Dissection of a Murder
The Unmissable, Explosive Instant Sunday Times Bestselling Courtroom Thriller
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4.4 • 74 Ratings
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Publisher Description
'So gripping, so clever, so good. This brilliant book had me hooked from the beginning' – Alice Feeney, multimillion copy bestselling author of My Husband's Wife and Netflix TV sensation His and Hers
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
SOON TO BE SEASON 2 OF APPLE TV'S HIT SHOW PRESUMED INNOCENT
A BBC RADIO 2 BOOKCLUB PICK
A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE MONTH
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Breathlessly compulsive courtroom drama with expertly-crafted twists that you won't see coming, Dissection of a Murder is the razor-sharp debut novel from Jo Murray.
A dead judge. A silent defendant. And a courtroom full of liars.
When Leila Reynolds is handed her first murder case, she’s shocked at how high-profile it is: the murder of a well-respected, well-known judge. This shouldn’t be the kind of case she’s leading; it’s way beyond her expertise. But the defendant, Jack Millman, is clear. He wants her, and only her.
To make things worse, he’s refusing to talk. How is she supposed to prove herself on what appears to be an unwinnable case?
Losing is not an option. She must find the most persuasive argument. Trials aren’t won by convincing judges or fellow barristers – they’re all about convincing a jury.
Suddenly, Leila finds herself fighting not only to keep Jack out of prison, but also to keep her own secrets buried.
It’s true what they say – there are two sides to every story.
Guilty or not guilty?
You decide . . .
PRAISE FOR DISSECTION OF A MURDER:
'Absolutely outstanding' – TM Logan, author of The Mother
'What a terrific read!' – Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal
'Utterly compelling' – John Marrs, author of The Family Experiment
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The stakes couldn't be higher for up-and-coming British defense attorney Leila Reynolds as she prepares for her first murder trial against her prosecutor husband in Murray's razor-sharp debut. Leila, a scrappy barrister in Durham, England, is defending club bouncer and ex-con Jack Millman, who's accused of killing Crown Court judge Anton Smythe. Because Jack insists he will not provide information for the customary defense statement before trial, but only give his version of events in court, Leila scrambles to investigate the case herself, gathering evidence and witness statements that put Jack in a positive light. All the while, she avoids tipping her hand to her spouse, prosecuting counsel Julian Kesler, who has been acting suspiciously in recent weeks, leading Leila to worry he's having an affair. Compounding her stress are anonymous threats from someone who seems not only familiar with her every move, but also with explosive secrets from her past. Former barrister Murray lays out her intricate plot with the aplomb of a seasoned lawyer steering a jury to a verdict, shedding light on procedural idiosyncrasies and gender inequality within the British legal system en route to a jaw-dropping final twist. Readers will find this criminally captivating.
Customer Reviews
Speechless
I am normally able to guess the big plot twist of thrillers but I was knocked speechless by the twist in this book, I enjoyed every moment of reading this, constantly hooked and left thinking about the story for ages. Would definitely recommended this!!
Good
Keeps you interested until the end
5 stars
Simply amazing it’s a book that got me back into reading after the biggest reading slump. The depth of characters and the gripping story telling is 10/10 I can’t wait to read what else the author has in store!