Dissection of a Murder

'So gripping, so clever, so good. This brilliant book had me hooked from the beginning' - Alice Feeney, author of Beautiful UglyBreathlessly 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