The Midwest Lawyer: A Legal Thriller (Maggie Gallagher Legal Thriller Series Book 1)

Name: The Midwest Lawyer: A Legal Thriller (Maggie Gallagher Legal Thriller Series Book 1)
Price: 4.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (5467 reviews)
Author: Peter Kirkland

by Peter Kirkland

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4.5 (5,467)

4.5 stars from 5,467 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

Published 2025-04-14

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Perfect for you if...

You want a legal thriller with real courtroom stakes and a protagonist who's smart enough to know when her client isn't telling her the whole truth.
You enjoy small-town mysteries where everyone has secrets and the obvious suspect might actually be guilty.
You're drawn to character-driven plots where a lawyer's personal connection to the case complicates her judgement.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-heavy thrillers where every twist is a total surprise and nothing is what it seems.
You want a quick, explosive read under 200 pages with minimal courtroom procedure.
You're looking for a cosy mystery or a whodunit where the solution is satisfying because it was hidden from you all along.

About this book

Maggie Gallagher returns to her hometown after years practicing law in Chicago, intending to focus on her family and avoid cases that could endanger them. When her childhood friend Troy is arrested for murdering a high school football coach, she takes on his defense despite her reservations. Maggie is convinced of Troy's innocence, but the evidence against him is substantial: the murder weapon, clothing fibers, and other physical evidence all implicate him. The Prosecuting Attorney is motivated to secure a conviction, and the case appears straightforward. As Maggie investigates further, she discovers a complex web of rage and damaged lives connected to Coach Schafer. She also learns that Troy harbors secrets about his past. Without Troy's honesty about his history, Maggie cannot mount an effective defense. If she fails to prove his innocence, Troy will face prison, his family will suffer devastating consequences, and the actual killer may remain free to commit further crimes.

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