<p>'So gripping, so clever, so good. This brilliant book had me hooked from the beginning' - <b>Alice Feeney</b>, multimillion copy bestselling author of <i>My Husband's Wife </i>and Netflix TV sensation <i>His and Hers</i><br /><br /><b>THE INSTANT <i>SUNDAY TIMES </i>BESTSELLER<br />SOON TO BE SEASON 2 OF APPLE TV'S HIT SHOW <i>PRESUMED INNOCENT</i></b><br /><b>A BBC RADIO 2 BOOKCLUB PICK<br />A <i>SUNDAY TIMES </i>BOOK OF THE MONTH</b><br /><br />ALL first edition hardback copies feature beautiful sprayed edges - available while stock lasts<br /><br />Breathlessly compulsive courtroom drama with expertly-crafted twists that you won't see coming, <i>Dissection of a Murder</i> is the razor-sharp debut novel from Jo Murray.<br /><br /><b>A dead judge. A silent defendant. And a courtroom full of liars.</b><br /><br />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.<br /><br />To make things worse, he's refusing to talk. How is she supposed to prove herself on what appears to be an unwinnable case?<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Suddenly, Leila finds herself fighting not only to keep Jack out of prison, but also to keep her own secrets buried.<br /><br />It's true what they say - there are two sides to every story.<br /><br />Guilty or not guilty?<br /><br /><b>You decide . . .</b><br /><br /><b>PRAISE FOR <i>DISSECTION OF A MURDER</i>:</b><br /><br />'Absolutely outstanding' - <b>TM Logan</b>, author of<i> The Mother</i><br /><br />'What a terrific read!' - <b>Sarah Vaughan</b>, author of <i>Anatomy of a Scandal</i><br /><br />'Utterly compelling' - <b>John Marrs</b>, author of <i>The Family Experiment</i></p>