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A tense Scottish legal thriller featuring a struggling defence lawyer, a mysterious package, and a decision that could change everything. Some jobs are not worth taking. This one might cost him ev...
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  • 16 June 2026
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A tense Scottish legal thriller featuring a struggling defence lawyer, a mysterious package, and a decision that could change everything.

Some jobs are not worth taking. This one might cost him everything.

Robbie Munro is back where he started. Living with his father. Raising the daughter he never knew he had. Watching his legal career slip through his fingers.

So, when a dubious client offers easy money to store a sealed box, Robbie says yes.

No questions. No complications. Just hold onto it.

Until he discovers what’s inside.

What looked like a simple favour drags him into something far more dangerous than any case he’s handled before. And this time, there’s no courtroom to hide behind.

Because protecting the box means protecting the truth.

And someone will do anything to make sure it never sees daylight.

Present Tense is Book 7 in the Robbie Munro Legal Thriller series. Perfect for readers who love John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Michael Connelly.

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Praise for the Best Defence Series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A gripping series with humour, heart, and unforgettable characters

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ingeniously plotted, witty, and full of insight into the justice system

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another great read from an author at the top of his game

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Rich characters, sharp humour, and impossible to put down

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A likeable hero, dark humour, and a real page-turning plot

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fast-moving, funny, and hugely entertaining

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Price: $19.99
Pages: 384
Publisher: Vinci Books Ltd
Imprint: Vinci Books Ltd
Publication Date: 16 June 2026
Trim Size: 7.80 X 5.10 in
ISBN: 9781036712426
Format: Paperback
BISACs: Political / legal thriller, FICTION / Mystery & Detective / General, FICTION / Thrillers / General, FICTION / Thrillers / Crime, FICTION / Legal, FICTION / Crime, Crime and mystery: police procedural
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‘A fresh take for the Tartan Noir scene’ The Scotsman
William McIntyre, now retired after a long career as a Scots lawyer specialising in criminal defence, brings his wealth of courtroom experience to the world of fiction. Having been involved in many fascinating and high-profile cases, William skilfully transforms fact into fiction through his acclaimed legal thrillers, The Best Defence Series. These novels feature the sharp-witted defence lawyer Robbie Munro, offering readers an authentic glimpse into the quirks and complexities of the Scots criminal justice system.
Renowned for their accuracy in law and procedure, the books have been praised by legal professionals on both sides of the Bar. Whether enjoyed as stand-alone stories or read as part of the series, they capture Robbie's candid, often sardonic perspective, making them a standout contribution to the genre.