A Wall Street Journal bestseller. From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Robert Bailey comes a haunting legal thriller about the price of redemption for a billboard lawyer who takes a case he can’t win in a town he can’t forget. Now that attorney Jason Rich has returned home to Guntersville, Alabama, the “In an accident? Get rich!” lawyer is anxious to leave his checkered past behind. Jason hopes this next chapter in his life will be a chance to confront his personal troubles while making amends with his family. But when a former high school football star stands accused of killing a police officer, Jason is unwillingly thrust into the chaos. The local meth king blackmails Jason into defending the alleged murderer, and Jason knows he can’t refuse. With the lives of his family and closest friends on the line, he takes the obviously unwinnable case. As Jason dives into the investigation, he vows to dismantle the meth empire gripping his hometown. But as he confronts alternative suspects and follows new leads, Jason realizes that everyone has secrets to hide and interests to protect―at any cost.
Robert G. Bailey Knihy
Robert Bailey je autor, jehož srdce patří příběhům, zejména těm o fotbalovém týmu Alabama Crimson Tide. Jeho díla se často noří do hlubin lidské zkušenosti, prozkoumávají témata, která rezonují s čtenáři na emocionální úrovni.Baileyho styl se vyznačuje pečlivým jazykovým vkusem a schopností vytvářet živé obrazy, které čtenáře vtáhnou do děje. Jeho debutové dílo ukazuje slibný talent pro literární tvorbu.






The Last Trial
- 443 stránek
- 16 hodin čtení
Former law professor Tom McMurtrie has brought killers to justice, and taken on some of the most infamous cases in Alabama's history. Now he's tackling his greatest challenge. McMurtrie's old nemesis, Jack Willistone, is found dead on the banks of the Black Warrior River. Willistone had his share of enemies, but all evidence points to a forgotten, broken woman as the killer. At the urging of the suspect's desperate fourteen-year-old daughter, McMurtrie agrees to take the case. But as seasoned as McMurtrie is, even he isn't prepared for how personal and dangerous this case is going to get. With the trial drawing near and his sharp young partner, Rick Drake, dealing with a family tragedy, he recruits his best friend, Bocephus Haynes, to help investigate. As key witnesses disappear and old demons return, time becomes McMurtrie's most fearsome opponent. Soon loyalties will be tested and the boundaries of law will be broken as McMurtrie fights to save his legacy--and his client's life--before the truth is buried forever in the muddy waters of the Black Warrior.
When Randy wakes up on the morning of his 40th birthday, he thinks the best thing he can do for his family is kill himself - until he is offered four rounds of golf with his four heros, and four chances to change his life.
Teen pop star Brittany Crutcher is found dead in small-town Tennessee. For attorney Bocephus Haynes, it’s just another night in Pulaski. Bo swore off criminal work after his last case, but the beloved singer’s murder demands answers.The prime suspect is local high school football hero and the victim’s boyfriend, Odell Champagne. However, this fallen athlete is one of Bo’s son’s best friends. Bo knows this young man and does not believe him capable of the crime.When Odell is charged with murder, Bo reluctantly takes the case, sparking outrage throughout the town. But as Bo follows the evidence, he learns that the victim made decisions in her last hours that would give powerful forces motive to harm her. Feeling mounting pressure from the community and the DA, Bo forges ahead. But as the seconds count down, he wonders whether justice is even possible.
The Professor
- 416 stránek
- 15 hodin čtení
With everything to lose and only justice to gain, will McMurtrie and Drake overcome bad blood to defeat a ruthless adversary? Can the Professor turn back the clock and recover all that he?s lost?
Focusing on the management of ecosystems, this book presents a groundbreaking framework for understanding and mapping the Earth's diverse ecosystems. It introduces a three-level hierarchy of nested units, from macroscale ecoregions defined by climate zones to finer-scale ecosystems. By clarifying the principles behind ecosystem boundaries and their geographic distribution, the book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and managers in ecology. It aims to enhance the effectiveness of ecosystem management through improved mapping and analysis techniques.
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Robert Bailey comes a compelling legal thriller about a lawyer who takes on his sister’s case―and confronts small-town secrets and family skeletons. Attorney Jason Rich has made a fortune off other people’s bad luck. His billboard slogan―“In an accident? Get Rich!”―accosts motorists on highways from Alabama to Florida. As ambulance chasers go, he’s exceptional. But after a recent divorce and a stint in rehab, Jason has hit a rough patch. And things only get worse when his sister, Jana, is accused of her husband’s murder. Even though Jason has no experience trying criminal cases, Jana begs him to represent her. Jason has mixed feelings about returning to Lake Guntersville, Alabama―and even more reservations about diving back into his sister’s life. Between the drugs, the affairs, and a tendency to gaslight everyone in her inner circle, Jana has plenty of enemies in town. But did Jana hire someone to kill her husband? Jason isn’t so sure. He heads back to his hometown to unravel the truth and face off against opponents old and new.
There?s a lot working against them. Just before his death, Helen?s ex-husband threatened to reveal a dark secret from her past. Bo has been in a tailspin since his wife?s death. What?s more, his whole life has been defined by a crime committed against his family, and he continues to face prejudice as the only African American litigator in Pulaski, Tennessee.
Ecoregion-Based Design for Sustainability
- 240 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
Focusing on the integration of ecological principles into land management and planning, this book expands on Robert G. Bailey's previous studies of ecoregions. It presents a non-technical exploration of how regional characteristics—such as climate, topography, and culture—inform sustainable ecosystem practices. This comprehensive approach will appeal to a broad audience, including land managers, landscape architects, urban planners, and ecologists, making it a valuable resource for those interested in ecology-based design.
Focusing on global ecosystem distribution, this book provides detailed descriptions and insightful analyses that help readers understand complex environmental patterns. It serves as a vital resource for interpreting and making sense of the diverse ecosystems found around the world.