Dissection of a Murder

'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<BR><BR>A BBC RADIO 2 BOOKCLUB PICK<BR>A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE MONTH<BR>SOON TO BE SEASON 2 OF APPLE TV'S HIT SHOW PRESUMED INNOCENT<BR><BR>**ALL first edition hardback copies feature beautiful sprayed edges - available while stock lasts**<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>A dead judge. A silent defendant. And a courtroom full of liars.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>To make things worse, he's refusing to talk. How is she supposed to prove herself on what appears to be an unwinnable case?<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Suddenly, Leila finds herself fighting not only to keep Jack out of prison, but also to keep her own secrets buried.<BR><BR>It's true what they say - there are two sides to every story.<BR><BR>Guilty or not guilty?<BR><BR>You decide . . .<BR><BR>PRAISE FOR DISSECTION OF A MURDER:<BR><BR>'Absolutely outstanding' - TM Logan, author of The Mother<BR><BR>'What a terrific read!' - Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal<BR><BR>'Utterly compelling' - John Marrs, author of The Family Experiment