A mother's worst nightmare - can her son be guilty of murder?

Sarah Newby, who left school at 15, and was living as a teenage single parent on an inner-city estate, has worked her way up to begin a career as a criminal barrister. But what should she do when her own son, Simon, is arrested and charged with a series of brutal rapes and murders?

Has Sarah, in her single-minded determination to create a career for herself, neglected her son so much that she no longer knows him? He has often lied to her in the past, so how can she trust him when he says he is innocent this time?

When she herself discovers evidence of his guilt, how can she defend him?

A gripping British legal thriller that explores the impossible choices between maternal love, professional duty, and justice itself.

B.R.A.G Medallion of Excellence Winner.
Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Peter James and courtroom drama with complex moral dilemmas
First in the Sarah Newby Legal Thriller Series

If you love legal thrillers with strong female protagonists and page-turning courtroom dram, start this series today!

'A top class British legal thriller which puts the author up there with his American counterparts, John Grisham, Scott Turow and Michael Connolly.' Tim Kevan, barrister.

'A brilliant British crime thriller that you really should read.' Sarah Burns, Kindle Book Review.

'One of the ABSOLUTE BEST legal mystery books I've ever read.' Amazon reader review.

'A gripping and compelling rip-roaring roller-coaster of a read unerringly focused on courtroom drama as a whole truth game.' D Elliott TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE VOICE

'For fans of courtroom drama this book is a must read.' Suzie Ivy, detective, Arizona PD

'Superb ... an outstanding British legal thriller.' Wendy Cartmell, author of the Sgt Major Crane series.

'I genuinely couldn't put the book down ... the ending is stunning!' John Bartlett, author of Chequered Justice.

'I don't think readers can ask much more of a book. This is a must for anyone who enjoys crime fiction.' E. Davies.