Kingdom of Trials: Murder Was The Case

By Kevin Maes and James Brett-Young

Accused of murder in Thailand, would you run or fight for your innocence? Kingdom of Trials is a gripping true story set against the vibrant backdrop of Bangkok. More relatable than The Beach and with a more satisfying narrative arc than Shantaram, this memoir plunges readers into the heart of a legal and personal nightmare. Kevin's dream life in Thailand shatters when he intervenes in a domestic dispute and is accused of murdering his ex-wife's boyfriend. With cultural and language barriers, vanishing evidence and legal loopholes working against him, the Belgian expat must unravel the events of that fateful night to avoid imprisonment in Thailand's notorious 'Bangkok Hilton' prison. Caught in the throes of a personal crisis, Kevin navigates a complex web of legal challenges, fraught relationships and an ailing business. He's not alone in this ordeal--his Dutch friend Danny, who had never met the couple before that night, is also charged with murder. As tensions rise and trust is tested, they must decide whether to unite or face their battles alone. Kingdom of Trials is a modern tale for our times--a travel companion, a legal drama with courtroom suspense, an entrepreneurial journey marked by wins and losses, an exploration of cross-cultural relationships, and a cautionary self-help guide for anxiety sufferers (or rather, what not to do). "It's a strong human interest read, with suspense weaved in right to the end. I learnt quite a bit more about Thai culture too. So there's a touch of the travel genre in the story." --Simon "It reads like a John Grisham book filled with legal intrigue. I just wanted to keep reading until the end!" --Andrew

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D7G1BHP7
• ISBN13: 9798328130646
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"