Judge and Jury (A Rain City Legal Thriller Book 7)

A good lawyer knows the law. A great lawyer knows the judge. Seattle attorney Dan Raine is hired by an old friend, Judge Michael Hawkins, to help with a delicate family matter. Hawkins’s son has been romancing Lydia Szabo, the daughter of a local crime lord, and now owes her brother a large sum of money. The Szabo family is using this debt to blackmail the judge into a favorable verdict on an upcoming case. Raine’s job is to scare them off by digging up some serious dirt on their criminal empire. But before he can do it, Lydia is murdered and Judge Hawkins is found standing over her body, a smoking gun in his hand. Despite overwhelming evidence, Raine believes Hawkins’s claim that he is innocent and throws himself into finding the real killer. His investigation leads him deep into the Szabos' organization, where human trafficking, corrupt cops, and deadly secrets lurk around every corner. But the closer he gets to the truth, the more dangerous the game becomes. And when the real killer is finally revealed, Raine discovers that the deadliest betrayals are the ones you don’t see coming. Judge and Jury – the seventh book in the bestselling legal thriller series featuring attorney Daniel Raine. What readers are saying about Judge and Jury: “An entertaining read throughout, another solid entry in the Rain City Legal Thriller series!” -Booksprout Reviewer “…if you like brisk courtroom battles, strategic mind games, and a finale that clicks into place with satisfying logic, Judge and Jury is a highly enjoyable read. Fans of Grisham, Steve Cavanagh, or Paul Levine will find plenty to love here.” -Netgalley Reviewer “The plot thrills all the way with a satisfying final twist and conclusion. The court scenes are accurate and engrossing and Dan Raine is a likeable main character. Highly recommended.” -Netgalley Reviewer “I truly enjoyed this book! It read so smoothly and I was able just to turn the pages and slide into the story. I read it in less than a 24-hour period and now I can’t wait to see what else the author has in store.” -Netgalley Reviewer “Penner crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines legal drama with personal intrigue, keeping readers engaged throughout. The characters are well-developed… I personally loved the book and would advise others to give it a read!” -Netgalley Reviewer View Less