This is an original, solid legal thriller, borrowing from the Theranos scandal. A man is suing his former employer, claiming that he was set up and fired because he found the company's drug was harmful to African-American patients. The story is told from the perspectives of the jurors, law clerk, judge, attorneys, and the plaintiff's caregiver. Despite having so many points of view in the story, it was not at all confusing. It was actually a really great way to see the story from all sides.

It is also told from court transcripts and exhibits. The story is well-rounded and just when you think one thing is going to happen, something entirely different occurs. I really loved this book. It is worth your time. Each perspective has a different narrator in the audio book and that makes the audio book so amazing. The narrators are all so wonderful. They embody their characters and make the story even more engaging.

This was a really, really great book.

I detest books with multiple points of view but this one.... changed my mind that it can be done right and works to create a brilliant story.

Firstly, the narration was bloody brilliant. I felt like I was part of that jury. Every unique voice was done with absolute care and I was hooked right in.

I don't read a lot of courtroom dramas but this one was clever, really clever with the way neither side was really clean and it made for some interesting dialogue. It felt real. It felt like I was in a documentary. It felt so realistic. I liked the characters, it was brilliantly written and well paced.

I need more from this author because I am now a fan girl.

5 stars

What a bonkers journey.

I should probably make a chiro appointment, what with all the whiplash.

Question: Who can you trust?
Answer: No one.

I loved the book’s premise (racism and drugs and lies oh my!), its unconventional structure, and it’s cast of characters.

I can’t say I LIKED all (any?) of the characters, but they were well-drawn.

With a few bits of inner dialogue, the author conveyed everything you needed to know.

This is my first of this author’s work, and I’m happy to see he’s a robust back catalogue into which I can delve.

You guys. This could be ripped from the headlines. It had me wondering if I was reading fiction or nonfiction.

The reader is dropped into a jury room at the start of deliberations and learns of the happenings of the case and trial based on their discussions.

I’ve been reading a lot of books lately that are new but I feel I’ve read before. This felt fresh. It’s a twist on the courtroom drama.

You get to know the players and realize how much their lives and moods play a part. The chapters represent someone in the trial and instead of using their name as a heading, it’s their job. Emphasizing how much the jurors are a part of it.

And those twists! Just when you think you are reading to find out what they determine, wham.

While I started out thinking 12 Angry Men, this had some pretty timely issues. It will have me thinking the next time a see the outcome of a trial.

Time has been a little short for me lately so I read when I could and listened when that worked better. They went all out with the audio with a full cast that really brought the story above and beyond. The voices spot on matched the characters and made it easy to follow. Sometimes listens with this many characters become a little tedious keeping track of them all but I had no problem.

If you are a fan of the OG courtroom drama with a little bit of a modern twist, this needs to be on your tbr.

I loved this legal thriller especially the way it was told from so many points of view, yet still retained the air of mystery. The different personalities and lifestyles of the jurors were fascinating and the case itself was very intriguing. There were a few very surprising twists and the ending was very satisfying. I listened to the audiobook read by a full cast that made it an amazing experience.

What an interesting read. This book is told from several different POVs and parts of it is court transcripts. There are a lot of heavy topics - racism, civil rights violations, ableism, DEI, and pharmaceutical drug testing cover ups. I was engaged with the book from the beginning and WOW what an ending.

This is my first book by Robert Rotstein. There was a long list of narrators who all did an excellent job with their characters - Sean Pratt, Phil Thron, Kelli Tager, Sophie Amoss, Natalie Naudus, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Hillary Huber, Mark Bramhall, Robin Miles, Andrew Eiden, Alex Boyles, Roxanne Hernandez, Eunice Wong, Deanna Anthony, and Graham Halstead.

Thank you to NetGalley & Blackstone Publishing - Audiobooks for letting me read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was an easy listen and an interesting concept. Unfortunately the characters were insufferable. This was well written though and I will read more by this author.

The book explores a multi POV story about discrimination. We step inside the minds of all the jurors, lawyers, and the plaintiff and defendant. They go through the whole trial process and deliberation in the story switching all around from POV to POV. There were some good twists at the end, but I wish there were more twits earliest in the book.

If you like a good courtroom legal thriller you need to pick this one up, it was pulse-pounding and thought-provoking.
Riveting, compelling and propulsive, it completely blew my mind.
This book is perfect for a book club.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Audiobooks for the free audiobook in exchange for my honest review. The cast of Narrators make this such a fantastic book to listen to. Highly recommend the audiobook version.

I love the author and have read several of his books. This one did not disappoint!

We are in a civil trial where a black man is suing a corporation for wrongful termination due to blowing the whistle on their drug being more harmful to black peopel. The story opens with the case being given to the jurors, each of whom has an interesting POV and are identified either by their juror # or occupation. The reader also hears from the POVs from the lawyers and judge but that is minor as the main characters are the jurors. The author includes transcripts of testimony, which added a lot and kept the story interesting.

As a fan of trial and courtroom procedure fiction and suspense, this book was a perfect read.
This is a well written and very fast paced book that is full of suspense and twists that I did not see coming. I thought all of the characters were well written, relatable and lifelike. The ending blew me away, and I just did not see it coming.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Although not nearly as well-rendered as Rotstein's last book, The Out-Of-Town Lawyer, there is more than sufficient suspense to keep listeners/readers engrossed. Told through the perspective of each juror, attorney, court clerk, and more, the novel focuses on the case that Ellis Ricard brings against his former employer, MediMiracle, for wrongful termination after he discovers that the company's sole product, Sophroscyne, which is designed to end opiate addictions, acts differently on people of different races. The forward narrative line falters from time-to-time, but the twists at the end, as unbelievable as they may be in reality, redeem its prior faults. Unusually, the audio version is narrated by a team rather than by a single reader. Because there are so many distinctive characters, that decision has paid off, giving a distinctive voice to each of the important characters, and most especially to each member of the jury. Fans of legal thrillers will be interested.

I knew as soon as I saw this has a cast of narrators and the author was Robert Rotstein I HAD to read this.

This legal thriller is guaranteed to raise your pulse and keep you fully immersed in the action. In a gripping civil case, Ellison Ricard is suing his former employer, MediMiracle Corporation, after being dismissed under controversial circumstances. Ricard claims his firing was a direct result of his whistleblowing on a dangerous medication, but the company argues it was due to his poor attitude and disruptive behavior. The novel is uniquely told from the perspective of the jurors as they deliberate the case, and their discussions become increasingly tense the longer they remain in deliberation. With conflicting viewpoints and emotions running high, the final verdict is anything but certain. Rotstein skillfully crafts a thrilling narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat right up until the conclusion.

Ellison Ricard works as a research analyst for MediMiracle, a company behind the opiate addiction drug, Sophrosyne. When Ricard uncovers disturbing data linking the medication to an alarming rise in fatal outcomes among different racial groups, he takes his concerns to the CEO, Payton Burke. The confrontation quickly escalates into violence, and Ricard is dismissed on the spot.

Seeking both justice and exposure, Ricard files a lawsuit against MediMiracle. The trial culminates in a tense jury deliberation, where the jurors must decide whether to side with Ricard or back the company. However, the decision is far from straightforward. With varied personalities and perspectives at play, the path to a verdict is fraught with tension. The jurors’ differing views make the outcome anything but predictable, and their growing pressure to make a decision only amplifies the suspense.

The novel alternates between the jurors’ viewpoints and case transcripts, providing a multifaceted look at the deliberation process. As the jury inches closer to a decision, the unpredictability of their discussions and the nuances of the case keep the reader hooked. Though the verdict may seem imminent, its outcome is shrouded in uncertainty, creating a tense atmosphere throughout the story.

Rotstein excels at weaving together an intricate legal thriller, offering both entertainment and insight. His well-crafted characters contribute to the suspense, raising questions about how such a complex case will be resolved. The characters’ contrasting opinions fuel the tension, making the outcome even more elusive. With expertly placed plot twists, Rotstein proves that legal battles are rarely as clear-cut as they appear. The ending will leave readers questioning everything, ensuring the story lingers long after the final page.