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The Verdict

By: Nick Stone
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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Terry Flynt is a struggling legal clerk, desperately trying to get promoted. And then he is given the biggest opportunity of his career: to help defend a millionaire accused of murdering a woman in his hotel suite. The only problem is that the accused man, Vernon James, turns out to be not only someone he knows, but someone he loathes.

This case could potentially make Terry's career, but how can he defend a former friend who betrayed him so badly? With the trial date looming, Terry delves deeper into Vernon's life and is forced to confront secrets from their shared past that could have devastating consequences for them both. For years he has wanted to witness Vernon's downfall, but with so much at stake, how can Terry be sure that he is guilty? And what choices must he make to ensure that justice is done?

Packed with twists, turns, and an unforgettable trial scene, The Verdict is the most page-turning British legal thriller in many years.

©2014 Nick Stone (P)2014 Isis Publishing Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Law Fiction Crime Exciting

Critic reviews

"London now has its own John Grisham." (Mark Billingham)
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Nick Stone is a new author for me and I am impressed by this book worthy of John Grisham at his best, but based in the British legal system. One knows from the start the truth about the crime that is subsequently heard in court, but the story is seen from both sides as the defense and prosecution try to prove their case.

At first I thought I wasn't going to enjoy the book mistakingly believing it was going to be unpleasantly misogynistic. However, I was wrong, Vernon James' attitude to women is important to the story. Terry Flynt, a legal clerk, is the main character. He's a flawed man with a past but basically a good guy who does stupid things but gets results. A bit of a cliche but par for the course in this kind of book.There's a bit too much description of his physiological reactions to stress, but I'm being picky it is a very good listen.

The story gets better and better as one is drawn into the complex web of intrigues and red herrings. A tense court battle takes many hours of listening but I was engrossed by the process.

The narrator brings the characters alive with his range of accents so that I felt I was hearing the action as it happened.

Gets better and better as the story builds

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What did you like most about The Verdict?

A court room drama worthy of Grisham but set in the UK - love it!

What did you like best about this story?

The theme of justice being applicable even to unpleasant people

Have you listened to any of David Thorpe’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No. At first I found the main character's voice irritating but warmed to it.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh more than cry

Any additional comments?

Would love to see more of the same from this author

Great story if a bit long-winded

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Gripping storyline, Great courtroom scenes and Fabulous narration by David Thorpe- please write more like this Nick Stone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Verdict - 5 star recommendation

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i really enjoyed listening to this yarn. Many plot twists and turns. Mystery, intrigue, truth and lies. whats not to like.

british courtroom drama

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I've had a run of really boring rubbish books lately and I took another credit risk on this one.... At last I sighed I'm into this... I could not stop. It was so engaging clever witty and, the minds of these characters seemed available. I loved it and I'm disappointed I cdnt find more Nick Stone!

Superb listening!

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