A Trial of Innocents: A Contemporary Christian Thriller (Innocents Series Book 1)

A Child Lost. A Secret Buried. A Trial That Changes Everything.When a pregnant woman is brutally attacked and left in a coma, a terrified town demands justice. Police arrest the last person seen with her—a nonverbal special-needs man caught at the scene—and the public is ready to see him sentenced to death.Prosecutor Lori Franks is determined to win the case.But as the trial explodes into a national media firestorm, a routine DNA test uncovers a devastating secret: Lori’s own child was switched at birth.Suddenly, the woman seeking justice in the courtroom finds herself fighting for custody of the daughter she never knew was hers…the child she once believed she didn’t want.Defense attorney Danial Solomon has spent years running from his past. Now he’s defending a man the entire town has already condemned. As he digs deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption, deception, and hidden motives far more sinister than anyone imagined.And the closer he gets to the truth, the more dangerous the case becomes.With a man’s life hanging in the balance, Lori and Danial are forced to confront not only a broken justice system—but their own guilt, failures, and need for redemption.Because in a trial built on lies, the truth could destroy them all.A Trial of Innocents is a gripping legal thriller filled with shocking twists, layered characters, courtroom tension, and powerful emotional stakes. Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Robert Whitlow, and stories where suspense, faith, and redemption collide.Already a #1 Amazon Bestseller.★★★★★ “Wonderful and riveting—Grisham with a Christian twist!”★★★★★ “I read this book in one sitting! Perfectly woven storylines and a powerful message.”★★★★★ “Just wow! A perfectly balanced mix of thrill and spirituality. I couldn’t put it down.”★★★★★ “Courtroom drama at its best. Swiger writes rich, complex characters and real faith.”★★★★★ “Outstanding. Twists, surprises, and spiritual insight. Add this author to your must-read list.” Read more