Dissection of a Murder

'So gripping, so clever, so good. This brilliant book had me hooked from the beginning' –  Alice Feeney , multimillion copy bestselling author of  My Husband's Wife   and Netflix TV sensation  His and Hers THE INSTANT   SUNDAY TIMES   BESTSELLER SOON TO BE SEASON 2 OF APPLE TV'S HIT SHOW   PRESUMED INNOCENT A BBC RADIO 2 BOOKCLUB PICK A   SUNDAY TIMES   BOOK OF THE MONTH **ALL first edition hardback copies feature beautiful sprayed edges – available while stock lasts** 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 secr