A terrible accident could send an innocent man to prison… Returning to her hometown after years of practicing law in Chicago, Maggie Gallagher is determined to put her family first—no more cases that could put her or her loved ones in danger. But when her childhood friend is arrested for the murder of a high school football coach, Maggie has to take the case. She knows Troy better than anyone, and she’s certain he wouldn’t hurt a fly. But the evidence is stacked against him. The murder weapon, clothing fibers, and more all point to Troy. The Prosecuting Attorney is hungry for a win, and convicting Troy looks like a slam dunk. As Maggie digs deeper, trying to find the truth, she uncovers a twisted trail of rage and broken lives surrounding Coach Schafer. And Troy has secrets of his own. Unless he comes clean about his past, there’s no way Maggie can mount a proper defense. If she fails, Troy will go to prison. A shattered family will lose everything. And the real killer may strike again… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Peter Kirkland's The Midwest Lawyer is a complicated novel of love and hate, family drama, murder and the law. This is an incredibly insightful, thoughtful and well written book definitely worth reading." - Ileen C. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Peter Kirkland has again hit a home run with his new book. Maggie Gallagher is a working mother to a moody teen and so easy to empathize with. And while her background life is happening you completely miss some of the clues that Kirkland slips in. I was so excited when I thought I figured it out! I am looking forward to the rest of this series." - Thaynes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Peter Kirkland has done it again with his new series about Maggie Gallagher. Not only does he pull you in with Maggie's life, he also weaves a great web as you try to figure out who really did it." - Teri ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The Midwest Lawyer is a standout addition to the legal thriller genre, offering a fresh perspective on the familiar courtroom drama. The well-developed characters, vivid setting, and intricate plot make for a captivating read that is hard to put down." - Joy L.