Smith and Bauer The Final Appeal: A Legal Thriller, Book 3, (Paperback)

<b><i>The Final Appeal</i>, from <i>Wall Street Journal</i> bestselling author James Chandler and seasoned attorney Laura Snider, is a razor-sharp legal thriller brimming with justice, betrayal, and biting consequences. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and John Grisham.</b> <p><b>A jury convicted him. The evidence tells a different story.</b> </p><p><i>"...Chandler and Snider deliver a fast-paced, suspenseful [legal thriller], packed with twists that build to a satisfying conclusion."<b> --Library Journal</b></i> </p><p>Small-town lawyer Marko Bauer and sharp-tongued associate Allee Smith aren't eager to risk another courtroom disaster--especially not for Byron, a convicted kidnapper swearing innocence from his jail cell. </p><p>But when a waitress at the Justice Bites restaurant brings them Byron's plea, something doesn't taste right. A sketchy voice ID, a basement crime scene that doesn't exist, and a detective nursing grudges deeper than the county's riverbeds. Marko and Allee soon realize Byron might actually be telling the truth--this time. </p><p>Crafting a bold legal strategy, the duo push forward with a post-conviction relief hearing, hoping to secure Byron's release. But freedom might unleash a darker side of Byron. His angry, entitled, and volatile demeanor is leaving those around him to wonder if they're freeing an innocent man--or releasing a ticking time bomb. </p><p>Marko and Allee soon confront a troubling realization: some clients should never see daylight again.</p>

• Smith and Bauer The Final Appeal: A Legal Thriller, Book 3, (Paperback)
• Author: James Chandler
• ISBN: 9781648757174
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-08-18
• Page Count: 300