Legacy of Lies

A Legal Thriller (Bocephus Haynes, Book 1)

By: Robert Bailey

Narrated by: Eric G. Dove

A small-town attorney takes on prejudice and corruption in this powerful legal thriller.

Small-town lawyer Bocephus Haynes comes home late one night to find District Attorney General Helen Lewis waiting for him. Her ex-husband has just been killed. She’s about to be arrested for his murder. And she wants Bo to represent her.

There’s a lot working against them. Just before his death, Helen’s ex-husband threatened to reveal a dark secret from her past. Bo has been in a tailspin since his wife’s death. What’s more, his whole life has been defined by a crime committed against his family, and he continues to face prejudice as the only African American litigator in Pulaski, Tennessee.

Bo’s back is against the wall, and Helen resigns herself to a dismal fate - but a stunning discovery throws everything into chaos. There’s a chance for justice, but to achieve it, the cost might be too much for Bo to bear.

©2020 by Robert Bailey. (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Not for me

Bocephus Haynes is portrayed as the black Perry Mason - having won 77 cases and lost none. He's retained to represent the District Attorney General, who's charged with her ex-husband's murder. I have never read a book with so many people being described as dead - killed, died in an airplane crash or vehicle accident, etc. There are at least a couple ethically questionable actions by Bocephus - one involving a attorney-client privilege and the other a clear conflict of interest which prevents him from presenting a viable defense for his client. Both main characters are arrogant and demanding. The most likable character was Lona, the former drug addicted stripper who becomes Haynes' assistant. The narration was OK but nothing special. I have no interest in continuing with this series and don't recommend this book.

Loved the narration

An excellent murder mystery that takes place in rural Tennessee. The characters were well developed and the ending was smashing!

wow

excellent, unexpected ending. worth listening to again. Love Robert Bailey. Love character Bo too. Can't wait for next in series.

straining credulity to end the novel.

characters fleshed out more would have brought this novel up. pacing also could be improved.

good not great

kind of a simple story in the end. good enough to listen to more by this author, if I can get them on sale.

likeable but not complex characters and story.