Dissection of a Murder
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Dissection of a Murder
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.
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
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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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