12 Top crime books like Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1) by Peter Kirkland

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Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

By: Peter Kirkland

4.21

Format: 324 pages, Kindle Edition

An innocent client harbors dark secrets… Defense attorney Leland Monroe lost it all: his big-cit…

If you liked the crime plot in Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1) by Peter Kirkland , here is a list of 12 books like this:

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1. Presumption of Innocence (David Brunelle Legal Thriller #1)

By: Stephen Penner

4.06

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Homicide prosecutor David Brunelle faces the most difficult case of his career. An innocent young g… read more

Similar categories in Stephen Penner's Presumption of Innocence (David Brunelle Legal Thriller #1) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • legal thriller
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • crime
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2. The Southern Trial (The Southern Lawyer Series Book 4)

By: Peter O'Mahoney

4.50

Format: 418 pages, Kindle Edition

The trial of the century has arrived. After twenty years of anguish, after twenty years of pain, de… read more

Similar categories in Peter O'Mahoney's The Southern Trial (The Southern Lawyer Series Book 4) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • mystery
  • fiction
  • legal thriller
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3. The Southern Criminal (Joe Hennessy Legal Thriller #2)

By: Peter O'Mahoney

4.42

Format: 325 pages, Kindle Edition

Justice is a deadly game… When one of South Carolina’s most powerful lawyers is charged with the… read more

Similar categories in Peter O'Mahoney's The Southern Criminal (Joe Hennessy Legal Thriller #2) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • legal thriller
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • crime
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4. The Southern Lawyer (Joe Hennessy Legal Thriller #1)

By: Peter O'Mahoney

4.23

Format: 334 pages, Kindle Edition

After more than twenty years away from the law, Joe Hennessy is forced back into the courtroom… … read more

Similar categories in Peter O'Mahoney's The Southern Lawyer (Joe Hennessy Legal Thriller #1) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • legal thriller
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • crime
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5. Freedom and Justice (Tex Hunter Legal Thriller Series #7)

By: Peter O'Mahoney

4.65

Format: 357 pages, Kindle Edition

The trial of the decade has arrived. After thirty-five years in prison, convicted serial killer … read more

Similar categories in Peter O'Mahoney's Freedom and Justice (Tex Hunter Legal Thriller Series #7) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • thriller
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6. Losing Justice (Tex Hunter #8)

By: Peter O'Mahoney

4.56

Format: 305 pages, Kindle Edition

The fight for justice has begun… When prosecutor Michelle Law is arrested for the murder of a yo… read more

Similar categories in Peter O'Mahoney's Losing Justice (Tex Hunter #8) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • thriller
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7. The Lawyer's Heart (Cadence Elliott Legal Thriller, #3)

By: J.J. Miller

4.55

Format: 266 pages, Kindle Edition

Where power and greed collide, one attorney fights for justice in the shadows of the nation's capit… read more

Similar categories in J.J. Miller's The Lawyer's Heart (Cadence Elliott Legal Thriller, #3) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

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8. Swift Judgment (Nate Shepherd, #7)

By: Michael Stagg

4.42

Format: 458 pages, Kindle Edition

Attorney Nate Shepherd returns to represent a city councilman accused of murder. His client is unli… read more

Similar categories in Michael Stagg's Swift Judgment (Nate Shepherd, #7) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • mystery
  • crime
  • legal thriller
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9. The Last Mile (Mitch Turner Legal Thrillers Book 5)

By: Dan Decker

4.42

Format: 410 pages, Kindle Edition

A DEAD WOMAN IS FOUND FLOATING IN A POOL.Defense attorney Mitch Turner’s newest client, Gilbert Cla… read more

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10. Lethal Defense (Nate Shepherd, #1)

By: Michael Stagg

4.47

Format: 416 pages, Kindle Edition

A client savagely kills a man to protect a friend. A lawyer with secrets must prove it was justifie… read more

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  • legal thriller
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • crime
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11. Double Jeopardy (Rain City Legal, #4)

By: Stephen Penner

4.37

Format: 242 pages, Kindle Edition

Murder. Lies. Corruption. Welcome to Rain City. A young man, Michael, dies while in custody at t… read more

Similar categories in Stephen Penner's Double Jeopardy (Rain City Legal, #4) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • thriller
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12. Lost Proof (Nate Shepherd, #6)

By: Michael Stagg

4.50

Format: 480 pages, Kindle Edition

Attorney Nate Shepherd is back, representing a thief accused of murder. Was it a burglary gone wron… read more

Similar categories in Michael Stagg's Lost Proof (Nate Shepherd, #6) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • legal thriller
  • thriller
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13. The Southern Killer (Joe Hennessy Legal Thriller #3)

By: Peter O'Mahoney

4.56

Format: 334 pages, Kindle Edition

When criminal defense attorney Joe Hennessy uncovers information about his son's unsolved murder, h… read more

Similar categories in Peter O'Mahoney's The Southern Killer (Joe Hennessy Legal Thriller #3) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • legal thriller
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • fiction
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14. False Oath (Nate Shepherd, #4)

By: Michael Stagg

4.53

Format: 478 pages, Kindle Edition

Two brothers. One accused of a horrific crime. The other chasing a golden future. And an attorney n… read more

Similar categories in Michael Stagg's False Oath (Nate Shepherd, #4) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • mystery
  • thriller
  • legal thriller
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15. Burden of Proof (Rain City Legal, #1)

By: Stephen Penner

4.31

Format: 302 pages, Kindle Edition

Some people would kill for a fresh start. Seattle attorney Daniel Raine is going through some to… read more

Similar categories in Stephen Penner's Burden of Proof (Rain City Legal, #1) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • mystery
  • thriller
  • fiction
  • legal thriller
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16. The Survival Rule (Rain City Legal, #3)

By: Stephen Penner

4.19

Format: 264 pages, Kindle Edition

A family on top of the world. With a long, long way to fall. Attorney Daniel Raine is hired by A… read more

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17. Trial By Jury (Rain City Legal, #2)

By: Stephen Penner

4.16

Format: 246 pages, Kindle Edition

Murder is an art form. And this one is a masterpiece.Attorney Daniel Raine has recently gone out on… read more

Similar categories in Stephen Penner's Trial By Jury (Rain City Legal, #2) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • mystery
  • crime
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18. The Presumption (Mitch Turner Legal Thrillers #3)

By: Dan Decker

4.46

Format: 374 pages, Kindle Edition

AN UNSYMPATHETIC CLIENT. Criminal defense attorney Mitch Turner is tempted to turn down the most… read more

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19. The Victim's Wife (Mitch Turner Legal Thrillers #2)

By: Dan Decker

4.30

Format: 464 pages, Kindle Edition

A MYSTERIOUS WIDOW…Criminal defense attorney Mitch Turner loves a challenge and is always determine… read more

Similar categories in Dan Decker's The Victim's Wife (Mitch Turner Legal Thrillers #2) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • legal thriller
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20. The Good Client (Mitch Turner Legal Thrillers #1)

By: Dan Decker

4.21

Format: 362 pages, Kindle Edition

Criminal defense attorney Mitch Turner is awoken in the middle of the night by a message from his n… read more

Similar categories in Dan Decker's The Good Client (Mitch Turner Legal Thrillers #1) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • legal thriller
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • crime
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21. True Intent (Nate Shepherd, #2)

By: Michael Stagg

4.40

Format: 428 pages, Kindle Edition

When a billionaire dies, an innocent woman is blamed. One lawyer must fight a wealthy family for ju… read more

Similar categories in Michael Stagg's True Intent (Nate Shepherd, #2) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • legal thriller
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • crime
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22. Blind Conviction (Nate Shepherd, #3)

By: Michael Stagg

4.47

Format: 416 pages, Kindle Edition

A vicious attack leaves a woman near death. The evidence points to one man. Only Nate Shepherd stan… read more

Similar categories in Michael Stagg's Blind Conviction (Nate Shepherd, #3) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • legal thriller
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • fiction
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23. Power and Justice (Tex Hunter, #1)

By: Peter O'Mahoney

4.20

Format: 320 pages, Kindle Edition

An innocent man is accused of murder. His enemies want blood. And criminal defense attorney Tex … read more

Similar categories in Peter O'Mahoney's Power and Justice (Tex Hunter, #1) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • legal thriller
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • crime
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24. Just Plea (Nate Shepherd, #5)

By: Michael Stagg

4.53

Format: 515 pages, Kindle Edition

A bloody van. A motive. No alibi. Nate’s next case is not looking great. Attorney Nate Shephe… read more

Similar categories in Michael Stagg's Just Plea (Nate Shepherd, #5) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • legal thriller
  • thriller
  • crime
  • mystery
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25. The Verdict's Secret (A Charles Lawson Legal Thriller, #1)

By: Freya Atwood

4.01

Format: 330 pages, Kindle Edition

After more than fifteen years away from his hometown, Charles Lawson must return to take on a murde… read more

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26. The Killer's Club

By: Dan Decker

4.34

Format: 445 pages, Kindle Edition

Audrey Spencer has landed her dream job as a Deputy District Attorney and is settling into the care… read more

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27. The Verdict (Mitch Turner Legal Thrillers #4)

By: Dan Decker

4.37

Format: 332 pages, Kindle Edition

MITCH TURNER’S EX-GIRLFRIEND IS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE.Defense attorney Mitch Turner has just successfu… read more

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28. Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

By: Peter Kirkland

4.21

Format: 324 pages, Kindle Edition

An innocent client harbors dark secrets… Defense attorney Leland Monroe lost it all: his big-cit… read more

Similar categories in Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • legal thriller
  • detective
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • crime
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29. The Lawyer's Truth (Cadence Elliott Legal Thriller, #2)

By: J.J. Miller

4.43

Format: 311 pages, Kindle Edition

She's defending one man, but thousands of lives could be riding on the case's outcome. No pressure.… read more

Similar categories in J.J. Miller's The Lawyer's Truth (Cadence Elliott Legal Thriller, #2) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • mystery
  • legal thriller
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30. Natural Justice (Tex Hunter #6)

By: Peter O'Mahoney

4.54

Format: 337 pages, Kindle Edition

Small towns keep the darkest secrets… In Southern Illinois, defense attorney Tex Hunter agrees t… read more

Similar categories in Peter O'Mahoney's Natural Justice (Tex Hunter #6) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • mystery
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31. I Swear To Tell (Cadence Elliott Legal Thriller, #1)

By: J.J. Miller

4.38

Format: 266 pages, Kindle Edition

A young attorney’s first murder case throws her into a world of lies and extreme violence. To save … read more

Similar categories in J.J. Miller's I Swear To Tell (Cadence Elliott Legal Thriller, #1) book and Peter Kirkland's Defending Innocence (Small Town Lawyer #1)

  • mystery
  • thriller
  • crime
  • legal thriller

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