The President's Lawyer

A Novel

By: Lawrence Robbins

Narrated by: Jason Culp

Edgar Award Finalist for Best First Novel!

A Washington, DC, litigator is hired to defend his best friend, the former President of the United States, against a murder charge in this novel that is “clever and thrilling with a shocking twist” (People).

After a long career as one of DC’s most powerful litigators, Rob Jacobson is faced with the case of a lifetime: the former President of the United States—his childhood best friend—has been accused of murdering his mistress.

Rob knows he’s the only one who can prove his friend’s innocence, but he is soon overwhelmed as he attempts to devise a strategy to defend an authoritative man with a taste for infidelity, serious anger issues, and unconventional sexual appetites. As the high-profile case unfurls, the troubled, intertwining pasts of the two men complicate Rob’s efforts and soon, doubts begin to grow in his head. Could his oldest friend truly be capable of murder or is something even darker at play? “Robbins...keeps the pace fast and the courtroom scenes convincing” (The New York Times Book Review) in this sensational thriller by a true DC legal insider.

Critic reviews

"Culp makes an interesting story even better as he leads listeners to the twisty ending."

I love a courtroom drama

and this one kept me guessing until the end! Highly recommend. And he audible must I write 15 words when less is all I have to say?

Rather implausible

The set up is just to hard to believe. The President marries the defense lawyers lover followed by the President luring away the lawyers new lover and then being charged with her murder. Courtroom scenes are good and save the day.

Great Head Fake

Loved how the author gave you all you needed to know but still surprised you with the ending

Jeez…kept me guessing and then had to re-guess it

Oh my gosh. I definitely don’t want to be a spoiler, so let’s just say that when I finished it, I had to rethink every bit of plot. It was crazy and great.

Interesting plot

The novelty of the plot caused me to pick up this book at my local library. As a courtroom drama, it was very satisfying.