Hawk's Justice: A Tom Hawk Thriller
Jim Ross
Nov 2026 · Simon and Schuster · Narrated by Toby Stephens
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A KILLER IN THE COURTS
When High Court judge William Ryland is found dead inside the Royal Courts of Justice, it seems like a tragic accident.
But young, high-flying lawyer Tom Hawk suspects there's more to his death than meets the eye. When he takes over Ryland’s final case – a battle between two Russian billionaires – he’s thrust into a murky world of deception, where nothing is quite as it seems...
AN INTERNATIONAL CONSPIRACY
Inside the courts, the body count begins to rise. And as evidence disappears, Hawk finds himself wrapped up in a much darker game: one that goes to the very heart of the justice system.
A MAN WHO BREAKS THE RULES
When tensions arise between Hawk and the beautiful but uncompromising Detective Inspector Kate Black, he realises that he’ll have to take the law into his own hands – but at what cost?
Murder and intrigue combine in this fast-paced adventure, set against the iconic landscape of legal London.
PRAISE FOR HAWK'S JUSTICE:
'A spirited insight behind the scenes of the law. Jim Ross paints an unsettling and authentic picture of the world of lawyers.' VAL MCDERMID
‘I found myself totally immersed in this intelligent, pacy, legal thriller. It has authority, great dialogue and characters whom I cared about. I can see this becoming a long-running series.’ JANE CORRY
'A belter of a legal thriller: sharp, pacey, and packed with intrigue. Never before have I thought 'just one more chapter' so many times in quick succession. Based on this debut, Tom Hawk is a character readers will want to follow for many more books to come.' JD KIRK
'I loved it. The characters are great and the pace is spot on. The plot is intriguing; it kept me questioning and turning the pages. Hawk is a fantastic character. Definitely a page turner.' PATRICIA GIBNEY
When High Court judge William Ryland is found dead inside the Royal Courts of Justice, it seems like a tragic accident.
But young, high-flying lawyer Tom Hawk suspects there's more to his death than meets the eye. When he takes over Ryland’s final case – a battle between two Russian billionaires – he’s thrust into a murky world of deception, where nothing is quite as it seems...
AN INTERNATIONAL CONSPIRACY
Inside the courts, the body count begins to rise. And as evidence disappears, Hawk finds himself wrapped up in a much darker game: one that goes to the very heart of the justice system.
A MAN WHO BREAKS THE RULES
When tensions arise between Hawk and the beautiful but uncompromising Detective Inspector Kate Black, he realises that he’ll have to take the law into his own hands – but at what cost?
Murder and intrigue combine in this fast-paced adventure, set against the iconic landscape of legal London.
PRAISE FOR HAWK'S JUSTICE:
'A spirited insight behind the scenes of the law. Jim Ross paints an unsettling and authentic picture of the world of lawyers.' VAL MCDERMID
‘I found myself totally immersed in this intelligent, pacy, legal thriller. It has authority, great dialogue and characters whom I cared about. I can see this becoming a long-running series.’ JANE CORRY
'A belter of a legal thriller: sharp, pacey, and packed with intrigue. Never before have I thought 'just one more chapter' so many times in quick succession. Based on this debut, Tom Hawk is a character readers will want to follow for many more books to come.' JD KIRK
'I loved it. The characters are great and the pace is spot on. The plot is intriguing; it kept me questioning and turning the pages. Hawk is a fantastic character. Definitely a page turner.' PATRICIA GIBNEY
A KILLER IN THE COURTS
When High Court judge William Ryland is found dead inside the Royal Courts of Justice, it seems like a tragic accident.
But young, high-flying lawyer Tom Hawk suspects there's more to his death than meets the eye. When he takes over Ryland’s final case – a battle between ...
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About the author
James Ross studied law at King’s College London and was called to the Bar in 2006. He practised as a barrister in the courts around England and Wales for 20 years, specialising in financial services law. In his spare time, he edited murder mystery novels written by his wife, Louise, which went on to sell millions of copies worldwide under the penname ‘LJ Ross’.
He started writing his own debut novel Hawk’s Justice on a train, travelling back from court. James now writes full time as ‘Jim Ross’ and lives with his wife and two children in Northumberland.
He started writing his own debut novel Hawk’s Justice on a train, travelling back from court. James now writes full time as ‘Jim Ross’ and lives with his wife and two children in Northumberland.
James Ross studied law at King’s College London and was called to the Bar in 2006. He practised as a barrister in the courts around England and Wales for 20 years, specialising in financial services law. In his spare time, he edited murder mystery novels written by his wife, Louise, which went on...
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