With Prejudice

“Exciting [with] clever twists… I doubt I’ll get [Peguero’s] book out of my head anytime soon.”–Sarah Weinman, New York Times Book Review“Robin Peguero invigorates the legal thriller… WITH PREJUDICE shows a legal system that is messy because people are messy, yet it works – sometimes – despite the chaos. A journey through Miami’s neighborhoods and myriad ethnic backgrounds elevates the plot.”–Oline H. Cogdill, South Florida Sun Sentinel“If you’re always looking for a new legal thriller to get sucked into, today’s your lucky day.”–Bookriot“Mysteries and legal thrillers have been around for centuries… With Prejudice by Robin Peguero breaks those molds.”–The Big Thrill“Robin Peguero’s With Prejudice is an outstanding courtroom thriller, told with an engaging focus on the jury room. Peguero’s inside knowledge of the legal system brings an air of authenticity to every page. Highly recommended!”–Scott Turow, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Trial and Presumed Innocent“With Prejudice is a brilliant debut, full stop. Written with warmth, humanity, and raw emotion, this is a both a gripping thriller and an insightful look at the complexities of American crime and punishment. Robin Peguero has written a modern-day 12 Angry Men.”–Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Match and Stay Close“With Prejudice is a fast, entertaining courtroom drama by an author who knows the ins and outs of the justice system. Peguero employs both his legal expertise and authorial sleight of hand to throw down twists and turns you will not see coming.”–Steph Cha, author of Your House Will Pay (Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner)“With Prejudice is a completely unique, utterly captivating legal thriller. Prosecutor Robin Peguero’s keen understanding of the justice system–and all its flaws–propels this fast-paced, deeply original novel, leading us into the dark corners of the human mind and heart. The characters are vivid, the storyline compelling, and the writing razor sharp. I tore through it.”–Julia Dahl, author of The Missing Hours, Conviction, Run You Down, and Invisible City“With Prejudice is one of the best legal thrillers I’ve ever read. The story is tense, exciting, and full of twists and turns, with fascinating insights into the intricate workings of the courtroom. But what the author describes is about more than evidence, testimony and legal strategy. It’s a gauntlet where the law is punched, kicked and shaped by people with vastly different agendas. With Prejudice is a deeply human story that reveals all the ways that justice isn’t blind. It sees through many eyes.”–Joe Ide, author of IQ and Smoke

The son of immigrants from the Dominican Republic and Ecuador, Robin Peguero grew up bilingual and identifying as both Black and Hispanic. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, he works as a homicide prosecutor in Miami, storytelling to juries for a living. He has contributed to multiple publications including The Miami Herald, The Harvard Crimson, and the Harvard Law Review. He spent four years on Capitol Hill before becoming a lawyer, serving most recently as a speechwriter for U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar.