Dissection of a Murder

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An absolutely outstanding legal thriller - and set to be one of my books of the year -- TM Logan, bestselling author of <i> The Daughter </i> and <i> The Holiday </i> So 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 <i>Beautiful Ugly </i> A 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 <i>Maybe Next Time</i> A 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 <i> City of Destruction </i> Brilliant. One of the most suspenseful and thought-provoking novels I've read in ages. I predict it will be massive -- Nicola Sturgeon A 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 <i> The Beach Party </i> What a terrific read! Deftly plotted and addictive, Dissection of a Murder 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 <i> Anatomy of a Scandal </i> Everything I wanted in a court room drama and more. Utterly compelling, razor sharp tension and with whip-smart dialogue. It's Gone Girl meets The Silent Patient -- John Marrs, author of <i> The Family Experiment </i> Anatomy of a Scandal meets Gone Girl. A sexy, tense, scandalous legal thriller -- Isabelle Broom, author of <i> The Orange House </i> I 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, <i> New York Times </i> bestselling author of <i> The Oligarch's Daughter </i> An 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 <i> Welcome to the Family </i> A 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 <i> While Justice Sleeps </i> and <i> Coded Justice </i> Fiendishly good. Captivating, clever and emotionally complex. Dissection of a Murder is a legal thriller that packs a proper punch -- Anna Mazzola, author of <i> The Book of Secrets </i> A 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 <i> Coded Justice </i> Dissection of a Murder 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 <i>Count My Lies </i> A 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 <i> Date With Destiny </i> Utterly gripping and intricately plotted, Dissection of a Murder had me hooked from the first page to the last -- Lisa Hall, author of <i> The Perfect Couple </i> So 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 <i> The House of Lost Secrets </i> A 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, <i> New York Times </i> bestselling author of <i> Like Mother, Like Daughter </i> The twists and slights of hand. The gasp out loud moments! A truly heart-pounding, shock-fest of a thriller -- Cressida McLaughlin, author of <i> From Cornwall With Love </i> I 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 <i> Creep </i> Dissection of a Murder 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 <i> The Surgeon </i> What a book! Compelling, authentic, brilliantly written and incredibly clever . . . I absolutely loved it -- Charlotte Levin, author of <i> If I Let You Go </i> A 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 <i> Defending Jacob </i> Really great read. Enjoyed the twists and writing style. Vivid characters and multiple timelines. Would definitely recommend! -- Rebecca Philipson, author of <i> How to Get Away with Murder </i> Very 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 <i> Lost Little Ones </i> This clever legal thriller is so pacy, I read it in less than 24 hours * Good Housekeeping * This darkly compelling legal thriller is being adapted for the new series of Presumed Innocent, which tells you a lot about how brilliant it is * Heat * Dissection of a Murder is simply superbly plotted. You can imagine future writing workshops poring over her ending to work out how she did it * Sunday Times * This standout legal thriller is so good, it's coming to a TV screen near you! * The Sun * A magnificent debut. My crime thriller of the year which I feel is the prelude to a great career -- Jeffrey Archer, author of <i> End Game </i> The 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 Witness for the Prosecution * Daily Mail *