The Last Trial is the third book in the McMurtrie and Drake Legal Thrillers series written by Robert Bailey. This gripping legal thriller follows the story of attorney Tom McMurtrie as he takes on a high-stakes case that could potentially bring justice to a man wrongfully accused of murder.

The novel begins with Tom McMurtrie, a retired law professor, receiving a call from his former law student, Rick Drake. Rick informs him about a case involving Jack Willistone, a man who has spent twenty-four years on death row for the brutal murder of his wife. Rick believes that Jack is innocent and convinces Tom to come out of retirement to represent him in his last trial.

Tom reluctantly agrees and soon finds himself immersed in a complex web of deceit, corruption, and hidden agendas. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers shocking evidence that points to Jack’s innocence. With the help of his former student, Rick, and an ambitious young lawyer named Bocephus Haynes, Tom fights against powerful forces determined to keep the truth buried.

Throughout the trial, Tom faces numerous challenges and obstacles. He must navigate through a hostile legal system, face off against ruthless prosecutors, and confront his own personal demons. As the trial progresses, secrets are revealed, alliances are tested, and lives are put on the line.

Bailey skillfully weaves together multiple storylines, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists and turns. The Last Trial explores themes of justice, redemption, and the power of truth. It raises thought-provoking questions about the flaws in the legal system and the lengths people will go to protect their own interests.

The characters in The Last Trial are well-developed and relatable. Tom McMurtrie is portrayed as a flawed but determined protagonist who is willing to risk everything for what he believes is right. Rick Drake provides comic relief with his quick wit and sharp tongue, while Bocephus Haynes brings a fresh perspective and youthful energy to the legal team.

Bailey’s writing style is engaging and fast-paced, keeping readers hooked from start to finish. He expertly combines courtroom drama with suspenseful action sequences, creating a thrilling narrative that keeps readers guessing until the very end. The legal aspects of the story are well-researched and add authenticity to the plot.

In conclusion, The Last Trial by Robert Bailey is a captivating legal thriller that explores the complexities of the justice system. With its compelling characters, intricate plot, and thought-provoking themes, this book is sure to satisfy fans of the genre.

• The Last Trial

• McMurtrie and Drake Legal Thrillers, Book 3
• By: Robert Bailey
• Narrated by: Eric G. Dove

Former law professor Tom McMurtrie brought murderers to justice and handled some of the most scandalous cases in Alabama history. Now he is tackling his biggest challenge yet.

McMurtrie’s old nemesis, Jack Willistone, was found dead on the banks of the Black Warrior River. Willistone has many enemies, but all the evidence points to the killer as a forgotten, broken woman. At the urging of the suspect’s desperate fourteen-year-old daughter, McMurtrie agreed to take the case.

But as seasoned as McMurtrie was, even he wasn’t prepared for how personal and dangerous this situation would become. As the trial approaches and his keen young partner, Rick Drake, is faced with a family tragedy, he recruits his best friend, Bocephus Haynes, to help with the investigation.

As key witnesses disappear and old demons return, time becomes McMurtrie’s most feared rival. Loyalty will soon be tested and the boundaries of the law broken as McMurtrie fights to save his legacy—and the lives of his clients—before the truth is forever buried in muddy waters. of the Black Soldier.

This is a wonderful legal series. If you have not listened to the first two books I would suggest listening to them first. This book is a follow up to a previous book in this series.
The protagonist is Tom McMurtrie. He’s a former attorney, former law professor who taught most of the lawyers he comes up against since coming out of retirement. He’s opened a law office with another former student.
When a woman in town is charged with murder her 14 year old daughter enlists McMurtrie’s help. McMurtrie had exposed her perjuries during a trial in one of the previous books Following that trial she lost everything. Now she’s accused of the murder of the man convicted in that same trial.
When McMurtrie’s partner’s father has a fatal accident another prisoner on death row takes credit. He tells McMurtrie that he arranged it from inside. It doesn’t end there. The prisoner tells him that he will kill him and everyone important to him. McMurtrie believes he might be capable, especially when others involved start dying.

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