William McIntyre

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About William McIntyre

William McIntyre is a partner in Scotland's oldest law firm Russel + Aitken, specialising in criminal defence. William has been instructed in many interesting and high-profile cases over the years and now turns fact into fiction with his string of legal thrillers ALL featuring defence lawyer, Robbie Munro:

THE BEST DEFENCE/ROBBIE MUNRO SERIES:

Relatively Guilty

Duty Man

Sharp Practice

Killer Contract

Crime Fiction

Last Will

Present Tense

Good News Bad News

Stitch Up

Fixed Odds

Bad Debt

Best Defence

Based in Scotland and drawing on William's thirty years as a criminal defence lawyer, there is a rich vein of dry-humour running through the series, which he describes as an antidote to crime fiction that features maverick cops chasing a serial killers, and in it he emphasises that justice is not only about convicting the guilty, but also about acquitting the innocent.

William writes from the heart and from his own experiences. Robbie Munro, is very much a real life lawyer, juggling a host of cases, dealing with awkward clients and battling an at times Kafkaesque legal system, all while trying to retain some form of personal life. Notwithstanding their relatively light-hearted approach, the books deal with some very serious issues, each story raising an interesting philosophical or ethical issue. Though the plots are often complex, they are never confusing such is William's deftness of touch.

The books, which are stand alone or can be read in series, have been well received by many fellow professionals, on both sides of the Bar, due to their accuracy in law and procedure and Robbie's frank, if sardonic, view on the idiosyncrasies of the Scots criminal justice system.

William is married with four sons.

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Relatively Guilty: A Best Defence Robbie Munro Legal Thriller (Best Defence series Book 1) 18/01/2014

by William McIntyre

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#1 in the acclaimed Best Defence/Robbie Series 'Crime with an edge of dark humour. The Best Defence series could only come out of Scotland.' Tommy Flanagan, Braveheart, SOA, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Follow the trials of Scots criminal lawyer Robbie Munro as he joins battle in the fight for truth and justice - hoping truth and justice don't win too often because it's terribly bad for business. A policeman with a caved-in skull, his young wife found clutching the blood-stained murder weapon; it all looks pretty open and shut until Robbie detects the faint whiff of a defence and closes in on a witness who might cast a precious doubt on proceedings. So why is it, the nearer he gets to the truth and a possible acquittal, that Robbie's murder client becomes more and more eager to opt for a life sentence?

Short-Listed for the Dundee International Book Prize

The Best Defence/Robbie Munro Series:
Relatively Guilty
Duty Man
Sharp Practice
Killer Contract
Crime Fiction
Last Will
Present Tense
Good News Bad News
Stitch Up
Fixed Odds
Bad Debt
Best Defence

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Killer Contract: A Robbie Munro Legal Thriller (Best Defence series Book 4) 18/01/2014

by William McIntyre

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#4 in the Best Defence/Robbie Munro Series
When Robbie Munro lands the biggest case of his life, defending flamboyant entrepreneur, Larry Kirkslap, he finds himself the subject of an assassin's contract - he just doesn't know why. Murdered call girls, violated sepulchres and a marriage proposal all keep Robbie busy, while he tries to stay alive - and arrange a surprise birthday party for his dad.

The Best Defence/Robbie Munro Series:

Relatively Guilty
Duty Man
Sharp Practice
Killer Contract
Crime Fiction
Last Will
Present Tense
Good News Bad News
Stitch Up
Fixed odds
Bad Debt
Best Defence

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Sharp Practice: A Robbie Munro Legal Thriller (Best Defence series Book 3) 18/01/2014

by William H.S. McIntyre

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#3 in the Best Defence Series/Robbie Munro
Scotland’s favourite criminal defence lawyer, Robbie Munro, is back and under pressure to find a missing child, defend a murdering drug-dealer and save the career of a child-pornography-possessing local doctor. Add to that the antics of his badly-behaving ex-cop dad, the re-kindling of an old flame and a run-in with Scotland’s Justice Secretary and you’ll discover why it is that, sometimes, a lawyer has to resort to Sharp Practice.

Sharp Practice is the third in a series of smart, fast-moving, crime novels by Scottish criminal defence lawyer, William McIntyre, featuring an engagingly head-strong protagonist and exploiting the kind of authentic court-room, prison and procedural details that stem from years of first-hand experience. The action is centred around the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow in West Lothian and roams over the Larger Central Belt of Scotland.

The Best Defence/Robbie Munro Series:

Relatively Guilty
Duty Man
Sharp Practice
Killer Contract
Crime Fiction
Last Will
Present Tense
Good News Bad News
Stitch Up
Fixed odds
Bad Debt
Best Defence

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Duty Man: A Robbie Munro Legal Thriller (Best Defence series Book 2) 18/12/2013

by William McIntyre

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#2 in the Best Defence/Robbie Munro Series 'Do your duty and leave the rest to heaven'
Continuing the trials and tribulations of Scots defence lawyer, Robbie Munro. When local lawyer Max Abercrombie is gunned down in cold blood, the historic town of Linlithgow is shocked by its first assassination in five hundred years. Robbie, Max’s childhood friend, is appalled to find himself duty bound to act in the accused's defence, but when his investigations reveal a link between his friend’s murder and that of a High Court judge many years before, he wonders if his client might actually be an innocent man. The more Robbie digs into the past, the closer he gets to the truth and the more the bodies pile up.

Duty Man is the second in a series of smart, fast-moving, crime novels by Scottish criminal defence lawyer, William McIntyre, featuring an engagingly head-strong protagonist and exploiting the kind of authentic court-room, prison and procedural details that stem from years of first-hand experience. The action is centred around the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow in West Lothian and roams over the Larger Central Belt of Scotland.

The Best Defence/Robbie Munro Series:

Relatively Guilty
Duty Man
Sharp Practice
Killer Contract
Crime Fiction
Last Will
Present Tense
Good News Bad News
Stitch Up
Fixed odds
Bad Debt
Best Defence

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This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Crime Fiction: A Robbie Munro Legal Thriller (Best Defence series Book 5) 18/12/2013

by William McIntyre

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#5 in the renowned Best Defence/Robbie Munro Series ’Readers who have encountered Robbie Munro before will approach this latest book expecting fast-moving Tartan Noir... They'll not be disappointed!’ Undiscovered Scotland
McIntyre writes snappy prose and there are light-hearted nods to the hard-boiled classics of the genre. The Herald

Desperate for cash, criminal defence lawyer Robbie Munro, finds himself ensnared in a web of deceit spun by master conman Victor Devlin. What is Devlin’s connection with the case of two St Andrews' students charged with the murder of a local waitress? Enter Suzie Lake, a former-university chum of Robbie's, now best-selling crime fiction author, who is especially interested in the St Andrews' murder and looking for some inside information. How can Robbie refuse the advances of the gorgeous Suzie, even if she threatens his pending nuptials? Is it merely coincidence that the more he tells Suzie, the more Robbie finds himself in a murky world of bribery, corruption and crime fiction publishing?

The Best Defence/Robbie Munro Series:

Relatively Guilty
Duty Man
Sharp Practice
Killer Contract
Crime Fiction
Last Will
Present Tense
Good News Bad News
Stitch Up
Fixed odds
Bad Debt
Best Defence

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Good News Bad News (Best Defence Series Book 8) 01/05/2022

by William McIntyre

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Good News, Bad News

Good news: Robbie’s client has won the lottery and wants Robbie to find her husband Freddy.

Bad news: Freddy is in hiding, having swindled local hard man Jake Turpie.

Can Robbie fix things so it’s all good news from now on?

‘Take a plot that would knock John Grisham for six, season with a picaresque cast of supporting characters, garnish with one-liners that Frankie Boyle would kill for and you have a page-turner of the highest quality.’
Alex Norton (Taggart)

‘Dry and pleasing wit which will surely see Robbie taking his place alongside Christopher Brookmyre’s Jack Parlabane soon.’
Sunday Sport

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Stitch Up (Best Defence Series Book 9) 01/05/2022

by William McIntyre

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Stitch Up
#9 in the Best Defence Series
Newly-wed and happy, surely criminal lawyer Robbie Munro can stay out of trouble. But a notorious child-murderer might soon be free because prosecution evidence was fabricated – and it was Robbie’s dad who secured the conviction. With time running out, can Robbie uncover the truth?

‘A deft slice of Caledonian crime . . . rings viscerally true, thanks no doubt to McIntyre’s lifelong experience in criminal law.’
The Times

‘Nail-biting, dark-humoured writing, with twists and gut- wrenching surprises that leave you thinking, “just one more page please”.’
Scottish Field

‘A compelling, well-plotted mystery.’
The Herald

‘A cracking read: cleverly plotted, engaging characters, humorous and McIntyre knows his subject matter well.’
Grab This Book blog

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Fixed Odds (Best Defence Series Book 10) 01/05/2022

by William McIntyre

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Fixed Odds
#10 in the Best Defence Series
George ‘Genghis’ McCann has stolen – and lost – a priceless masterpiece. Snooker champion Oscar ‘The Showman’ Bowman is charged with betting fraud.

With a second baby on the way, and promises of great rewards if he wins Bowman’s case and recovers the painting, defence lawyer Robbie Munro has never been so tempted to fix the odds in his favour.

‘Refreshing and compelling. Very highly recommended.’
Denzil Meyrick

‘Larger than life characters and a great story-line with a nice twist.’
Scots Magazine

‘Full of wit . . . entertaining with a darker core, this is another winner in the Munro series.’
Live and Deadly blog

‘A perfectly crafted Tartan Noir with mixed layers of hilarious moments and dangerous times.’
Meggy Roussel, Chocolate ‘n’ Waffles blog

‘I just adored everything about Fixed Odds.’
Whispering Stories blog

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Last Will (Best Defence Series Book 6) 01/05/2022

by William McIntyre

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The trial of Robbie Munro’s life: one month to prove he’s fit to be a father. Easy – apart from the small matter of a double-murder in which Robbie’s landlord, Jake Turpie, is implicated. Robbie has a choice: look after his daughter or look after his client.

McIntyre's outstanding third mystery featuring Scottish defense counsel Robbie Munro perfectly blends humor and investigation. Readers will want to see a lot more of the endearing Robbie. --Starred review, Publishers Weekly

A Scottish crime thriller with a great lead in lawyer Robbie Munro and a cast of reprobates to keep you guessing, laughing and on the edge of your seat - a cracking read. --Gregor Fisher

Last Will is a reminder of how good Scottish crime writing is... Robbie Munro, defence lawyer, struggling Dad, always flying by the seat of his pants, is great fun to be with. --Paul Burke, Nudge Book

Funny, intelligent and realistic...The dialogue sparks, the personal relationships built between our main protagonist and the supporting cast is hugely compelling and overall I really can't recommend this highly enough. --Liz Barnsley, Liz Loves Books blog

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Present Tense (Best Defence Series Book 7) 01/05/2022

by William McIntyre

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Robbie Munro is back home, living with his dad and his new-found daughter. Life as a criminal lawyer is not going well, and neither is his love life. Then one of his more dubious clients leaves a mysterious box for him to look after. The contents will change his life forever.

About the Robbie Munro legal thrillers
Forever flying by the seat of his pants, defence lawyer Robbie Munro juggles a host of difficult clients, rubs shoulders with criminal acquaintances and battles the legal system, all while trying to keep his family afloat.

‘A deft slice of Caledonian crime... rings viscerally true, thanks no doubt to McIntyre's lifelong experience in criminal law.’ -The Times

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`Crime with an edge of dark humour. The Best Defence series could only come out of Scotland.'-Tommy Flanagan, Braveheart, SOA, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

`Present Tense is a wickedly readable and darkly humorous novel...'-Sergio Casco, Director of American Cousins

`Page-turning read, all helped by a clear and crisp writing style.The depiction of the criminal justice system from the perspective of the legal personnel, rather than cops or criminals, is a fresh take for the Tartan Noir scene and I look forward to seeing where McIntyre takes Robbie next.'-Louise Fairbairn, The Scotsman

`McIntyre writes snappy prose and there are light-hearted nods to the hard-boiled classics of the genre.'-The Herald

`Filled with the healthy cynicism and witty asides which one tends to find in the criminal courts, this is great stuff.'-The Journal of the Law Society of Scotland

`You will not be disappointed and will wonder why no one else has written such an accurate and humorous account of the Scottish criminal system from the lawyer's perspective.'-Scottish Legal News

`Based on his own real life cases, and punctuated by classic Scottish humour, McIntyre's realism, created by the his experience in the field, ensures a gripping and plot-twisting read...'-Edinburgh Evening News

`...what makes it most enjoyable is the totally authentic way in which the Scottish criminal justice system is portrayed and especially the interaction between the lawyers, the police and others involved in the legal process.'; -Live and Deadly

`This is dark humour, ironic humour, the kind you need when dealing with the things lawyers deal with.-Liz Loves Books

`This is an entertaining novel with enough of a mystery threaded through it to keep crime fans gripped, and characters well rounded enough to carry a series.' --Shots Magazine --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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Bad Debt (Best Defence Series Book 11) 01/05/2022

by William McIntyre

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Bad Debt
#11 in the Best Defence series
Defence Lawyer Robbie Munro's wife has been stalked by a witness in a trial she is prosecuting. When the stalker is killed and Robbie is charged with murder his friends are only too willing to come up with schemes to prove his innocence. In the end though, will it be his enemies who make the difference?

Longlisted for the McIlvanney Book Prize

'A deft slice of Caledonian crime.'
The Times

'A cracking crime novel.'
Scottish Field

'Bad Debt is deftly plotted and stylishly written... original, entertaining and ultimately heart warming stuff.'
Paul Burke, NB Magazine

'An immensely enjoyable and fast paced novel, this hearty slice of Caledonian crime fiction will keep you guessing until the final pages.'
Linlithgow Community Magazine

'Bad Debt is a hugely enjoyable read. A clever thriller with some wholly unexpected twists. Robbie Munro is a wickedly engaging lead character.'
Grab This Book blog

'I can't remember the last time I enjoyed reading a crime novel so much... a hugely entertaining legal thriller. Definitely a 5/5 for me.'
Kath V Books blog

'Bad Debt is a really entertaining read, fast paced with plenty of twists and suspense along the way.' Portobello Book Blog

'An intelligently crafted thriller that will not only make you laugh throughout, but satisfy any legal beagles or crime fiction fans. A cracking read and highly recommended.'
Alex J Book Reviews

'Very sharp, funny and a great read.'
Heather, NetGalley

'Is he Scotland's answer to John Grisham? Actually, in my opinion he's better. Much better.'
Robin, NetGalley

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Best Defence: Book 12 in the Best Defence Series 01/01/2022

by William McIntyre

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Honesty is the best policy, but not always the Best Defence

When the wife of a soccer superstar is charged with murder, Robbie Munro is instructed for the defence, but his client’s version of events keeps changing as more and more damaging evidence is revealed.

Meanwhile, Robbie’s brother, Malky, falls victim to the cancel culture, and insists Robbie step in to save his TV career.

Both Robbie’s clients have their own strategies, but it’s up to Robbie to decide the Best Defence.

Based in Scotland and drawing on the author’s thirty years as a criminal defence lawyer, Best Defence is the latest in series of legal thrillers featuring defence lawyer Robbie Munro, in which William McIntyre turns fact into fiction. Described as an antidote to maverick cops chasing serial killers, the series emphasises that justice is not only about convicting the guilty, but also about acquitting the innocent.

More in the Series:
Relatively Guilty
Duty Man
Sharp Practice
Killer Contract
Crime Fiction
Last Will
Present Tense
Good News Bad News
Stitch Up
Fixed Odds
Bad Debt

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