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Fatal Proof

By John Fairfax
Series: Benson and De Vere
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Fatal Proof by John Fairfax is a gripping legal thriller that follows barrister William Benson, a man with a criminal past trying to rebuild his career and life. As he takes on an ostensibly impossible case, Benson faces both professional and personal challenges that test his resolve and commitment to justice. The narrative weaves intense courtroom drama with explorations of redemption and truth, keeping readers engaged and questioning until the very end.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate thrilling legal dramas with intricate courtroom battles. It offers gripping twists and a compelling narrative that will keep you engaged, making it a fantastic choice for fans of suspenseful fiction.

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The Hither Green murder...

William Benson knows what it's like to be accused of something you didn't do—the fear, the vulnerability, and the nightmare of watching your life unravel. Now he speaks on behalf of those who have no voice, defending anyone who claims to be innocent. This time, it's Karmen Naylor, estranged daughter of a south London crime boss, fighting a murder charge and desperate to be believed. But Benson becomes trapped into a grudge match between two rival clans, endangering himself and those he loves.

Tess de Vere is by Benson's side, but she's keeping something from him. A stranger on the trail of a state-sanctioned death squad operating in Northern Ireland during the Troubles brings a terrible secret into the heart of her own life. And he won't go away.

Can Tess and Will find their way through all the secrets and lies? Should justice always be served—and if so, at what cost?

Praise for the Benson and de Vere series

'Assured storytelling and highly intriguing moral complexity. I tore through it' Chris Brookmyre

'The courtroom scenes are brilliant, and Benson really comes alive under pressure. Stubborn, fitful, and contradictory, he's a highly individualised creation' Spectator

'Punchy dialogue and devious plotlines . . . compelling' The Times

Series: Benson and De Vere

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  • Forced Confessions
    William Benson. Criminal barrister. Convicted murderer... Convicted of murder sixteen years ago, William Benson is ostracised by the establishment and his family. Supported by a close-knit group including solicitor Tess de Vere, he's defied them all and opened his own Chambers. Now he faces the case of his life—and the terminal illness of Helen Camberley, who helped him leave his...
    By John Fairfax
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  • Summary Justice
    The last time Tess de Vere saw William Benson, she was a law student on work experience. He was a twenty-one-year-old, led from the dock of the Old Bailey to begin a life sentence for murder. He'd said he was innocent. She'd believed him. Sixteen years later, Tess overhears a couple of hacks mocking a newcomer to the London Bar,...
    By John Fairfax
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  • Fatal Proof
    The Hither Green murder... William Benson knows what it's like to be accused of something you didn't do—the fear, the vulnerability, and the nightmare of watching your life unravel. Now he speaks on behalf of those who have no voice, defending anyone who claims to be innocent. This time, it's Karmen Naylor, estranged daughter of a south London crime boss,...
    By John Fairfax
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Fatal Proof showcases John Fairfax's expertise in crafting compelling courtroom dramas. The novel follows defence barrister William Benson, noted for his fearless nature, as he takes on a challenging case involving Karmen Naylor, whose connections to a London crime boss place him in danger. Critics praise the book for its thrilling narrative and liken Fairfax to the renowned John Grisham, highlighting the gripping nature of the Benson and de Vere series.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408711620

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 41g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

John Fairfax is the pen name of William Brodrick, who practised as a barrister before becoming a full-time novelist. Under his own name he is a previous winner of the Crime Writers Association Gold Dagger Award.

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  • Forced Confessions
    William Benson. Criminal barrister. Convicted murderer... Convicted of murder sixteen years ago, William Benson is ostracised by the establishment and his family. Supported by a close-knit group including solicitor Tess de Vere, he's defied them all and opened his own Chambers. Now he faces the case of his life—and the terminal illness of Helen Camberley, who helped him leave his...
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  • Summary Justice
    The last time Tess de Vere saw William Benson, she was a law student on work experience. He was a twenty-one-year-old, led from the dock of the Old Bailey to begin a life sentence for murder. He'd said he was innocent. She'd believed him. Sixteen years later, Tess overhears a couple of hacks mocking a newcomer to the London Bar,...
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