Bocephus Haynes Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Legacy of Lies |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Wrong Side |
2021 |
Buy |
Jason Rich Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Rich Blood |
2022 |
Buy |
| Rich Waters |
2023 |
Buy |
| Rich Justice |
2024 |
Buy |
McMurtrie and Drake Legal Thrillers Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Professor |
2014 |
Buy |
| Between Black and White |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Last Trial |
2018 |
Buy |
| The Final Reckoning |
2019 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Golfer’s Carol |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Boomerang |
2025 |
Buy |
Robert Bailey writes legal thrillers rooted in the American South, drawing on his own experience as a practicing attorney in Alabama. His debut novel, The Professor (2014), introduced the McMurtrie and Drake series about a law school professor and his former student who team up to take on cases. The four-book series established Bailey as a writer who could combine courtroom drama with the kind of plotting that keeps thriller readers turning pages.
Bailey’s subsequent series have continued in the legal thriller space while introducing new characters and settings. The Bocephus Haynes books follow a former linebacker turned attorney in Pulaski, Tennessee, while the Jason Rich series centers on a lawyer in Guntersville, Alabama. All three series are set in the South, and Bailey uses the regional setting to add texture to his legal plots.
His two standalone novels show different sides of his writing. The Golfer’s Carol (2020) moves away from the courtroom for a more personal story, while The Boomerang (2025) suggests continued expansion of his range. Bailey produces roughly one book per year, maintaining a steady output while balancing fiction with his law career.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Robert Bailey written?
Robert Bailey has written eleven books across four series.
What was Robert Bailey's first book?
Robert Bailey’s first book is The Professor, published in 2014.
Is Robert Bailey a real lawyer?
Yes, Robert Bailey is a practicing attorney in Alabama. His legal background informs his fiction, giving his courtroom scenes and legal maneuvering an authenticity that comes from firsthand experience. He began his fiction career with The Professor in 2014 while continuing his law practice.