A Trial of Innocents

Innocents Series, Book 1

By: Michael Swiger

Narrated by: Rory Young

A Child Lost. A Secret Buried. A Trial That Changes Everything.

When a pregnant woman is brutally attacked and left in a coma, a terrified town demands justice. Police arrest the last person seen with her—a nonverbal special-needs man caught at the scene—and the public is ready to see him sentenced to death.

Prosecutor Lori Franks is determined to win the case.

But as the trial explodes into a national media firestorm, a routine DNA test uncovers a devastating secret: Lori’s own child was switched at birth. Suddenly, the woman seeking justice in the courtroom finds herself fighting for custody of the daughter she never knew was hers…the child she once believed she didn’t want.

Defense attorney Danial Solomon has spent years running from his past. Now he’s defending a man the entire town has already condemned. As he digs deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption, deception, and hidden motives far more sinister than anyone imagined.

And the closer he gets to the truth, the more dangerous the case becomes.

With a man’s life hanging in the balance, Lori and Danial are forced to confront not only a broken justice system—but their own guilt, failures, and need for redemption.

Because in a trial built on lies, the truth could destroy them all.

A Trial of Innocents is a gripping legal thriller filled with shocking twists, layered characters, courtroom tension, and powerful emotional stakes. Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Robert Whitlow, and stories where suspense, faith, and redemption collide.

Already a #1 Amazon Bestseller.

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A Lil Hoodwinked?

I liked the mystery and the way it played out, I liked the points on salvation presented with visuals and simpler language. But I thought this was an awkward platform for the obvious discussion on abortion. I am a Christian woman.

The story line was great!

The narrator wasn’t one of my favorites. I felt like I was listening to a silent episode of the Lone Ranger

Very unrealistic even for fiction

Poor legal research for Ohio. Unbelievable time frames, charges and procedures. I appreciate the strong moral code but it needs to be supported by accurate research.

the faith and Christianity of the book

I love the book because there was no cussing or bad words. I loved how the attorneys were able to share their faith and people accepting Christ as their savior. especially the part about Roe versus Wade, great analogies. the narrator wasn't bad but wasn't great either in fact I had to check to see if this book was by a virtual narrator.. his voice was very flat and didn't do great inflections of people. other than that I thought it was a great book I totally enjoyed it and I will read more by this author. so refreshing to be able to read a good clean book. thank you so much

Moral compass

The way it shows without pushing .Allow you to relate to the situation.Bares witness in a non conversational way