{"product_id":"dissection-of-a-murder-9781035072699","title":"Dissection of a Murder","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original, gripping courtroom drama, following all the ins and outs of the punchy legal world, mixed with the twists and turns of a propulsive thriller. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eAnatomy of a Scandal \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eApple Tree Yard \u003c\/i\u003eby way of \u003ci\u003eBlood Orange.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo gripping, so clever, so good. This brilliant book had me hooked from the beginning' - Alice Feeney, author of Beautiful Ugly  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\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781035072699\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Pan Macmillan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 23.3(H)x15.1(L)x3.2(W)508\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 508\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eJo Murray grew up in Teesside during the 1990s when working-class girls were told they probably shouldn't try to become barristers. Thankfully, she ignored everyone. After studying Classics at Newcastle University, she went to law school and was a criminal barrister before leaving the profession to look after her two children.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003eAn absolutely outstanding legal thriller – and set to be one of my books of the year -- TM Logan, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003e The Daughter \u003c\/i\u003e  and \u003ci\u003e The Holiday \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo gripping, so clever, so good. This brilliant book had me hooked from the beginning. An addictive page-turner and an exciting new voice in the genre -- Alice Feeney, author of \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Ugly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fascinating thrill of a read which had me gasping with its reveals. I stayed up way past bedtime to find out what was happening. I loved living out the courtroom experience through the eyes of a barrister. It’s an immersive, shocking, deftly plotted debut and fans of Grisham will find so much to love. What a writer to watch -- Cesca Major, author of \u003ci\u003eMaybe Next Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA British legal thriller that combines the highwire courtroom melodrama of Scott Turow with the twistiness of a gripping suspense thriller. And with an absolute mindbender of a sting in the tail -- Vaseem Khan, author of \u003ci\u003e City of Destruction \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrilliant. One of the most suspenseful and thought-provoking novels I've read in ages. I predict it will be massive -- Nicola Sturgeon\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant portrayal of a murder trial through the eyes of a barrister for whom the stakes couldn’t be any higher. So deftly plotted with such clever twists and reveals – I absolutely loved it -- Nikki Smith, author of \u003ci\u003e The Beach Party \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat a terrific read! Deftly plotted and addictive, \u003ci\u003eDissection of a Murder\u003c\/i\u003e is written with the confidence of someone who knows the legal world completely, and who understands how thrillers work. There’s a terrific twist; sharp insights; and themes of class, power, abuse, and storytelling, all skillfully woven together -- Sarah Vaughan, author of \u003ci\u003e Anatomy of a Scandal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything I wanted in a court room drama and more. Utterly compelling, razor sharp tension and with whip-smart dialogue. It’s \u003ci\u003eGone Girl \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eThe Silent Patient\u003c\/i\u003e -- John Marrs, author of \u003ci\u003e The Family Experiment \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnatomy of a \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eScandal\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eGone Girl\u003c\/i\u003e. A sexy, tense, scandalous legal thriller -- Isabelle Broom, author of \u003ci\u003e The Orange House \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI finished this book marveling at its ingenious construction, wanting to reread it immediately to see just how Jo Murray does it. A truly impressive debut -- Joseph Finder, \u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003e The Oligarch's Daughter \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn unputdownable courtroom thriller that packs a punch. I read it in two sittings, desperate to know what happens. The razor-sharp plot will keep you guessing right the way through. This addictive legal drama is going to be huge -- Kate Gray, author of \u003ci\u003e Welcome to the Family \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gripping legal drama driven by complex characters with emotional range. With surprising twists until the very last page, readers won’t be able to put this thriller down -- Stacey Abrams, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003e While Justice Sleeps \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e Coded Justice \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiendishly good. Captivating, clever and emotionally complex. \u003ci\u003eDissection of a Murder \u003c\/i\u003eis a legal thriller that packs a proper punch -- Anna Mazzola, author of \u003ci\u003e The Book of Secrets \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gripping legal drama driven by complex characters with emotional range. With surprising twists until the very last page, readers won't be able to put this thriller down -- Stacey Abrams, author of \u003ci\u003e Coded Justice \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDissection of a Murder\u003c\/i\u003e is a delicious, compulsively readable whodunit that will leave you guessing – and on the edge of your seat – until the very last page. Murray is a whip-smart thriller writer, not to be missed. She knocked it out of the park. More please! -- Sophie Strava, author of \u003ci\u003eCount My Lies \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA thrilling courtroom drama which oozes with tension. As good as Grisham or Richard North Patterson. One not to be missed, Your Honour! -- Julia Chapman, author \u003ci\u003e Date With Destiny \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtterly gripping and intricately plotted, \u003ci\u003eDissection of a Murder \u003c\/i\u003ehad me hooked from the first page to the last -- Lisa Hall, author of \u003ci\u003e The Perfect Couple \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo deeply satisfying: one of those books you want to read again once you know everything, just to marvel at how clever it was -- Anstey Harris, author of \u003ci\u003e The House of Lost Secrets \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA page-turning, twisty and atmospheric legal thriller with a carefully calibrated murder mystery at its core and complex relationships that deliver the most shocking twist of all -- Kimberly McCreight, \u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003e Like Mother, Like Daughter \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe twists and slights of hand. The gasp out loud moments! A truly heart-pounding, shock-fest of a thriller -- Cressida McLaughlin, author of \u003ci\u003e From Cornwall With Love \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI tore through this compelling, propulsive courtroom thriller rich with secrets and deceit. It is an intelligent, tense and many-layered exploration of the types of power we wield over each other and it felt entirely fresh. It is cleverly and forensically written. Utterly thrilling. -- Emma Van Straaten, author of \u003ci\u003e Creep \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDissection of a Murder\u003c\/i\u003e is a razor-sharp legal thriller that cuts far deeper than guilt or innocence. Jo Murray pulls you inside a world where justice isn’t blind, and every truth has a body count . . . This story hits like a hammer: relentless, propulsive and astonishingly human. I couldn’t look away -- Leslie Wolfe, author of \u003ci\u003e The Surgeon \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat a book! Compelling, authentic, brilliantly written and incredibly clever . . . I absolutely loved it -- Charlotte Levin, author of \u003ci\u003e If I Let You Go \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA relentless, twisting legal drama that combines courtroom suspense, unforgettable characters and a knockout ending. Jo Murray writes with the authority of a courtroom veteran and a gift for swervy storytelling. An impressive debut from a writer to watch -- William Landay, author of \u003ci\u003e Defending Jacob \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReally great read. Enjoyed the twists and writing style. Vivid characters and multiple timelines. Would definitely recommend! -- Rebecca Philipson, author of \u003ci\u003e How to Get Away with Murder \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery very clever, character driven plot. With a fantastic twist that I didn't predict despite having seen it was coming from other reviews. Brilliant writing – I will absolutely look out for Jo's next book -- Rachel Downing, author of \u003ci\u003e Lost Little Ones \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis clever legal thriller is so pacy, I read it in less than 24 hours * Good Housekeeping *\u003cbr\u003eThis darkly compelling legal thriller is being adapted for the new series of \u003ci\u003ePresumed Innocent,\u003c\/i\u003e which tells you a lot about how brilliant it is * Heat *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDissection of a Murder \u003c\/i\u003eis simply superbly plotted. You can imagine future writing workshops poring over her ending to work out how she did it * Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eThis standout legal thriller is so good, it’s coming to a TV screen near you! * The Sun *\u003cbr\u003eA magnificent debut. My crime thriller of the year which I feel is the prelude to a great career -- Jeffrey Archer, author of \u003ci\u003e End Game \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scene is set for a gripping courtroom drama, which Murray delivers in a striking debut - one of the best British legal thrillers in years, with echoes of Agatha Christie's unforgettable \u003ci\u003eWitness for the Prosecution\u003c\/i\u003e * Daily Mail *","brand":"Jo Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48979754418393,"sku":"9781035072699","price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781035072699.jpg?v=1784470295","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/dissection-of-a-murder-9781035072699","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}