Legacy on Trial

Blake County Legal Thrillers Series, Book 1

By: Joe Cargile

Narrated by: Michael Butler Murray

When a small-town lawyer defends a local murder suspect, they are swept into a deadly international coverup.

Lee Acker is horrified by the violent killing of his childhood best friend. And he is equally distraught to discover that he stands wrongly accused of the crime.

As a whirlwind of media frenzy and a high-profile investigation descend on Lee's ordinarily quiet Georgia town, he boldly flees to Mexico in a hunt for answers.

But Lee barely has time to catch whispers of shady international dealings before he finds himself detained and extradited back to the United States to stand trial.

Now, Lee's last hope rests with the local legal community's rising star, Maggie Reynolds, the only defense lawyer who is skilled—and determined—enough to clear his name. Caught in the crosshairs of a deadly game and armed only with the hints and rumors gleaned from Lee's brief time in Mexico, Maggie and Lee must work against the clock to put together the pieces of an increasingly shocking puzzle.

The picture that takes shape will turn the courtroom on its head . . . and expose a sinister conspiracy that extends far beyond this small Georgia town.

Contains mature themes.

©2023 Joe Cargile (P)2023 Tantor

perfect suspense

very good audiobook! i just loved it at least it was completely unpredictable ! I really recommend listening !

Interesting legal procedural

This book is somewhat predictable, but it has enough unusual elements to keep the story interesting even if fairly unrealistic. This includes the ending that has several surprising twists.

Not enough legal stuff

Courtroom scenes came at the end. Book dragged on with lots of family history and southern history.

Too long

The story was too long and just got more boring over time. Anticlimactic ending. I won't listen to any more books from this author

Fantastic debut

By the end of this first book, I am so attached to the characters. I can’t wait to read the next books in the series. The author’s pacing and character development are perfect. The settings feel so authentic. And don’t let the legal aspects of the book intimidate you—everything is explained well without feeling like a textbook. Looking forward to reading In Defense of Charlotte and to watching Cargile’s writing career grow from this amazing debut book.