A 15-year-old schoolboy is accused of the brutal murder of one of his teachers. His lawyers, the guarded veteran, Judith, and the energetic young barrister, Constance, begin a desperate pursuit of the truth, revealing uncomfortable secrets about the teacher and the school. But Judith has her own secrets which she risks exposing when it is announced that a new lie-detecting device, nicknamed Pinocchio, will be used during the trial. And is the accused, a troubled boy who loves challenges, trying to help them or not?

The Pinocchio Brief (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

Silver, Abi

Literature & Fiction

Lightning Books

A new Burton & Lamb thriller with an AI twist from the acclaimed author of The Pinocchio Brief.“An intense and compelling legal drama – quite wonderful” - Geoffrey Wansell   An elderly local artist plunges 100 feet to her death at an overstretched London hospital and the police immediately sense foul play. The hospital cleaner, a Syrian refugee and a loner, is arrested for her murder. He protests his innocence, but why has he given her the story of Aladdin to read, and why does he shake uncontrollably in times of stress? Judith Burton and Constance Lamb reunite to defend a man the media has already convicted. Together they uncover not only the cleaner’s secrets, but also those of the artist’s family, her lawyer and the hospital.

The Aladdin Trial: A Burton and Lamb Thriller (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

<div>James Salisbury, owner of a British car manufacturer, plows his "self-drive'" car into a young family, with deadly consequences. Will the industry, poised to launch these products, close ranks to cover things up? If it is proved that James was driving the car he may go to prison. But if he is found innocent, the business he has spent most of his life building, and his dream of safer transport for all, may collapse. Lawyers Judith Burton and Constance Lamb team up once again, this time to defend a man who may not want to go free.</div>

The Cinderella Plan (3) (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

Thrillers & Suspense

When Breakfast TV host and nation's darling, Rosie Harper, is found brutally murdered at home, suspicion falls on her spouse, formerly international football star, Danny 'walks on water' Mallard, now living out of the public eye as trans woman, Debbie. Not only must Debbie challenge the hard evidence against her, including her blood-drenched glove at the scene of the crime, she must also contend with the nation's prejudices, as the trial is broadcast live, turning it into a public spectacle. For someone trying to live their life without judgment, it might just be too much to bear.Legal duo Judith Burton and Constance Lamb are subjected to unyielding scrutiny as they strive to defend their most famous client yet.

The Rapunzel Act (4) (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

Review "Rumpole of the Bailey, Kavanagh QC, Perry Mason – now joining their ranks is Judith Burton’ —Jewish Chronicle‘A first-rate courtroom thriller’ —Daily Mail (Pinocchio Brief) "A tense thriller wrought from a cutting edge subject"—Times (Cinderella Plan) Product Description When eminent psychiatrist Dr. Liz Sullivan is found dead in her bed, suspicion falls on local gamer and YouTube celebrity Jaden Dodds. Did he target her because of her anti-gaming views and the work she undertook to expose the dangers of playing online games? And what was her connection with Valiant, an independent game manufacturer about to hit the big time, and its volatile boss? Constance Lamb and Judith Burton team up once again, this time to defend a client who the police are convinced is guilty of murder. But just because he makes a living killing people on screen it does not mean he'd do it in real life. Or does it? About the Author Abi Silver was born in Leeds and is a lawyer by profession. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and three sons. Her first courtroom thriller featuring the legal duo Judith Burton and Constance Lamb, The Pinocchio Brief, was published by Lightning Books in 2017 and was shortlisted for the Waverton Good Read Award. The Aladdin Trial, featuring the same legal team, was published in 2018, followed by The Cinderella Plan in 2019.

The Midas Game (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

Eye Books

A schoolboy accused of a brutal murder. A retired lawyer with secrets to hide..."A taut thriller" - The Times; "First-rate" - Daily Mail; "The unexpected twist is a jaw-dropper" - Saga MagazineA 15-year-old schoolboy is accused of the murder of one of his teachers. His lawyers, the guarded veteran, Judith, and the energetic young solicitor, Constance, begin a desperate pursuit of the truth, revealing uncomfortable secrets about the teacher and the school. But Judith has her own secrets which she risks exposing when it is announced that a new lie-detecting device, nicknamed Pinocchio, will be used during the trial. And is the accused, a troubled boy who loves challenges, trying to help them or not?The Pinocchio Brief is a gripping, very human thriller which confronts our assumptions about truth and reliance on technology.

A new Burton & Lamb thriller with an AI twist from the acclaimed author of The Pinocchio Brief. "An intense and compelling legal drama - quite wonderful" - Geoffrey Wansell &nbsp; An elderly local artist plunges 100 feet to her death at an overstretched London hospital and the police immediately sense foul play. The hospital cleaner, a Syrian refugee and a loner, is arrested for her murder. He protests his innocence, but why has he given her the story of Aladdin to read, and why does he shake uncontrollably in times of stress? Judith Burton and Constance Lamb reunite to defend a man the media has already convicted. Together they uncover not only the cleaner's secrets, but also those of the artist's family, her lawyer and the hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Aladdin Trial (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

World Literature

The Ambrosia Project (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

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The Pinocchio Brief (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

The Aladdin Trial: A Burton and Lamb Thriller (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

The Cinderella Plan (3) (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

The Rapunzel Act (4) (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

The Midas Game (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

The Pinocchio Brief (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

The Aladdin Trial (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)

The Ambrosia Project (Burton and Lamb Thrillers)