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The Protest

THE BRAND-NEW MURDER MYSTERY IN THE NO. 1 BESTSELLING SERIES 
 
‘Powerful’ BBC Radio 2 
‘Another top-class read’ The Sun 
 
A world-famous artist. A fatal brush with death. 
 
At a star-studded opening night for the Royal Academy’s celebration of renowned artist Max Bruce, someone is hiding a dark secret. 
 
As the night reaches its climax and Max addresses his admirers, the occasion takes a shocking turn when a protester runs from the crowd and sprays the artist with blue paint. 
 
Max collapses and it soon turns out that the paint was laced with cyanide. Someone has been plotting to kill him. 
 
All evidence points to the protestor – and newly qualified barrister Adam Green is assigned the impossible task of their defence. 
 
But could there be others who wanted Max dead? 
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Praise for The Protest . . . 
 
‘Engaging , thought provoking and funny’ Daily Mirror 
 
‘Part murder mystery, part polemic, steeped in the arcana of the legal profession. 
Verdict: excellent’ Saga Magazine 
 
‘Green is an adorable mensch, in over his head, and this is a fun romp through London’s art scene’ The Jewish Chronicle 
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5* READER REVIEWS . . . 
 
‘So well written and thoughtful’ 
‘Rob Rinder at his best once again! 
‘As entertaining as it is tense and fast moving. . .’ 
‘LOVED reading this book. It was an absolute page turner!’ 
‘Smart, funny, and completely addictive!’ 
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Praise for Rob Rinder . . . 
 
'Hugely enjoyable!' Steve Cavanagh 
'Ridiculously entertaining' Tom Hindle 
'I did not want it to end' Heidi Perks 
'Strong storytelling with a murder mystery at its heart makes it one to treasure' Daily Mail 
'A pacy and gripping read' The Sun 
'Captivating intelligent court scenes and plenty of humour’ Candis 
'Engaging, thought-provoking and funny' The Herald

Rob Rinder is a barrister turned broadcaster and Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author. Called to the bar in 2001, Rob went on to specialise in cases involving murder, international fraud, money laundering and other forms of financial crime, while working in media to make law more accessible. He started his broadcast career with Judge Rinder for ITV winning a Royal Television Society Award before going on to host his own BBC 5Live series Raising the Bar. 
 
Rob’s participation in Who Do You Think You Are? retraced the story of his Holocaust survivor grandfather and received a BAFTA. The BBC series he presented, The Holocaust, My Family and Me, was aired to wide critical acclaim and he has gone on to curate and present notable documentaries on a range of topics, from international conflict to medieval history and, recently, the history of prisons. In 2020, Rob was awarded an MBE for his services to Holocaust education and an honorary doctorate for his legal work. 
 
A regular host on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Rob co-hosts BBC Two’s Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby and recently appeared in a new show about art and travel, The Grand Tour, which saw Rob and his co-host Rylan retrace the footsteps of cultural greats around Italy. 
 
Rob’s novels The Trial and The Suspect are inspired by his experiences as a barrister.

A world-famous artist. A fatal brush with death. 
 
At a star-studded opening night for the Royal Academy’s celebration of renowned artist Max Bruce, someone is hiding a dark secret. 
 
As the night reaches its climax and Max addresses his admirers, the occasion takes a shocking turn when a protester runs from the crowd and sprays the artist 
with blue paint. 
 
Max collapses and it soon turns out that the paint was laced with cyanide. Someone has been plotting to kill him. 
 
All evidence points to the protestor – and newly qualified barrister Adam Green is assigned the impossible task of their defence. 
 
But could there be others who wanted Max dead? 
____________ 
 
Praise for Rob Rinder . . . 
 
'Hugely enjoyable!' Steve Cavanagh 
'Ridiculously entertaining' Tom Hindle 
'I did not want it to end' Heidi Perks 
'Strong storytelling with a murder mystery at its heart makes it one to treasure' Daily Mail 
'A pacy and gripping read' The Sun

The Suspect

With a pacy plot, fascinating legal insights and comic interventions by Adam’s mum, Rob Rinder’s latest legal thriller is a warm-hearted treat.

**THE GRIPPING RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK BY THE NO. 1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE TRIAL** 
 
'With a pacy plot, fascinating legal insights and comic interventions, Rob Rinder’s latest legal thriller is a warm-hearted treat.' Mail on Sunday 
 
When the UK's favourite breakfast TV presenter dies live on air in front of millions of viewers, the nation is left devastated. 
 
More devastated still when it becomes clear that her death was not an accident. 
 
The evidence points to one culprit: celebrity chef Sebastian Brooks. But junior barrister Adam Green is about to discover that the case is not as open-and-shut as it first seemed. 
 
And although her angelic persona would suggest otherwise, she was not short of enemies in the glittery TV world . . . 
 
Can Adam uncover the truth? 
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Praise for Rob Rinder: 
 
'Hugely enjoyable!' Steve Cavanagh 
 
'Ridiculously entertaining' Tom Hindle 
 
'I did not want it to end' Heidi Perks 
 
'Strong storytelling with a murder mystery at its heart makes it one to treasure' Daily Mail 
 
'A pacy and gripping read' The Sun 
 
'Intriguing pageturner. . . readable romp' The Times 
 
'An exciting start to what promises to be an excellent series, with an appealing central character' The Guardian 
 
'Such fantastic characters and such a fun read. I loved it' Phillipa Perry

The Trial

'Hugely enjoyable' Steve Cavanagh 
'Ridiculously entertaining' Tom Hindle 
'I didn't want it to end' Heidi Perks 
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*NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* 
*RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK* 
 
ONE MURDER. ONE IMPOSSIBLE CASE. WHO IS GUILTY? 
 
When hero policeman Grant Cliveden dies from a poisoning in the Old Bailey, it threatens to shake the country to its core. 
 
The evidence points to one man. Jimmy Knight has been convicted of multiple offences before and defending him will be no easy task. Not least because this is trainee barrister Adam Green's first case. 
 
But it will quickly become clear that Jimmy Knight is not the only person in Cliveden's past with an axe to grind. 
 
The only thing that's certain is that this is a trial which will push Adam - and the justice system itself - to the limit. . . 
 
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What readers are saying about THE TRIAL: 
 
'This is a courtroom cracker' 
'Brilliantly plotted with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing' 
'The courtroom scenes and interactions are electric' 
'It's a must read and hope there will be a sequel - loved it!' 
'Rinder's own career as criminal barrister shines through' 
 
Praise for THE TRIAL: 
 
'Strong storytelling with a murder mystery at its heart makes it one to treasure' Daily Mail 
 
'A pacy and gripping read!' The Sun 
 
'An exciting start to what promises to be an excellent series, with an appealing central character' The Guardian 
 
'Such fantastic characters and such a fun read. I loved it' Phillipa Perry 
 
'This is a book that takes you to the dark heart of the criminal justice system... I haven't enjoyed a legal thriller this much since Grisham's The Firm' Tony Parsons 
 
'A terrific, pacy read' Susanna Reid 
 
'A brilliant rollercoaster of a read' Louise Minchin 
 
'The Trial is in the best tradition of John Mortimer's Rumpole series. A hugely enjoyable British 
courtroom drama' Steve Cavanagh 
 
'Rinder's personal experiences as a barrister shine through in a cracking courtroom drama packed with tension and sharp wit' Sunday Express 
 
'A classic whodunnit with a sensational twist' The Independent 
 
'Energetic, warm, laced with humour with a truly inventive mode of murder' Sarah Vaughan 
 
'Brilliant courtroom drama, humorous as you would expect from Rob, and one that I had to read slowly because I did not want it to end' Heidi Perks 
 
'This one will have you hooked' Glamour 
 
'The Trial is whip-smart, stylish and gripping, both murder mystery and courtroom drama, shot through with tension, humour and a dark dissection of corruption, status and justice' Gilly Macmillan 
 
'A ridiculously entertaining whodunit. The Trial is sharp, witty and has a huge amount of heart' Tom Hindle 
 
'Rob Rinder has penned his first novel, a legal thriller, and it doesn't disappoint' Jewish News 
 
'An engrossing read by someone who clearly knows their subject matter well. I didn't see the ending coming!' Faith Martin 
 
'The book is gripping from the first page' Northern Echo 
 
'A classic whodunnit with a sensational twist' Yorkshire Post 
 
Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, July 2023 
Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, January 2024

Make the Law Work For You!

Rinder's Rules

Robert Rinder, star of the hit TV show Judge Rinder, delivers his verdict on dos and don'ts of complaints and everyday legal issues.

his hilariously camp, caustic put-downs are easily in Simon Cowell’s league…Useful

The best telly judge ever (soz Judy) has a new book that actually makes law

Dear Reader, 
 
This book is not for morons. If you are one put it down at once! 
 
This is a critical global mission. Just imagine how marvellous the world would be if everybody had a copy of this book. In fact, if you have any sense of social awareness, if you have ever recycled anything for example, then it is not enough only to buy one. You need to go out and purchase this book for everyone you know. 
 
The world needs you! 
 
I realise that this may be mildly expensive but you and your loved ones could quite literally save fortunes by following Rinder’s Rules and, think of this: you could spare me (and judges everywhere) from having to deal with completely pointless cases and thereby free up courts everywhere to deal with really important matters. 
It is, in other words, a complete win–win situation. 
 
Good luck and enjoy. Do not write to me to complain. If you feel you must, for goodness’ sake check your spelling and grammar or your letter will go straight in the bin. 
 
Robert Rinder

Too many lawyers spout jargon... I’m here to cut the bulls**t. Robert Rinder 
 
Have you had a holiday from hell? Been left with a hole in your floor by a dodgy builder? Fed up with fighting over who gets the dog after your divorce? 
 
Don't worry, criminal barrister Rob Rinder, star of the ITV hit show Judge Rinder and columnist for the Sun, is here to help you take action. From common legal woes to problems you may have, this is a collection of real-life stories of things gone wrong, for which he provides sound legal advice. 
 
With sections on jargon-busting, consumer rights and common mistakes, Rinder’s Rules provides a thorough guide to everyday legal issues that you can carry with you anywhere.This book is both incredibly informative and unbearably funny.

Rob Rinder

At MP-turned-wellness-guru Adrian Wells’s glitzy launch event for a bath salt that promises to reverse ageing, someone is about to turn up the heat . . . As Adrian lowers himself into the architectural copper tub to showcase his miracle product in front of countless influencers, it soon becomes clear that something is amiss.The bath salt has been poisoned. And now Adrian is dead. His long-suffering assistant Jules is the prime suspect.Barrister Adam Green is tasked with Jules’s defence, and he quickly realises that there were many more people with a score to settle against Adrian.Can Adam win the day, or is he in too deep? 
_______________Praise for Rob Rinder'Hugely enjoyable!' Steve Cavanagh 
'Ridiculously entertaining' Tom Hindle 
'I did not want it to end' Heidi Perks 
'Strong storytelling with a murder mystery at its heart makes it one to treasure' Daily Mail 
'A pacy and gripping read' The Sun

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