The Professor

McMurtrie and Drake Legal Thrillers, Book 1

De: Robert Bailey

Narrado por: Eric G. Dove

Law professor Thomas Jackson McMurtrie literally wrote the book on evidence in the state of Alabama. But when a power-hungry colleague uses a recent run-in between McMurtrie and headstrong student Rick Drake to end his career, he is left unsure what to do next.

Meanwhile, a devastating trucking accident in Henshaw, Alabama, leaves a young family dead. Drake, now a fledgling lawyer, takes the case against the freight carrier and soon begins to uncover the truth behind the tragedy that is buried in a tangled web of arson, bribery, and greed. On the eve of the trial and with his case unraveling in the midst of a dangerous cover-up that threatens to silence his star witnesses, Drake realizes that only his estranged mentor, Professor McMurtrie, can help him now.

With everything to lose and only justice to gain, will McMurtrie and Drake overcome bad blood to defeat a ruthless adversary? Can the Professor turn back the clock and recover all that he’s lost?

Revised edition: This edition of The Professor includes editorial revisions.

©2015 Robert Bailey (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Great mystery. Terrific characters.

This is a remarkable debut novel, one of the best mysteries I can recall. I'm not a great Alabama fan, but I do know about the legendary Bear Bryant. The author knows the law and football; he even knows how to write. I look forward to the next in the series.

This is what legal thrillers are supposed to be!

What a great book! I loved every minute of it. As the author began to develop his characters, it was done so skillfully that I was completely invested in the story very early on. I was amazed at how quickly I could not put this one down. The characters were smartly written, and very relatable. The story was interesting and moved along at a perfect pace. Excellent narration as well.

Need more.

I expected to read some way Tom got even with the University Board and the Dean, too.

Fantastic Book

This was a great book. It was so well written and kept me entertained the entire time. It taught great lessons and was fun to read. This book is rated R. But, doesn’t go so deep into the trash and smut that it’s still a captivating read.

Good Legal Procedural

This is an attention-holding legal procedural. The characters aren't drawn very deeply, but the plot is interesting as it unfolds the development of the legal case, and there were personal conflicts along the way. I usually read cozy mysteries, but this was a nice change of pace without too much grit or gore, though there was some. I'll probably read more in the series.