A Trial of Innocents

Innocents Series, Book 1

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—fast. Police arrest the last person seen with her: nonverbal special-needs man who is caught in the act. Overnight, the case becomes a media firestorm, and the calls for the death penalty grow louder.

Prosecutor Lori Franks is determined to win—no matter the cost.

Years ago, she sought an abortion. Now she’s seeking the ultimate punishment for the man accused of doing the same thing she once tried to do: take an innocent life. But when a routine DNA test exposes a devastating truth—that her own child was switched at birth—Lori is thrust into a custody battle for the baby she once rejected…and cannot imagine losing now.

Defense attorney Danial Solomon has spent years running from his past.

But when he takes the case, he steps into the fight of his life. The deeper he digs, the more he uncovers a tangled web of corruption, deception, and hidden motives—one that places his client, his career, and even his life in grave danger.

As the trial races toward a verdict, Danial must confront not only the broken justice system…but the brokenness inside himself. The truth may set them free—but only if it doesn’t destroy them first.

A Trial of Innocents is a gripping, faith-filled legal thriller packed with moral tension, layered characters, and impossible choices. Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Robert Whitlow, and legal drama with heart, hope, and high stakes.

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Good message

I liked the story, character, and message. However the narrator sounded like it was a robot not a person. Weird recording.

Very poorly researched

I’m a Christian and an attorney. I just couldn’t finish it. It appears that in an effort to maximize dramatic effect, the author drastically overstates what would EVER happen in any criminal trial, let alone a real capital murder trial. It could be really good without the dramatics, but it’s painful for someone with legal knowledge to read this.

Not what I expected

The reading was ok. It lacking emotion and the recording was poor with places that skip. The story was somewhat predictable, but I enjoyed the message. The characters were mostly unbelievable, but overall the story does a good job of presenting arguments against abortion and late term abortion.

Awesome

Everday Christians walk of faith! Indeed a great story that help lead readers to Christ.

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.