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The Last Trial

McMurtrie and Drake Legal Thrillers, Book 3

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The Last Trial

By: Robert Bailey
Narrated by: Eric G. Dove
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Former law professor Tom McMurtrie has brought killers to justice, and taken on some of the most infamous cases in Alabama’s history. Now he’s tackling his greatest challenge.

McMurtrie’s old nemesis, Jack Willistone, is found dead on the banks of the Black Warrior River. Willistone had his share of enemies, but all evidence points to a forgotten, broken woman as the killer. At the urging of the suspect’s desperate fourteen-year-old daughter, McMurtrie agrees to take the case.

But as seasoned as McMurtrie is, even he isn’t prepared for how personal and dangerous this case is going to get. With the trial drawing near and his sharp young partner, Rick Drake, dealing with a family tragedy, he recruits his best friend, Bocephus Haynes, to help investigate.

As key witnesses disappear and old demons return, time becomes McMurtrie’s most fearsome opponent. Soon loyalties will be tested and the boundaries of law will be broken as McMurtrie fights to save his legacy—and his client’s life—before the truth is buried forever in the muddy waters of the Black Warrior.

©2018 Robert Bailey (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved
Crime Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Legal Mystery Private Investigators Thriller Thriller & Suspense Law
Engaging Plot Twists • Compelling Legal Thriller • Excellent Narration • Vivid Descriptions • Wonderful Voice Acting
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I’m definitely not going to explain what “The Last Trial” story is in detail, because if you haven’t read the first 2 books, you’ll have no clue who I’m talking about. So the bottom line is, this is not a stand alone novel. There’s nothing wrong with that unless you’ve not remembered who’s who in the first book of this series...and I really had to go back into my brain for that...It also had so much going on I was getting more than confused. I feel like I need to read/listen to it again.

It was a good book like the other books written by Robert Bailey, but there could have been things left out also, it was extremely long with detail after detail, that I felt didn’t need to be in. One example: “as she was vomiting she was watching it go into the bowl...then as she threw her tissue into the toilet and it went down quicker than probably the rest of her life” I’m sure I messed up a few words but Mr. Bailey definitely could have left out a lot more also. As far as the end..too quick, and I felt there could have been more explanation, but it’s only my opinion.

Like I said, it wasn’t a bad book at all! I just can’t give it the highest remarks as I did with the first two. The narrator is fabulous with his accents but unfortunately with the woman they seemed to blend in together.

Not as GREAT as the past 2 books in series

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I enjoyed the twists and turns and the references to Bear Bryant and Alabama foitballl... I love courtroom dramas and this did not disappoint!! I was taken by surprise by the ending!! A great read!!

Truly a Crime Novel with Intrigue!

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Great series, enjoyed this book. Excellent narration. Will continue with the next book in the series.

Very enjoyable book. Surprised at real killer's ID

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Such a good book. Such a heartwarming story. Such wonderfully created characters. Okay, maybe everything ends like a fairy tale, but it’s nice to think that it’s possible that loose ends can be tied together and that life can turn out well for people. Love the football and the “Bear” teachings. And it’s not all sunshine and roses. There’s death and sickness and loss. It’s just such a good book - as are all of Mr. Bailey’s books I’ve read so far. As for Mr. Dove? One of the best narrators in the business. His voices are wonderful. Many of them are so - well , so like the voices I remember that made me feel safe and loved. Just such a good book.

The Last Trial

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As always, we’ll written, factual, suspenseful, personal, and very entertaining! I recommend to everyone I know!

Great listen

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I was on pins and needles while listening to "The Last Trial" not only for the excitement of the story, the characters and the loyalty shown over the years these men had for one another but also because I found myself learning so much about the law. It was disappointing having to read "how girls and women" were treated/seen back then. It shouldn't have been shocking to me, though, because I've always known this. Needless to say, the treatment and reality as to "how and what" both men and women perceive girls and women in 2025 is not lost on me because it is highlighted every day from all media platforms. As I listen to these wonderful stories, I want to think that the many authors' goals are not only to entertain us but also to awaken us to stand up for ourselves and show our brainpower. Still, I loved this book and am probably hoping against all hope that The Professor will beat the odds and show up in the 4th book in this series.

Still Loving This Author/Series

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I was impressed with Bailey’s first book “The Professor”. It hooked me and I have become a fan. The books are designed to standalone, but I think the reader gains more from reading the books in order.

The protagonist of the three books is Professor Thomas Jackson McMurtrie. Tom is ill but his brilliant legal mind and skills are intact as is his moral values. Bailey created an intense and exciting plot that twists and turns. His characters are most interesting and realistic. Bailey moves the story along via his characters and dialog. The author is a good storyteller and his descriptions are so realistic that I felt I was part of the scene. Yummy, green fried tomatoes; you will have to read the story to find out what I am referring to. Some people might not like all the description of the scenes, but I do. It helps me build a picture in my mind. I do hope Bailey will continue to write more exciting stories.

The book is just over eleven hours. Eric G. Dove does a good job narrating the book. Dove is a full-time audiobook narrator and the winner of multiple Earphone Awards.

Absorbing

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Over the past three years, the professor series has become what I believe the most intriguing legal thriller series in a long long time. The last trial is a fitting sequel to its predecessors. My only chagrin is the wait for another installment or comparable series to be published. Until then, I will go back and listen again to the first two books in the series: the professor and between black and white. Great narration complementing superb writing.

Another Virtuoso Professor Performance

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Plot. Tom McMurtrie is a law professor forced into early retirement by nefarious nonsense that will give you characters to hate. Tom passes on a case to a brilliant young law student who eventually becomes his partner. Through the four novels, the two face life-and-death challenges, win huge cases, put killers in jail, and, by the end of the series, confront the demonic mind of a man they sent to death row. The creep is hell-bent on a "final reckoning" that will jeopardize Tom, his partner, friends, and family. All the while, Tom is battling cancer.

Liked. Loaded with tension. Each novel contains a beginning-middle-end but read them in sequence to glean the most from these stories, or you'll miss out on some foreshadowing and character motive. Narration is good.

Not so hot. Well, it didn't really bother me, but it will some. There are instances of violence, offensive language, and sex. But, in my opinion, nothing gratuitous and it is character-centric. Just a part of real-life; some people are evil.

The McMurtrie and Drake Legal series consists of four full-length novels written by Robert Bailey and narrated by Eric G. Dove. These include Book 1 - The Professor, Book 2 - Between Black & White, Book 3 - The Last Trial, and Book 4 - The Final Reckoning. All four novels are in the area of 10-11 hours of listening, released from 2015 through 2019 by Brilliance Audio. Read the novels in sequence as most characters traverse through all four stories - you miss development.

Recommended.

The Last Trial

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I have truly enjoyed all three of this series! Thank you for many enjoyable hours of listening! Please listen to The Professor, Between Black and White and The Last Trial! Enjoyable for sure!

Wonderful!

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