby to be his attorney even if there is a conflict if interest because he is the best defense attorney. Will he be able to defend him and did he really do it?

What I liked: this was a great popcorn thriller that I devoured in less than 2 days. Robby is the street wise rough character who went to private school on a scholarship. This is where he met Jack who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. They become fast friends but Jack does have a temper. He does pick on him but Robby and him both go on to success later in life. Jack became president and Robby a successful lawyer. There are several twists and turns as the trial begins and goes through to conclusion. It makes for a page turner and enjoyed it.

One-word review: Creepy
Emojis: 🤔🫢😳
Rating: 4 🌟s

Comp Titles:
Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow

My Top-Five-style Review:

5. The inclusion of character sessions, a unique narrative device, was a brilliant move. It not only fuels the story but also gives the reader a deep insight into the killer's mind and motivation, making you feel more connected to the plot.

4. The back story, complex and fascinating, though sometimes wordy, is a puzzle that keeps the reader intellectually stimulated. The balance of exposition to dialogue, while leaning heavily on the exposition side, is paramount in determining who the killer is.

3. I was not a fan of the real-world political commentary. However, I found the stereotyping by political parties fascinating, although it could be seen as misleading. The author's portrayal of political parties may not align with all readers' views, and this could be a potential drawback for some.

2. There are lots of twists and turns and excellent red herrings that keep you guessing, and I found them captivating and entertaining throughout the story.

1. That ending!!!! I can't say anything about it, but it was so creepy, and I loved that!

4.5 stars. All you need to know about The President’s Lawyer is this: A former U.S. president is accused of killing his mistress, and he hires his childhood best friend, a prominent D.C. lawyer, to defend him. Don’t read the blurb, don’t read plot-heavy reviews, don’t read spoilers; go in knowing only the bare bones of the plot and let this book surprise you. And I guarantee you, you will be surprised.

Lawrence S. Robbins has argued nearly two dozen cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, so he definitely knows his way around a courtroom. In The President’s Lawyer, he translates his experience into courtroom scenes that are tense, smart, scandalous, and riveting. This book delves into some salacious subject matter that had me devouring page after page of unsavory secrets, while also providing an inside look at the process of preparing a case to go to trial: discovery, jury selection, etc. The characters are fascinating, and even though this is an action-forward book, there is interesting character development that allows for thoughtful examination of several timely topics – the specifics of which I will avoid so I don’t give away too much.

One thing I will give away, though, is that this book doesn’t get too involved in political rhetoric. There are obviously mentions of the left and right, but Robbins, smartly, doesn’t dwell on the politics. Instead of focusing on the President’s political life, Robbins focuses on what the President may or may not have done in his personal life.

But of all the things Robbins does right in The President’s Lawyer, the thing he does best is the ending. I’m telling you, it’s a stunner that I NEVER saw coming. And after I finished that final page, feeling completely satisfied, I couldn’t stop marveling at how cleverly, how perfectly, Robbins set everything up.

I don’t read many legal thrillers, but The President’s Lawyer may have changed that…although Robbins set an incredibly high bar for other writers in this genre. Hopefully soon he’ll have just as many books to his name as Supreme Court cases, and I will be reading them all. Thank you to Atria Books for the early reading opportunity.

Move over Scott Turow and John Grisham there is a new litigator in town. I have not read a legal thriller this delicious since I first read Presumed Innocent! This book deserves all the stars and more!

Rob Jacobson, a powerful defense attorney in Washington, DC is tasked with defending his childhood playmate, who happens to be the former President of the United States. The ex-president is charged with murdering his mistress.

The prosecution certainly appears to have all the evidence necessary for a conviction, but is it enough to send President Cutler to jail for murder beyond a reasonable doubt? Written in the first person of the defense attorney, Rob, readers are taken from the law office to the Oval Office, and from the bedroom to the courtroom.

What I thoroughly expected, but happily did not find, was a great deal of time spent on something that is frequently found in other legal thrillers, but not here...... jury selection. A comprehensive synopsis of the process was provided, but thankfully without going into exhaustive detail. More time is spent on character development and in the courtroom on witnesses for the prosecution and defense and the lawyers' closing arguments.

There are just the right number of red herrings to make the narrative exciting and intriguing. However, there is nothing that can match the shocking ending! It is a true GOTCHA moment! I immediately went back to the beginning of the book and started reading it again to find out what I may have missed.

If there is a Best New Legal Thriller Award, it should go definitely to this author, Lawrence Robbins. I can't wait to read what he comes up with next.

My sincere thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for giving me the opportunity to read this awesome book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I"m sorry- I tried but couldn't get into this one. Maybe it's all the election ads and uproar at the moment or maybe it's just that I kept thinking about recent Presidents and trying to envision the scenario but .....That said those who like this sort of novel, plausible or not, will undoubtedly find this a page turner. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Over to others.

Lawrence Robbins might be the new John Grisham! An intense legal thriller that combines intense courtroom drama with a gripping murder mystery. The story revolves around Rob Jacobson, a criminal defense attorney who takes on the high-stakes case of defending his lifelong friend, President Jack Sherman Cutler, after the president is accused of murdering his former White House lawyer, Amanda Harper. As Rob delves into the case, long-buried secrets, past betrayals, and personal tensions resurface, complicating his professional and emotional life. Is his friend as innocent as he seems? Can a President get away with murder.

As Robbins is an accomplished attorney himself, he brings an air of authenticity to the courtroom scenes, which are vivid and meticulously detailed. The book explores complex themes like friendship, loyalty, and the moral dilemmas faced by legal professionals. While the pacing may stumble at times, and the novel does rely on some familiar legal thriller tropes, its twists and turns keep readers engaged until the climactic reveal.

A solid, well-crafted narrative that will appeal to fans of courtroom dramas and political intrigue.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced digital copy of this book.

Ron Jacobson and John "Jack" Cutler have been friends for years, since their days at an exclusive prep school where Jack was the golden boy and Ron was a scholarship student. Somehow, Ron caught John's eye and he was included in the golden circle of privilege which surrounded Jack all his life. There were some practical jokes which always seemed to find Ron as the butt, and Jack DID marry Ron's first real girlfriend, but they remained close over the years. Ron was there when Jack was first elected to the State legislature and he remained with him right up to the White House, where Jack has just been defeated for reelection to a second term as President of the United States.

But now Jack has been charged with the murder of a young attorney, another old girlfriend of Ron's, who left their firm to work in the White House during Jack's last year in office and who was having an affair with the President. But Ron knows Jack CAN'T be guilty. Can he?

At first unwilling to represent his old friend because of so many conflicts, Ron is soon persuaded to take the case. He works hard and finds evidence that the police either didn't investigate or thought not worth examining. At this point, the book reads like a Scott Turow or John Grisham legal procedural with not a lot of surprises. But the surprises DO come, and when the book is over, the ending will stop you in your tracks.

Headline: Fearless, provocative debut!

Book Review: The President's Lawyer by Lawrence S. Robbins
Published by Atria Books, October 8, 2024

★★★★☆ (4.25 Stars!)

A United States President and career politician nurtures a life long relationship with a boyhood friend, a perennial sidekick who'd end up as his attorney and lifeline in a dire present day open-and-shut DC homicide case.

Both client and attorney are forty years removed from their high school years as classmates at an exclusive Brooklyn, NY high school. The class of 1988 in fictional "Briar Country Day" to be exact. The future lawyer, now a partner in a DC firm, had then been on a scholarship based on need. Rob Jacobson commuted to school on the D train. The future president, on the other hand, was driven to school in a limo. Jack Cutler, chauffeur-driven scion, most popular kid, good student, standout varsity athlete, had, year after year, been the student government president.

A perverse and borderline incestuous relationship. Over the years, they both end up having intimate relations with the same women. Same girlfriends, same wives, same mistresses. At different times, of course. Or not.

It is one of those women who'd one day be found murdered, the crime for which the fictional president, now a civilian out of power and still married (to another woman), finds himself accused of. For that extra privacy, the former Chief Executive and Commander-in-Chief of the greatest nation on earth, had long since waived secret service protection.

The trial begins.

Just then, out of the blue, a player, closely related to both the accused and his attorney decides to intervene and mete out summary justice...

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Lawrence S. Robbins, a high-stakes trial lawyer and appellate litigator known for having argued cases in the United States Supreme Court and in the federal circuit courts of appeals, represented accuser Dr. Christine Blasey Ford in the 2018 Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Inter-alia, he was on the team with Democrat House litigators in the first impeachment trial some years ago. All summed up, one would thus expect the book to be politicized, to have a far-left bend.

Far from it!

Fearless, provocative, the author pens a psychological thriller centered on what can only be kindly described as unfettered libido. Way, way over the top, but interesting light reading nonetheless.

Review based on an advanced reading copy courtesy of Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley.