Small Town Trial: A Legal Thriller filled with Gripping Courtroom Drama (Spencer Dunn Legal Thrillers Book 1)

Name: Small Town Trial: A Legal Thriller filled with Gripping Courtroom Drama (Spencer Dunn Legal Thrillers Book 1)
Price: 4.99 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (2614 reviews)
Author: Peter Kirkland

by Peter Kirkland

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4.3 (2,614)

4.3 stars from 2,614 reviews. Top 74% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

Published 2025-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy legal thrillers where the courtroom drama feels real and the stakes keep climbing with each revelation.
You like protagonists who are flawed and fighting their own demons while building their case.
You appreciate small-town settings where everyone has secrets and the power dynamics make justice harder to find.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer stories where the guilty party is obviously guilty and the legal strategy unfolds without major surprises.
You're looking for uplifting narratives about lawyers saving innocent clients through brilliant lawyering alone.
You want fast-paced plots that skip over procedural details and focus purely on action.

About this book

When Carlton Osborn, a former mayor turned state senator, is found dead on his boat in a coastal town, the prime suspect is Amber Vega, the pregnant teenager who was the only other person aboard. Attorney Spencer Dunn, recovering from recent personal and professional setbacks, takes on her defense despite her apparent guilt and refusal to follow his legal counsel. As Spencer investigates, he discovers the case is more complex than police have determined. Committed to uncovering the truth behind Osborn's murder, Spencer pursues leads aggressively, drawing the attention of powerful people who view his efforts as a threat. This is the first book in the Spencer Dunn Legal Thrillers series.

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Currently #4,515 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.3★ from 2,614 reviews

Gaining approximately 199 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.5 to 4.3.

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