Justice Bites: A Legal Thriller (Smith and Bauer Book 1)

Name: Justice Bites: A Legal Thriller (Smith and Bauer Book 1)
Price: 0.99 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (2512 reviews)
Author: James Chandler

by James Chandler

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4.3 (2,512)

4.3 stars from 2,512 reviews. Top 75% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 25, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love courtroom procedurals with real legal stakes and want a lawyer protagonist who feels flawed and human rather than invincible.
You're after a crime thriller where the mystery deepens faster than the characters can handle it, with genuine danger lurking beneath every discovery.
You appreciate series starters that set up dynamic partnerships: Marko and Allee's chemistry crackles because they're both desperate and outsiders.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer literary ambition over plot momentum, or you find fast-paced thrillers exhausting rather than exhilarating.
You want your lawyers morally spotless and your cases tidy. This one gets messy, and the protagonists make mistakes.
You're looking for cosy mysteries or gentle crime fiction. This has real menace and people who genuinely want our main characters gone.

About this book

Marko Bauer, a struggling small-town lawyer, takes on what seems like a routine drug case defending Allee Smith's cousin. He quickly realizes the case connects to something far larger involving the Yellow Lark restaurant, a local establishment harboring significant secrets. Allee Smith, recently released from prison and rebuilding her life, becomes an unexpected partner in Marko's investigation. Together, they uncover a thumb drive containing secrets dangerous enough to put people in jeopardy. As they dig deeper into their town's hidden dealings, they find themselves in a high-stakes race against time. In a place where truth is scarce and justice comes at a cost, Marko and Allee must navigate treacherous terrain. Their pursuit of the town's secrets may lead to redemption or ruin. This is the first book in the Smith and Bauer series by James Chandler and Laura Snider.

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Currently #5,197 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 62% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.3★ from 2,512 reviews

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