Dissection of a Murder

Praise for Dissection of a Murder:

“So gripping, so clever, so good. This brilliant book had me hooked from the beginning. An addictive page-turner and an exciting new voice in the genre.”
―Alice Feeney, New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ugly

“A relentless, twisting legal drama that combines courtroom suspense, unforgettable characters, and a knockout ending. Jo Murray writes with the authority of a courtroom veteran and a gift for swervy storytelling. An impressive debut from a writer to watch.”
―William Landay, New York Times bestselling author of Defending Jacob

“A page-turning, twisty, and atmospheric legal thriller with a carefully calibrated murder mystery at its core and complex relationships that deliver the most shocking twist of all.”
―Kimberly McCreight, New York Times bestselling author of Like Mother, Like Daughter

“Dissection of a Murder is that rarest of books, a thriller with a twist that is both shocking and entirely valid. I finished this book marveling at its ingenious construction, wanting to reread it immediately to see just how Jo Murray does it. A truly impressive debut.”
―Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of The Oligarch’s Daughter

“A gripping legal drama driven by complex characters with emotional range. With surprising twists until the very last page, readers won’t be able to put this thriller down.”
―Stacey Abrams, New York Times bestselling author of While Justice Sleeps and Coded Justice

“What a terrific read! Deftly plotted and addictive, Dissection of a Murder is written with the confidence of someone who knows the legal world completely, and who understands how thrillers work. There’s a terrific twist; sharp insights; and themes of class, power, abuse, and storytelling, all skillfully woven together . . . Once we got to the trial, I couldn’t put it down.”
―Sarah Vaughan, international bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal

“Former barrister Murray lays out her intricate plot with the aplomb of a seasoned lawyer steering a jury to a verdict, shedding light on procedural idiosyncrasies and gender inequality within the British legal system en route to a jaw-dropping final twist. Readers will find this criminally captivating.”
―Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Murray’s riveting debut is filled with murky twists and characters whose deceptive veneers cover dark secrets . . . [a] complex legal-psychological thriller.”
―Booklist, starred review

“Dissection of a Murder is a razor-sharp legal thriller that cuts far deeper than guilt or innocence. Jo Murray pulls you inside a world where justice isn’t blind, and every truth has a body count. When a brilliant barrister is forced to defend the one man who could destroy everything she’s built, the courtroom becomes a battleground of secrets, obsession, and devastating lies. This story hits like a hammer: relentless, propulsive, and astonishingly human. I couldn’t look away.”
―Leslie Wolfe, author of The Surgeon

“Brilliant. One of the most suspenseful and thought-provoking novels I’ve read in ages. I predict it will be massive.”
―Nicola Sturgeon, MSP for Glasgow South and former First Minister of Scotland

“Dissection of a Murder is a delicious, compulsively readable whodunit that will leave you guessing—and on the edge of your seat—until the very last page. Murray is a whip-smart thriller writer, not to be missed. She knocked it out of the park. More please!”
—Sophie Stava, author of Good Morning America Book Club pick Count My Lies

“We loved the underdog main character . . . The interpersonal drama is completely delicious: if you love a good piece of gossip, you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from this married pair of lawyers facing off across the courtroom.”
―Book of the Month

“A fascinating thrill of a read, which had me gasping with its reveals. I stayed up way past bedtime to find out what was happening . . . I loved living out the courtroom experience through the eyes of a barrister. It’s an immersive, shocking, deftly plotted debut, and fans of Grisham will find so much to love. What a writer to watch.”
―Cesca Major, author of Reese’s Book Club pick Maybe Next Time

“Everything I wanted in a courtroom drama and more. Utterly compelling, with razor-sharp tension and whip-smart dialogue. It’s Gone Girl meets The Silent Patient.“
―John Marrs, author of You Killed Me First

“Combines the highwire courtroom melodrama of Scott Turow with the twistiness of a gripping suspense thriller. And with an absolute mindbender of a sting in the tail.”
―Vaseem Khan, author of the Malabar House series, the Baby Ganesh Agency series, and the upcoming Q series

“I tore through this compelling, propulsive courtroom thriller rich with secrets and deceit. It is an intelligent, tense, and many-layered exploration of the types of power we wield over each other, and it felt entirely fresh. It is cleverly and forensically written. I delighted in being repeatedly deceived and the ending made me gasp. I’m still thinking about it! Utterly thrilling.”
―Emma van Straaten, author of Creep

“Anatomy of a Scandal meets Gone Girl. A sexy, tense, scandalous legal thriller.”
―Isabelle Broom, author of The French Guesthouse

“I couldn’t drag myself away from the pages. Dissection of a Murder is a brilliant portrayal of a murder trial through the eyes of a barrister for whom the stakes couldn’t be any higher. So deftly plotted with such clever twists and reveals―I absolutely loved it.”
―Nikki Smith, author of They Had It Coming

“Unputdownable . . . I read it in two sittings, desperate to know what happens. The razor-sharp plot will keep you guessing right the way through. This addictive legal drama is going to be huge.”
―Kate Gray, author of Welcome to The Family

“Absolutely outstanding.”
―T.M. Logan, author of The Daughter and The Holiday

“Fiendishly good. Captivating, clever, and emotionally complex . . . A legal thriller that packs a proper punch.”
―Anna Mazzola, author of The Book of Secrets

“A thrilling courtroom drama that oozes with tension. As good as Grisham or Richard North Patterson. One not to be missed, Your Honor!”
―Julia Chapman, author of Date with Destiny

“So deeply satisfying: One of those books you want to read again once you know everything, just to marvel at how clever it was.”
―Anstey Harris, author of The Museum of Forgotten Memories

“Utterly gripping and intricately plotted, Dissection of a Murder had me hooked from the first page to the last . . . and what a last few pages! That ending blew me away.”
―Lisa Hall, author of The Woman in the Woods

“The twists and slights of hand. The gasp out loud moments! A truly heart-pounding, shock-fest of a thriller.”
―Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Secret Mistletoe Promise

“What a book! Compelling, authentic, brilliantly written, and incredibly clever. And that ending . . . just wow! I absolutely loved it.”
―Charlotte Levin, author of If I Let You Go