‘So gripping, so clever, so good. This brilliant book had me hooked from the beginning’ – Alice Feeney<\/b>, author of Beautiful Ugly<\/i><\/p>\n
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Breathlessly compulsive courtroom drama with expertly-crafted twists that you won’t see coming, Dissection of a Murder<\/i> is the razor-sharp debut novel from Jo Murray.<\/b><\/p>\n
A dead judge. A silent defendant. And a courtroom full of liars.<\/b><\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
To make things worse, he’s refusing to talk. How is she supposed to prove herself on what appears to be an unwinnable case?<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Suddenly, Leila finds herself fighting not only to keep Jack out of prison, but also to keep her own secrets buried.<\/p>\n
It’s true what they say – there are two sides to every story.<\/p>\n
Guilty or not guilty?<\/p>\n
You decide . . .<\/b><\/p>\n
PRAISE FOR DISSECTION OF A MURDER<\/i>:<\/b><\/p>\n
‘Absolutely outstanding’ – TM Logan, author of The Mother<\/i><\/p>\n
‘What a terrific read!’ – Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal<\/i><\/p>\n
‘Utterly compelling’ – John Marrs, author of The Family Experiment<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Secure your signed sprayed edge copy of Dissection of a Murder<\/em>, the gripping new crime novel from Jo Murray.<\/p>\n Dark, compelling and expertly plotted, this highly anticipated release is perfect for readers of twist-filled crime and psychological thrillers. The exclusive sprayed edge edition makes this a standout collector\u2019s copy.<\/p>\n Publishing 7 May 2026<\/strong>, this is set to be a must-read for crime fans and one of the most talked-about thrillers of the year.<\/p>\n Pre-order now to guarantee your signed sprayed edge edition \u2014 limited availability. Carefully packed and shipped from an independent UK bookshop.<\/p>\n 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 <\/i>meets Apple Tree Yard <\/i>by way of Blood Orange.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[216,16428,26102],"product_tag":[26816,1387],"class_list":{"0":"post-118635","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","5":"product_cat-fiction-hardback","6":"product_cat-pre-order-carousel","7":"product_cat-signed-and-special-editions","8":"product_tag-crime-mystery-fiction","9":"product_tag-political-legal-thriller","10":"pa_book_author-murray-jo","11":"pa_cover-hardback","12":"pa_dewey-823-92-edition23","13":"pa_edition-hardback-original","14":"pa_imprint-macmillan","15":"pa_language-english","16":"pa_pages-8382","17":"pa_publisher-macmillan","18":"pa_readership-general-trade-code-k","20":"first","21":"instock","22":"sale","23":"sold-individually","24":"taxable","25":"shipping-taxable","26":"purchasable","27":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n