Robert Bailey (5) (1973–)

Rich Waters continues the story of millionaire injury lawyer Jason Rich, who remains in his hometown of Guntersville, Alabama, after winning his first murder trial. Unfortunately, he got his sister, Jana, off, but she was murdered shortly after in the first book. Now, Jason finds himself responsible for his niece, Nola—a rebellious teenager hooked on meth. Not only that, but the town's meth dealer, Tyson Cade, still runs the place and has a new agenda for Jason. This story spins out slowly as we see Jason spiral down the rabbit hole once again as his friends and colleagues die around him and his thirst for alcohol reaches new heights. Suspenseful and full of plot twists, this second book is a nail-biter.… (mehr)

This is a fun, well-plotted, and well-written series. I think it's safe to say that, overall, I enjoyed this one even more than the first, as Bailey's really leaning into his characters, and he's not scared to make some drastic decisions on them.

If I have one complaint, it's that I'm not a wrestling fan whatsoever, so all the wrestling references are lost on me. But that's a me thing, not a problem with the novels.

Overall, an excellent legal thriller series. Looking forward to what happens to Jason Rich next.… (mehr)

Rich Waters by Robert Bailey
Jason Rich #2

Wow! This book picks up a few months after the first with Jason Rich coerced into taking another murder trial case while juggling care for his niece, stay sober, and stay out of trouble with the state bar association. Intense, intricately plotted, interesting ongoing journey that has me rooting for Rich to succeed.

What I liked:

What I liked:
* Jason Rich: lawyer, wealthy, alcoholic, complicated, cares deeply about his family, dealing with personal demons, brilliant, really feel for him
* Izzy: Jason’s law partner – didn’t see much of her in this book
* Harry: investigator for Jason’s law firm, ex-military, good at what he does, had a smaller part but very large part in this book
* Chase: Jason’s childhood neighbor, friend, and lover, military veteran, has PTSD, troubled, not sure what will happen to her after this book
* Nola & Niecy: Jason’s nieces, lost both parents when their father was murdered in the first book, eldest at college and youngest in high school and having difficulties after her parents deaths
* The Tonindandels: three brothers that were wild as children, are distinguished military veterans, lethal, protective and there for those that they care about – really like these men
* The Tyson Cade thread: meth kingpin of the area, easy to dislike, will do anything to stay on top of his mountain
* The plot, pace, setting, and writing – drew me in and kept me reading from beginning to end
* The unexpected twists and turns
* The complexity of the case facing Jason and how he finally managed to get the facts needed to represent his client

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about all the bad things as they happened and how what I was reading all too often occurs in real life

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars… (mehr)

Y'know, sometimes you just need a decently-written potboiler of a legal thriller to cleanse the palate and just entertain you for a few hours.

This book does that, and it does it well.

There's not a lot new here, and if you've read enough older Grisham, you're gonna find a lot to love. Bailey definitely plays in the same sandbox. Tortured lawyer. Impossible to win case. Bombshell revelations. And lots and lots of southern atmosphere.

Overall, just a good, fun legal beach read. I'll absolutely read the next one.… (mehr)