The Hamptons Lawyer

by James Patterson

First published 2025

Jane Smith has built her reputation as the Hamptons' most successful criminal defense attorney. She has never lost a case. When a famous celebrity becomes her latest client, Jane prepares her defense with typical thoroughness. She gathers hard evidence and crafts brilliant arguments. She also carries two Glocks. The Long Island elite expect luxury and exclusivity in their legal representation, but this case brings unexpected dangers. Someone starts hunting Jane. Bullets fly in her direction. The courtroom becomes a battleground where she risks contempt charges. Jane discovers that defending her client means defending her own life. Each court appearance could be her final one. She must survive long enough to win the case that threatens to destroy her.

Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary, action, legal-thriller

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water

Setting: Hamptons, Long Island

Period: 21st-century

400 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company

Content warnings: violence

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