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Read by renowned narrator and actress Sophie Rundle, best known for her roles in Peaky Blinders, Bodyguard, and Gentleman Jack.

'So 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

Critics Review

An absolutely outstanding legal thriller – and set to be one of my books of the year
TM Logan, bestselling author of The Daughter and The Holiday
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 Beautiful Ugly
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 Maybe Next Time
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 City of Destruction
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 The Beach Party
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 Anatomy of a Scandal
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 The Family Experiment
Anatomy of a Scandal meets Gone Girl. A sexy, tense, scandalous legal thriller
Isabelle Broom, author of The Orange House
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, New York Times bestselling author of The Oligarch's Daughter
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 Welcome to the Family
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 While Justice Sleeps and Coded Justice
Fiendishly good. Captivating, clever and emotionally complex. Dissection of a Murder is a legal thriller that packs a proper punch
Anna Mazzola, author of The Book of Secrets
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 Coded Justice
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 Count My Lies
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 Date With Destiny
Utterly gripping and intricately plotted, Dissection of a Murder had me hooked from the first page to the last
Lisa Hall, author of The Perfect Couple
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 The House of Lost Secrets
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, New York Times bestselling author of Like Mother, Like Daughter
The twists and slights of hand. The gasp out loud moments! A truly heart-pounding, shock-fest of a thriller
Cressida McLaughlin, author of From Cornwall With Love
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 Creep
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 The Surgeon
What a book! Compelling, authentic, brilliantly written and incredibly clever . . . I absolutely loved it
Charlotte Levin, author of If I Let You Go
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 Defending Jacob

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