A Young Barrister Takes On An Impossible Murder Trial
Jo Murray's courtroom thriller follows a young barrister through a high-profile murder trial while her own secrets threaten to surface. Readers will enjoy the legal tension, twisty plotting and the pressure of defending truth when your past is unstable.
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A Young Barrister Takes On An Impossible Murder Trial
Jo Murray's courtroom thriller follows a young barrister through a high-profile murder trial while her own secrets threaten to surface. Readers will enjoy the legal tension, twisty plotting and the pressure of defending truth when your past is unstable.
- Book Synopsis
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When Leila Reynolds is handed her first murder case, she’s shocked at how highprofile 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...
Ideal for readers who:
- Enjoy legal thrillers where the courtroom strategy matters as much as the crime.
- Like underdog barristers thrown into cases that could define their careers.
- Want a murder case built around silence, persuasion and the pressure of a jury.
- Prefer suspense that tests ambition, ethics and credibility under public scrutiny.
- 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.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781035072699
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Macmillan, (07 May 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 416
- Weight
- 508 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 233 x 151 x 32 mm
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