The Witness: The most authentic, twisty legal thriller, from the barrister author of In Black and White

The Witness by Alexandra Wilson is a tense and immersive legal thriller about Rosa, a young barrister defending a Black teenager accused of murder. Despite strong eyewitness evidence, Rosa senses something is wrong and uncovers secrets that could either win the case or put her career at risk. The novel explores racial bias, systemic inequality, and the pressures of Legal Aid work, offering an authentic, gripping look at the British legal system. It’s a twisty, thought-provoking courtroom drama that highlights prejudice, family, and justice.