The Trial: The No. 1 bestselling whodunit by Britain’s best-known criminal barrister

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Adam Green is on his first murder case. Meanwhile his mother is popping round to his flat to put food in the freezer and trying to match him up with lots of unsuitable women. He has to focus on work, because his latest case is his last chance to prove himself and to get a position in his firm. Unfortunately, the leading barrister thinks that the case is a dead loss. Career criminal Jimmy Knight is accused of killing hero policeman Grant Clivedon, and with both motive and opportunity this seems like an open and shut case. However, Adam isn't so sure that Jimmy is guilty, and is determined to defend him to the best of his ability, despite the lead barrister's reservations. The chapters are interspersed with transcripts of telephone calls and messages between Adam and his "typical Jewish mother", who is determined to marry Adam off to a nice Jewish girl and ensure he is eating properly. This adds a little humour to the story and also provides a closer look into Adam and why he wants to be a barrister. The only thing that's certain is that this is a trial which will push Adam - and the justice system itself - to the limit.

With its intricate plot, even pacing, and interesting cast of characters The Trial by criminal barrister and television personality Rob Rinder is a cleverly crafted courtroom drama/ murder mystery with plenty of twists and surprises along the way. The narrative flows well and the author also injects a healthy dose of humor into the narrative. Adam is a very likable protagonist and I loved how the author describes the dynamic he shares with his colleagues, the competitive work environment and his courtroom scenes. I also enjoyed the telephone conversations between Adam and his mother, who frets over her son’s well-being and is intent on finding him a girlfriend. Adam’s personal history and his motivation for helping Jimmy are skillfully woven into the narrative without compromising the pace or suspense. Though a few aspects of the mystery were not entirely hard to predict, this did not detract from the overall reading experience. The ending, though not entirely convincing, did come as a surprise, which is always a good thing!The only thing that's certain is that this is a trial which will push Adam - and the justice system itself - to the limit . . . There’s something enormously powerful about standing between the individual and the power of the state’ … Robert Rinder. Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Guardian Buerk, Michael (20 June 2016). "Who is Judge Rinder? Meet ITV's reality TV judge and Britain's answer to Judge Judy". Radio Times . Retrieved 7 September 2016. In 2015, Rinder released a book called Rinder Rules. [21] In 2016, he presented a new series, Judge Rinder's Crime Stories, with reconstructions of real crimes. He also hosted Raising the Bar on BBC Radio 5 Live, [22] which he started with a discussion with former Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge. [23] In December 2017, Rinder re-launched Crown Court on ITV, newly named Judge Rinder's Crown Court, with a two-part special after a 30-year hiatus. [24]

Battson, Francesca. "Judge Rinder: Everything you need to know". Closer . Retrieved 20 November 2016. Brilliant courtroom drama, humorous as you would expect from Rob, and one that I had to read slowly because I did not want it to end' Heidi Perks Judge Rinder': 9 Facts In 90 Seconds On ITV Daytime's Barrister Robert Rinder". The Huffington Post. 27 February 2015 . Retrieved 6 April 2016.

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On 14 July 2022, Crime & Investigation UK commissioned the 10-part crime series Rob Rinder’s Interrogation Secrets; presented by Rinder, the series premiered on 4 September 2022. [31] [32] Rinder was born in London on 31 May 1978 [3] into a Jewish family; [4] [5] his mother is Angela Cohen, chair of the 45 Aid Society. [6] He was brought up in Southgate and was educated at Osidge Primary School, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet [7] [8] and the National Youth Theatre. Rinder later gave up acting because his peer and later close friend, Benedict Cumberbatch, "was so good". [9] Rinder studied politics and modern history at the University of Manchester, graduating with first-class honours. [8] [10] Career [ edit ] Legal [ edit ]