Know Your Enemy
A Tom Jackson Legal Thriller
Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of Know Your Enemy as esteemed Australian lawyer Rod Besley blends legal prowess with narrative mastery. If you're a fan of legal thrillers that keep you guessing until the last page, this is a must-read!
Step into the shoes of Tom Jackson, an esteemed yet embattled transaction lawyer at Ridgeway Mason, a prestigious law firm stretching across Australia.
In a world where corporate deals are high-stakes battlegrounds, Jackson finds himself grappling not only with rumours of corruption but also a treacherous multi-billion-dollar development deal.
When the body count rises, a special forces investigator steps in, unravelling a web of espionage, conspiracy and intimidation that spans continents. With time ticking away, Jackson must clear his name and unearth the truth before it's too late.
Uncover secrets as you journey from Brisbane to London to Hong Kong. Will Tom Jackson triumph over adversaries who stop at nothing to secure their agenda? Find out in this riveting legal saga.
Scott McDonald, Law Firm Partner
Know Your Enemy is a fast-moving and suspenseful legal thriller. Tom Jackson uncovers with surgical precision the murky side of property development, international finance, gambling, corruption and money laundering - and how they can and do interact in the 21st-century global economy.
There were many things about the book I loved: its Australian and more relevantly Brisbane lexicon; the author’s professional insights into large property transactions and how this impacts positively and negatively upon the politics of his law firm and its partners; the commentary on modern principles of corporate governance and how they can be subjugated to profit and return on investment by corrupt management and directors not willing to ask the hard or obvious questions; and the cars, especially the race-off between a silver AMG Mercedes and a Porsche 911 Carrera.
As a fellow lawyer, I’m delighted to see that the precision and commercial competence the author displayed in his successful legal career have been put to excellent use in his descriptions of so many aspects of this book. Rod captures, through Tom Jackson, how sheer hard work and competence allow a good lawyer to attain that mythical role of trusted advisor, even in the modern world.
I expect more Tom Jackson thrillers to follow and, in due course, movie rights and movies to challenge the high watermark of John Grisham’s The Firm.’
Tom H
"Know your enemy" marks my first legal thriller and was thoroughly enjoyed. Rod was able to blend both wit and humour into a well detailed and believable legal investigation.
As the narrative unfolds, the story takes unexpected turns into the realm of international espionage, strong relationships and delivering plot twists that add a layer of excitement.
I found that the pace of the story is one of the book's strengths, effortlessly transitioning between the legal plot and James Bond- style escapades. The plot unfolds seamlessly, keeping readers engaged without sacrificing the personal connections that develop between the characters.
Here's to hoping for future literary gems from Rod.
Stephen Quartermain, Lawyer
‘The world of big law and high finance have never been portrayed in a more realistic and thrilling way. Rod Besley puts you right in the leather chair behind the big desk.
Hang on tight. It's one hell of a ride. With carefully crafted characters, a rollicking story line and legal accuracy, Rod nails the legal thriller genre at his first attempt.’
Liz B
This is my first legal thriller and I'm hooked. The pace was fast which was helped with short cleverly constructed chapters. I can't wait for the next one.
John Trungove
Rod Besley’s “Know Your Enemy” is a legal thriller along with the best of them. The corporate skullduggery will resonate with anyone with experience in the legal and corporate world or simply in the genre. The lethal competition within a law firm, together with the equally deadly interface with undesirable elements at home and abroad, is utterly realistic.
For anyone familiar with the Australian setting, the novel rings absolutely true, right down to a chilling incident on a well-known driving landmark!
Rod Besley’s experience in the legal world adds credibility and spice to his narrative.
Eagerly awaiting the next book!