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Defending Jacob

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Defending Jacob is a gripping legal thriller that centres on Andy Barber, an assistant district attorney whose life shatters when his teenage son, Jacob, is accused of murder. As evidence mounts, Andy grapples with his convictions about justice and family loyalty, delving into dark secrets that challenge his understanding of truth. The novel explores themes of parental devotion and the complex interplay between nature and nurture.
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If you enjoy gripping legal thrillers with psychological depth, you may find this story captivating. It explores themes of family and loyalty as a father, an assistant district attorney, grapples with the possibility that his son might be guilty of a heinous crime, causing tension and mystery throughout the narrative.

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Defending Jacob

If your son was on trial for murder, what would you do?
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If your son was on trial for murder, what would you do?

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Andy Barber's job is to put killers behind bars. And when a boy from his son Jacob's school is found stabbed to death, Andy is doubly determined to find and prosecute the perpetrator.

Until a crucial piece of evidence turns up linking Jacob to the murder. And suddenly Andy and his wife find their son accused of being a cold-blooded killer.

In the face of every parent's worst nightmare, they will do anything to defend their child. Because, deep down, they know him better than anyone.

Don't they?

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Defending Jacob by William Landay is widely praised for its gripping narrative and thrilling twists. Reviews often highlight the book's ability to captivate readers with its suspenseful and tension-filled storyline, leading to a shocking ending that leaves a lasting impact.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780222189

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 February 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 512

About the Author

William Landay is the author of The Strangler, a Los Angeles Times Favorite Crime Book of the Year, and Mission Flats, winner of the Creasey Memorial Dagger Award for Best First Crime Novel and a Barry Award nominee. A former district attorney who holds degrees from Yale and Boston College Law School, Landay lives in Boston, where he is at work on his next novel of suspense.

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