Dissection of a Murder: (Special Limited Edition): The Unmissable And Explosive Courtroom Thriller For Fans Of Blood Orange, Apple Tree Yard And The Silent Patient - Hardcover

Murray, Jo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1035072688 ISBN 13: 9781035072682

Publisher: Macmillan, 2026

Synopsis

'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

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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

About this title

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Macmillan
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1035072688
• ISBN 13: 9781035072682
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416