Dissection of a Murder

An absolutely outstanding legal thriller – and set to be one of my books of the year – TM Logan, bestselling author of The Daughter and The Holiday 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, author of Beautiful Ugly 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 Maybe Next TimeA British legal thriller that 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 City of Destruction Brilliant. One of the most suspenseful and thought-provoking novels I’ve read in ages. I predict it will be massive – Nicola SturgeonA 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 The Beach Party 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 – Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal Everything I wanted in a court room drama and more. Utterly compelling, razor sharp tension and with whip-smart dialogue. It’s Gone Girl meets The Silent Patient – John Marrs, author of The Family Experiment Anatomy of a Scandal meets Gone Girl. A sexy, tense, scandalous legal thriller – Isabelle Broom, author of The Orange House 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 An unputdownable courtroom thriller that packs a punch. 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 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, bestselling author of While Justice Sleeps and Coded Justice Fiendishly good. Captivating, clever and emotionally complex. Dissection of a Murder is a legal thriller that packs a proper punch – Anna Mazzola, author of The Book of Secrets 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, author of Coded Justice 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 Strava, author of Count My Lies A thrilling courtroom drama which oozes with tension. As good as Grisham or Richard North Patterson. One not to be missed, Your Honour! – Julia Chapman, author Date With Destiny Utterly gripping and intricately plotted, Dissection of a Murder had me hooked from the first page to the last – Lisa Hall, author of The Perfect Couple 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 House of Lost Secrets 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 The twists and slights of hand. The gasp out loud moments! A truly heart-pounding, shock-fest of a thriller – Cressida McLaughlin, author of From Cornwall With Love 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. Utterly thrilling. – Emma Van Straaten, author of Creep 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 … This story hits like a hammer: relentless, propulsive and astonishingly human. I couldn’t look away – Leslie Wolfe, author of The Surgeon What a book! Compelling, authentic, brilliantly written and incredibly clever … I absolutely loved it – Charlotte Levin, author of If I Let You Go 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, author of Defending Jacob Really great read. Enjoyed the twists and writing style. Vivid characters and multiple timelines. Would definitely recommend! – Rebecca Philipson, author of How to Get Away with Murder Very very clever, character driven plot. With a fantastic twist that I didn’t predict despite having seen it was coming from other reviews. Brilliant writing – I will absolutely look out for Jo’s next book – Rachel Downing, author of Lost Little Ones

Jo Murray grew up in Teesside during the 1990s. At a time when working-class girls were often discouraged from pursuing careers like barristers, she defied expectations. After studying Classics at Newcastle University, she attended law school and worked as a criminal barrister before leaving the profession to raise her two children.