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Dissection of a Murder

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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.... Read More
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An original, gripping courtroom drama, following all the ins and outs of the punchy legal world, mixed with the twists and turns of a propulsive thriller. Perfect for fans of Anatomy of a Scandal meets Apple Tree Yard by way of Blood Orange.

A brand-new, gripping courtroom drama, following all the ins and outs of the punchy legal world, mixed with the twists and turns of a propulsive thriller. Think Anatomy of a Scandal meets Apple Tree Yard by way of Blood Orange.

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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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035072699

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Jo Murray grew up in Teesside during the 1990s when working-class girls were told they probably shouldn't try to become barristers. Thankfully, she ignored everyone. After studying Classics at Newcastle University, she went to law school and was a criminal barrister before leaving the profession to look after her two children.

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