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- ISBN 9781036716448
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 27 Aug 2026
- Publisher: Vinci Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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A gripping Scottish legal thriller featuring a relentless defence lawyer, a high-profile murder case, and a deadly secret hidden in rare whisky.
Justice has never been so intoxicating.
When bestselling novelist Jilly Jean Lyon is accused of poisoning her whisky entrepreneur husband, defence lawyer Robbie Munro is pulled into a case that looks airtight. The evidence stacks up. The motive is clear. And the Crown is ready to close in.
But Robbie doesn’t believe the story is that simple.
As his ex-cop father digs into the victim’s distillery and a dangerous former client turns his attention toward Robbie’s daughter, the case begins to fracture. Missing casks, hidden debts, and a forty-year-old single malt point to something far darker than a straightforward murder.
Because someone went to great lengths to make this look like an open-and-shut case.
And they’re not finished yet.
Illicit Still is Book 16 in the Robbie Munro Legal Thriller series. Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Michael Connelly, this is a sharp, character-driven legal thriller packed with tension, twists, and courtroom drama.
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Praise for the Best Defence Series:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A sharply written, twist-filled legal thriller with real bite
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A flawed, funny hero who feels completely real
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gripping from the first page and hard to put down
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Clever plotting that rewards you at every turn
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A rich sense of place that brings Scotland to life
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Witty, engaging, and consistently entertaining
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.
